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Fulcrums of Order: Rising States and the Struggle for the Future

As global power diffuses and multilateralism fractures, a set of rising states increasingly claim the mantle of the “Global South,” reshaping institutions, challenging Western dominance, and forcing the United States to rethink how it engages a rapidly changing world.

Report by Jon B. Alterman and Lily McElwee — December 2, 2025

The Erosion of Hong Kong’s Autonomy since 2020: Implications for the United States

Informed by an intensive research trip, this report assesses the extent of the erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy across a range of spheres, including governance, the economy, and civil society. On this basis, the authors evaluate the policy options for the United States.

Report by Scott Kennedy, Lily McElwee, and Jude Blanchette — May 7, 2024

The Case for U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate-Smart Agriculture

Despite rising U.S.-China tensions, cooperation on discrete issues is in the national interests of both countries—and the world. CSIS and Brookings convened U.S. and Chinese experts to explore the potential promises of collaboration on climate-smart agriculture.

Commentary by Caitlin Welsh, Jude Blanchette, Lily McElwee, Ryan Hass, and Ryan McElveen — May 7, 2024

Newcomers Bring New Rules

Jon Alterman and Lily McElwee argue that addressing the world’s increasingly complex challenges in an era of national contestation requires robust multilateral cooperation to create opportunities and improve global conditions.

Report by Jon B. Alterman and Lily McElwee — April 22, 2024

Pursuing Global Order in the Twenty-First Century

Amid rising great power competition, the United States needs to rethink its engagement with the Global South—a diverse but increasingly populous and wealthy group of states that will be vital to addressing the world's problems.

Digital Report by Jon B. Alterman and Lily McElwee — April 22, 2024

China’s Food Security: Key Challenges and Emerging Policy Responses

Scholars from the CSIS Freeman Chair and Brookings John L. Thornton China Center examine key challenges to China’s food supply and the policy responses Beijing is adopting to increase its food security. 

Brief by Kevin Dong, Mallie Prytherch, Lily McElwee, Patricia Kim, Jude Blanchette, and Ryan Hass — March 15, 2024

Building International Support for Taiwan

To build more global support for Taiwan, the CSIS Freeman Chair convened an international expert task force to understand what strategic narratives on Taiwan resonate most across a wide range of capitals and the tolerance for risk these partners are willing to bear.

Brief by Jude Blanchette, Ryan Hass, and Lily McElwee — February 13, 2024

2024 Global Forecast: The China Challenge

In the first installment of the 2024 Global Forecast—A World Dividing—experts examine the myriad challenges facing U.S.-China relations in 2024, from Chinese military activity and economic coercion to competition for tech dominance and geopolitical standing.

Digital Report by Victor Cha, Gregory C. Allen, Scott Kennedy, Seth G. Jones, Kari A. Bingen, Heather Williams, Tom Karako, Bonny Lin, Jude Blanchette, Charles Edel, Christopher B. Johnstone, Nicholas Szechenyi, Lily McElwee, Daniel F. Runde, Craig Cohen, and Alex Kisling — January 25, 2024