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When Iran Attacks

In its January 8 attack, Iran achieved strategic effects while minimizing the risks of further escalation. CSIS’s Ian Williams argues that it also shows that Iran’s missiles pose a credible threat to U.S. and allied military forces in the region.

Critical Questions by Ian Williams — January 9, 2020

Iran’s Recent Nuclear Announcement in the Context of Rising Regional Tensions

On January 5—amidst quickly escalating tensions between the United States and Iran—Tehran announced its latest steps to walk back its commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal. CSIS’s Eric Brewer analyzes the rationale behind Iran’s strategy and what is likely to happen next.

Critical Questions by Eric Brewer — January 6, 2020

PONI 2019 Winter Conference

The PONI Conference Series, is unique in its emphasis on featuring rising experts and young professionals in the nuclear field.

Event by Eric Brewer , Rebecca Hersman , Ellen M Lord , and Rose Gottemoeller — December 11, 2019

The Gulf Military Balance and U.S. Commitments to the Gulf

In this two-part report, the Burke Chair examines the current military balance in the Gulf and analyzes how changing conditions may affect U.S. interests and its commitments to the region.

Report by Anthony H. Cordesman — December 9, 2019

More Than Missiles: China Previews its New Way of War

China’s October 1 display of military hardware revealed a nation seeking to supplant the United States as the dominant military and technological power in the Asia-Pacific region.

Brief by Ian Williams and Masao Dahlgren — October 16, 2019

The New Start Arms Control Treaty: Extend it, Go for More, or Let it Lapse?

CSIS Europe Program visiting fellow Iain King analyzes the New Start Treaty and the time crunch facing the current U.S. administration to choose one of three paths. Their decision will determine the future of strategic arms reduction around the world for the coming decade.

Commentary by Iain King — July 19, 2019

A Small Deal Within a Big Deal

As Presidents Donald Trump and Moon Jae-in meet next week in Seoul, the top agenda item will be forging a path forward in diplomacy with North Korea.

Newsletter by Victor Cha and Ami Bera — July 8, 2019

Iran’s Latest Nuclear Provocation: What it Means, What Comes Next.

On July 1, Iran announced it breached some of the limits imposed by the nuclear deal and has threatened to go further if remaining deal participants will not provide sufficient economic benefits. CSIS’s Eric Brewer breaks down why this matters and what to expect next.

Critical Questions by Eric Brewer — July 1, 2019