Bailey Schiff

Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Project on Nuclear Issues
Bailey Schiff

Bailey Schiff is a program coordinator and research assistant with the Project on Nuclear Issues at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Prior to joining CSIS, Bailey was a political intern in the Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and a legislative intern in the Senate with a foreign policy, national security, and defense portfolio. She holds a BA in international studies from the School of International Service at American University, with concentrations in national security and the Middle East.

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Strategic Trends 2025

In a world where old nuclear guardrails are eroding and new rivalries are converging, Strategic Trends 2025 charts how the United States and its allies must navigate a disorderly, multi-adversary nuclear landscape and rethink deterrence for an unpredictable era.

Report by Nicholas Adamopoulos, Diya Ashtakala, Doreen Horschig, Lachlan MacKenzie, Catherine Murphy, Joseph Rodgers, Bailey Schiff, Pranay Vaddi, Heather Williams, and Reja Younis — November 18, 2025

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Could the Pakistani-Saudi Defense Pact Be the First Step Toward a NATO-Style Alliance?

An audio version of “⁠Could the Pakistani-Saudi Defense Pact Be the First Step Toward a NATO-Style Alliance?⁠,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Diya Ashtakala, Doreen Horschig, and Bailey Schiff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Diya Ashtakala, Doreen Horschig, and Bailey Schiff — October 6, 2025

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Could the Pakistani-Saudi Defense Pact Be the First Step Toward a NATO-Style Alliance?

The pact reshaped regional dynamics by deepening Pakistani-Saudi ties, straining India’s balancing act, and raising questions about Israel’s air access. Despite its NATO-style language, it lacks the nuclear and political basis for true collective defense.

Critical Questions by Diya Ashtakala, Doreen Horschig, and Bailey Schiff — October 6, 2025

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The Fallout Factor in Targeting Iran’s Nuclear Program

An audio version of “⁠The Fallout Factor in Targeting Iran’s Nuclear Program⁠,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Doreen Horschig and Bailey Schiff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Doreen Horschig and Bailey Schiff — June 23, 2025

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The Fallout Factor in Targeting Iran’s Nuclear Program

Operation Midnight Hammer may mark the ceiling that conventional force can achieve against Iran’s nuclear program without triggering fallout. For Israel, this means future operations will likely involve sites that are more fortified or environmentally risky, or both.

Commentary by Doreen Horschig and Bailey Schiff — June 23, 2025

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What Do the Israeli Strikes Mean for Iran’s Nuclear Program?

An audio version of “⁠What Do the Israeli Strikes Mean for Iran’s Nuclear Program?⁠,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Heather Williams, Doreen Horschig, and Bailey Schiff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Heather Williams, Doreen Horschig, and Bailey Schiff — June 13, 2025

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What Do the Israeli Strikes Mean for Iran’s Nuclear Program?

Israel launched an unprecedented attack on Iran’s nuclear and military sites. The future of Iran’s program and regional proliferation risks will depend on the success of Israel’s campaign, the international response, and Tehran’s perceived need for nuclear weapons.

Critical Questions by Heather Williams, Doreen Horschig, and Bailey Schiff — June 13, 2025

What Factors Drive U.S.-Israeli Differences on Iran’s Nuclear Challenge?

U.S.-Israeli differences over the Iranian nuclear challenge are growing. With Washington signaling interests in diplomacy and Israel advocating for military action, their diverging strategies could affect strategic alignment and coordination.

Critical Questions by Doreen Horschig and Bailey Schiff — April 4, 2025

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What Factors Drive U.S.-Israeli Differences on Iran’s Nuclear Challenge?

An audio version of “What Factors Drive U.S.-Israeli Differences on Iran’s Nuclear Challenge?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Doreen Horschig and Bailey Schiff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Doreen Horschig and Bailey Schiff — April 4, 2025

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