Join us for a hybrid event examining how double taxation and Mexico’s judicial overhaul are undermining investment certainty in North America— causing friction in the trading bloc just as the 2026 USMCA revision process approaches.  

Event— January 21, 2026

Winning the tech race is not about any single breakthrough. Leadership requires competing across the full menu of technologies, developing the dexterity to build at speed and scale, and defending our domestic markets from nonmarket competition.

Report by Navin Girishankar, Mark P. Dallas, Sree Ramaswamy, Scott Kennedy, Philip Luck, Joseph Majkut, Ilaria Mazzocco, Erin L. Murphy, Matt Pearl, Richard M. Rossow, Sujai Shivakumar, Chris Borges, Ray Cai,and Ryan Featherston— January 20, 2026

Whether open versus closed source or state versus private capital, the United States and China play distinct roles in building and setting the standards for global innovation. The question is not who wins the race, but whether either can finish without the other's capabilities.

Blog Post by Richard Grayand Michael H. Gary— January 20, 2026

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

David Beasley, former South Carolina governor and former executive director of the World Food Programme, joins Navin Girishankar on Betting on America to share lessons on U.S. global leadership for a new era of economic security.

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar— December 17, 2025

Countering Russia’s ghost fleet requires more than sanctions. A coordinated strategy using open-source intelligence, maritime law, and multilateral diplomacy can impose real costs on illicit trade networks fueling Moscow’s war—without escalating military conflict.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensenand Jose M. Macias III— December 15, 2025

Congress is set to reauthorize the DFC through 2031, with potentially significant implications for U.S. energy strategy.

Critical Questions by Ray Cai— December 12, 2025

In this commentary, Philip Luck and Michael H. Gary argue efficient public spending is the key to unlocking growth in challenging fiscal environments characterized by rising debt and slowing growth.

Commentary by Philip Luckand Michael H. Gary— December 12, 2025

Join us on Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day for a discussion on the impact of the UFLPA after three years, the future of UFLPA implementation, and the effects of UFLPA on global forced labor legislation.

Event— December 9, 2025

The CSIS Japan Chair and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) examine rapidly evolving economic trends in the Indo-Pacific region and opportunities to deepen U.S.-Japan cooperation.

Event— December 9, 2025