CSIS Food & Water Security Program
@CSISFoodWater
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Proposing nonpartisan policy solutions to food and water insecurity in the U.S. and around the world.
Washington, D.C.
Joined June 2012
NEW: Our @CSIS Global Development Department has launched a 3-part series examining the changes in the priorities, policies, & organizational structures of the development landscape since the second Trump administration began in 2025. Read Parts I–III:
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Cuts to foreign assistance have been among the most sweeping changes of the second Trump administration. In this report CSIS’ Global Development Department examines what these changes mean, what has...
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Food stamps are back, but millions will soon lose benefits permanently
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Even though the shutdown is over, the GOP’s signature tax and spending law is poised to kick people off the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
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NEW: In our Global Development’s digital report series, @CSIS's David Michel analyzes shifts in the global water security landscape. He argues that the abrupt retrenchment of U.S. foreign aid threatens to substantially weaken global water security. Read: https://t.co/IwSCjUD5Pb
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@CSIS Explore the infographic and data tables here:
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Among U.S. global development programs paused or terminated in 2025 are those that aimed to improve global agriculture and nutrition. Through an interactive graphic, CSIS explores the history and...
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@CSIS Going forward, U.S. lawmakers may consider ways to streamline U.S. foreign assistance for global food security to reduce duplication of efforts, ensure complementarity of investments, & further U.S. national security interests.
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@CSIS While the cessation of these programs represents losses—lost U.S. influence globally & lost support for food security by recipient countries—it also represents an important opportunity ⤵️
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@CSIS These programs reflect longstanding, bipartisan support for U.S. global food security efforts, along with a complex array of U.S. legislative, bureaucratic, & funding priorities regarding food security.
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NEW: As part of the @CSIS Global Development digital report series, we’ve created an interactive infographic tracing the history & status of 8 major U.S. global food security assistance programs. Follow the thread for more insights:
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NEW: "This is not good for the American soul," Dr. Rick Brennan warns in a conversation with @MorrisonCSIS. He calls for U.S. humanitarian action in Darfur. Listen here:
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Dr. Rick Brennan, an acclaimed Australian humanitarian leader who led WHO and NGO crisis response in multiple conflicts over several decades, walks us through his personal story.
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🌎 Today marks the start of #COP30 in Belém, Brazil—one of the world’s most important gatherings on climate action. This year’s COP, dubbed the “COP of implementation,” is focusing on turning commitments into results. Track developments from COP30 here:
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Last week, Hurricane Melissa—among the most powerful Atlantic storms in 150+ years—brought severe damage to the Caribbean, with Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas facing extensive flooding, strong winds, and major infrastructure losses. Learn more:
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Days after Hurricane Melissa hit, communities are isolated with little food, no water, and no idea of when normalcy will return.
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One week after #HurricaneMelissa, WFP is supporting the hardest-hit families in Jamaica, Cuba & Haiti with emergency food as damaged roads, high prices and lost livelihoods make access to basic meals difficult. We aim to reach 1.3 million people across the Caribbean.
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Innovations driving modern demining wouldn’t be possible without support from the private sector & individual donors. @HALOTrustUSA’s Chris Whatley notes that companies like @Cargill help transform the sector’s technological approach. Watch & read more: https://t.co/uOARbb3fYY
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Famine Review Committee The Famine Review Committee (FRC) has determined that #Famine is currently occurring in El Fasher and Kadugli towns in Sudan. Furthermore, 20 areas in parts of Greater Darfur and Greater Kordofan are at risk of Famine. Given that this food crisis is
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Reflecting on #2025UMAC, @HALOTrustUSA Exec. Director Chris Whatley explains that the U.S. government remains the largest supporter of global mine action—reflecting strong bipartisan support & continued prioritization from the Trump administration. More: https://t.co/uOARbb3fYY
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On November 1st, the country's largest anti-hunger initiative, SNAP, will not issue its regular benefits. Why is this happening? Who is affected? What are states doing in response? Why does this matter? We turned to @CSISFoodWater expert @welshce for answers.
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🌍 Kenya hosted the @WaterPeaceSec International Conference on Water, Peace, and Security in Nairobi on Oct. 27–28, bringing together key global actors to explore the critical role of water as a catalyst for peace and cooperation. Learn more:
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ICYMI: On Tuesday, we discussed demining Ukraine with 🇺🇦 Ambassador @StefanishynaO, 🇯🇵 @JapanEmbDC DCM Takehiro Shimada, 🇺🇦 @UKRintheUSA Minister-Counselor @IhorBaranetskyi & 🇺🇸 @HALOTrustUSA Executive Director Chris Whatley. 🎥 Full event recording here: https://t.co/uOARbb3fYY
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