CSIS is now accepting registrations for the January 27, 2026 one-day course Driving Critical Minerals Security. This course will introduce you to the economic, geopolitical, technological, environmental, and social considerations of securing critical minerals, helping you understand how these relate to a range of industries and policy challenges. Through dynamic sessions and interactive seminars, you will investigate the various risks facing U.S. critical minerals security and the future of sustainability with our CSIS experts and scholars.

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Date: January 27, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00 PM ET
Registration Deadline: January 16, 2026

Location: 1616 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. (virtual option available upon request)

Questions? Contact Halie Tolba at htolba@csis.org

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* 1. Applicant Information

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* 2. Statement of Interest

Please tell us a little bit more about why you are interested in this course. Your response should be between 150 and 200 words.

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* 3. Please share a short professional bio with your professional background and interests. Your response should be between 150 and 250 words. This will be shared with other participants and presenters.

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* 4. Please upload your resume or CV, including your first and last names in the name of the document.

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* 5. Please upload a high-quality headshot that can be shared with other participants and presenters.

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* 6. Will you be participating in person at CSIS headquarters?

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* 7. If participating in person, do you have any dietary restrictions?

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* 8. If participating remotely, please state the location and time zone from which you will be participating in the course.

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