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From Burden Sharing to Responsibility Sharing

Ahead of the NATO summit, a new CSIS brief argues for NATO member states to move to a 4 percent defense and security investment target—a 2 percent minimum spent on defense, and the remaining balance spent on security—flexibly defined.

Brief by Kathleen McInnis and Daniel Fata — June 7, 2023

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From Burden Sharing to Responsibility Sharing

Ahead of the NATO summit, a new CSIS brief argues for NATO member states to move to a 4 percent defense and security investment target—a 2 percent minimum spent on defense, and the remaining balance spent on security—flexibly defined.

Brief by Kathleen McInnis and Daniel Fata — June 7, 2023

Making the Most of the European Sky Shield Initiative

Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine has highlighted shortfalls in air and missile defense capabilities across Europe. To fill these gaps the new German-led "Sky Shield" initiative must overcome challenges of leadership, concepts, cooperation, division of labor and delivery.

Report by Sean Monaghan and John Christianson — May 19, 2023

Europe’s Missing Piece: The Case for Air Domain Enablers

European countries have increased defense spending in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As they begin to make procurement decisions, this brief examines an under-explored but essential aspect of European defense: critical enabling capabilities in the air domain.

Brief by Colin Wall and John Christianson — April 17, 2023

Sanctions and Russia's Defense Industry

This event examines the overall impact of Western sanctions and allied export regulations on Russia’s defense sector to date, as well as the Kremlin’s ability to overcome them. The panelists will discuss the findings of an upcoming CSIS report dedicated to this topic.

Event by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Paul Schwartz , and Samuel Bendett — April 14, 2023

Out of Stock? Assessing the Impact of Sanctions on Russia’s Defense Industry

Western sanctions are having an important battlefield impact. As the quality of the advanced Russian military equipment will continue to decline—at least over the near term—so will Russia’s ability to conduct offensive operations that require precision and coordination. 

Report by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Tina Dolbaia , Nick Fenton , and Samuel Bendett (Contributor) — April 14, 2023

Global Security Forum 2023: Transatlantic Defense

The 2023 Global Security Forum, the CSIS International Security Program’s flagship annual conference, took place on April 5, 2023. This year’s conference theme was transatlantic defense and featured a keynote address by Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Christopher W. Grady.

Event by John J. Hamre , Seth G. Jones , Emily Harding , Cynthia Cook , and Max Bergmann — April 5, 2023

Revitalizing European Air Defense

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has spurred renewed European investment in defense and exposed several key areas that NATO and broader Europe need to invest in for European defense from future aggression.

Commentary by John Christianson and Matthew Hanson — March 8, 2023

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European Defense Cooperation, A New EU-U.K. Deal, and Takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

In this week’s episode of The Eurofile, Max and Donatienne discuss the recent post-Brexit EU-U.K. deal and takeaways from the Munich Security Conference. Following their conversation, they sit down with Sean Monaghan, visiting fellow with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and an expert on European defense, to discuss the current state of European defense cooperation. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann , Donatienne Ruy , and Sean Monaghan — March 2, 2023

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