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 majority staff intern at the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and a graduate research assistant for former deputy director of central intelligence John E. McLaughlin. Chris holds an MA in international relations from Johns Hopkins SAIS and a BA in international studies from Johns Hopkins University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa.

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Is Ukraine Now Doomed?

An audio version of “Is Ukraine Now Doomed?” a new Critical Questions 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 4, 2025

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Is Ukraine Now Doomed?

The Trump-Zelensky meeting ended disastrously, with the future of U.S. aid in doubt. Yet, Ukraine needs a steady flow of weapons, munitions, and supplies to continue its resistance, and Zelensky has worried that Ukraine would “have a low chance to survive without support of the United States.” Is Ukraine doomed?

Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — March 1, 2025

North Korean Troops Deploy to Russia: What’s the Military Effect?

North Korean troops in Russia have introduced a wild card into the two-and-a-half-year conflict. Russia is desperate for manpower, and this is one element of Russia’s effort to fill the ranks without a second mobilization.

Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — October 25, 2024

Can South Korean 105-Millimeter Ammunition Rescue Ukraine?

Last year, the Biden administration worked with South Korea to send over 300,000 155-millimeter shells to Ukraine. The administration may need to re-tap the South Korean munitions stockpile to arm Ukraine in the face of dwindling stockpiles and congressional inertia.

Commentary by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — March 22, 2024