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The United States Votes to Establish a Haiti Gang Suppression Force: Now What?

Americas Program Senior Associate Georges Fauriol and Mary Speck discuss the implications of the UN Security Council's approval of the “Gang Suppression Force" and consider what the Haitian role may be in this process.

Critical Questions by Georges A. Fauriol and Mary Speck — October 8, 2025

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Uprisings in Cuba Shake the Island’s Regime

In Cuba, recent crackdowns on political freedoms and individual liberties, rising poverty levels, and government economic mismanagement have fueled the largest protests that the island has seen in over two decades.

Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg and Rodrigo Castillo Perez — July 21, 2021

Centering Civilian Protection in Northern Mozambique

Northern Mozambique’s humanitarian crisis continues to rapidly deteriorate. As foreign deployments commence, it is imperative that their mandates consider the fragile humanitarian situation on the ground and prioritize civilian protection.

Commentary by Emilia Columbo and Kelly Moss — July 21, 2021

Partnering for Peace in Sudan

Please join us for a conversation with CSIS Director of the Africa Program, Judd Devermont, Senator Chris Van Hollen, and Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to the U.S., Nureldin Satti.

Event — July 19, 2021

Perfecting the Authoritarian Playbook

The primary election process for the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) will be neither free and fair nor will it be pointless and a sham; instead, it plays the purpose of boosting the Maduro regime’s survival and reorganizing its autocratic structure.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Leonardo Di Bonaventura Altuve — July 15, 2021

The UN Vote on Aid in Syria

Natasha Hall and Will Todman break down the implications of the UN Security Council's vote to renew the cross-border mandate in Syria, what concessions were made, and who came out the biggest winner.

Critical Questions by Natasha Hall and Will Todman — July 12, 2021

The Future of Humanitarian Operations: Aid and Politics in Syria

As we approach the expiration date of the UN mandate to provide cross-border assistance to Syria, our panel of experts will delve into these questions and assess the consequences of business as usual for the aid sector and for long-term stability.

Event — July 7, 2021

Into Africa

Presidential Offspring

Several African leaders are setting the stage to hand over power to their sons.

Podcast Episode by Judd Devermont — June 24, 2021

CSIS Into Africa