North Africa

Conducting research and analysis on major elements of U.S. policy toward Africa that is centrist and forward looking.

Anthony H. Cordesman's up-to-date analysis of strategic challenges facing the United States.

The Changing Gulf Project frames the changing realities of the Gulf region through a roundtable series, larger conferences, and publications.

The Middle East Program examines the strategic implications of water scarcity in the Middle East.

The Muslim Networks Project sought to understand forms of Muslim identity and how nonradical networks and identities shape the views of Muslims across the globe.

The Congressional Forum on Islam series highlighted current trends within Islam on Capitol Hill.

A CSIS publication, U.S. Africa Policy beyond the Bush Years, assesses the Bush administration’s Africa policies and provides recommendations to the Obama administration.

The Africa Program seeks to highlight the urgent need for police reform in Africa and provide solutions for more capable, accountable, and professional African police forces.