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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.

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Calculating the Cost-Effectiveness of Russia’s Drone Strikes

As Ukraine devises ingenious ways to defend its population from Russia’s precision aerial bombardment, Russia’s Shahed one-way attack drones continue to operate with a cruel logic of attrition.

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Commentary by Neil Hollenbeck, Muhammed Hamza Altaf, Faith Avila, Javier Ramirez, Anurag Sharma, and Benjamin Jensen — February 19, 2025

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The Defense of Guam

July 30, 2024 • 1:45 – 2:45 pm EDT
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Hosted by International Security Program
Photo: Courtesy of Missile Defense Agency

Photo: Courtesy of Missile Defense Agency

MDA and the 2025 Budget

June 6, 2024 • 10:00 – 11:15 am EDT
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Modernization Priorities for the Australian Army

The CSIS Missile Defense Project is pleased to welcome Australian Army Major General Simon Stuart for a conversation on the Australian Army's modernization programs as it responds to a time of accelerating and converging change.

Event — May 27, 2022

MDA and the 2023 Budget

The CSIS Missile Defense Project is pleased to welcome back Vice Admiral Jon Hill, Director of the Missile Defense Agency, to speak on the Agency's FY 2023 programs, priorities, and budgets.

Event — May 23, 2022

The Falklands at 40

The CSIS Missile Defense Project is pleased to host an event commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War.

Event — May 4, 2022

The Impossible State

North Korea’s Burgeoning Missile Threat

In this episode, Andrew Schwartz is joined by Victor Cha and Tom Karako to discuss the implications of the current conflict in Ukraine on North Korea's missile threat. They also discuss what it means for North Korea's capability going forward and what practical steps can be taken to accomplish denuclearization.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Victor Cha, and Tom Karako — May 4, 2022

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The Truth of the Matter

North Korea: Learning From Ukraine

CSIS experts Victor Cha and Tom Karako discuss the implications of the current conflict in Ukraine on North Korea's missile threat

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Victor Cha, and Tom Karako — May 4, 2022

CSIS the truth of the matter

The Capital Cable #45 with Sydney Seiler

Please join us for a special discussion with Mr. Sydney Seiler, the National Intelligence Officer for North Korea at the National Intelligence Council on North Korea’s latest missile threat.

Event — April 7, 2022

The Truth of the Matter

Missile Defense Ukraine

Tom Karako, director of the CSIS Missile Defense Project, joins the podcast to discuss missile use in Ukraine by Russia.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Tom Karako — April 7, 2022

CSIS the truth of the matter

The North Korean Missile Threat: Expert Roundtable

Please join the Korea Chair for a discussion on North Korea's latest missile developments, including the current state of their ballistic missile force, and how they may have advanced their technologies so quickly.

Event — March 30, 2022

Project Convergence: An Experiment for Multidomain Operations

The CSIS Missile Defense Project is pleased to host U.S. Army Futures Command for a discussion on Project Convergence, the Army’s “campaign of learning” and combined efforts to provide joint all-domain command and control.

Event — February 16, 2022