Defense and Security
CSIS’s defense and security research is led by the Missile Defense Project; Project on Nuclear Issues; Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group; Aerospace Security Project; Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program ; Burke Chair in Strategy; Smart Women, Smart Power; Defending Democratic Institutions Project; and Defense Budget Analysis.

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Fueling the Future: Recommendations for Strengthening U.S. Uranium Security
Brief by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — February 5, 2025

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

Canadian Tariffs Will Undermine U.S. Minerals Security
Commentary by Gracelin Baskaran — January 29, 2025

U.S. Sanctions on Pakistan’s Missile Program Highlight Nuclear Threats from South Asia
Commentary by Diya Ashtakala — January 28, 2025
Past Events

The Impossible State Live Podcast: North Korean Troops in Russia: Comrades in Arms or Cannon Fodder?

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A New Strategy for Containing Russia

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AFRICOM at 17: Shaping U.S.-Africa Relations

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Trump 2.0 and the Two Koreas | The Capital Cable #105

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POSTPONED: The Future of Uranium to Jumpstart Nuclear Power in the 21st Century: A Fireside Conversation with Miriam D'Onofrio

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PONI Live Debate: AI Integration in NC3

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The Impossible State Live Podcast: What's Next for the Korean Peninsula under Trump 2.0?

South Korea's Political Crisis: The Capital Cable #104
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Aerospace Security Project

Risk and Foresight Group

Strategic Futures

Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program

Gray Zone Project

Cooperative Defense Project

Defense 360

Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy

Smart Women, Smart Power

Defending Democratic Institutions

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Updating Augustine’s Law: Fighter Aircraft Cost Growth in the Age of AI and Autonomy
Commentary by Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston — December 19, 2024
The Aftermath of October 7: Regional Conflict in the Middle East
Commentary by Aosheng Pusztaszeri and Emily Harding — December 19, 2024
After a Surprise Resignation, What Comes Next for Canada?
Critical Questions by Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Henry Ziemer, and Andrea Casique — December 19, 2024
The Joint Expeditionary Force: From Northern Europe to Ukraine
Commentary by Sean Monaghan — December 19, 2024
Farming Frontlines: How Food and Agriculture Will Impact Negotiations in Ukraine
Commentary by Caitlin Welsh and Emma Dodd — December 17, 2024
The Arsenal of Instability: How Expanding Western Defense Production Impacts Negotiations in Ukraine
Commentary by Alexander Palmer and Audrey Aldisert — December 17, 2024
Putin Thinks He Can Win: Why Would He Negotiate?
Commentary by Emily Harding and Aosheng Pusztaszeri — December 17, 2024
Competition in the Shadow of Technology
Report by Benjamin Jensen, Yasir Atalan, Can Mutlu, and Jose M. Macias III — December 16, 2024
The Demographic Dilemma: Why Military Support Must Consider Population Trends
Commentary by Benjamin Jensen and Mark Montgomery — December 16, 2024
Why China’s UAV Supply Chain Restrictions Weaken Ukraine’s Negotiating Power
Commentary by Aosheng Pusztaszeri — December 16, 2024