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How the Loss of Agricultural Biodiversity Threatens National Security

The CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program examined examine the national and global security implications of agrobiodiversity loss and celebrated the launch of a new digital report, The Nature of Strength: Creating a More Secure Future with Agricultural Biodiversity.

Transcript — June 11, 2025

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How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?

Trump’s new tariffs hit nearly all African countries, affecting the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Africa can respond by advancing the Continental Free Trade Area, diversifying exports to BRICS and the European Union, and weighing retaliation or accommodation.

Commentary by Hannah Ryder , Trevor Lwere, and Ovigwe Eguegu — April 8, 2025

China’s Power Play Across the Pacific

China's recent actions in the Pacific present an unmistakable message to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Commentary by Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik — April 8, 2025

A Partnership for Progress: Expanding U.S.-Brazil Student Exchange

Student exchanges between Brazil and the U.S. are driving innovation, boosting economies, and strengthening diplomacy. Expanding these programs is key to deepening ties and building a new generation committed to strong U.S.-Brazil relations.

Brief by Julie Baer, Juliana Rubio, and Eitan Casaverde — April 4, 2025

Repairing South Africa’s Fractured Relationship with the United States

The relationship between South Africa and the United States is at a low point. It is in South Africa’s best interest to find a pragmatic approach that focuses on rebuilding trust with the United States in order to preserve vital economic and strategic ties.

Commentary by Ryan Cummings — April 2, 2025

Bringing Global Food Safety Standards to Local Food Systems

Seen as slow-moving and trade-focused, the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted new food safety guidelines for traditional markets, marking a shift in the body’s dynamics and capacity. Met with widespread support, it brings global policy to national and local levels.

Commentary by Steven Wearne and Caroline Smith DeWaal — April 2, 2025

A Quarter-Century of Disease Prevention Efforts at Risk

Not only does cutting support for national and global immunization programs threaten the U.S. measles elimination certification, it also limits economic growth, undermines the viability of U.S. trading partners, and imperils the health of children around the world.

Commentary by Katherine E. Bliss — April 2, 2025

Compounding Devastation: The Myanmar Earthquake

Myanmar’s earthquake compounds an already dire humanitarian crisis. As the military regime weighs international aid against political optics, the impact of U.S. assistance is uncertain amid the absence of a functioning USAID presence.

Critical Questions by Erin L. Murphy — April 1, 2025