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CSIS Annual Report 2012 Summary

Core Content

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a leading nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, DC, dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions on global and national security issues. Founded in 1962 during the Cold War by David M. Abshire and Admiral Arleigh Burke, CSIS has grown to become a major international institution with a focus on defense, security, regional stability, and transnational challenges such as energy, climate, and global health.

CSIS operates with a bipartisan approach, emphasizing nonpartisan analysis and solutions. It brings together a wide range of experts, including former government officials, scholars, and business leaders, to address pressing global issues and shape policy discussions.

Main Points

• Mission and Vision: CSIS aims to provide innovative, balanced, and pragmatic policy solutions to help decision-makers address global challenges. It believes that good ideas, when applied thoughtfully, can improve both America and the world.

• Leadership:

  • Chairman: Sam Nunn
  • President & CEO: John J. Hamre
  • Cochairman: Zbigniew K. Brzezinski and Carla A. Hills

• Structure and Support:

  • Board of Trustees: Composed of prominent individuals and former leaders, including Henry A. Kissinger, William E. Brock, and others.
  • Counselors: A group of leading security and foreign policy experts who guide the Center’s intellectual direction.
  • Affiliated Scholars and Staff: CSIS has a large network of scholars and staff, including 286 in-residence scholars, interns, and other program staff, supporting its diverse research and policy initiatives.

• New Headquarters: In November 2011, CSIS began construction of a new headquarters in Washington, DC. The building is designed to be a green structure, aiming for LEED platinum status, and includes a three-story conference center, modern office space, and state-of-the-art technology.

• Financial Overview:

  • Operating Revenue: $33.2 million (FY 12)
  • Operating Expenses: $33.1 million (FY 12)
  • The organization is financially stable and has a strong support base from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

• Membership and Affiliations:

  • International Councillors: A group of global business leaders and former government officials, chaired by Henry A. Kissinger.
  • Members: A list of prominent individuals and organizations from various sectors, including business, government, academia, and journalism.

Key Initiatives and Projects

CSIS has a wide array of programs and projects aimed at addressing global challenges and promoting U.S. leadership in international affairs. These include:

Center-Wide Initiatives

• Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy: Focuses on leadership development.
• Executive Council on Development: Addresses development and economic policy.
• Strengthening of America—Our Children's Future: Examines fiscal and policy challenges affecting the U.S. and its future.
• The Washington Quarterly: A publication that provides analysis and commentary on global and national security issues.
• Williamsburg-CSIS Forum: A platform for dialogue and policy discussion.
• Youth Prosperity and Security Initiative: Aims to enhance the well-being and opportunities of young people globally.

Global Challenges

• Energy and National Security: Examines the intersection of energy policy and national security.
• Global Aging Initiative: Addresses the impact of aging populations on global policy.
• Global Food Security Project: Focuses on food security and agricultural policy.
• Global Health Policy Center: Promotes global health initiatives and policy.
• Hills Program on Governance: Explores governance and development.
• James R. Schlesinger Chair for Energy and Geopolitics: A leadership role in energy and geopolitical analysis.
• Program on Crisis, Conflict, and Cooperation: Studies conflict resolution and cooperation mechanisms.
• Project on Global Water Policy: Addresses global water security and policy.
• Project on Nuclear Issues: Focuses on nuclear policy and nonproliferation.
• Project on Prosperity and Development: Examines development strategies and their impact on global stability.
• Proliferation Prevention Program: Works on preventing the spread of weapons and technologies.
• Scholl Chair in International Business: Studies international business and economic policy.
• Simon Chair in Political Economy: Explores political economy and its implications for global policy.
• Technology and Public Policy Program: Examines the role of technology in shaping public policy.
• Transnational Threats Project: Focuses on emerging global threats.
• U.S. Nuclear Energy Project: Promotes nuclear energy as a strategic resource.
• Transatlantic Media Network: Aims to enhance media and public understanding of global issues.

Security and Foreign Policy

• Burke Chair in Strategy: Analyzes strategic issues and their implications for U.S. policy.
• Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy: Explores global security and strategic geo-political issues.
• Defense and National Security Group: Focuses on defense and national security policy.
• Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group: Examines defense industry and technological advancements.
• Harold Brown Chair in Defense Policy Studies: Provides analysis on defense policy.
• Henry A. Kissinger Chair in Diplomacy and National Security: Explores diplomatic and national security strategies.
• Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program: Addresses domestic security and counterterrorism efforts.
• International Security Program: Studies international security dynamics and threats.

Regional Analysis

• Africa Program: Focuses on African political, economic, and security issues.
• Americas Program: Analyzes security and development in the Americas.
• Europe Program: Examines European security and policy.
• Middle East Program: Addresses Middle Eastern security and regional dynamics.
• Pacific Forum CSIS: A hub for Asia-Pacific policy analysis.
• Russia and Eurasia Program: Studies Russian and Eurasian security and policy.
• Sumitro Chair for Southeast Asia Studies: Explores Southeast Asian political and economic issues.
• Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Center for Emerging Economies in Southeast Asia (SDCEESEA): Focuses on emerging economies in Southeast Asia.
• Turkey Project: Analyzes Turkish policy and its implications for regional stability.
• Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies: Explores U.S.-India relations and policy.

Conclusion

The 2012 Annual Report highlights CSIS's commitment to providing nonpartisan, innovative policy solutions to global and national security challenges. It underscores the importance of think tanks in a "bottom-up" civil society and the role of diverse stakeholders in shaping effective policy. With a strong leadership team, extensive network of scholars and experts, and a wide range of programs and initiatives, CSIS continues to be a vital institution in global policy discussions.