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Is a Cold Peace with North Korea Possible?

Analysis by Will Todman and Victor Cha

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Iran War

Latest Analysis: War with Iran

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The Strait of Hormuz in 8 Charts

Commentary by CSIS Scholars

Last Rounds? Status of Key Munitions at the Iran War Ceasefire

Report by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park

How is the Iran War Impacting China's Economy?

Commentary by CSIS Scholars

Geopolitical Implications of the War with Iran

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How to Lose an Information War in 10 Days

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen, Nico Vacca, and Jose M. Macias III

Tapping into America’s Distaste for Forever Wars: The Spread of Iranian Narratives on Bluesky

Report by Jose M. Macias III and Nico Vacca

How to Interpret Wartime Oil Prices

Critical Questions by Adi Imsirovic and Clayton Seigle

China and Geopolitics

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Trump-Xi 2026 Summit

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold a summit in mid-May in Beijing, their first meeting since October and Trump’s first trip to China since 2017. Ahead of the summit, CSIS experts offer analysis on a range of issues likely to be on their agenda. Follow here for analysis as the summit unfolds.

Previewing the Trump-Xi Summit

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Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing: Managing the World’s Most Important Relationship

Critical Questions by Edgard D. Kagan

The Geometry of Coercion: Tracking the PRC’s Maritime and Air Pressure on Taiwan

Report by Jose M. Macias III and Benjamin Jensen

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Why Japan and South Korea Won’t Go Nuclear

CSIS’s Victor Cha and Kristi Govella argue in Foreign Affairs that nuclear concerns about Japan and South Korea are exaggerated—but the United States should remain vigilant on the proliferation risk in East Asia.

by Victor Cha and Kristi Govella — May 7, 2026

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Lessons for the United States in the Militant Attacks that Killed Mali’s Defense Minister

Commentary by Oge Onubogu

Spectrum, 6G, and the Future of AI Leadership

Commentary by Taylar Rajic and Matt Pearl

Sinaloa Governor Indicted: USMCA, Cartels, and the Future of U.S.-Mexico Trade

Commentary by Diego Marroquín Bitar and Diana Paz García

Can Sports Diplomacy Open a Door on the Korean Peninsula?

Critical Questions by Victor Cha and Andy Lim

10 Charts to Explain Global Immunization Policy—Where the United States Stands

Commentary by Katherine E. Bliss and Priya Chainani

Affordability Meets AI | Energy Shots

CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program experts Joseph Majkut and Kevin Book discuss domestic energy affordability issues and how electricity costs are impacted by AI and data centers.

New from CSIS: Trendlines

Trendlines synthesizes research from across CSIS to identify the forces shaping the global economy and geopolitical landscape. Each edition distills research from across the Center into key insights for policymakers, industry leaders, and strategic decisionmakers.