Kissinger Chair

The Henry A. Kissinger Chair, held by Stephen J. Flanagan, pursues scholarship and dialogues on international politics, diplomacy, and national security policy.

The Henry A. Kissinger Chair pursues scholarship and dialogues on international politics, diplomacy and national security policy. Established in 1983, the Chair celebrates and commemorates Dr. Kissinger's commitment and contributions to CSIS since 1963, as well as his continuing influence on U.S. policy. It is a testament to the powerful intellect he has applied to many of the world's problems, conflict resolution, and the preservation of free societies; as a statesmen, scholar and teacher.

Currently held by Dr. Stephen J. Flanagan, the Kissinger Chair is engaged in a number of cross-cutting analytic projects and dialogues, most in cooperation with CSIS regional and functional programs, on U.S. foreign policy and alliance relations including: U.S. relations with Turkey; adapting the NATO alliance, new directions in European security strategy, the future of the U.S. ROK-alliance, and China's use of smart power in key regions of the world.

Latest Work: Turkey's Evolving Dynamics

As President Obama made his second bilateral trip as President to Turkey, CSIS culminated its year-long study of the dynamics in Turkey and the importance of a strategic U.S.-Turkey relationship. This comprehensive study highlights current events and long-term trends that influence Turkey’s dynamic internal and foreign relations. Led by a group of seven senior CSIS experts and a distinguished Senior Advisory Group, the authors lay out a framework for a reinvigorated relationship between the United States and Turkey.

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Associated Projects:

Geo-Politics of the High North

US-France Bilateral Dialogue

Current Projects:

Military Fellows
Every year representatives from the United States, Korean, and Taiwanese militaries, come to CSIS to publish on topics ranging from the defense industry to nuclear issues to the reform of the National Guard and Reserve.
U.S.-Turkey Strategic Initiative
The U.S.-Turkey Strategic Initiative sought to advance constructive policy recommendations for energizing the U.S.-Turkey relationship.
Washington NATO Project
The Washington NATO Project was started by four U.S. think tanks to generate new ideas and thinking about the transatlantic community’s role in a changing global security environment.