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Insights into the “Pay Now, Argue Later” Mechanism

The “pay now, argue later” tax administration scheme requires taxpayers to settle tax obligations before filing a complaint, which can introduce uncertainty and financial strain for investors, potentially discouraging both expansion and long-term investment.

Report by William Alan Reinsch and Thibault Denamiel — May 20, 2026

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Insights into the “Pay Now, Argue Later” Mechanism

The “pay now, argue later” tax administration scheme requires taxpayers to settle tax obligations before filing a complaint, which can introduce uncertainty and financial strain for investors, potentially discouraging both expansion and long-term investment.

Report by William Alan Reinsch and Thibault Denamiel — May 20, 2026

A New Phase for the U.S. Battery Industry

U.S. battery manufacturing is at a critical inflection point just as the industry becomes increasingly central to energy priorities. This report examines key dynamics shaping the U.S. battery value chain and discusses strategies to address its most pressing needs.

Report by Ray Cai and Jane Nakano — April 27, 2026

Modernizing Models of Assistance

Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, joined the CSIS Futures Summit to discuss how the EBRD is leveraging its 2026 – 2030 Strategic and Capital Framework.

Transcript — April 17, 2026

Unlocking Development Capital Through Insurance | The Futures Summit

Tune in for a conversation between Michel Liès, Chairman of Zurich Insurance Group and Chair of the Insurance Development Forum, and CSIS Vice President Noam Unger as they discuss role of insurance in lowering risk, mobilizing capital, and advancing sustainable development outcomes.

Event — April 16, 2026

Electrifying Delhi’s Trade Agreements Strategy

India’s EV ambitions depend heavily on its trade strategy: new agreements signal “structured openness,” but gaps in access to critical minerals and supply chains persist, requiring a sharper, two-track approach to reduce dependence and scale domestic manufacturing.

Report by Thibault Denamiel, Abhinav Subramaniam, Aryan D’Rozario, and Akanksha Golchha — March 23, 2026

Iran’s Next Move: How to Counter Tehran’s Multidomain Punishment Campaign

Iran is executing a multidomain punishment campaign across energy, cyber, and maritime systems to coerce the United States and its partners. The challenge is not stopping attacks, but denying Tehran the economic disruption and strategic leverage they are designed to create.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — March 23, 2026