Can Gen Z Protests Reshape Governance in Africa? Across Africa, Gen Z–led protests are redefining political engagement. But can this new wave of activism move beyond disruption to deliver lasting institutional change?

💡 New Analysis | Khasai Makhulo & Oge Onubogu ask the question, "Can Gen Z Protests Reshape Governance in Africa?"

Across Africa, Gen Z–led protests are redefining political engagement. But can this new wave of activism move beyond disruption to lasting change? Read: bit.ly/4tHqhEm

With polls opening for Hungary's high-stakes election on April 12, @erep.csis.org
expert @donatienneruy.bsky.social offers four scenarios that could unfold as the nation decides its path forward.

Read: www.csis.org/analysis/wha...

Decarbonization is no longer just a climate goal in Europe––it's a security imperative. New analysis by @erep.csis.org's @maxbergmann.bsky.social and @steinbergf.bsky.social call upon the EU to take bold economic action in the face of the war in Iran.

Read here: www.csis.org/analysis/eur...

Would Regime Change Solve the Iran Challenge? | State of Play | CSIS Podcasts Jon Alterman, Daniel Byman, and Mona Yacoubian joined Will Todman on a live episode of State of Play.

💡Would Regime Change Solve the Iran Challenge?

Jon Alterman, Daniel Byman, @myacoubian.bsky.social, and @willtodman.bsky.social discuss the risks of regime change in Iran, the lessons to draw from other regime change efforts in the Middle East and beyond, and more. buff.ly/L1H2qwy

Is Cuba Next? | State of Play | CSIS Podcasts Ryan Berg and Carrie Filipetti join Will to discuss President Trump’s goals in Cuba, his range of options, and the risks and benefits of regime change.

💡Is Cuba Next?

Ryan Berg, Carrie Filipetti, and @willtodman.bsky.social discuss President Trump’s goals in Cuba, his range of options, and the risks and benefits of regime change. buff.ly/Xb9fNDw

Are Russia and China Benefitting from the War with Iran? | State of Play | CSIS Podcasts Will is joined by Bonny Lin and Maria Snegovaya to discuss both China and Russia's strategic openings and costs in the war with Iran.

💡Are Russia and China Benefitting from the War with Iran?

Bonny Lin, Maria Snegovaya, and @willtodman.bsky.social explore the implications of the war with Iran for China and Russia. buff.ly/yLVeRGI

How did Japan Navigate Trump's Pressure on Iran? | State of Play | CSIS Podcasts Nick Szechenyi joins Will to discuss what Takaichi had hoped to achieve in her visit, how she handled Trump's pressure, and the playbook she's developing for U.S. allies.

💡How did Japan Navigate Trump's Pressure on Iran?

Nick Szechenyi and @willtodman.bsky.social discuss what Prime Minister Takaichi had hoped to achieve in her visit, how she handled Trump's pressure, and the playbook she's developing for U.S. allies. buff.ly/LgJivu6

What Are the Hidden Costs of the War with Iran? | State of Play | CSIS Podcasts Emily Harding, Caitlin Welsh, and Mona Yacoubian joined Will to discuss the short- and long-term implications of the war with Iran.

💡What Are the Hidden Costs of the War with Iran?

Emily Harding, Caitlin Welsh, @myacoubian.bsky.social, and @willtodman.bsky.social discuss the short- and long-term implications of the war that are getting less attention, and what can be done to mitigate their worst effects. buff.ly/dCj7xtB

🎙️ Don't miss our recent episodes of State of Play where @csis.org experts analyze geopolitical developments from Iran to Russia to Cuba to Japan. www.csis.org/podcasts/sta...

USMCA Review 2026: Six Scenarios for North America’s Future CSIS Americas Program Fellow Diego Marroquín Bitar and Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair Emeritus William Alan Reinsch explore and update a set of six potential scenarios for the future of the USMCA…

@diegotmec.bsky.social, fellow with the CSIS Americas Program and Bill Reinsch, senior adviser and Scholl Chair emeritus with @est.csis.org explore and update a set of six potential scenarios for the future of the USMCA free trade agreement.

Read their full analysis: csis.org/analysis/usm...

The Eurofile Live Podcast: Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition | CSIS Events Please join the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and The Eurofile podcast for a conversation about the European Union's competitiveness and energy transition agenda with Teresa Ribera,…

Join @erep.csis.org for a new episode of The Eurofile today at 3:30 PM ET.

@maxbergmann.bsky.social, @donatienneruy.bsky.social, and @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu will discuss transatlantic relations and the European Union's economic and climate agenda.

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Insights on U.S.–China Technology Competition | CSIS Events The CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department invites you to a timely discussion on major geopolitical flashpoints shaping today’s world.

Join us on Friday, March 27 for a timely discussion on U.S.–China technological competition and the major geopolitical flashpoints shaping today’s world.

Speakers: @victordcha.bsky.social, Jason Hsu, Ted Wittenstein, Kate Koren, and Andrew Makridis.

RSVP here: www.csis.org/events/insig...

Antelope Reef Could Now Be the Largest Island in the South China Sea | Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative Media reporting in early 2026 has highlighted new Chinese dredging and landfill activity at Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands. This is the first significant artificial island-building Beijing has…

Just Released: AMTI released satellite imagery showing that Antelope Reef is now one of China’s largest islands in the South China Sea, reaching a record-breaking 1,450 acres of land reclamation.

Read more here: amti.csis.org/antelope-ree...

CSIS Africa Program Bi-Monthly Newsletter People, Trade, and Security

The CSIS Africa Program just relaunched their newsletter Africa Policy Pulse!

Published bimonthly, it reviews the evolving geopolitical landscape, what it means for the African continent, and U.S.–Africa relations.

Read the latest edition: bit.ly/4s7yxxc

Today, CSIS announces retired Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been named our next CEO, succeeding John Hamre, who announced last year that he will retire after 26 years of transformational leadership.

Read more: bit.ly/4b383Ha

All Together Now: China’s Militia in 2025 | Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative Satellite imagery analysis indicates that China’s maritime militia—consisting both of professional militia and the civilian members of the “Spratly Backbone Fishing Fleet”—deployed in record-high…

See the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative’s latest data that highlights China’s maritime militia presence in the South China Sea which reached a record high in 2025, with deployments increasingly concentrated at Mischief and Whitsun reefs.

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Can middle powers build a new world order as PM Carney says? | State of Play | CSIS Podcasts Chris Hernandez-Roy and Kristi Govella join Will to discuss whether or not key U.S. allies like Canada and Japan could do this, what it might look like, and what the risks are.

Tune into our latest episode of State of Play where @kristigovella.bsky.social, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, and @willtodman.bsky.social answer the question: "Can middle powers build a new world order as PM Carney says?"

Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/sta...

Understanding Global South Perspectives on Taiwan | CSIS Events The CSIS Freeman Chair convened an international task force on to evaluate Global South perspectives on Taiwan and cross-Strait issues. This event reveals what task force members found, and why…

Join the CSIS Freeman Chair tomorrow 1/28 at 9:00 am ET for a virtual discussion analyzing opportunities for Taiwan to enhance engagement with the Global South, Global South perspectives on cross-Strait issues, and more.

More info here: www.csis.org/events/under...

Examining Major Elements Driving Investment Uncertainty in the 2026 USMCA Review | CSIS Events Join us for a hybrid event examining how double taxation and Mexico’s judicial overhaul are undermining investment certainty in North America— causing friction in the trading bloc just as the 2026…

Join the CSIS Americas discussion TOMORROW (Jan 21, 10-11 am ET) on the major factors shaping investment uncertainty as the 2026 USMCA review approaches.

Click here for more info: www.csis.org/events/exami...

Join the @CSISAmericas Program on Wednesday, January 21st for a discussion on the major drivers of investment uncertainty ahead of the 2026 USMCA review. Speakers include @ambarturosarukhan.bsky.social, Brad Wood, @diegotmec.bsky.social & Ryan Berg.

Register here: www.csis.org/events/exami...

Into Africa is Back! | Into Africa | CSIS Podcasts Into Africa is back with all-new conversations hosted by Oge Onubogu. Tune in starting January 15th for in-depth interviews with journalists, academics, and other trailblazers as we discuss the…

Into Africa is returning on Thursday, January 15. Tune in as OgeOnubogu kicks things off by reflecting on the defining moments of 2025 and looking ahead to what 2026 may hold.

www.csis.org/podcasts/afr...

Greenland's Role in Arctic Security | CSIS Events Please join the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program on for a conversation on Greenland's role in Arctic security.

Join @erep.csis.org on Wednesday, January 14, at 11:00am ET for a live episode of The Eurofile on Greenland's role in Arctic security

Click here for more information and to register: www.csis.org/events/green...

Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026 | CSIS Events Please Join CSIS experts to explore these and other questions during our annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.

🌏 Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026
📅 1/14, 8:45 am – 12:00 pm EST

Panel 3: Regional Security Dynamics: China, Russia, North Korea
Featuring: Thomas Christensen, Henrietta Levin, Bonny Lin, and Sydney Seiler Maria Snegovaya, and Kathryn Paik

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Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026 | CSIS Events Please Join CSIS experts to explore these and other questions during our annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.

🌏 Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026
📅 1/14, 8:45 am – 12:00 pm EST

Panel 2: Economic Trend Lines: Tariffs, Tech, and Counter-Coercion
Featuring: @navingirishankar.bsky.social, @philuck.bsky.social, @ilariamazzocco.bsky.social, @willtodman.bsky.social, and Adam Farrar

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Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026 | CSIS Events Please Join CSIS experts to explore these and other questions during our annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.

🌏 Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026
📅 1/14, 8:45 am – 12:00 pm EST

Panel 1: Allies and Partners: Building Resilience in an Era of Uncertainty
Featuring: @victordcha.bsky.social, @kristigovella.bsky.social, Charles Edel, Rick Rossow, Greg Poling, and Nick Szechenyi

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HAPPENING TOMORROW (1/14) | Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026

Featuring @korea.csis.org @australia.csis.org @japan.csis.org @seasia.csis.org @est.csis.org @chinaecon.csis.org @mideast.csis.org @chinapower.csis.org @erep.csis.org and more

More info here: www.csis.org/events/indo-...

Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026 | CSIS Events Please Join CSIS experts to explore these and other questions during our annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.

Will the regional balance of power tilt in favor of authoritarian states? Thomas Christensen, Henrietta Levin, Bonny Lin, and Sydney Seiler Maria Snegovaya, and Kathryn Paik dive into this and more during Panel 3.

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Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026 | CSIS Events Please Join CSIS experts to explore these and other questions during our annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.

To what extent will tariff policy and tech competition shape regional economic dynamics? @navingirishankar.bsky.social, @philuck.bsky.social, @ilariamazzocco.bsky.social, @willtodman.bsky.social, and Adam Farrar discuss this and more during Panel 2.

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Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026 | CSIS Events Please Join CSIS experts to explore these and other questions during our annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.

How will the U.S. alliance network in the Indo-Pacific evolve next year? @victordcha.bsky.social, @kristigovella.bsky.social, Charles Edel, Rick Rossow, Greg Poling, and Nick Szechenyi analyze this and more during Panel 1.

More info: buff.ly/MbT8cye

Join us at our Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026 on Wednesday 1/14 featuring experts from @korea.csis.org @australia.csis.org @japan.csis.org @seasia.csis.org @est.csis.org @chinaecon.csis.org @mideast.csis.org @chinapower.csis.org @erep.csis.org and more

More info here: www.csis.org/events/indo-...