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Strategic Exhaustion: Will Iran Fold?

Analysis by Seth G. Jones and Norman T. Roule

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Iran War

Last Rounds? Status of Key Munitions at the Iran War Ceasefire

Report by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park

The Strait of Hormuz in 8 Charts

Commentary by CSIS Scholars

How to Interpret Wartime Oil Prices

Critical Questions by Adi Imsirovic and Clayton Seigle

Why “Mowing the Grass” Won’t Work in Iran

Commentary by Mona Yacoubian

The Iranian Cyber Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure

Critical Questions by Nikita Shah

Latest Analysis: War with Iran

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Geopolitical Implications of the War with Iran

China and Geopolitics

How Open-Source, Real-Time Data Can Defeat China at the Edge of Its Influence

Over the last year, CSIS hosted a high-level discussion series called “25 Gamechangers for 2025.” This piece highlights key insights from the talented cadre of thought leaders tasked with adapting U.S. strategy to a new era of strategic competition with China.

Commentary by Emily Harding

Assessing the Impact of China-Russia Security Coordination in Latin America and the Caribbean

CSIS Americas Associate Fellow Henry Ziemer and Ryan C. Berg analyze the findings of an exercise simulating China-Russia cooperation in Latin America’s security and defense ecosystem.

Report by Henry Ziemer and Ryan C. Berg

Rare Earth Export Restrictions One Year Later

China’s 2025 rare earth export restrictions exposed a critical U.S. national security vulnerability. Washington responded with billions in financing and global partnerships. One year on, we assess the response—and how far the United States still is from true resilience.

Brief by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz

Photo: Helene Sofie Thorkildsen/Norwegian Armed Forces

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Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with Major General Lars S. Lervik

May 1, 2026 • 2:30 – 3:45 pm EDT

Hosted by Defense and Security

Photo: Helene Sofie Thorkildsen/Norwegian Armed Forces

UAE Leaves OPEC: What Happens Next?

CSIS Announces Joseph F. Dunford as Next CEO

The Center for Strategic and International Studies announced that retired General Joseph F. Dunford, who served as the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will become its next chief executive officer beginning May 7.

Press Release — March 12, 2026