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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.

Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Eric Parsons/released via DVIDS

Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Eric Parsons/released via DVIDS

Why Auctioning Military S-Band Spectrum Is a Bad Idea

Auctioning off the low-3 S-band spectrum for commercial use would risk jamming military radars and degrading missile defense capability.

Commentary by Tom Karako — June 9, 2025

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Photo: Army photo by Capt. Adan Cazarez

Photo: Army photo by Capt. Adan Cazarez

The Defense of Guam

July 30, 2024 • 1:45 – 2:45 pm EDT
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Patriot to Ukraine: What Does It Mean?

The United States' plans to send Patriot air and missile defenses to Ukraine demonstrates a strong political commitment to defend Ukraine and modestly improves Ukrainian air defense, but incurs costs on U.S. air defense capacity and readiness.

Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Tom Karako — December 16, 2022

Strengthening U.S. extended deterrence

At the 12th Joongang Ilbo-CSIS Forum on December 1, 2022, Dr. Victor Cha moderated a keynote conversation with Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, in which the two discussed U.S. policy on extended deterrence as it relates to Korea.  

Newsletter by Victor Cha — December 14, 2022

The 2022 Missile Defense Review

The CSIS Missile Defense Project hosted a conversation on the newly released Missile Defense Review with Dr. John F. Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy.

Transcript — November 14, 2022

The 2022 Missile Defense Review

CSIS Missile Defense Project conversation on the newly released Missile Defense Review with Dr. John F. Plumb, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy.

Event — November 4, 2022

The Truth of the Matter

Russia’s Missile Plan

CSIS’s Tom Karako joins the podcast to discuss Russia’s missile arsenal, what they are prepared to do with it, and the implications of Iran’s role.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Tom Karako — October 21, 2022

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