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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Six Reasons Why the United States Is Low on Munitions

The Iran war has exacerbated the Pentagon’s shortage of key munitions, but it is not the only cause. There are also longstanding strategic, operational, and institutional reasons.

Commentary by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — July 31, 2026

Renewed Iran War Would Test Diminished Interceptor Inventories

U.S. forces fired many air defense munitions during the first phase of Operation Epic Fury. Resumption of combat operations has reduced inventories further, though Iranian launches have so far been lower than before the ceasefire. 

Analysis by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — July 27, 2026

War Costs Make Up a Third of the $87.6 Billion Supplemental Request

About one-third of the Trump administration’s $87.6 billion supplemental request is driven by costs related to the Iran war. The remainder funds other administration priorities, both defense and domestic. Some war costs will have to be covered by other budget mechanisms.

Commentary by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — July 13, 2026

The War May Be Ending. What Did Epic Fury Cost?

Iran war costs are estimated to be between $34 billion and $42 billion. As neither the FY 2026 defense budget nor the FY 2027 budget request includes war costs, Congress faces a major battle over paying for the war.

Report by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — June 23, 2026

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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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