Missile Defense

Seeking innovative means to counter the full spectrum of global missile threats, CSIS research on this subject is led by the Missile Defense Project, which operates the CSIS Missile Threat website.

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Missile Defense in Israel: A Conversation with Moshe Patel

The CSIS Missile Defense Project hosted a conversation on air and missile defense with Moshe Patel, Director of the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO). The talk will be moderated by Dr. Tom Karako.

Transcript — May 30, 2023

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March 24, 2023 • 9:00 am – 2:00 pm EDT
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The Army's New Air and Missile Defense Strategy

Join the CSIS Missile Defense Project for a discussion on the report, the Army's priorities, and expected future developments.  

Event by Tom Karako , Kathleen H. Hicks , COL Chad D. Skaggs , LTG Richard Formica (USA, ret.) , Dr. Peppi DiBiaso , COL Mike Solis , and Peter Woodmansee — May 7, 2019

The 2019 Missile Defense Review: What's Next?

On February 1, the CSIS Missile Defense Project is pleased to host Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John C. Rood to discuss the review and the Department's likely next steps. Additional speakers may be added.

Event by Tom Karako , David J. Trachtenberg , and Lt. Gen. Samuel Greaves — February 1, 2019

Reenergizing the Missile Defense Enterprise

Please read the CSIS Missile Defense Project for a conversation with Dr. Michael D. Griffin, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. 

Transcript — December 11, 2018

Supporting Global Integration: The Joint Staff Approach to Air and Missile Defense

The CSIS Missile Defense Project has cordially invited you to two-panel discussions featuring current and past JIAMDO leaders, to discuss the organization's history, mission, and future opportunities.

Event by Tom Karako , Archer Macy , BG Clement Coward , BG(P) Sean Gainey , LTG Howard Bromberg (USA, ret.) , RADM Archer Macy (USN, ret.) , Brig Gen Kenneth Todorov (USAF, ret.) , and Col Richard Glitz (USAF, ret.) — November 26, 2018

China and the New Strategic Nuclear Arms Race

The U.S. now needs to fully reassess Chinese nuclear forces as the forces of a future peer competitor – both for military and arms control purposes.

Report by Anthony H. Cordesman — November 15, 2018

Reenergizing the Missile Defense Enterprise

Please watch the CSIS Missile Defense Project for a conversation with Dr. Michael D. Griffin, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. 

Event by Tom Karako and Michael Griffin — November 13, 2018

Leaving the INF Treaty Now Is the Right Call

While the abruptness of the administration’s announcement to leave the INF Treaty has some undesirable short-term consequences, U.S. security will benefit in the long run, as Ian Williams from International Security Program writes in a new commentary.

Commentary by Ian Williams — October 24, 2018

What Can 24 Satellites Do for U.S. Missile Defense?

Despite some missile defense advocates' claims that 24 satellites could form the basis of a boost-phase space-based missile interceptor (SBI) system, many physicists do not agree, as Thomas Roberts from the CSIS Aerospace Security Project writes in a new brief. 

Brief by Thomas G. Roberts — October 18, 2018

Chinese Strategy, Military Forces, and Economics

China’s actions, and its rapid emergence as a major regional military power, has led the U.S. to focus its military and strategic planning on China as one of two critical threats. 

Report by Anthony H. Cordesman — September 19, 2018