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; Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program ; Burke Chair in Strategy; Project on Fragility and Mobility; Smart Women, Smart Power; Defending Democratic Institutions Project; and Defense Budget Analysis.
Partnering with Middle Eastern Countries to Boost U.S. Minerals Security
Current critical minerals initiatives are insufficient and exclude a key region: the Middle East. The United States should pursue mineral partnerships with Gulf Cooperation Council nations to reduce national security risks posed by China-dominated supply chains.
Commentary by Gracelin Baskaran — September 6, 2024
Solving the World’s Hardest Problems with Mellody Hobson: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
Transcript — August 28, 2024
From Earth to Uchū: The Evolution of Japan’s Space Security Policy and a Blueprint for Strengthening the U.S.-Japan Space Security Partnership
Report by Kari A. Bingen and Makena Young — August 23, 2024
How China Could Blockade Taiwan
Digital Report by Bonny Lin, Brian Hart, Matthew P. Funaiole, Truly Tinsley, and Samantha Lu — August 22, 2024
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U.S.-Australia-Japan Trilateral Cooperation on Strategic Stability in the Taiwan Strait Report Launch
Solving the World’s Hardest Problems with Mellody Hobson: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
Secrets and Sacrifices: CIA, Benghazi, and Motherhood
The Impossible State Live: Recent Developments in North Korea
Preserving the Free Flow of Commerce in the Red Sea and Beyond: An Update from FIFTH Fleet Commander VADM George Wikoff, USN
The Defense of Guam
What Does Infant Formula Have to do with National Security?
The Importance of National Resilience: Implications for Taiwan
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The Future of Critical Minerals and National Security: 2024 CSIS-West Point Conference
Event — October 18, 2024
RESCHEDULED: Rebuilding America’s Maritime Strength with Senator Kelly and Congressman Waltz
Event — September 25, 2024
Doing Business in Ukraine 2024 Conference: Building Ukraine’s Security through a Modernized Economy
Event — September 25, 2024
Report Launch: The Russia-Ukraine War and a Study in Analytic Failure
Event — September 24, 2024
America’s Warfighting Navy with Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Franchetti
Event — September 19, 2024
A New Cold War?: Congressional Rhetoric and Regional Reactions to the U.S.-China Rivalry
Event — September 16, 2024
Partnering with Middle Eastern Countries to Boost U.S. Minerals Security
Commentary by Gracelin Baskaran — September 6, 2024
Nvidia's Earnings Report, Gallium and Germanium Export Controls, and OpenAI's National Security Demo
Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and H. Andrew Schwartz — September 5, 2024
Isabelle Werenfels: North Africa's Relationship with Europe
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman, Will Todman, and Leah Hickert — September 4, 2024