Congressional Affairs at CSIS
As a bipartisan think tank, CSIS strives to provide a platform for leaders in Congress to engage with the broader policy community on issues affecting U.S. national security and foreign affairs
Expert Support for Congress
For more than 50 years, CSIS has prioritized outreach to Members of Congress and their staff to provide in-depth, strategic analysis and guidance from the world’s leading experts in defense and security policy, global challenges, and regional studies.
Through speaking events, topical briefing series, participation in policy conferences, and membership on commissions and task forces, CSIS helps leaders in Congress effectively engage the broader policy community.
CSIS’s expertise in providing grounded, actionable, and bipartisan policy solutions uniquely positions CSIS to help Congress address the national security, development, and foreign policy challenges facing the United States. A key element of our engagement with Congress is through congressional testimony.
CSIS Provides:
- A bipartisan platform from which members of Congress can powerfully engage the wider policy community
- In-office briefings from top policy experts with government, academic, and field experience
- Staff-focused policy discussions
- Commentaries, Critical Questions, and other timely analysis on current issues
- In-depth reports with realistic policy recommendations
- Testimony
- Opportunities for Members and staff to participate in CSIS events, projects, and initiatives
Do you want to contact a CSIS expert? Are you interested in CSIS public or private events for Members of Congress and staff? Reach out to our team!
Are you a congressional staff wanting to contact a CSIS expert? Are you interested in CSIS public or private events for Members of Congress and staff? Connect with our team!
Featured Analysis
The Past, Present, and Future of U.S. Assistance to Ukraine: A Deep Dive into the Data
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Congress passed four spending packages, totaling $113 billion in economic, humanitarian, and military aid. This piece does a deep dive into what the United States has appropriated for Ukraine to date.
Critical Questions by Elizabeth Hoffman, Jaehyun Han, and Shivani Vakharia — September 26, 2023
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China's Economic Forecast: The View from Congress
Event — November 28, 2023
China's Economic Forecast: The View from Congress
Transcript — November 28, 2023
The BUILD Act at Five Years: Key Considerations to Building a Better Development Finance Construct
Event — September 28, 2023
The BUILD Act at Five Years: A Discussion with Representative Andy Kim
Transcript — September 28, 2023
Enhancing the Regional Impact of the CHIPS and Science Act
Event — May 3, 2023
Enhancing the Regional Impact of the CHIPS and Science Act - Keynote Addresses
Transcript — May 3, 2023
What Lies Ahead: Foreign Policy and National Security in the 118th Congress
Commentary by Elizabeth Hoffman, Madeline Clough, Christian Hyde, and Michael Buttner — January 10, 2023
The Capital Cable #53: Conversation with Rep. Ami Bera on Korea
Event — July 25, 2022
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: Destined to Divide?
Event — January 28, 2022
Inclusive Innovation: Building Opportunities for all Americans
Event — October 26, 2021