CSIS at 55: Defending space for policy debate
The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) celebrated its 55th anniversary on Tuesday, pledging to continue to push into increasingly complex policy debates even as the space for expert voices in policymaking appears to be narrowing.
On Tuesday, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) marked its 55th anniversary, vowing to continue engaging in intricate policy debates despite a perceived shrinking space for expert voices in policymaking. Executive director Yose Rizal Damuri emphasized the organization’s strategic role in molding public discourse and policy-making for over half a century, stressing its foundation in empirical research and analysis of the challenges confronting the nation.
Damuri affirmed that CSIS would maintain its mission while broadening both its capabilities and areas of interest to tackle the ever more intricate issues, such as geopolitical competition, climate change, and rapid technological advancements. He warned, “We cannot close our eyes to the fact that the situation is becoming increasingly complex and requires more comprehensive analysis and perspectives,” highlighting the heightened need for policymakers to receive diverse viewpoints and thorough analysis.
Damuri recognized the domestic policy debate environment may be becoming more challenging, but firmly stated that CSIS would persist in its work, stating, “Although it may be increasingly difficult for us to offer our views, we will continue doing what we have always tried to do.”
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