David Beasley joinsBetting on America to discuss U.S. global leadership, drawing on his experience leading the World Food Programme, negotiating in conflict zones, and sharing insights on private-sector engagement, inequality, and competing with China.

Event— December 17, 2025

On December 6, Mona Yacoubian moderated a panel at the Doha Forum exploring a weakened aid landscape and its impact on fragile states. 

Event— December 6, 2025

Among U.S. global development programs paused or terminated in 2025 are those that aimed to improve global agriculture and nutrition. Through an interactive graphic, CSIS explores the history and status of U.S. government funding for eight of these programs.

Commentary by Caitlin Welsh, Rose Parker,and Joely Virzi— November 13, 2025

Cuts to foreign assistance have been among the most sweeping changes of the second Trump administration. This compendium dives deep into the impacts on fields across the development ecosystem and potential opportunities within this new landscape.

Digital Report by Hadeil Ali, Andrew Friedman, Noam Unger, J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine E. Bliss, Romina Bandura, Caitlin Welsh, David Michel, Rose Parker,and Joely Virzi— November 13, 2025

Cuts to foreign assistance have been among the most sweeping changes of the second Trump administration. These recommendations provide guidance on how the U.S. can engage meaningfully and productively in the world despite the significant changes.

Digital Report by Noam Unger, Andrew Friedman,and Hadeil Ali— November 13, 2025

Humanitarian aid has fundamentally changed, but as extreme weather events become more frequent and catastrophic, it is in the geopolitical and economic interests of the United States to help its partners respond and build resilience to future disasters in new ways.

Critical Questions by Noam Unger— November 13, 2025

Americas Program Senior Associate Georges Fauriol and Mary Speck discuss the implications of the UN Security Council's approval of the “Gang Suppression Force" and consider what the Haitian role may be in this process.

Critical Questions by Georges A. Faurioland Mary Speck— October 8, 2025

Americas Program Senior Associate Georges Fauriol unpacks the United States’ recent announcement to support establishing a UN Support Office in Haiti and discusses how the United States can sustain and improve efforts to strengthen Haiti’s security governance.

Commentary by Georges A. Fauriol— August 25, 2025

Arjun Jain, the UN Refugee Agency’s Representative in Nigeria, joins Catherine to discuss the drivers of internal displacement in Nigeria, the realities facing displaced communities, and how UNHCR is supporting agricultural solutions to help them rebuild their lives.

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki— July 31, 2025

The CSIS Australia Chair hosts a discussion on its recent report titled "Shifting Tides: The National Security Implications of the United States’ Pacific Drawdown."

Event— July 24, 2025