Congressional Affairs at CSIS
As a bipartisan think tank, CSIS strives to provide a platform for leaders in Congress to engage with the broader policy community on issues affecting U.S. national security and foreign affairs.
Expert Support for Congress
For more than 50 years, CSIS has prioritized outreach to Members of Congress and their staff to provide in-depth, strategic analysis and guidance from the world’s leading experts in defense and security policy, global challenges, and regional studies. More recently, CSIS has also prioritized outreach on issues related to economic security and technology.
Through speaking events, topical briefing series, participation in policy conferences, and membership on commissions and task forces, CSIS helps leaders in Congress effectively engage the broader policy community.
CSIS’s expertise in providing grounded, actionable, and bipartisan policy solutions uniquely positions CSIS to help Congress address the national security, development, and foreign policy challenges facing the United States.
CSIS Provides:
- A bipartisan platform from which members of Congress can powerfully engage the wider policy community
- In-office briefings from top policy experts with government, academic, and field experience
- Staff-focused policy discussions
- Hill briefs, short digests of key issues for congressional staff
- Commentaries, Critical Questions, and other timely analysis on current issues
- In-depth reports with realistic policy recommendations
- Testimony
- Opportunities for Members and staff to participate in CSIS events, projects, and initiatives
Are you a congressional staff wanting to contact a CSIS expert? Are you interested in CSIS public or private events for Members of Congress and staff? Connect with our team!
Featured Testimony
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From Production to Procurement: How Europe and Ukraine are Transforming Defense Supply Chains
Congressional Testimony by Kateryna Bondar — December 10, 2025
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Rebuilding America’s Maritime Strength with Senator Kelly and Congressman Waltz
Event — September 25, 2024
Rebuilding America’s Maritime Strength with Senator Kelly and Congressman Waltz
Transcript — September 25, 2024
The Global Rise of Authoritarianism – A Conversation with Chairman Adam Schiff
Event — March 19, 2021
Online Event Series: Conversations with Rep. Joaquin Castro and Rep. Will Hurd on “Information Warfare: U.S. Competition with China”
Event — September 17, 2020
Border Security, Threats, and the Fight Against Terrorism Worldwide – A Conversation with Representative Martha McSally (R-AZ)
Event — April 4, 2017
In Defense of the Arctic: Assessing U.S. Security Concerns
Event — January 24, 2017
America's Army Reserve
Event — July 16, 2015
Cyber Leaders
Event — March 17, 2015
Citizen-Soldiers in a Time of Transition: The Future of the U.S. Army National Guard
Event — May 29, 2014