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Thinking Outside the Toolbox

The United States can be a better partner to developing countries by using non-grant tools to help unlock private capital and build up financial sectors, putting nations on a path toward self-sufficiency and away from dependency on China.

Report by Daniel F. Runde, Rafael Romeu, and Austin Hardman — December 13, 2024

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Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Director, Global Food and Water Security Program
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Noam Unger

Director, Sustainable Development and Resilience Initiative and Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Romina Bandura

Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development, Project on U.S. Leadership in Development
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David Michel

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Bhawna Prakash

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Thinking Outside the Toolbox

The United States can be a better partner to developing countries by using non-grant tools to help unlock private capital and build up financial sectors, putting nations on a path toward self-sufficiency and away from dependency on China.

Report by Daniel F. Runde, Rafael Romeu, and Austin Hardman — December 13, 2024

Demining Ukraine’s Farmland: Progress, Adaptation, and Needs

Landmine contamination across Ukraine’s farmland remains a complex and pervasive challenge despite significant progress. What else is needed to restore Ukraine’s farmland, and why should it remain a priority for the United States and Ukraine’s allies?

Critical Questions by Emma Dodd and Caitlin Welsh — December 5, 2024

Starvation Crimes and International Law: A New Era

Indiscriminate bombing of civilian infrastructure. Denial of humanitarian assistance. Medieval sieges of populations centers. The world is facing a global food crisis—and the unlawful use of starvation as a weapon of modern warfare is making it worse. 

Report by Chase Sova — December 4, 2024

Biden’s Trip to Angola: What to Expect

This panel discussion will provide a comprehensive preview of President Biden’s priorities for the visit, from strengthening bilateral ties with Angola to advancing economic collaboration through initiatives like the Lobito Corridor.

Event — December 2, 2024

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Grand Strategy in the Next Administration Starts with Connecting Markets

An audio version of “Grand Strategy in the Next Administration Starts with Connecting Markets,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen with Jacob Clayton. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Benjamin Jensen and Jacob Clayton — November 25, 2024

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Scaling Blended Finance for Development

Seven targeted reforms could unlock the potential of blended finance—leveraging government funds, philanthropy, and commercial investments in structured deals—to help close the financing gap for addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Commentary by Richard Crespin — November 21, 2024