Today the world faces a volatile convergence of instability, state weakness, and conflict. These conditions are complicating the ability of the United States to operate and pursue security objectives in a number of critical regions. The United

Four Famines: Unprecedented Need, Underfunded Response

Jun 5th, 2017

The world today is grappling with four looming famines which are testing the capacity of our strapped global humanitarian response infrastructure. In Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen, protracted conflict has left 30 million people, most

Twenty-First Century Partnerships

May 31st, 2017

Conference Program9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Security Dynamics James Carafano, Vice President, Foreign and Defense Policy Studies, Heritage FoundationMichael O’Hanlon, Senior Fellow, Brookings InstitutionKori Schake, Research Fellow, Stanford Un

Balance for Oil, Imbalance for LNG?

May 23rd, 2017

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program is pleased to host Fereidun Fesharaki, Founder and Chairman of FGE, for a presentation and discussion on the current state of global oil and gas markets, one balancing as the other appears to tip to

Schieffer Series: Breaking ISIL's Brand

May 10th, 2016 55m 23s

Hosted by:Bob Schieffer Panelists:Richard Stengel Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public AffairsFarah Pandith Adjunct Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations First-Ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities, U.S.

State of the Oil Market

Feb 18th, 2016

Featuring:Howard Gruenspecht Deputy Administrator U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)Rusty Braziel President & Principal Energy Markets Consultant, RBN EnergyJohn Auers Executive Vice-President of Turner, Mason & CompanyDavid Knap

ISIS' Hunt for WMDs: Navigating the Nuclear Underworld with C.J. Chivers

Feb 10th, 2016

The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) is pleased to invite you to a discussion with C.J. Chivers on nuclear smuggling in the Middle East. Chivers, a former marine and Pulitzer Prize-winning investigator with the New York Times, has reported from

Australia's Opportunities in Security and International Development

Feb 9th, 2016

Featuring:Andrew Shearer Former National Security Adviser of AustraliaModerated by:Daniel F. Runde William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis and Director, Project on Prosperity and DevelopmentAs a vital U.S. partner, Australia is a key al

Global Security Forum 2015: Iran and the Way Forward in the Middle East: A Conversation with Henry Kissinger

Nov 17th, 2015

Featuring:Henry Kissinger Former Secretary of State and National Security AdvisorJohn Hamre President and CEO, CSIS

Global Security Forum 2015: The Human Crisis in Syria and Iraq: What Can be Done?

Nov 16th, 2015

Featuring:Jason ConeExecutive Director, Médecins Sans Frontières/USARebecca Hersman Director, Project on Nuclear Issues and Senior Adviser, International Security Program, CSISJeremy Konyndyk Director, Office of Foreign Disaster R

Strengthening Collaboration on Humanitarian Emergency Response

Nov 13th, 2015

Featuring:Dr. Emmanuel Dolo Head of Secretariat, Presidential Advisory Council on Ebola Office of the President, Republic of Liberia Hon. Gangalal Tuladhar Member of Parliament, Government of Nepal Coordinator, National

Schieffer Series: A Discussion on Syria

Nov 4th, 2015

With a special introduction by:Jon B. Alterman Senior Vice President, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and Director, Middle East ProgramModerated by: Bob Schieffer Panelists:Thomas L. Friedman Columnist, Th

Leading at the Nexus of Development and Defense

Oct 23rd, 2015

Featuring:General John F. Kelly Commander, United States Southern CommandModerated by:Daniel F. Runde William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis and Director, Project on U.S. Leadership in Development F

Attribution and Accountability for Chemical Weapons Use in Syria

Oct 14th, 2015

Two years after the dismantlement of Syria's declared chemical weapons stockpile, there is mounting evidence that chemicals continue to be used as weapons of war with over 30 allegations of use in Syria. In September the United Nations Security

A Saudi Arabian Defense Doctrine for a New Era

Oct 8th, 2015

Saudi Arabia has in recent years consolidated its place as the preeminent Arab leader, regional stabilizer, and critical bulwark against terrorism and a nuclear Iran. The Kingdom's growing security responsibilities require rapid and subs

Smart Women, Smart Power: Fighting Terrorism in the Age of ISIS

Jun 19th, 2015

Fran Townsend, former Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser to President George W. Bush discusses terrorism and fighting the spread of ISIS with Smart Women, Smart Power moderator Nina Easton.

The Arab Gulf and the U.S. Strategic Partnership in Ballistic Missile Defense

May 4th, 2015

Join Dr. Abdullah Toukan for an analysis of the current and future threats that Arab Gulf countries will be facing in the proliferation of ballistic missiles and the strategic partnership with the United States in Ballistic Missile Defense.Hos

Global Security Forum 2014: Iraq in the Balance

Nov 12th, 2014

Featuring:VADM Robert S. Harward (ret.)Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin UAE, and former Deputy Commander, U.S. Central CommandGeneral James E. Cartwright (ret.)Harold Brown Chair in Defense Policy Studies, CSIS, and former Vice Chairman, Joi

Maritime Security Dialogue Launch

Oct 15th, 2014

The Maritime Security Dialogue brings together CSIS and U.S. Naval Institute, two of the nation's most respected non-partisan institutions. The series is intended to highlight the particular challenges facing the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coas

Statesmen's Forum: Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra

Sep 19th, 2014

Ramtane Lamamra serves as the minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Algeria, a position he has held since September 2013. He has served his country with distinction in a number of diplomatic posts in the United States and Africa as wel

Iran's Destabilizing Role in the Middle East

Jul 16th, 2014

Scott Modell, senior associate of the Burke Chair in Strategy, testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on "Iran's Destabilizing Role in the Middle East."

The Launch of the Global Youth Wellbeing Index

Apr 3rd, 2014

The Youth, Prosperity, and Security Initiative, in partnership with the International Youth Foundation and Hilton Worldwide, cordially invites you to:The Launch of the Global Youth Wellbeing IndexFeaturing: Welcoming Remarks by:John J. HamreP

Discussion on the 2014 QDR and FY15 Defense Budget

Mar 10th, 2014

Featuring a keynote speech on the QDR by:Christine E. WormuthU.S. Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Force DevelopmentModerated by:Kathleen H. HicksSenior Vice President, Henry A. Kissinger Chair, and Director, Internat

More than Medals: Youth, Sports, Prosperity, and Security

Feb 6th, 2014

The Youth, Prosperity, and Security Initiative cordially invites you to:More than Medals: Youth, Sports, Prosperity, and SecurityFeaturing:A Panel Discussion with:Tom Dolan2-Time Olympic ChampionFounder, Tom Dolan Swim SchoolBrendan Tuohey

Public Diplomacy in Muslim Countries

Nov 25th, 2013

The Center for Strategic and International Studies invites you to the report launch of "Engaging the Muslim World: Public Diplomacy after 9/11 in the Arab Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan"Featuring author:Walter DouglasMinister Counsel