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Disaster Risk Financing in Real Time: Ghana Case Study

Recognizing the growing impacts of climate change and the increased importance of preparation for extreme weather events, the government of Ghana has undertaken several steps in recent years to enhance resilience by securing prearranged financing for disasters.

Report by Noam Unger and Madeleine McLean — January 12, 2026

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The CommonHealth Live! on Financing Global Health in 2025

Dr. Christopher Murray, Director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, and Stephanie Psaki, CSIS Global Health Policy Center Senior Adviser, discussed IHME’s new report on financing global health and its implications for the way forward in a constrained financial environment.

Transcript — August 6, 2025

Building Resilient Water Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa

Water systems in Sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly in crisis. Ensuring a resilient water future for the region requires building not only the hard infrastructure of pipes and valves, but also the soft infrastructure of institutional capacities.

Commentary by David Michel — July 25, 2025

The Strategic Future of Subsea Cables: Ireland Case Study

As Ireland finds its strategic position no longer shielded from evolving geopolitical forces, this paper analyzes Ireland's subsea cable infrastructure— a lynchpin and chokepoint in worldwide connectivity— for key risks and presents recommendations for greater resilience.

Report by Romina Bandura and Thomas Bryja — July 23, 2025

The Asia Chessboard

Why Aid Matters to Asia Strategy

Mike speaks with Michael Schiffer about foreign aid and its role in supporting U.S. interests abroad.  

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — July 22, 2025

CSIS The Asia Chess Board

An Americas First Case for Reauthorizing the Development Finance Corporation

Reauthorizing the DFC is critical to U.S. economic security, with deeper engagement in Latin America and the Caribbean essential to strengthening supply chains, outcompeting China, and advancing a more strategic regional approach.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Juliana Rubio, Henry Ziemer, and Jessie Hu — July 22, 2025

State of Play

China’s World Order: Does BRICS Still Matter?

After Xi skips BRICS summit, experts join Will to ask: Does BRICS still matter—and how is China challenging the U.S.?

Podcast Episode by Will Todman, Henrietta Levin, and Ryan C. Berg — July 10, 2025

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