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CSIS Summary

Core Content

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a leading bipartisan, nonprofit think tank based in Washington, DC. Established in 1962 by David M. Abshire and Admiral Arleigh Burke during the Cold War, CSIS has grown to become one of the world's foremost international policy institutions. With over 220 full-time staff and a large network of affiliated scholars, the organization focuses on defense and security, regional stability, and transnational challenges such as energy, climate, global development, and economic integration.

CSIS plays a crucial role in providing strategic insights and policy solutions to decision-makers in government, international institutions, the private sector, and civil society. It is recognized as a key player in shaping foreign policy and national security discourse, with a strong presence in the media and among policymakers.

Main Points and Key Information

Leadership

• John Brennan served as Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism from 2009–2010.
• Sam Nunn was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1999.
• John J. Hamre has been the President and CEO of CSIS since April 2000.
• Henry A. Kissinger and Zbigniew Brzezinski are notable members of the Board of Trustees and have contributed significantly to the Center's intellectual life.

Board of Trustees and Counselors

• The Board of Trustees includes a balanced mix of public policy and private sector leaders.

• Notable members include:

  • Sam Nunn – Cochairman & CEO, Nuclear Threat Initiative
  • David M. Abshire – President & CEO, Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress
  • Rex Tillerson – Chairman & CEO, Exxon Mobil
  • Carlos A. Bulgheroni – Chairman, Bridas Corporation
  • E. Neville Isdell – Former Chairman & CEO, Coca-Cola Company
  • Muhtar Kent – Chairman & CEO, Coca-Cola Company
  • Ben W. Heineman Jr. – Senior Adviser, CSIS
  • Thomas O. Hicks – Founder, Chairman, & CEO, Hicks Holdings, LLC

• CSIS Counselors are former government and private sector leaders, including:

  • Zbigniew Brzezinski – Former National Security Advisor
  • Henry A. Kissinger – Former Secretary of State
  • Sam Nunn – Former Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services
  • William E. Brock – Former U.S. Senator, U.S. Trade Representative, and Secretary of Labor
  • Harold Brown – Former Secretary of Defense
  • Carla A. Hills – Former U.S. Trade Representative
  • James R. Schlesinger – Former Secretary of Defense and of Energy and CIA Director

Programs and Projects

CSIS conducts research and analysis in several key areas, including:

• Defense and Security Policy
• Global Challenges (e.g., disease, global development, energy, climate)
• Regional Transformation (e.g., Africa, Americas, Europe, Asia)

Notable programs and projects in 2009 include:

• Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy
• Africa Program
• Americas Program
• Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy
• Burke Chair in Strategy
• Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group (DIIG)
• Energy and National Security Program
• Europe Program
• Freeman Chair in China Studies
• Global Aging Initiative
• Global Health Policy Center
• Global Strategy Institute
• Hills Program on Governance
• Homeland Security Program
• Human Rights and Security Initiative
• International Security Program
• Kissinger Chair in Diplomacy and National Security
• Korea Chair
• Middle East Program
• Pacific Forum CSIS
• Post-Conflict Reconstruction Project
• Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI)
• Russia and Eurasia Program
• Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis
• Simon Chair in Political Economy
• South Asia Program
• Southeast Asia Program
• Space Initiatives
• Task Force on Food Security
• Technology and Public Policy Program
• Transatlantic Media Network
• Transnational Threats Project
• Turkey Project
• U.S. Defense and National Security Group

Financial Information (FY 2009)

• Operating Revenue: $28.7 million
• Expenditures: $28.7 million
• The financial data is based on the year ended September 30, 2009.

Media Presence

CSIS experts are frequently cited in major media outlets, including:

• Television and Radio: ABC, Bloomberg, CBS, CNBC, FOX News, NBC, NPR, CNN, C-Span
• Print Media: New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, LA Times, Financial Times, USA Today
• Regional Papers: Houston Chronicle, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Miami Herald, San Francisco Chronicle, Dallas Morning News

Publications

CSIS publishes reports, short analyses, and monthly newsletters that serve as essential resources for policymakers, academics, and journalists. Their content includes multimedia and expert insights.

Congressional Outreach

CSIS collaborates with members of Congress on various commissions and task forces, including:

• Commission on Smart Global Health Policy
• Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency
• Task Force on the Global Food Crisis

Members such as Rep. Mark Kirk, Rep. Rick Larsen, Rep. David Price, and Rep. David Dreier have participated in discussions and events hosted by CSIS.

New Headquarters

• The new CSIS headquarters is located at 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
• The building is designed to be a three-story conference space with modern office and meeting facilities.
• It will be completed in 2013 and is guided by green construction principles.
• The new location maintains close proximity to key institutions such as the White House, embassies, Capitol Hill, the State Department, and the Pentagon.

Notable Events and Speakers

CSIS has hosted prominent figures such as:

• UNAIDS Executive Director
• UN World Food Programme Executive Director
• International Energy Agency Executive Director
• ASEAN Secretary-General
• President of the United States
• U.S. Secretary of Defense
• U.S. Attorney General
• U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security
• Director of National Intelligence
• U.S. National Security Advisor
• USAID Administrator
• U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense
• U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman
• King of Jordan
• President of the People's Republic of China
• CEO of Coca-Cola
• CEO of Royal Dutch Shell
• CEO of Saudi Aramco
• CEO of Dell
• CEO of Global Hyatt
• CEO of Airbus
• CEO of Canon

Key Commissions

• Commission on Smart Global Health Policy: Led by Helene Gayle (CARE USA) and Admiral William Fallon, this commission aimed to develop a strategic approach to global health. It included input from global practitioners and held town hall events in North Carolina and California, and visited Kenya to assess the impact of global health programs.
• Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency: Cochaired by Rep. Michael McCaul and Rep. Jim Langevin, this commission released a report that emphasized the importance of cybersecurity as a national security threat and the need for a comprehensive strategy that respects American values.

Conclusion

CSIS is a leading institution in foreign policy and national security, providing critical analysis and policy recommendations to a wide range of stakeholders. Its bipartisan approach, strong network of experts, and active engagement with the media and policymakers make it a key player in shaping international and domestic policy. The organization continues to expand its programs and initiatives, including a growing Asia Studies team and a new headquarters, to enhance its impact on global issues.