Programs
CGS USA programs connect research, convening, education, and networks around questions that require sustained attention. Programs may produce publications, host public and focused dialogues, support emerging researchers, and work with partners while preserving CGS USA’s independence.
Five sustained bodies of work
U.S.-South Asia Relations
This program examines diplomacy, economic ties, security, education, migration, technology, and people-to-people relationships between the United States and South Asia.
Bangladesh and U.S.-Bangladesh Engagement
This program supports informed research and dialogue on Bangladesh and the U.S.-Bangladesh relationship, including governance, development, commerce, security, media, human rights, education, and civic ties.
Indo-Pacific and Bay of Bengal
This program studies strategic, economic, maritime, technological, and climate developments across the Indo-Pacific, with sustained attention to the Bay of Bengal.
Democracy, Governance, and Media
This program brings together research on democratic institutions, public administration, rule of law, media freedom, information integrity, and civic space.
Development, Economy, and Human Security
This program examines how economic and development choices affect dignity, opportunity, resilience, and security in everyday life.
Also a program
Bengali Diaspora Engagement
Platforms connecting diaspora knowledge, professional experience, and community leadership with research, public dialogue, networking, and mentorship.
Support a program
Programs work with universities, think tanks, civil society, media, and communities. Collaboration terms are set out in writing.