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Antelope Reef Could Now Be the Largest Island in the South China Sea

China’s land reclamation reaches an unprecedented scale.

Commentary — March 19, 2026

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Thomas Christensen in Foreign Affairs: Will China Overplay Its Hand?

Commentary by Thomas J. Christensen — March 6, 2026

The Shield of Americas Gathering and an Amplified Strategy to Counter China in the Western Hemisphere

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg — March 5, 2026

In China's Orbit: Beijing's Space Diplomacy in the Global South

Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs — January 15, 2026

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Surveying the Experts: The State of U.S.-China Relations Entering 2026

The CSIS China Power Project surveyed dozens of former U.S. government officials and leading China experts on key questions relating to U.S.-China relations. This report summarizes the findings of that survey.

Commentary by Bonny Lin, Brian Hart, Truly Tinsley, and Leon Li — January 13, 2026

What Is the U.S. Posture Toward the United Nations?

President Trump delivered withering criticism of the United Nations at UNGA this week, but the future of U.S. contributions to the United Nations remains unclear. What will the future hold for U.S. support to the United Nations?

Critical Questions by Allison Lombardo — September 25, 2025

Can Washington Counter Beijing Without Repeating Cold War Mistakes?

Efforts to counter Beijing across the globe, including countering Chinese military bases, need to prioritize consulting civil society in host countries. A sole focus on government is more fickle and less sustainable than getting true popular buy-in for U.S. partnership.

Commentary by Andrew Friedman — June 26, 2025

What Iran’s Isolation Says About Moscow and Beijing’s Commitment to Latin America’s Dictators

CSIS Americas Director Ryan C. Berg questions the reliability of Russia and China in propping up Western Hemisphere autocrats following recent U.S. strikes against Iran.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg — June 23, 2025

From Iran to China: Using Social Data to Detect Authoritarian Decline

From Tehran to Beijing, subtle shifts in language reveal cracks in authoritarian control. A new paradigm to detect decline via natural language processing tools has allowed us to track the whispers of discontent.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — June 20, 2025

China Isn’t on the G7 Agenda, but It’s Still the Main Event

As G7 leaders meet in Kananaskis, one top priority—China—won’t appear on the public agenda. Behind closed doors, however, leaders will grapple with how Beijing is reshaping the global order and challenging the G7’s security, prosperity, and core values.

Critical Questions by Henrietta Levin — June 16, 2025

Building Bridges, Countering Rivals: Strengthening U.S.-ASEAN Ties to Combat Chinese Influence

China’s coercive tactics in the South China Sea face growing resistance as Southeast Asian nations push back with renewed resolve. U.S. alliances, especially with the Philippines, remain crucial to upholding the rules-based order and curbing Beijing’s maritime ambitions.

Congressional Testimony by Gregory B. Poling — June 10, 2025

The Futures Summit: A New Era of Development Cooperation

Fireside Chat with former Representative Tom Malinowski | The Futures Summit

Shocks and Aftershocks | Energy Shots

Leveraging U.S. Economic Tools for the Next Era of Development | The Futures Summit

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Antelope Reef Could Now Be the Largest Island in the South China Sea

Thomas Christensen in Foreign Affairs: Will China Overplay Its Hand?

The Shield of Americas Gathering and an Amplified Strategy to Counter China in the Western Hemisphere

In China's Orbit: Beijing's Space Diplomacy in the Global South

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Surveying the Experts: The State of U.S.-China Relations Entering 2026

What Is the U.S. Posture Toward the United Nations?

Can Washington Counter Beijing Without Repeating Cold War Mistakes?

What Iran’s Isolation Says About Moscow and Beijing’s Commitment to Latin America’s Dictators

From Iran to China: Using Social Data to Detect Authoritarian Decline

China Isn’t on the G7 Agenda, but It’s Still the Main Event

Building Bridges, Countering Rivals: Strengthening U.S.-ASEAN Ties to Combat Chinese Influence

Surveying Hutchison’s Port-folio in Latin America: Strategic Vulnerability or Business as Usual?

Advancing U.S.-Panama Security Cooperation

China’s Power Play Across the Pacific

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