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Destruction, Subversion, and the Long War

As the war in Ukraine continues, CSIS's Cynthia Cook argues that both sides have increasingly moved to cost-imposing strategies, and the war will end when one side decides that its costs are too great to bear.

Commentary by Cynthia Cook — May 3, 2022

The Next Step in U.S. Aid to Ukraine: Operational Contractors

The United States and NATO have ramped up their support to Ukraine by providing major weapon systems. However, the maintenance and training demands to make these systems effective will likely require the deployment of battlefield contractors to Ukraine.

Commentary by Mark F. Cancian — May 2, 2022

The Truth of the Matter

Military Aid to Ukraine

CSIS’s Dr. Cynthia Cook joins the podcast to discuss President Biden’s $33 billion proposed military aid package to Ukraine

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Cynthia Cook — April 29, 2022

CSIS the truth of the matter

A Cyber COFR?

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 created a liability regime that monetized risks and incentivized standards and response development to build resiliency. Critical infrastructure organizations need a similar system to bolster cyber preparedness, response, and resilience.

Commentary by Brian McSorley — April 29, 2022

Winning the Interdiction Fight in Ukraine

The next phase of the war will be decided in western Ukraine along the roads, airports, and rail lines connecting the nation to Europe. If Ukraine can protect these lines of communication, Kyiv has a chance to deny Russian military gains and force a political settlement.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — April 28, 2022

U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine Accelerates

The $800 million military aid package announced on April 21, just five days after the previous $800 million aid package, continues themes seen in previous packages but increases the level of aid to over $100 million per day.

Commentary by Mark F. Cancian — April 26, 2022

The Latest Aid Package to Ukraine Is a Major Escalation of Support

The recently announced $800 million military aid package to Ukraine escalates support. It contains U.S. weapons for the first time, provides direct training to Ukrainian service members, and acknowledges shipment of Soviet-era weapons. It also implies a long war.

Commentary by Mark F. Cancian — April 20, 2022