Since Russia's invasion began, the Ukrainian government has used crypto to facilitate donations for military and other purchases. Most donations have come from individuals around the world and as of March 9, the Ukrainian government claimed to have raised nearly $100 million from crypto donations—which allow Kyiv to obtain funding instantly.

SOURCE: "Cryptocurrency’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis" by CSIS's Aidan Arasasingham and Gerard DiPippo.

The airpower buildup taking place on China’s western frontier is sweeping in scale. Based on analysis of satellite imagery and other open-source material, CSIS's China Power Project has identified 37 airports and heliports within Tibet and Xinjiang that have been newly constructed or upgraded since 2017—with at least 22 of them identifiable as military or dual-use facilities.

SOURCE: "How is China Expanding its Infrastructure to Project Power Along its Western Borders" by CSIS's China Power Project.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the West has coalesced around a cohesive sanctions strategy aimed at crippling Russia. Russian president Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, has responded by banning exports of over 200 commodities and is threatening to nationalize and seize the assets of foreign firms in Russia.

SOURCE: "International Business and Russia: A New Cold War or a Temporary Pause?" by CSIS's Bill Reinsch, and Emily Benson.

British investment in the United States in 2019 accounted for more than 25.3 percent of the United Kingdom’s outward investment while U.S. investment accounted for more than 25 percent of all UK inward foreign direct investment. This high level of economic interdependence necessitates reevaluation of how technology with ties to either country is vetted for counterintelligence and security risks by the other.

SOURCE: "The Case for Cooperation: The Future of the U.S.-UK Intelligence Alliance" by CSIS's Jake Harrington and Riley McCabe.