A New U.S.-Central Asia Strategy
U.S. strategic interest and policy approaches in Central Asia and the South Caucuses merit sustained attention, particularly regarding connectivity initiatives ...
Projects
Our projects represent targeted, in-depth initiatives addressing specific policy issues and geopolitical dynamics. Organized within our broader thematic pillars, regional centers, and workstreams, each project brings together expert analysis, original research, and policy engagement to inform decision-makers on critical issues.
All Projects
Accelerating U.S. Tech Leadership
Identifying the workforce, institutional, and regulatory barriers preventing the United States from translating technological innovation into deployed strategic capabilities at ...
China, India, and the Middle East
The China, India, and the Middle East project produces innovative and anticipatory analysis to assist U.S. policymakers in navigating the ...
Climate-Conflict Nexus
The Climate-Conflict Nexus examines how climate shocks and environmental strains can aggravate existing tensions, weaken governance, and drive mass displacement ...
Conflict Related Sexual Violence
Sexual violence in conflict is on the rise worldwide. Rape is one of the cheapest, most readily available, and effective ...
Crime Beat Conversations
Transnational organized crime increasingly shapes governance, economics, and security across regions, yet media coverage often remains surface-level or sensationalized. Crime ...
Energy Security and Geopolitics
Analyzing how energy resources, infrastructure investments, and transit corridors shape geopolitical alignments and constrain strategic options across contested regions.