Hannah Freeman

Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Missile Defense Project
Hannah Freeman

Hannah Freeman is a program coordinator and research assistant with the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Before joining CSIS, she worked as a research assistant at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and as an intern with the U.S. House of Representatives and the Department of State's Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability. She holds a BA in political science from Stanford University.

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Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Burevestnik Missile: Implications for Missile Defense

Nuclear-powered cruise missiles are not a new idea—they’re just a bad idea. While Russia’s Burevestnik missile is grabbing headlines, it does not fundamentally change Russia’s ability to hold the U.S. homeland at risk or the strategic balance between the two states. 

Critical Questions by Patrycja Bazylczyk and Hannah Freeman — November 4, 2025

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The Enduring Role of Fires on the Modern Battlefield

An audio version of “⁠The Enduring Role of Fires on the Modern Battlefield⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Tom Karako and Hannah Freeman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Tom Karako and Hannah Freeman — September 16, 2025

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The Enduring Role of Fires on the Modern Battlefield

Artillery has long been known as the “king of battle,” and for good reason. The future of warfare will likely be characterized by an increased demand signal for offensive and defensive fires.

Commentary by Tom Karako and Hannah Freeman — September 16, 2025