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Reforming the Reformers: Seville Conference Must Upgrade Credit Rating Agencies

The high cost of debt and debt servicing means that financing for environment, climate adaptation, and food security gets short shrift during a debt crisis. Credit rating agencies and international regulations should change to realize the needs of developing countries.

Commentary by Jo Puri — July 2, 2025

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Scaling Blended Finance for Development

Seven targeted reforms could unlock the potential of blended finance—leveraging government funds, philanthropy, and commercial investments in structured deals—to help close the financing gap for addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Commentary by Richard Crespin — November 21, 2024

Grand Strategy in the Next Administration Starts with Connecting Markets

This commentary outlines how the next administration can leverage existing frameworks to secure U.S. economic growth by advancing energy infrastructure, digitizing trade systems for transparency, and fostering public-private partnerships to counter authoritarian influences globally.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen and Jacob Clayton — November 21, 2024

Driving Impact Live: Leading USAID's Global Mission for Impact

Have you ever wondered how Washington’s most influential policy leaders got their start? Join the Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project and explore Washington's most prominent policy trailblazers' exhilarating personal and professional journeys.

Event — November 19, 2024

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What Causes Water Conflict?

An audio version of “What Causes Water Conflict?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s David Michel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by David Michel — November 8, 2024

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What Causes Water Conflict?

Growing water demands, mounting environmental stresses, and poor management practices increasingly strain global water supplies. Violent conflicts over access to and control of water systems are rapidly rising as competing users assert their claims to vital resources.

Commentary by David Michel — November 8, 2024