CSIS Events
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The Venezolana Perspective: Women and the Venezuelan Crisis
March 10, 2020 18:30 - 2 hours - 85.4 MBThe severe humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has had significant impacts on the female population both inside and outside the country. This event will address the impact the humanitarian crisis is having both on women who remain in Venezuela and who have fled, the importance of including women in politics, and the importance of incorporating women into decision-making positions to shape the future of Venezuela.
Syria's Tragedy, Our Lessons
March 02, 2020 14:45 - 59 minutes - 8 MBThe CSIS Middle East Program and Humanitarian Agenda are pleased to host David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, to discuss the current crisis in Idlib, the dangerous lessons of war, and how Syria could serve as a model for future conflicts. Jacob Kurtzer, Interim Director of the CSIS Humanitarian Agenda, will provide welcome remarks to open the discussion. Mr. Miliband's keynote address will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Jon B. Alterman, Senior Vice ...
Gavi at Twenty: A Critical Inflection Point
February 24, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBOver the past twenty years, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has proven to be a high-impact and resilient global health partnership. Launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2000, Gavi has mobilized its network of government, private sector, and civil society partners to make vaccines affordable and available to millions of children in the world’s lowest-income countries. Yet after years of improvements, immunization coverage has now stagnated in some countries, and the challenges posed ...
A Consensus Proposal for a Revised Regional Order
February 10, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBDisputes over the regional order in post-Soviet Europe and Eurasia are at the core of the breakdown in Russia-West relations, and have created major security and economic challenges for the states caught in between: first and foremost Ukraine, but also Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Current policy approaches toward the regional order—i.e., the set of rules, norms, and institutions that govern the region—have exacerbated today’s disorder and instability. The authors of a ...
The Present and Future Promise of Synthetic Biology
February 06, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 63 MBEmerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, 5G, and synthetic biology—drive security and economic competition and are increasingly shaping national strategies. To develop an effective strategy for synthetic biology, policy makers and the general public need a better understanding of synthetic biology’s underlying capabilities, state of development, and diverse applications. Through a series of four symposia, CSIS will explore synthetic biology’s wide-ranging app...
Making the Case for Sustained U.S. Engagement in a Transitioning Afghanistan
February 05, 2020 17:00 - 67.7 MBIn the United States, there is a sense of "Afghanistan fatigue." While there are certainly valid criticisms that can be levied against U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, a significant amount of social, economic, political, and public health progress has resulted from our engagement and Afghans' own hard work and commitment. But Afghanistan's political progress and social gains are at risk of collapse if the United States chooses to completely disengage from the country. Given the mix of gains...
Climate Change and the Australian Bushfires: A Singular Catastrophe or The New Normal?
January 27, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBAustralia is being ravaged by the worst bushfires seen in decades. Beginning in 2019, the fires have burnt through 25.5 million acres, the size of Denmark and Belgium combined. At least 27 people are dead, including three volunteer firefighters, and more are missing. Thousands of homes have been destroyed or damaged. Australia’s capital cities are experiencing record air pollution, and smoke has been seen as far away as South America. With the fire summer season extending for another few mo...
The Future of Europe: French and German Perspectives
January 22, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIn 2020, Europe will be facing a unique set of political, economic, and security challenges, including Brexit. However, the beginning of the new decade also offers an opportunity to lay out an ambitious vision for the future of Europe and for progress in areas of common concern. Please join us for a timely conversation with German Ambassador to the U.S. Emily Haber and French Ambassador to the U.S. Philippe Etienne as they discuss their vision for Europe over the next decade, the foreign po...
The Prospects for U.S.-Russia Arms Control
January 15, 2020 19:15 - 1 hour - 64 MBWith the demise of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) and an unclear future for New START, U.S.-Russian arms control is in dire condition. Some experts in both capitals question the feasibility or necessity of further bilateral arms control. However, any U.S. and Russian administration will face the task of managing its own arsenal and relations with a nuclear armed competitor, which requires some level of arms control—formal or informal. How do Moscow and Washington approach...
Strategic Japan: Shaping the Rules Based Order in the Reiwa Era
January 08, 2020 16:15 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBStrategic Japan draws on the newest research from Japanese scholars to inform the policy debate in Washington. This year, the CSIS Japan Chair has invited four scholars to examine Japan’s leadership role in international and regional institutions and avenues for U.S.-Japan cooperation in the future.
Electric Vehicles: The Future of Development and Deployment
December 09, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBMore than two million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold globally in 2018, a trend expected to grow over the coming decades. The smart deployment of EVs and EV infrastructure will be an important part of broader mobility planning and offers opportunities to connect markets and supply chains. The CSIS Energy & National Security Program is pleased to convene this panel to discuss strategies and policies to develop and deploy EVs.
Global Partnerships to Combat Cybercrime & the Challenge of Going Dark
December 05, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBDigital technologies are creating new challenges for law enforcement agencies around the world. Cybercrime is proliferating due to the growing sophistication of online criminal networks and the difficulties of trans-national enforcement. Investigations of traditional crimes are also becoming more difficult as encryption, ephemerality, and other technical measures create obstacles for accessing digital evidence. This event will examine how global cooperation can help to address these issues ...
The Future of Work in Argentina
November 25, 2019 16:45 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBWith the fourth industrial revolution set to disrupt labor markets, global stability is contingent on developing countries' ability to transform their economies and create jobs to meet the economic aspirations of their people. Argentina, during its presidency of the G20 in 2018, has made the future of work one of the main priorities throughout the year and created a T20 Task Force to develop recommendations on the future of work and education for the digital age.
Responding to Armed Groups in Venezuela
November 18, 2019 16:30 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThe presence of armed groups in Venezuela significantly affects how policymakers consider addressing the Venezuelan political and humanitarian crisis. The Maduro regime seeks to benefit from Venezuela's status as a hub for transnational crime and illicit activities, causing policymakers to doubt what the best approach to address the crisis would be. Illegal armed groups finding haven in Venezuela not only adds new threats to Venezuela’s internal security, but also threatens Colombia’s secur...
A Conversation with Afghanistan First Lady Rula Ghani
November 15, 2019 18:45 - 55 minutes - 36.9 MBWomen have made great economic and social strides in the past 15 years. More than 3.6 million girls are in school and women are now allowed to work, both of which are essential to peace and stability in Afghanistan. However, the work is not over. It is vital that the progress continues and that women are not forgotten in the search for peace. We are pleased to host the First Lady of Afghanistan Rula Ghani, who has been a champion on these issues. Mrs. Ghani plays an active role as first lad...
China's New Era in Techno-Governance
November 06, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBTechnology was once viewed as a liberating tool for individuals living under authoritarian regimes, yet today, illiberal governments around the world are developing, acquiring, and utilizing technologies to strengthen political control over their population. Perhaps more than any other authoritarian country, China is experimenting with new methods of integrating technology into its system of governance, with its near-total surveillance state in the western region of Xinjiang being the most ...
A Conversation with Senators Murkowski and Manchin
October 30, 2019 18:15 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBThe CSIS Energy & National Security Program is pleased to welcome The Hon. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and The Hon. Joe Manchin (D-WV) for a conversation on energy policy priorities in the United States. This discussion will center on the opportunities and challenges of harnessing U.S. energy resources to foster economic opportunities and innovation for U.S. businesses, workers, and communities. As Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Senators Murko...
Japan’s Infrastructure Development Strategy: Supporting a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
October 17, 2019 18:00 - 56 minutes - 37 MBWelcoming remarks by John J. Hamre, President and CEO, CSIS and remarks by Tadashi Maeda, Governor, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). Followed by a discussion moderated by Michael J. Green, Senior Vice President for Asia and Japan Chair, CSIS; Director of Asian Studies, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University.
Dry Hills, Full Ponds: Climate Change, Resilience, and Agriculture in Nepal
October 09, 2019 19:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBClimate change is upon us. In places like Nepal, where two-thirds of the labor force rely on agriculture to earn a living, the impacts of rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and protracted droughts are becoming especially severe. The U.S. government is expanding its investment in programs that build climate resilience, but how can we ensure these investments are inclusive and beneficial to the most vulnerable populations?
Venezuela's Water Crisis and the Path Forward
October 03, 2019 19:30 - 2 hours - 118 MBVenezuela’s water system is currently facing a number of critical issues and a clear path forward is needed to address the country’s water crisis in the short term and to identify a roadmap for longer term structural reforms addressing all aspects of the national water management system. The purpose of this conference is to analyze the current threats endangering the nation’s watersheds, the capacity of the water management system to protect the nation’s water resources, and the conditions ...
Schieffer Series: The Iran Situation
September 24, 2019 23:00 - 59 minutes - 41.6 MBIn the wake of the investigations into the bombings of Saudi Arabian oil facilities last week, tensions have heightened between the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, culminating in Iran threatening an ‘all-out war’ should the U.S. retaliate. CSIS's Seth Jones and Jon Alterman and the New York Times’ David Sanger join Bob Schieffer for a discussion about what happened and what may come next, including potential options for the Trump administration.
Yemen’s Crisis
September 19, 2019 14:30 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBMany observers describe the situation in Yemen as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Nearly 80 percent of the country’s 28 million residents require assistance, and more than 7 million people are at risk of famine. Providing humanitarian assistance presents many challenges, as fighting and blockades frequently impede humanitarian access, and combatants divert aid supplies for political and financial gain. This discussion will examine how the dynamics of Yemen’s conflict help shape the c...
Dividing America: A Conversation with Senator Michael Bennet
September 10, 2019 21:30 - 47 minutes - 34.8 MBThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) invites you to a conversation with Senator Michael Bennet on his new book, Dividing America: How Russia Hacked Social Media and Democracy. In this new book, Senator Bennet highlights the various ways in which the Russian government has used social media to sow discord and chaos among the American public to undermine our democracy. Containing over 100 images of Russian-sponsored propaganda, this book serves as an important reminder of ...
Out of the Shadows: Shining a Light on Irregular Migration
August 29, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBRecognizing the critical, understudied, and often misunderstood nature of this global phenomenon, CSIS produced a research study on irregular migration involving field research in Mexico, Eritrea, and Ghana.
A Discussion with Millennium Challenge Corporation’s CEO Sean Cairncross
August 20, 2019 15:00 - 55 minutes - 39.4 MBSince its creation in 2004, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has acted as a key U.S. foreign assistance instrument focused on economic growth, country partnerships, and cost-effective projects. Its impact spans nearly 50 countries around the world in the agriculture, education, energy, health, and infrastructure sectors. MCC's three different grant systems—compacts, concurrent compacts for regional investments, and threshold programs—address the underlying causes of poverty and pr...
Building Bridges? Development and Infrastructure in U.S.-China Relations
August 08, 2019 13:45 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBAmid escalating U.S.-China tensions, Washington and Beijing are focused on managing their differences on bilateral trade. At the same time, both countries have a major stake in the functioning of the global economic order—the institutions, rules, and norms that shape international economic affairs. Even as they address bilateral issues, it is also important for the two sides to confront strains in the global order.
Are Sanctions Working?
July 31, 2019 20:15 - 2 hours - 118 MBThe CSIS Energy & National Security Program invites you to listen to Are Sanctions Working?, a conference examining the state of U.S. sanctions―what is different, what is and is not working, and implications for U.S. foreign policy, the global economy, and the energy sector. The United States has employed sanctions as a foreign policy mechanism for decades. In recent years, the United States has developed a new generation of more targeted, more agile economic sanctions. This conference will...
Homeland Defense and the Role of NORAD and USNORTHCOM: A Conversation with General Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy
July 22, 2019 15:30 - 58 minutes - 41.6 MBListen as the International Security Program holds a conversation with General Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy, where he discusses homeland defense and the role of NORAD and USNORTHCOM.
G20 Osaka Debrief: What, So What, Now What?
July 17, 2019 13:15 - 2 hours - 86.7 MBOn June 28-29, government leaders representing 85 percent of the global economy convened in Osaka, Japan, for the 14th Group of Twenty (G20) Summit. While most media attention focused on developments outside the meeting room, including a trade truce between the United States and China, the discussions inside the room produced their share of fireworks—as well as some progress on the global economic agenda. Listen as we debrief on G20 Osaka outcomes and next steps.
Network Futures: 5G, SDN and the Internet
July 10, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBTelecom technology is changing again, and it's more than the move to 5G. How and when it changes will have a major effect on key issues like Huawei's efforts to dominate the telecom market, supply chain diversity, and how your phone, car or factory connects to the internet. New technologies will reshape the security debate and markets. Listen for an interactive discussion of the policy and business implication of the future of 5G.
A Different Kind of Prison: Mass Surveillance in Xinjiang and Its Global Implications
July 01, 2019 14:45 - 1 hour - 57 MBListen as the Human Rights Initiative at CSIS holds a discussion on the mass detention and surveillance of Muslims in Xinjiang, China and the risks such technologies may pose as they are implemented in other areas of China and globally. Over one million Uyghurs and Muslims from other ethnic minority groups have been detained by the Chinese government and sent to “re-education” internment camps. Sources indicate that detainees are psychologically and physically abused. Uyghurs outside t...
The Global Peace Index 2019 Launch
June 20, 2019 14:15 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBThe Human Rights Initiative of CSIS invites you to listen in on a public launch event of the 2019 Global Peace Index (GPI). The Global Peace Index is the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness, ranking 163 countries and territories according to their level of relative peacefulness. Created by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the report presents the most comprehensive data-driven analysis to-date on trends in peace and its economic value. The report findings will be followed by...
Representative Adam Smith on the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act
June 10, 2019 14:15 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBListen as we discuss with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith U.S. national security challenges in advance of the markup of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
HIV/AIDS in the United States: The Road to 2030
June 04, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBListen as the CSIS Global Health Policy Center discusses the “Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for the United States” campaign, which will aim to end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2030. This discussion features Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, at the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Robert R. Redfield, Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Fauci and Dr. Redfield will describe how this st...
Report Launch: Rethinking Taxes and Development
May 31, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBListen as we discuss the public launch of our report, Rethinking Taxes and Development: Incorporating Political Economy Considerations in DRM Strategies. This report offers a fresh perspective for U.S. policymakers and other development agencies on how they can better partner with developing country governments on the shared goal of increased DRM, focusing on addressing the political economy opportunities and constraints to increasing the impact of development efforts.
Beyond Technology: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in the Developing World
May 21, 2019 13:15 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBListen as we discuss the public launch of our report "Beyond Technology: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in the Developing World," which looks at how these 4IR technologies might affect us in various ways as we simultaneously plan for the eventual Fifth Industrial Revolution.
Investing in Women for a New Economic Future
May 13, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 46 MBThe world’s fastest growing emerging market is not a country or a region; it is the world’s women. In April 2019, Ivanka Trump (Advisor to the President) and David Bohigian (Acting President and CEO of OPIC) announced OPIC's 2X Africa Women's Investment Initiative, launched under OPIC's broader 2X Women's Initiative. OPIC aims to unlock the full economic potential of women in Africa by catalyzing $1 billion, directly investing $350 million, to businesses and funds owned or led by women, or p...
Iran One Year Later: The Trump Administration’s Policy, Looking Back and Looking Forward
May 08, 2019 19:45 - 59 minutes - 42.6 MBThe Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion with Brian Hook, U.S. special representative for Iran, on President Trump's Iran policy, the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA, and the future of U.S.-Iran relations.
Refugees and Migrants: A Test of Civilization
May 03, 2019 14:45 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWhile millions of people are displaced around the globe and thousands more contemplate dangerous journeys in search of a better life, "We’re in Danger! Who Will Help Us?" draws on lessons from the “refugee decade” to inform responses to today’s crises. Please join us for a conversation with James Purcell, author of "We’re in Danger! Who Will Help Us?" and Chairman of USA for IOM followed by a reception. Mr. Purcell is the Former Director General of the IOM and Former Director of the U.S. St...
Civil-Military Relations in the United States: A Conversation with the Hon. Leon E. Panetta
April 25, 2019 17:15 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBAs Americans grapple with the legacies of the post-9/11 conflicts, the relationship between the country and its armed forces is at a critical inflection point. What role do Americans want their military to play in civic life? How much does, and should, the military influence policy? From the reintegration of veterans into civilian society, to the dangers of politicization of the armed forces, to the inevitable - and often, healthy - tensions between civilian and uniformed decision-makers in...
Maritime Security Dialogue: A Conversation with ADM William Moran, USN, Vice Chief of Naval Operations
April 16, 2019 20:30 - 58 minutes - 41.8 MBA Maritime Security Dialogue event featuring a discussion with ADM William Moran, USN, Vice Chief of Naval Operations.
US-China Innovation Forum: Setting the Agenda
April 10, 2019 17:30 - 4 hours - 203 MBRapid technological advancements offer a wealth of potential opportunities for business and consumers, but also present a set of serious public policy challenges for the United States, China and others.
The Future of Arms Control
April 03, 2019 16:45 - 3 hours - 134 MBArms control and the nonproliferation regime are being challenged on multiple fronts. U.S.-Russia bilateral cooperation on arms control stalled under the cloud of INF violations by Russia and withdrawal by the United States.
Post-Hong Kong: Human Genome Editing's Brave New World
March 27, 2019 16:15 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThe National Academy of Medicine and the CSIS Commission on Strengthening America’s Health Security hosted a conversation on the unfolding debate as to whether human germline genome editing should be permitted, the types of applications which might be appropriate, the standards and criteria that should be followed, and what regulatory or governance framework is needed.
Schieffer Series: China's Rise
March 20, 2019 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBChina’s rise has become a key point of inquiry in discussion of the future of geopolitics and economy. This event will discuss China’s rise and its impact, both on the U.S. and globally.
Schieffer Series: The Kremlin Playbook 2: The Enablers
March 11, 2019 15:30 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIt builds on the first Kremlin Playbook, which described the patterns of Russian economic influence in five Central and Eastern European countries. This new report, with six new case studies, exposes how countries can either be targets or enablers of Russian malign economic influence by allowing their financial systems to shelter profits for Russian companies and facilitate tax avoidance or illicit financial activity in Europe. The Kremlin Playbook 2 highlights the nexus between illicit fin...
Implications of the U.S.-North Korea Summit
March 07, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBIn the aftermath of the Hanoi Summit, a special speech by Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) to assess the outcome of the summit between the United States and North Korea. The Senator's speech was preceded by a panel of distinguished experts.
China's Pursuit of Semiconductor Independence
February 28, 2019 16:45 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBSemiconductors and microelectronics are the backbone of the digital economy and closely linked to national security. Recognizing this, China intends to gain semiconductor independence through espionage and immense investments, but it lags behind the U.S.
Prospects for the Trump-Kim Vietnam Summit
February 22, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBA timely discussion with scholars, experts, and opinion leaders on the potential impact of the February 27 and 28, 2019 Vietnam Summit between the United States and North Korea, the possibilities for denuclearization, and regional implications of summit diplomacy for Northeast Asia.
Report Launch: Risk and Resilience: Advancing Food and Nutrition Security in Nigeria
February 13, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 113 MBListen as CSIS Global Food Security Project for the launch of our newest report, Risk and Resilience: Advancing Food and Nutrition Security in Nigeria through Feed the Future , by Julie Howard and Emmy Simmons. The report examines what the new Feed the Future strategy's emphasis on resilience means in Nigeria, one of the newly-designated target countries.