Joseph Rodgers

Deputy Director and Fellow, Project on Nuclear Issues
Joseph Rodgers

Joseph Rodgers is deputy director and fellow with the Project on Nuclear Issues in the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). His research focuses on the nuclear non-proliferation regime, U.S. nuclear modernization, and open-source intelligence. Joseph has led research projects on nuclear arms control, deterrence, and disarmament. He is a PhD student in the biodefense program at George Mason University. Previously, Joseph worked as a graduate research assistant at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies and interned with the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research. Joseph holds an MA in nonproliferation and terrorism from the Middlebury Institute for International Studies and a BA in politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Options for the United States to Resolve the Iran Nuclear Challenge

The nuclear issue is likely to determine not only when the war ends, but also how it ends, and who can claim “victory.” Per Trump’s speech, there are at least three nuclear off-ramps to help the administration retreat from the conflict and avoid a costly war.

Commentary by Heather Williams and Joseph Rodgers — April 2, 2026

Operation Epic Fury and the Remnants of Iran’s Nuclear Program

Following stalled nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion move beyond previous discrete counterproliferation operations to promote regime change from within.

Critical Questions by Joseph Rodgers and Bailey Schiff — February 28, 2026

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Operation Epic Fury and the Remnants of Iran’s Nuclear Program

An audio version of ⁠"Operation Epic Fury and the Remnants of Iran’s Nuclear Program⁠," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Joseph Rodgers and Bailey Schiff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Rodgers and Bailey Schiff — February 28, 2026

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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 CSIS Scholars — November 18, 2025

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Returning to an Era of Competition and Nuclear Risk

An audio version of “⁠Returning to an Era of Competition and Nuclear Risk⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Heather Williams, Joseph Rodgers, and Elizabeth Kos. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Heather Williams, Joseph Rodgers, and Elizabeth Kos — September 16, 2025

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Returning to an Era of Competition and Nuclear Risk

The future of modern warfare will feature increased reliance on nuclear weapons by adversaries and allies. Modern war strategists must develop a nuanced approach to prevent miscalculation and maintain stability in an era of renewed competition and growing nuclear risks.

Commentary by Heather Williams, Joseph Rodgers, and Elizabeth Kos — September 16, 2025