Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a Washington, D.C.-based think tank that conducts research and analysis on political, economic, and security issues worldwide. CSIS is newsworthy due to its recent reports and analysis on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. Specifically, a recent CSIS report estimates that combined Russian and Ukrainian military casualties in the nearly four-year war could reach 2 million by spring 2026, with Russia suffering an estimated 1.2 million casualties. Additionally, the organization's expertise is implicitly referenced in articles discussing the US-Israeli war with Iran, highlighting the cost to the US. CSIS's reports provide data-driven insights into the human and financial costs of these conflicts, making them a relevant source for understanding the geopolitical landscape.