Center for Strategic and International Studies

Center for Strategic and International Studies The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-partisan, non-profit think tank based in Washington, D.C., United States. Established in 1962, CSIS provides strategic insights and policy recommendations to decision-makers in government, international organizations, and the private sector. With a focus on defense and security, global health, energy and climate, and international relations, CSIS has become a leading authority on global issues. The center is headed by John J. Hamre, who has been serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer since 2000.

History

CSIS was founded in 1962 by Arlington University and a group of business, academic, and government leaders. The center was initially housed at Arlington University and was known as the Institute for Strategic and International Studies. In 1982, CSIS became an independent, non-profit organization and was reincorporated as the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Over the years, CSIS has maintained close relationships with various governments, including the United States Department of State, United States Department of Defense, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Organization and leadership

CSIS is led by a Board of Trustees, which includes prominent figures from government, business, and academia, such as Robert M. Gates, James Mattis, and Condoleezza Rice. The center has a large staff of experts, including fellows, researchers, and analysts, who work on various projects and initiatives. CSIS also has a number of affiliated organizations, including the CSIS Global Health Program, the CSIS Energy and Climate Program, and the CSIS International Security Program.

Research programs and focus areas

CSIS conducts research and analysis on a wide range of topics, including international security, global health, energy and climate, economics and trade, and international relations. The center has a number of research programs and initiatives, such as the CSIS International Security Program, which focuses on nuclear security, missile defense, and counterterrorism. CSIS also has a strong focus on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and space security.

Publications and influence

CSIS publishes a number of reports, studies, and analyses throughout the year, which are widely read and cited by policymakers, scholars, and the media. The center also produces several journals and periodicals, including the Journal of International Security Affairs and the CSIS Weekly. CSIS scholars and experts frequently appear in the media, including CNN, Fox News, and PBS NewsHour, and have testified before Congress on various issues.

Notable scholars and alumni

CSIS has been associated with many notable scholars and experts, including Robert Kagan, Fredrik Wesslén, and Anthony Cordesman. Many CSIS scholars and alumni have gone on to serve in senior positions in government, including Robert M. Gates, who served as Secretary of Defense under President George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Other notable alumni include James Mattis, who served as Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump, and Susan E. Rice, who served as National Security Adviser under President Barack Obama. Category:Think tanks based in Washington, D.C.