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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?

About a third of the world’s fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and its effective closure is causing shortages and price spikes for fertilizer during the crucial spring planting…

Pressure on fertilizer supplies and elevated energy prices add uncertainty to markets, despite a broadly comfortable global cereal supply situation.

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.

Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war in Ukraine has reshaped European security, global markets, and the balance of power. These 10 charts break down the battlefield, economic…

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…