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Experts React: Starvation in Gaza

CSIS experts react to Gaza’s descent into mass starvation, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, international and domestic pressure on Israel, and more.

Commentary by Mona Yacoubian, Will Todman, Jon B. Alterman, Caitlin Welsh, Zane Swanson, Michaela Simoneau, Sophia Hirshfield, Hadeil Ali, Andrew Friedman, J. Stephen Morrison, and Leonard Rubenstein — July 28, 2025

A New Era in Health Security

The CSIS Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security presses the administration and Congress to strengthen health security investments to ensure Americans remain protected, U.S. innovation remains competitive, and U.S. programs become more efficient and sustainable.

Brief by J. Stephen Morrison, Michaela Simoneau, Katherine E. Bliss, Enoh T. Ebong, Elizabeth "Beth" Cameron, Paul Friedrichs, Stephanie Psaki, Stewart Simonson, Thomas Cullison, Nikolaj Gilbert, Heidi J. Larson, Raj Panjabi, Carolyn Reynolds, Leonard Rubenstein, and Jeffrey Sturchio — July 11, 2025

Bird Flu Spillover Increases the Risk of Dangerous Human Variants

Bird flu now infects over 40 different mammalian species increasing opportunities for the virus to mutate and become more transmissible or lethal in humans. As the virus becomes endemic in wild animal populations,a broader, long-term, multidimensional approach is required.

Analysis by Michaela Simoneau, Sophia Hirshfield, and Maclane Speer — March 25, 2025

The United States Needs to Step Up Its Response to Bird Flu

The United States continues to fall short in managing the threat of bird flu. Although the risk of widespread H5N1 human-to-human transmission currently appears low, enhanced response measures are needed to protect the health and national security of the United States.

Digital Report by Michaela Simoneau, Sophia Hirshfield, and Maclane Speer — December 19, 2024

Charting 2024 through Data

CSIS experts offer insights on some of the most important issue areas shaping the world in 2024.

Digital Report by Jaehyun Han, Brian Hart, Heather Williams, Kelsey Hartigan, Lachlan MacKenzie, Reja Younis, Otto Svendsen, Sissy Martinez, Zane Swanson, Anita Kirschenbaum, David Michel, Henry Ziemer, and Michaela Simoneau — March 19, 2024

Eight Commonsense Actions on Biosafety and Biosecurity

The CSIS Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security’s Working Group on R&D Innovation advocates eight commonsense actions to strengthen U.S. and global biosafety and biosecurity and promote a safer, more secure, and more innovative global bioeconomy. 

Brief by J. Stephen Morrison and Michaela Simoneau — November 21, 2023

The Worst Is Over—Now What?

In the post-Covid moment, if senior U.S. leaders so choose, a forward-looking U.S. health security strategy can restore trust, sustain bipartisan achievements, operationalize new security frameworks, accelerate new technology, and elevate U.S. diplomacy. 

Brief by J. Stephen Morrison and Michaela Simoneau — August 9, 2023

The Unrealized Promise of HPV Vaccination

Expanding global vaccination against the human papillomavirus is not only a long-term strategic investment in the fight against cervical cancer, but also an opportunity to strengthen life course immunization and contribute to the defense against future pandemic threats.

Commentary by Michaela Simoneau — October 12, 2022

Kenya's Pediatric HIV Response under Covid-19

Countries like Kenya are redoubling their efforts to meet ambitious global goals to eliminate pediatric HIV/AIDS. As they develop plans for continuity of care in future health crises, hearing directly from children living with HIV, along with their families, about their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic can help inform efforts to strengthen health services. 

Report by Katherine E. Bliss and Michaela Simoneau — November 19, 2021