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After a globe-spanning chase, the U.S. seized a sanctioned oil tanker tied to Iran and Venezuela.
What does the Bella-1 reveal about shadow fleets, AIS manipulation, and how maritime interdiction is reshaping sanctions enforcement? Read more from @futures.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/wha...
What does the Bella-1 reveal about shadow fleets, AIS manipulation, and how maritime interdiction is reshaping sanctions enforcement? Read more from @futures.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/wha...
January 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
After a globe-spanning chase, the U.S. seized a sanctioned oil tanker tied to Iran and Venezuela.
What does the Bella-1 reveal about shadow fleets, AIS manipulation, and how maritime interdiction is reshaping sanctions enforcement? Read more from @futures.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/wha...
What does the Bella-1 reveal about shadow fleets, AIS manipulation, and how maritime interdiction is reshaping sanctions enforcement? Read more from @futures.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/wha...
1/14 | How will the U.S. alliance network in the Indo-Pacific evolve in 2026? @geopolitics.csis.org experts discuss at the Indo-Pacific Forecast, CSIS's annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.
Register: www.csis.org/events/indo-...
Register: 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.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
1/14 | How will the U.S. alliance network in the Indo-Pacific evolve in 2026? @geopolitics.csis.org experts discuss at the Indo-Pacific Forecast, CSIS's annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.
Register: www.csis.org/events/indo-...
Register: www.csis.org/events/indo-...
Monday | The CSIS India Chair welcomes Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) for a special discussion on the evolving U.S.- India relationship and Congress’s essential role in shaping its future.
Register: www.csis.org/events/stren...
Register: www.csis.org/events/stren...
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Monday | The CSIS India Chair welcomes Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) for a special discussion on the evolving U.S.- India relationship and Congress’s essential role in shaping its future.
Register: www.csis.org/events/stren...
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Tuesday | @geopolitics.csis.org experts discuss the "Donroe Doctrine," the lessons that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are learning from Maduro’s capture, and what it means for their interests going forward.
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The Donroe Doctrine: What Venezuela Means for China, Russia, and Iran | The State of Play | CSIS Events
The CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department invites you to a special episode of State of Play on the lessons that CRINK countries (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) are learning from Maduro’s capture and what it means for their interests going forward.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Tuesday | @geopolitics.csis.org experts discuss the "Donroe Doctrine," the lessons that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are learning from Maduro’s capture, and what it means for their interests going forward.
Register: www.csis.org/events/donro...
Register: www.csis.org/events/donro...
Venezuela possesses the largest oil resources in the world, estimated at more than 300 billion barrels. But for President Trump's aspirations for that oil to be realized, the country needs a credible path to political stability, argues CSIS's Clay Seigle.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/cre...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/cre...
January 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Venezuela possesses the largest oil resources in the world, estimated at more than 300 billion barrels. But for President Trump's aspirations for that oil to be realized, the country needs a credible path to political stability, argues CSIS's Clay Seigle.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/cre...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/cre...
"Whether the administration's strategy leads to a transition or to the continuance of the Venezuelan regime with a new leader remains to be seen," writes CSIS Americas Program expert Christopher Hernandez-Roy.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/reg...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/reg...
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
"Whether the administration's strategy leads to a transition or to the continuance of the Venezuelan regime with a new leader remains to be seen," writes CSIS Americas Program expert Christopher Hernandez-Roy.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/reg...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/reg...
"The termination of the Household Food Security in the United States report will obfuscate the extent of food insecurity nationwide, but food insecurity will continue to affect U.S. national security and the U.S. economy," writes @foodwater.csis.org.
www.csis.org/analysis/las...
www.csis.org/analysis/las...
January 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
"The termination of the Household Food Security in the United States report will obfuscate the extent of food insecurity nationwide, but food insecurity will continue to affect U.S. national security and the U.S. economy," writes @foodwater.csis.org.
www.csis.org/analysis/las...
www.csis.org/analysis/las...
ICYMI: CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program experts discuss the latest on Venezuelan succession and oil security.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
January 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
ICYMI: CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program experts discuss the latest on Venezuelan succession and oil security.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
Tuesday | @geopolitics.csis.org experts discuss the "Donroe Doctrine," the lessons that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are learning from Maduro’s capture, and what it means for their interests going forward.
Register: www.csis.org/events/donro...
Register: www.csis.org/events/donro...
The Donroe Doctrine: What Venezuela Means for China, Russia, and Iran | The State of Play | CSIS Events
The CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department invites you to a special episode of State of Play on the lessons that CRINK countries (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) are learning from Maduro’s capture and what it means for their interests going forward.
www.csis.org
January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Tuesday | @geopolitics.csis.org experts discuss the "Donroe Doctrine," the lessons that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are learning from Maduro’s capture, and what it means for their interests going forward.
Register: www.csis.org/events/donro...
Register: www.csis.org/events/donro...
Are U.S. operations in Venezuela a blueprint for China? @chinapower.csis.org experts assess lessons learned from Operation Absolute Resolve and whether China can successfully engage in a similar operation against Taiwan.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/are...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/are...
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Are U.S. operations in Venezuela a blueprint for China? @chinapower.csis.org experts assess lessons learned from Operation Absolute Resolve and whether China can successfully engage in a similar operation against Taiwan.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/are...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/are...
Greenland ranks eighth in the world for rare earth reserves, with 1.5 million tons, and is home to two rare earth deposits that are among the largest in the world.
Read more on Greenland from @minerals.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/gre...
Read more on Greenland from @minerals.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/gre...
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Greenland ranks eighth in the world for rare earth reserves, with 1.5 million tons, and is home to two rare earth deposits that are among the largest in the world.
Read more on Greenland from @minerals.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/gre...
Read more on Greenland from @minerals.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/gre...
"If momentum behind the current U.S.-brokered ceasefire falters, it could thrust Israel and Lebanon back into conflict and erode fragile stability gains across the Levant," writes Mona Yacoubian in Foreign Policy.
Read more insights from her recent trip to Lebanon: foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/08/l...
Read more insights from her recent trip to Lebanon: foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/08/l...
Lebanon Is Disarming Hezbollah. The U.S. and Israel Can Do More to Help.
The Lebanese Armed Forces have a unique opportunity to assert meaningful sovereignty over their country.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
"If momentum behind the current U.S.-brokered ceasefire falters, it could thrust Israel and Lebanon back into conflict and erode fragile stability gains across the Levant," writes Mona Yacoubian in Foreign Policy.
Read more insights from her recent trip to Lebanon: foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/08/l...
Read more insights from her recent trip to Lebanon: foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/08/l...
President Trump’s declaration that the U.S. would "run" Venezuela signals a deliberate departure from democracy-centered regime change toward a gunboat diplomacy model, writes CSIS's Chris Hernandez Roy
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/reg...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/reg...
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
President Trump’s declaration that the U.S. would "run" Venezuela signals a deliberate departure from democracy-centered regime change toward a gunboat diplomacy model, writes CSIS's Chris Hernandez Roy
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/reg...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/reg...
Monday | The CSIS India Chair welcomes Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) for a special discussion on the evolving U.S.- India relationship and Congress’s essential role in shaping its future.
Register: www.csis.org/events/stren...
Register: www.csis.org/events/stren...
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Monday | The CSIS India Chair welcomes Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) for a special discussion on the evolving U.S.- India relationship and Congress’s essential role in shaping its future.
Register: www.csis.org/events/stren...
Register: www.csis.org/events/stren...
After a globe-spanning chase, the U.S. seized a sanctioned oil tanker tied to Iran and Venezuela.
What does the Bella-1 reveal about shadow fleets, AIS manipulation, and how maritime interdiction is reshaping sanctions enforcement? Read more from @futures.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/wha...
What does the Bella-1 reveal about shadow fleets, AIS manipulation, and how maritime interdiction is reshaping sanctions enforcement? Read more from @futures.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/wha...
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
After a globe-spanning chase, the U.S. seized a sanctioned oil tanker tied to Iran and Venezuela.
What does the Bella-1 reveal about shadow fleets, AIS manipulation, and how maritime interdiction is reshaping sanctions enforcement? Read more from @futures.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/wha...
What does the Bella-1 reveal about shadow fleets, AIS manipulation, and how maritime interdiction is reshaping sanctions enforcement? Read more from @futures.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/wha...
STARTING SOON: At 9:30, CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program experts discuss the latest on Venezuelan succession and oil security.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
STARTING SOON: At 9:30, CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program experts discuss the latest on Venezuelan succession and oil security.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
"The renewed focus on Greenland underscores the Trump administration’s approach to resource security as national security," write @minerals.csis.org experts.
Read more about Greenland, rare earths, and Arctic security: www.csis.org/analysis/gre...
Read more about Greenland, rare earths, and Arctic security: www.csis.org/analysis/gre...
January 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
"The renewed focus on Greenland underscores the Trump administration’s approach to resource security as national security," write @minerals.csis.org experts.
Read more about Greenland, rare earths, and Arctic security: www.csis.org/analysis/gre...
Read more about Greenland, rare earths, and Arctic security: www.csis.org/analysis/gre...
NEW: The CSIS Americas Program discusses parallels between Operation Just Cause, the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, and the U.S. military buildup around Venezuela.
Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/35-...
Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/35-...
Operation Just Cause and Venezuela | 35 West | CSIS Podcasts
In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Ambassador Luigi Einaudi to discuss the overthrow of Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega and its implications for U.S. policy towards Venezuela.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
NEW: The CSIS Americas Program discusses parallels between Operation Just Cause, the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, and the U.S. military buildup around Venezuela.
Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/35-...
Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/35-...
1/14 | How will the U.S. alliance network in the Indo-Pacific evolve in 2026? @geopolitics.csis.org experts discuss at the Indo-Pacific Forecast, CSIS's annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.
Register: www.csis.org/events/indo-...
Register: 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.
www.csis.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
1/14 | How will the U.S. alliance network in the Indo-Pacific evolve in 2026? @geopolitics.csis.org experts discuss at the Indo-Pacific Forecast, CSIS's annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.
Register: www.csis.org/events/indo-...
Register: www.csis.org/events/indo-...
"Merging USAID’s functions with those of the State Department could weaken U.S. foreign policy, potentially reducing local input in the policymaking process and eroding access, context, and long-term relationships," write CSIS Human Rights Initiative experts.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/why...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/why...
January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Merging USAID’s functions with those of the State Department could weaken U.S. foreign policy, potentially reducing local input in the policymaking process and eroding access, context, and long-term relationships," write CSIS Human Rights Initiative experts.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/why...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/why...
WATCH: In the first of a three-part @korea.csis.org series on Reassessing China's Strategic Value to Korea, @victordcha.bsky.social looks at the likelihood of China's economic coercion against Korea.
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=30iX...
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=30iX...
Reassessing China’s Strategic Value to Korea: China's Economic Coercion (Part 1)
In the first of a three-part CSIS Korea Chair series on Reassessing China's Strategic Value to Korea, Victor Cha looks at the likelihood of China's economic ...
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January 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
WATCH: In the first of a three-part @korea.csis.org series on Reassessing China's Strategic Value to Korea, @victordcha.bsky.social looks at the likelihood of China's economic coercion against Korea.
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=30iX...
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=30iX...
On the latest episode of The Eurofile, @erep.csis.org experts discuss Europe's frantic start to 2026, including the failed MERCOSUR trade deal, the mounting U.S.-EU tech fight, and the Trump administration’s increasing pressure on Greenland.
Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/eur...
Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/eur...
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
On the latest episode of The Eurofile, @erep.csis.org experts discuss Europe's frantic start to 2026, including the failed MERCOSUR trade deal, the mounting U.S.-EU tech fight, and the Trump administration’s increasing pressure on Greenland.
Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/eur...
Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/eur...
Monday | The CSIS India Chair welcomes Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) for a special discussion on the evolving U.S.- India relationship and Congress’s essential role in shaping its future.
Register: www.csis.org/events/stren...
Register: www.csis.org/events/stren...
January 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Monday | The CSIS India Chair welcomes Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) for a special discussion on the evolving U.S.- India relationship and Congress’s essential role in shaping its future.
Register: www.csis.org/events/stren...
Register: www.csis.org/events/stren...
"Whether the administration's strategy leads to a transition or to the continuance of the Venezuelan regime with a new leader remains to be seen," writes CSIS Americas Program expert Christopher Hernandez-Roy.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/reg...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/reg...
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
"Whether the administration's strategy leads to a transition or to the continuance of the Venezuelan regime with a new leader remains to be seen," writes CSIS Americas Program expert Christopher Hernandez-Roy.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/reg...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/reg...
On a new episode of The Last Line of Defense, CSIS experts Seth Jones and Ryan Berg discuss Venezuela’s political landscape in the post-Maduro era, examining U.S. policy goals, shifting power structures, and more.
Listen in: www.csis.org/podcasts/las...
Listen in: www.csis.org/podcasts/las...
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On a new episode of The Last Line of Defense, CSIS experts Seth Jones and Ryan Berg discuss Venezuela’s political landscape in the post-Maduro era, examining U.S. policy goals, shifting power structures, and more.
Listen in: www.csis.org/podcasts/las...
Listen in: www.csis.org/podcasts/las...