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Trump Takes on the Houthis

The Trump administration is escalating attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Houthi assaults on commercial shipping. The U.S. government is also increasingly blaming Iran for Houthi actions, which could intensify the conflict between the two countries.

Critical Questions by Jon B. Alterman — March 27, 2025

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Joseph Rodgers

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Schieffer Series: A Conversation about Russia

The TCU Schieffer College of Communication and CSIS cosponsor a monthly series of dialogues hosted by award-winning journalist Bob Schieffer to discuss the most pressing foreign and domestic issues of the day.

Event — March 19, 2014

Crimea's Strategic Value to Russia

Russia’s takeover of Crimea has dramatically escalated the recent East-West struggle over Ukraine, converting an economic and diplomatic dispute into a major geopolitical crisis.

Blog Post — March 18, 2014

Cyber Threat and Response

Everyone knows that the Internet has changed how we interact, do business, and share information.

Report by James Andrew Lewis — March 13, 2014

Runoff Elections in El Salvador: What's at Stake?

Join us as Douglas Farah shares his thoughts on the outcome of the runoffs, providing insight into what they might mean for El Salvador, Central America, and the Western Hemisphere.

Event — March 11, 2014

Colombia

Colombia’s 2014 legislative elections resulted in a demonstrable weakening of President Juan Manuel Santos’s governing coalition, in favor of former president Alvaro Uribe’s new Centro Democrático.

Report by Robert D. Lamb, Carl Meacham, and Douglas Farah — March 11, 2014

Discussion on the 2014 QDR and FY15 Defense Budget

Following the release of the 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review, CSIS will host Ms. Wormuth for a keynote speech to outline the Department of Defense's strategy and objectives in today's global security environment. 

Event — March 10, 2014