The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) today announced the appointment of William Daley, former White House chief of staff and U.S. secretary of commerce, as chair of its board of trustees. Paul Ryan, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, has been appointed vice chair.

Press Release — November 11, 2026

Global seaports have become a key arena for U.S.-China strategic competition. A new CSIS report examines vulnerabilities across the maritime port sector and offers recommendations to strengthen U.S. competitiveness and security overseas.

Report by Romina Bandura — November 10, 2026

Global seaports have become an important arena for strategic competition, creating new economic and security challenges for the United States. Drawing on field visits and interviews, four CSIS case studies examine port infrastructure in Panama, Peru, Sri Lanka, and Greece.

Report by Romina Bandura, Emily Wilson, and Thomas Bryja — November 10, 2026

Some munitions inventories are in good shape, others are not, and a few are critically short as President Trump mulls resuming the war against Iran.

Report by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — November 10, 2026

One year after Busan, China’s rare earth exports to the United States remain sharply below pre-restriction levels, even as global shipments hold steady. Beijing’s continued control over rare earth supplies raises the stakes for Trump-Xi meetings in Shenzhen and Miami.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Max Martin — November 10, 2026

The Department of Commerce is emphasizing enforcement of export controls and engaging less with industry. CSIS and UGA experts lay out four steps to keep the resulting compliance burden manageable.

Commentary by Kate Koren, Kevin Kurland, Joshua Massey, and Ryan Powers — November 9, 2026

A novel operation along the southwest border to counter cartel drones demonstrated homeland drone defense that centers the U.S. military in a law enforcement role. This analysis examines Operation High Eagle and its implications for U.S. ability to defend against drones.

Critical Questions by Kathleen Lord Fallon — November 9, 2026

The Trump administration wants denuclearization on the agenda for potential talks with Putin and Xi at APEC. Washington should use the talks to lay the groundwork for trilateral arms control, promote transparency, and out-compete Beijing and Moscow in nuclear diplomacy.

Commentary by Heather Williams — November 9, 2026

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a virtual press briefing to preview President Trump’s upcoming Asia trip (November 16-19).

Transcript — November 9, 2026

Antitrust remedies can reshape U.S. tech leadership relative to China. National security experts should assess those consequences before the government commits to enforcement, not after.

Commentary by Matt Pearl — November 5, 2026