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CSIS experts assess the implications of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire amid ongoing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets.

The war with Iran is threatening global agriculture markets and food prices, with some impacts emerging and more expected in the coming months. What can policymakers do to protect farmers and…

When the United States takes military action, how can it help countries go from that military action to prosperity, democracy, and stability?

The war with Iran is threatening global agriculture markets and food prices, with some impacts emerging and more expected in the coming months. What can policymakers do to protect farmers and consumer...

The countries of the Persian Gulf critically rely on desalination systems for their water supplies. The conflict with Iran puts these vital resources at risk. Tehran could attack desalination plants…

Caitlin Welsh and Jon Alterman unpack how conflict in the Gulf is driving fertilizer shocks, soaring food costs, and rising insecurity from the Middle East to the rest of the world.

Countries across the Americas—and around the world—face growing water crises that threaten the lives and livelihoods of billions. What tools do we have to better understand the diverse experiences of…

As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be water — not oil.

Russia’s war in Ukraine caused immediate and widespread disruptions to Ukraine’s agriculture sector and global food markets. Today, new patterns are emerging, affecting Ukraine’s agricultural…

On January 19, a sewer collapse outside Washington, D.C., resulted in the largest wastewater spill in U.S. history, raising concerns about the broader challenges facing U.S. water infrastructure.

For four years, Russia has relentlessly attacked not only Ukraine’s territory and troops, but also its vital water systems and resources—from missile strikes on dams to the shelling of water…

On January 19, a sewer collapse outside Washington, D.C., resulted in the largest wastewater spill in U.S. history, raising concerns about the broader challenges facing U.S. water infrastructure.

The CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program will host a panel discussion on building resilient water systems in Africa.

Join the CSIS Global Development Department for the launch of A New Landscape for Development. This event will examine recent U.S. foreign assistance shifts and what they mean for the future of…

Join the CSIS Global Development Department for the launch of A New Landscape for Development. This event will examine recent U.S. foreign assistance shifts and what they mean for the future of…