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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Trump Sends Weapons to Ukraine: By the Numbers
Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — July 15, 2025

High-Altitude Nuclear Explosions: Myths and Reality
Brief by Scott Pence and Adam F. Reynolds — July 14, 2025

Out-Adapting the Enemy: Why Mass Alone Won’t Win Tomorrow’s Wars
Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — July 11, 2025

Innovate or Die: The Army Transformation Initiative and the Future of Allied Land Warfare
Commentary by Maj. Gen. Matthew Van Wagenen, Col. Arnel P. David, and Benjamin Jensen — July 10, 2025
Past Events

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U.S. Bombs Iran: What Comes Next?

Protecting America's Spectrum: A Fireside Chat with Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA)

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America's 'Golden Dome' Explained

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Threat Outlook and Implications for U.S. Strategic Forces

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What is the "Iron Dome for America"?

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The Impossible State Live Podcast: What's Next for the Korean Peninsula under Trump 2.0?

The Impossible State Live: Recent Developments in North Korea
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Book Event - The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and the World on the Brink
Event — February 24, 2023
The Capital Cable #64: U.S. Extended Deterrence
Event — February 9, 2023
The Capital Cable #63: North Korea in 2023
Event — January 26, 2023
CSIS Commission Report on North Korea Policy & Extended Deterrence
Transcript — January 26, 2023
CSIS Commission Report on North Korea Policy & Extended Deterrence
Event — January 19, 2023
Patriot to Ukraine: What Does It Mean?
Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Tom Karako — December 16, 2022
Strengthening U.S. extended deterrence
Newsletter by Victor Cha — December 14, 2022
The 2022 Missile Defense Review
Transcript — November 14, 2022
The 2022 Missile Defense Review
Event — November 4, 2022
Homeland Missile Defense: Staying the Course
Commentary by Peppi DeBiaso — October 27, 2022