Defense Strategy and Capabilities
The Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy leads CSIS’s defense strategy portfolio, including the global military balance, asymmetric warfare, and regional conflicts.

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The Tech Revolution and Irregular Warfare: Leveraging Commercial Innovation for Great Power Competition
Brief by Seth G. Jones — January 30, 2025

Deterring Russia: U.S. Military Posture in Europe
Brief by Seth G. Jones and Seamus P. Daniels — January 27, 2025

Fixing the DOD’s Audit Problem
Commentary by Kristyn E. Jones — January 23, 2025

Burden Sharing via Modular Open Systems Approaches: A Collaborative Path to Affordable Mass
Commentary by Gregory Sanders and Audrey Aldisert — December 10, 2024
Past Events

The Global Terrorism Landscape with the Acting Director of the National Counterterrorism Center

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Counterintelligence 2.0: A Fireside Conversation with NCSC Director Michael Casey

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Rebuilding America’s Maritime Strength with Senator Kelly and Congressman Waltz

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The Melting Point: A Book Talk with General Frank McKenzie

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Exploring Careers at the State Department

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Extremism in the West: International Influences, Local Challenges

“God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America” with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware

Hamas’ October 7 Attack: The Tactics, Targets, and Strategy of Terrorists
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What is the "Iron Dome for America"?
Event — February 11, 2025
The Tech Revolution and Irregular Warfare: Leveraging Commercial Innovation for Great Power Competition
Brief by Seth G. Jones — January 30, 2025
Deterring Russia: U.S. Military Posture in Europe
Brief by Seth G. Jones and Seamus P. Daniels — January 27, 2025
“Deterring Russia: U.S. Military Posture in Europe”: Audio Brief with Seth Jones and Seamus Daniels
Podcast Episode by Seth G. Jones and Seamus P. Daniels — January 27, 2025

Fixing the DOD’s Audit Problem
Commentary by Kristyn E. Jones — January 23, 2025
Managing Risk While Achieving Innovation: Lessons from the Collaborative Combat Aircraft with Hon. Andrew P. Hunter
Event — December 10, 2024
Burden Sharing via Modular Open Systems Approaches: A Collaborative Path to Affordable Mass
Commentary by Gregory Sanders and Audrey Aldisert — December 10, 2024
Did the U.S. Defense of Israel from Missile Attacks Meaningfully Deplete Its Interceptor Inventory?
Critical Questions by Wes Rumbaugh — December 4, 2024
Report Launch: Project Atom 2024
Event — November 20, 2024
Report Launch: Project Atom 2024
Transcript — November 20, 2024