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Preserve the Dealmaking Capability of the Millennium Challenge Corporation

Modifying, not shuttering, the MCC will advance U.S. global leadership, economic interests, diplomatic influence, and a strategic “America First” agenda. Losing MCC’s capabilities cedes ground to China.

Report by Daniel F. Runde and Richard Crespin — April 25, 2025

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Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development
Caitlin Welsh

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Director, Global Food and Water Security Program
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Noam Unger

Director, Sustainable Development and Resilience Initiative and Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Romina Bandura

Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development, Project on U.S. Leadership in Development
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David Michel

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Why the United States Should Care about the WIPO Election

The World Intellectual Property Organization is about to have a turnover in leadership. As the role of IP continues to grow in international trade, how it conducts itself and protects business-sensitive information will be critical for U.S. national interests.

Critical Questions by Daniel F. Runde, William Alan Reinsch, and Rachel Abrams — December 12, 2019

Haiti: The Next Crisis

A path forward in Haiti remains blocked by a standoff between an unpopular president and a diverse opposition unable so far to coalesce politically to force the president’s ouster.

Commentary by Georges A. Fauriol — December 12, 2019

The Truth of the Matter

British Elections

CSIS's Heather Conley and BBC's Laura Trevelyan join to discuss an updated outlook on Brexit and the U.K. elections.

Podcast Episode by Bob Schieffer and H. Andrew Schwartz — December 11, 2019

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Lessons for Building Creative Economies

In order to achieve and sustain economic growth, developed and developing countries should look to build creative economies that offer tremendous returns on investment and are made up of creative industries such as film, fashion, music, and art.

Report by Daniel F. Runde and Christopher Metzger — December 3, 2019

Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

Unlocking Africa's Innovation Agenda

Dan is joined by Patrick Awuah, the founder and president of Ashesi University in Ghana.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — November 27, 2019

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Colombia's New Phase

Former U.S. Ambassador to Colombia Kevin Whitaker discusses many of the challenges that Colombia is facing today.

Podcast Episode by Moises Rendon — November 21, 2019

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A Conversation with Ambassador Ali Siddiqui

Please join us on November 20th for an armchair discussion with Ambassador Siddiqui to discuss the potential of an expanded U.S.-Pakistan relationship.

Event — November 20, 2019