On April 4, China’s Ministry of Commerce imposed export restrictions on seven rare earth elements (REEs) and magnets used in the defense, energy, and automotive sectors in response to U.S. President ...

The U.S. government and those of its allies have imposed and progressively tightened controls on the export of semiconductor technology, devices, and tools to China in an effort to maintain U.S.

On a personal note, I want to let you know this is my 500th column, which means I’ve been babbling on for about ten years. I hope you have found it occasionally interesting and/or useful. Regardless, ...

As the People’s Republic of China (PRC) retaliates to U.S. tariffs, it has not stopped at imposing its own taxes on imports of American products, which now stand at 125 percent for all U.S. goods. The ...

This commentary was originally created for publication with the Air War College. Surprising a military opponent—whether through deception, misdirection, or unexpected maneuvers—has often yielded ...

WASHINGTON, April 14, 2025: CSIS President and CEO John J. Hamre today released the following statement in remembrance of the Honorable Richard L. Armitage: “CSIS mourns deeply the passing of a great ...

In March 2015, we lost our friend and colleague, Arnaud de Borchgrave. Arnaud was a true patriot whose life’s work was of immeasurable value to his country, and to the world. Arnaud de Borchgrave, ...

“We are in the Golden Age of digital assets.” More Americans than ever are investing in cryptocurrencies and digital assets, keeping the United States dominant in blockchain technologies. However, ...

The Trump administration’s 90-day pause on “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs – meant to revive declining U.S. manufacturing jobs - offers a window of opportunity for U.S. policymakers to focus on ...

What to expect next for South Korea after the Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on April 4, and paving the path for a snap presidential election in 60 days? What ...

No matter the outcome of ongoing ceasefire negotiations over the war in Ukraine, Russia will remain an acute security threat to Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. The sanctions tool kit will ...

While undeniably a Pacific power by geography, Russia’s ability and willingness to exercise influence in the region has been in question in recent decades. Recognizing Asia’s growing economic ...