NEW: Sudan’s civil war has now entered its fourth year with its two main factions locked in a grinding war of attrition—driving an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. 10 charts by @csis.org offer snapshots of the magnitude, brutality, and international implications of the war: cs.is/4sOyAxs

NEW: The @csis.org Global Food and Water Security Program's April newsletter is out now! ➡️ Catch up on our latest analysis & media here: cs.is/3OnuUVq ➡️ Read the Director's Note from Caitlin Welsh here: cs.is/4tbY48V

Can the U.S. enable post-conflict stability in nations such as Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba? Experts from the CSIS Global Development Department offer analysis from initial planning to post-conflict recovery. Read: https://www.csis.org/analysis/can-united-states-enable-post-conflict-stability

STARTING NOW | Government leaders explore how U.S. economic tools can be leveraged, individually and in coordination, to meet the demands of a new era of global development. Watch the panel at the CSIS Futures Summit: https://www.csis.org/events/leveraging-us-economic-tools-next-era-development

NEW: What consequences would stem from a sudden collapse of the Cuban regime, and what should the United States and the international community be doing to prepare for this eventuality? @csis.org experts unpack in the latest Critical Questions: cs.is/4cEgmsH

“It will take some time to see the impacts of high fertilizer prices on agriculture markets and food prices, but in the near term, it's high energy prices that are driving food prices higher globally,” Director Caitlin Welsh explained to @pbsnews.org. 🧵 Follow the thread for more:

Join us Thursday, April 30, for the Artificial Intelligence for Food Security Forum (AI.FS). Explore how AI can strengthen ag productivity, enhance data ecosystems, build resilient food systems, & contribute to a more food-secure world. 🔗 Register here: cs.is/4szUJjF

Energy and fertilizer market disruptions resulting from the Iran war threaten agriculture markets and food prices globally. @foodwater.csis.org director Caitlin Welsh explains how these market shocks affect food systems. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dXN4Hp

NEW: Fertilizer & energy disruptions from the Iran war are already affecting farming & food prices. What do these shocks mean for food systems—& what policy solutions exist for farmers & consumers in the U.S. & worldwide? Director Caitlin Welsh explains in our latest analysis: cs.is/4sMrRoJ

NEW: AI can catalyze major transformations in crop breeding. But the speed of these transformations will depend on stakeholders’ abilities to overcome barriers to access AI tech & policymakers’ abilities to effectively regulate them. Read more here: cs.is/4dNEMSv

#NEWS: In a post to Truth Social, President Trump threatened to target Iran's energy infrastructure—including its desalination plants. What could this mean for water security across the Persian Gulf? Senior Associate (Non-resident) David Michel explains: cs.is/4dkSpIO

NEW: Director Caitlin Welsh joins Dr. Jon B. Alterman in The High Top to examine how the war with Iran is affecting global food systems. Watch them unpack the effects on fertilizer markets, food production costs, and food access in the Middle East and around the world: cs.is/4sJHBc6

REGISTRATION OPEN: Join us for the AI for Food Security Forum to explore how AI can strengthen ag productivity, enhance data ecosystems, & build more resilient food systems. 📅 Thursday, April 30 ⏰ 8:30AM–6:30PM ET 📍 In-Person/Webcast Register here: cs.is/4szUJjF

The war with Iran has had significant consequences for food security, economic security, & humanitarian crises globally. Today at 4PM ET, Caitlin Welsh joins Emily Harding, Mona Yacoubian, and Will Todman on @geopolitics.csis.org’s State of Play to discuss. Watch live here: cs.is/41pQ340

🌎 NEW: In this video celebrating #WorldWaterDay 2026, @zaneswanson.bsky.social & @profserayoung.bsky.social present newly released data from 17 countries about how water insecurity is experienced across the Americas. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFWq...

How has the war with Iran impacted global energy, fertilizer, & agrifood systems? A new report by @fao.org analyzes these risks, as well as the strategies needed to safeguard global energy & food security. Read the report here: openknowledge.fao.org/items/050e61...

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.org experts explain here: cs.is/40nANnU

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

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.org experts answer in our latest Critical Questions: cs.is/4qT95tM

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

After a sewer collapse outside Washington, DC, resulted in the largest wastewater spill in U.S. history, @foodwater.csis.org shares what the crisis reveals about U.S. water infrastructure Read: https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-potomac-river-sewage-spill-reveals-about-us-water-infrastructure

#NEWS: Per BBC, U.S. farms are becoming fewer but more tech dense as producers adopt AI tools. At @csis.org, 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

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.org breaks down battlefield developments, economic strain, military aid shifts, reconstruction costs, & what comes next. 🧵 Thread below:

NEW: For four years, Russia has relentlessly attacked Ukraine's vital water systems & resources. @csis.org 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 here: www.youtube.com/shorts/UXm4f...

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.org 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: https://bit.ly/3OjK6CC

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

#NEWS: Recently, @BBC highlighted the link between ecosystem stability & the UK’s national security. Last year, @csis.org experts @zaneswanson.bsky.social and Caitlin Welsh examined agrobiodiversity’s role in safeguarding global food & economic security. Read their report: cs.is/4l3jAse

ICYMI: Our Global Development Department recently hosted a launch event, featuring remarks from Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs (D-CA-51), a fireside chat with Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11), and a panel discussion with Director Caitlin Welsh & other @csis.org experts. Watch for more: cs.is/3Mg1x6k

At our recent event on water security in sub-Saharan Africa, expert Charity Osei-Amponsah noted that low-quality water infrastructure often drives costly cycles of replacement, absorbing resources without producing reliable, long-term systems. Watch here: cs.is/4jQzDdo

During a recent discussion on water security in sub-Saharan Africa, Muyatwa Sitali emphasized the importance of collaborative learning and tangible action, calling attention to the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy agenda. Watch here: cs.is/4jQzDdo

“Produced at scale, plant-based proteins and cultivated meats would help mitigate the plethora of national security threats related to animal-protein production,” argues Director Caitlin Welsh in the foreword for @brucefriedrich.bsky.social's new book, "Meat." More in the thread below ⤵️

NEW: The @csis.org Global Food and Water Security Program's February newsletter is out now! 🔗 Catch up on our latest analysis & media here: cs.is/3ZBrBfd 🔗 Read the Director's Note from Caitlin Welsh here: cs.is/3OeuNuK

STARTING NOW: Our @csis.org Global Development Department discusses a monumental shift in U.S. foreign assistance programming and the future of global development, featuring remarks from Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA) and Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC). Watch live here: cs.is/3Mg1x6k

TOMORROW: Members of Congress & @csis.org experts will discuss how recent policy shifts are changing global development & what that means for the future of U.S. engagement in the Global South. 📅 Tuesday, February 10 ⏰ 4:00-6:30PM ET 📍 In Person/Webcast Register to attend here: cs.is/3Mg1x6k

Regarding water security in sub-Saharan Africa, expert Joel Kolker highlighted the need for “quality over quantity" in terms of data. He noted the Global North's use of credit ratings—a tool that remains largely inaccessible in the Global South. Watch: cs.is/4jQzDdo

#Sudan Alert 🚨 Acute malnutrition levels surpassed the Famine threshold in two additional localities in North Darfur: Um Baru and Kernoi. Read the full @theipcinfo.bsky.social Alert: www.ipcinfo.org/ipcinfo-webs... 1/3

ICYMI: Last week, we hosted a digital report launch event on the water resource challenges & opportunities facing sub-Saharan Africa—the world’s most water-insecure region. Watch the discussion here: cs.is/4jQzDdo Read the digital report here: cs.is/4a9r8FT

NEW: Why is sub-Saharan Africa the world’s most water-insecure region? How can it solve its water resource challenges? In a new video, @csis.org expert David Michel unpacks where the region stands, what it'll take to build resilient water systems, & more. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jswD...

Africa faces a water crisis that is expected to worsen as populations grow rapidly and water systems are increasingly strained. The future of Africa’s economy depends on solving its water resource challenges. Read more from @foodwater.csis.org: features.csis.org/securing-afr...

NEW: Sub-Saharan Africa is the world's most water-insecure region. Its future wellbeing depends on solving its water resource challenges. Our @csis.org digital report breaks down this crisis—and the opportunities to solve it. Follow the thread below ⤵️

TODAY at 10:00am: Join us for the launch of a new digital report examining water resource challenges and opportunities facing sub-Saharan Africa. Watch live here: cs.is/4jQzDdo

TOMORROW: Water security experts David Michel, Joel Kolker, Charity Osei-Amponsah, & Muyatwa Sitali discuss building sustainable, resilient water systems in Sub-Saharan Africa—the world’s most water-insecure region. 📅 Friday, January 30 ⏰ 10:00AM ET 📍 Webcast Register here: cs.is/4jQzDdo

NEW: Sub-Saharan Africa is the world’s most water-insecure region, & its future hinges on solving its water resource challenges. Tune in next week for our digital report launch on the crisis. 📅 Friday, January 30 ⏰ 10:00AM ET 📍 Webcast Register here: cs.is/4jQzDdo

Looming water supply 'bankruptcy' puts billions at risk, UN report warns reut.rs/4r1aq2d

NEW: AI promises to improve food security early warning systems—which help inform decisionmakers & prevent hunger before it arises. Our latest analysis unpacks the risks & benefits of AI-enabled tools for food security early warning systems globally. Read here: cs.is/3NBt5TS

#NEWS: Protests have erupted across #Iran after the rial plunged to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar on December 28. 🧵 Follow the thread below to understand how food & water pressures are fueling the protests:

"The termination of the Household Food Security in the United States report will obfuscate the extent of food insecurity nationwide, but food insecurity will continue to affect U.S. national security and the U.S. economy," writes @foodwater.csis.org. www.csis.org/analysis/las...

#NEWS: Two commercial ships loading wheat were damaged by Russia's drone attack on Odesa, as reported by @theguardian.com. What does Russia stand to gain by undermining Ukraine's agricultural export infrastructure? Read @csis.org analysis here: cs.is/498iYhO

The USDA’s latest Household Food Security in the United States report shows that food insecurity rose for a third consecutive year, with 13.7 percent of households food insecure in 2024. More from @foodwater.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/las...