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Is Food Security National Security?

Advocates of U.S. food aid claim “food security is national security” without explaining possible links between food insecurity abroad and U.S. national security at home. Links may be indirect, but rationales for U.S. leadership on global food security remain strong.

Commentary by Caitlin Welsh — May 21, 2025

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2025 CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific

The CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department cordially invites you to 2025 CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific to explore how NATO and Indo-Pacific allies can navigate this evolving landscape.

Event — May 27, 2025

South Korean Presidential Election | The Capital Cable #113

The South Korean presidential election officially kicked off on May 12, and the results of the June 3 election promises to bring changes to a country embroiled in political turmoil since a short-lived martial law in December 2024.

Event — May 22, 2025

Is Food Security National Security?

Advocates of U.S. food aid claim “food security is national security” without explaining possible links between food insecurity abroad and U.S. national security at home. Links may be indirect, but rationales for U.S. leadership on global food security remain strong.

Commentary by Caitlin Welsh — May 21, 2025

The Asia Chessboard

Indo-Pacific Strategy with U.S. Rep. Ami Bera

This week Mike speaks to Congressman Ami Bera, who represents California’s Sixth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Representative Bera is a senior Democrat serving as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. They discuss the role of Congress in determining U.S. Indo Pacific Strategy.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — May 20, 2025

CSIS The Asia Chess Board

Can South Africa’s President Fix His Bilateral Relationship with Washington?

Cyril Ramaphosa’s Oval Office meeting with President Trump is a high-risk, low-reward encounter that is likely to accelerate a decline in bilateral relations unless the South African comes prepared to reverse many of his country’s most cherished foreign policy positions.

Critical Questions by Cameron Hudson — May 19, 2025

Can Ukraine Fight Without U.S. Aid? Seven Questions to Ask

A complete cutoff of U.S. aid would significantly harm Ukraine’s ability to fight Russia but would not necessarily lead to immediate defeat—and more limited cutoffs would have more limited effects on Ukraine’s battlefield performance.

Report by Iselin Brady, Daniel Byman, Riley McCabe, and Alexander Palmer — May 19, 2025

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Chokepoints and Economic Warfare with Edward Fishman

Max and Maria spoke with Edward Fishman about his bestselling book, Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — May 16, 2025

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