Geopolitics and International Security
The International Security Program, the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, the Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and regional programs analyze the threats and opportunities shaping global security.

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The Entirely Manufactured and Dangerous Crisis over the Essequibo
CSIS Americas Program director Ryan C. Berg and deputy director Christopher Hernandez-Roy evaluate the unfolding situation in Essequibo, the Maduro regime's strategic calculus, and its implications for regional security.
Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy — December 8, 2023
Egypt and the War in Gaza: A Conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry
Transcript — December 7, 2023

Defense Acquisition Trends 2023: A Preliminary Look
Brief by Gregory Sanders Nicholas Velazquez Emily Hardesty and Audrey Aldisert — December 7, 2023

Why Hamas Attacked When It Did
Commentary by Daniel Byman and Mackenzie Holtz — December 6, 2023
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POSTPONED: The Evolution of U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela

Egypt and the War in Gaza: A Conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry

Previewing Taiwan's 2024 Presidential Election

Deciphering India's State Elections

Book Event - The Autocrat's Predicament

A New Starting Point? The State of Australia-China Relations

Biden-Xi Summit: The Capital Cable #82

Ukraine’s Path to Good Governance: Progress and Priorities to Address Corruption
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U.S.-Australia Relationship
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Charles Edel — November 1, 2023

Vietnam’s Great Power Hedge
Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette Michael J. Green and Huong Le Thu — October 31, 2023

“Paper Tiger or Pacing Threat”: Audio Brief with Ryan Berg
Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — October 31, 2023

The Evolution of Chinese Engagement with the Dominican Republic
Commentary by Evan Ellis — October 31, 2023
Neri Zilber: Inside Israeli Politics During Wartime
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman Natasha Hall and Leah Hickert — October 31, 2023

Book Event - Party of One: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China's Superpower Future
Event — October 30, 2023
Transatlantic Defense in an Era of Strategic Competition
Event — October 27, 2023
Israel, Hamas & Egypt’s Role
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Jon B. Alterman — October 27, 2023

“Experts React: Assessing the Israeli Intelligence and Potential Policy Failure”: Audio Brief with Daniel Byman
Podcast Episode by Daniel Byman — October 27, 2023

Pacific Airwaves - Voted Off the Islands
Podcast Episode by Monica Sato and Andreyka Natalegawa — October 26, 2023
