CSIS Food & Water Security Program

How has the war with Iran impacted global energy, fertilizer, & agrifood systems? A new report by @FAO analyzes these risks, as well as the strategies needed to safeguard global energy & food security. Read the report here: openknowledge.fao.org/items/050e610e…

In a new commentary, EST president @NGirishankar argues that Iran may be losing the military contest with the United States, but it is fighting a different war—one aimed at the global economy. Read the full piece here: csis.org/analysis/irans…

Today, CSIS announces retired Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been named our next CEO, succeeding John Hamre, who announced last year that he will retire after 26 years of transformational leadership. Read more: bit.ly/4b383Ha

NEW: The Strait of Hormuz has effectively closed, squeezing a critical chokepoint in global oil, natural gas, & fertilizer trade. How could the war impact global agriculture markets and food prices? @CSIS experts explain here: cs.is/40nANnU

#NEWS: Gulf desalination attacks could become a strategic pressure point. As @CSIS’s David Michel explained to @AP, such strikes could serve as "an asymmetrical tactic"—imposing costs on Gulf states & pressuring them to intervene or call for a ceasefire: apnews.com/article/iran-w…

It's 2026, and as of yet, no country has achieved gender equality. At the current rate of progress, it could take hundreds of years for women and girls to have the same rights and protections as men. Sunday is International Women’s Day. via @UN_Women

The war with Iran is impacting global commodity markets and major shipping routes. What impact will the conflict have on global agriculture markets and food prices? For answers, we turned to @CSISFoodWater's @welshce.

How are the dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine War affecting global agriculture markets & global food security, 4 years later? How can Ukraine’s allies best support its agricultural recovery & long-term growth? @CSIS experts answer here: cs.is/4qT95tM

🌍 This #WorldWildlifeDay, we're celebrating the critical role of wildlife & plant biodiversity. Revisit analysis by experts @Zane_S_Swanson & @welshce on risks facing biodiversity & what it'll take to safeguard these critical crops & wild plant species: cs.is/4avbeWi

After a sewer collapse outside Washington, D.C., resulted in the largest wastewater spill in U.S. history, @CSISFoodWater shares what the crisis reveals about U.S. water infrastructure Read here: csis.org/analysis/what-…

#NEWS: Per @BBC, U.S. farms are becoming fewer but more tech dense as producers adopt AI tools. At @CSIS, we’ve been exploring the applications of AI for global food security. Read below. ➡️ Precision ag: cs.is/3JxC725 ➡️ Early warning systems: cs.is/3NBt5TS

We’re pleased to welcome @AgScienceRob to the team as a Senior Associate (Non-resident). Rob served as chief scientist for food security at USAID from 2014-2025, & currently serves as chief scientist for the Food Security Leadership Council. More here: csis.org/people/robert-…

@CSIS @welshce Dive into all 10 charts here: cs.is/40vM6KA

@CSIS @welshce Clearance of landmines and explosive remnants of war is critical to Ukraine’s agricultural recovery, which will provide revenue to support Ukraine’s economy, reducing Ukraine’s reliance on international aid, including from the United States.

NEW: 4 years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war in Ukraine has reshaped European security, global markets, & the balance of power. In 10 charts, @CSIS breaks down battlefield developments, economic strain, military aid shifts, reconstruction costs, & more. 🧵 Thread:

NEW: For 4 years, Russia has relentlessly attacked Ukraine's vital water systems & resources. @CSIS expert David Michel explains how Russia has weaponized water as a tool of war & the lasting impacts these attacks will have on Ukrainian society. Watch: youtube.com/shorts/UXm4fzq…

NEW: Four years after Russia's full-scale invasion upended global agricultural markets, new patterns emerge with implications for Ukraine's recovery & Russia's ability to use food exports for political benefits. @CSIS experts unpack here: cs.is/4qT95tM

Among the many threats facing U.S. water infrastructure, three are commonly noted: ⛈️ Extreme weather events 💻 Increased frequency and complexity of cyber threats 💼 The workforce shortage More from CSIS's Global Food and Water Security Program: csis.org/analysis/what-…

NEW: On January 19, a major wastewater pipe called the Potomac Interceptor collapsed near Washington DC, causing the largest wastewater spill in U.S. history. Expert Tanvi Nagpal unpacks what it reveals about U.S. water infrastructure risks. Read: cs.is/4cFqEKv