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Last Rounds? Status of Key Munitions at the Iran War Ceasefire
Report by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — April 21, 2026
The United States Withdraws from Syria | State of Play
Commentary by Mona Yacoubian and Will Todman — April 20, 2026
Why “Mowing the Grass” Won’t Work in Iran
Commentary by Mona Yacoubian — April 17, 2026
The Sudan War in 10 Charts
Commentary by CSIS Scholars — April 17, 2026
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Has the Iran war transformed the Middle East's future? | State of Play
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France's G7 Development Focus | The Futures Summit
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A Conversation with WTO Director General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | The Futures Summit
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The Impossible State Live Podcast: The BTS Homecoming: Does Korea's Soft Power Work?
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Insights on U.S.–China Technology Competition
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How the Iran War Affects the Global Food Chain | The High Top
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Future of U.S.-Europe Relations: A Discussion with Dr. Lawrence Freedman
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War Hits the Gas Pump: Iran, The Strait of Hormuz, and Energy Markets | The High Top
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Report by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — April 21, 2026