Chris H. Park

Research Associate, Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy
Chris H. Park

Chris H. Park is a research associate for the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He researches Northeast Asian security and defense planning. Prior to CSIS, he was a graduate research assistant for former Deputy Director of Central Intelligence John E. McLaughlin and an undergraduate research assistant for Dr. Steven R. David. Chris holds an MA in international relations from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a BA in international studies from Johns Hopkins University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa.

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Rebuilding U.S. Missile Inventory: A Multiyear Project

An audio version of “⁠Rebuilding U.S. Missile Inventory: A Multiyear Project⁠,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — May 27, 2026

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Rebuilding U.S. Missile Inventory: A Multiyear Project

High expenditure of key munitions in Operation Epic Fury has created a window of vulnerability until inventories return to pre-war levels and then reach levels that war planners desire.

Commentary by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — May 27, 2026

Last Rounds? Status of Key Munitions at the Iran War Ceasefire

The United States has depleted its missile inventories but still has enough to continue fighting this war under any plausible scenario. The risk is with future wars—particularly against a peer competitor like China.

Report by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — April 21, 2026

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Assessing the Air Campaign After Three Weeks: Iran War By the Numbers

An audio version of “⁠Assessing the Air Campaign After Three Weeks: Iran War By the Numbers⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.  

Podcast Episode by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — March 25, 2026

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Iran War Cost Estimate Update: $11.3 Billion at Day 6, $16.5 Billion at Day 12

An audio version of “⁠Iran War Cost Estimate Update: $11.3 Billion at Day 6, $16.5 Billion at Day 12⁠,” a new Commentary by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs

Podcast Episode by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — March 13, 2026

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$3.7 Billion: Estimated Cost of Epic Fury’s First 100 Hours

An audio version of “⁠$3.7 Billion: Estimated Cost of Epic Fury’s First 100 Hours⁠,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — March 5, 2026

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