Defense and Security
CSIS’s defense and security research is led by the International Security Program, which houses the Missile Defense Project; Project on Nuclear Issues; Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group; Aerospace Security Project; Transnational Threats Project; Burke Chair in Strategy; Project on Fragility and Mobility; Smart Women, Smart Power; Defending Democratic Institutions Project; and Defense Budget Analysis.
How Might Israel Strike Back?
Israel has vowed to retaliate for Iran's drone and missile attack. The government needs to restore deterrence and satisfy its own population, but all its options have costs and risks.
Commentary by Daniel Byman — April 16, 2024
The Path Ahead for Supplemental Security Assistance: Ukraine and Israel in the Balance
Critical Questions by Elizabeth Hoffman, Jaehyun Han, and Shivani Vakharia — April 15, 2024
Looking Ahead after a Year of Conflict in Sudan
Commentary by Cameron Hudson — April 12, 2024
The Islamic State in Khorasan Province: Exploiting a Counterterrorism Gap
Commentary by Tricia Bacon — April 11, 2024
Past Events
Counterspace Trends: An Evolving Global Landscape
The Impossible State Live Podcast: Assessing South Korea's National Assembly Election
The Political Pressure Behind Scotland on the Ballot
CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific
Strengthening Australia-U.S. Defence Industrial Cooperation: Keynote Panel
The U.S.-Japan Alliance in 2024: Toward an Integrated Alliance
Building Trust in Nuclear Diplomacy
Defending Democracy: Ensuring Election Integrity in 2024
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Transnational Threats Project
Gray Zone Project
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Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy
Smart Women, Smart Power
Defending Democratic Institutions
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Strengthening Australia-U.S. Defence Industrial Cooperation: Keynote Panel
Event — April 5, 2024
A Conversation with the AUKUS Army Chiefs on Land Power’s Contribution to AUKUS Pillar 2
Event — March 11, 2024
Strengthening Australia-U.S. Defence Industrial Cooperation: Keynote by Deputy Secretary Hugh Jeffrey
Event — March 5, 2024
Indo-Pacific Forecast 2024
Event — January 16, 2024
Security in the Western Pacific: Building Future Capabilities in the Time of AUKUS
Event — January 12, 2024
Fireside Chat with Andrew Shearer
Event — December 4, 2023
Strengthening the U.S. Industrial Base with Hon. Dr. William A. LaPlante
Event — September 26, 2023
CSDS-CSIS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific
Event — June 7, 2023