CSIS research bridges the foreign policy and public health communities, focusing on building bipartisan awareness and shaping policy debate about global health and its importance to U.S. national security.

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Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Why Open-Source Intelligence Is a Powerful Weapon Against Fentanyl

The fentanyl crisis is one of the most urgent public health and national security concerns facing the United States. Combatting it will require the know-how and access of industry partners working with the authorities and resources of the U.S. government and its allies.

Commentary by Julia Dickson, Christina Nordby, and Emily Harding — April 22, 2026

Past Events


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Photo: © Marco Bottigelli/GETTY IMAGES

The Futures Summit Day 1

April 10, 2026 • 8:30 am – 4:30 pm EDT
Hosted by Global Development

Experts


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Katherine E. Bliss
Director and Senior Fellow, Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience, Global Health Policy Center
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Jon B. Alterman
Deputy Director, Global Food and Water Security Program