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.

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Tracking China’s Naval Modernization at Key Shipyards
Work continues apace on a rapid buildup of China’s navy. Recent satellite imagery of Jiangnan Shipyard and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard shows significant progress on China’s third aircraft carrier, a new Type 075 amphibious assault ship, and several other new vessels.
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole Brian Hart Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Samantha Lu — November 21, 2023

Eight Commonsense Actions on Biosafety and Biosecurity
Brief by J. Stephen Morrison and Michaela Simoneau — November 21, 2023

Rethinking Technology Transfer Policy toward China
Report by James Andrew Lewis — November 17, 2023

Deterrence and Cyber Strategy
Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — November 15, 2023
Past Events

Fireside Chat with Andrew Shearer

The Impossible State Live Podcast: Japan's Foreign Policy in 2024

North Korea: Russia and Space Satellite

Biden-Xi Summit: The Capital Cable #82

Countering Uncrewed Aerial Systems: A Conversation with General Sean Gainey
Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with General James Dickinson

Hamas’ October 7 Attack: The Tactics, Targets, and Strategy of Terrorists

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Leading America’s Military Readiness with the Honorable Shawn G. Skelly
Podcast Episode by Hadeil Ali — November 21, 2023

Audio Brief: Israel Could Lose
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman — November 21, 2023

“Eight Commonsense Actions on Biosafety and Biosecurity”: Audio Brief with Michaela Simoneau
Podcast Episode by Michaela Simoneau — November 21, 2023

“Countering Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems”: Audio Brief with Shaan Shaikh
Podcast Episode by Shaan Shaikh — November 14, 2023

Khalil Sayegh: What We Get Wrong About Gaza
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman Natasha Hall and Leah Hickert — November 14, 2023

U.S.-Japan-ROK Relations: Next Steps After Camp David
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Katrin Fraser Katz — November 9, 2023

“Paper Tiger or Pacing Threat”: Audio Brief with Ryan Berg
Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — October 31, 2023


Eric Ciaramella and Ukrainian Security Outside of NATO
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann — September 21, 2023

A Renewed Axis: Putin and Kim
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Ellen Kim — September 19, 2023
