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America's 'Golden Dome' Explained

CSIS Defense and Security Department experts discussed the Golden Dome project, its implications for U.S. allies and partners, and ingredients for success on an ambitious timeline.

Transcript — June 4, 2025

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America's 'Golden Dome' Explained

Please join the CSIS Defense and Security Department for a conversation on the feasibility, cost, and security implications of future U.S. missile defense programs.

Event — June 4, 2025

America's 'Golden Dome' Explained

CSIS Defense and Security Department experts discussed the Golden Dome project, its implications for U.S. allies and partners, and ingredients for success on an ambitious timeline.

Transcript — June 4, 2025

What Led to the Recent Crisis Between India and Pakistan?

India and Pakistan’s recent crisis highlights how rapidly tensions can escalate to a dangerous level, marking a new era of conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The region should develop off-ramps and strengthen confidence-building measures.

Critical Questions by Diya Ashtakala — May 20, 2025

What Allies Want: European Priorities in a Contested Security Environment

While the United States remains committed to NATO, it its placing growing pressure on its allies to shoulder more of the burden for European defense. As allies shoulder a growing conventional burden, they want to ensure US extended deterrence commitments remain.

Report by Nicholas Adamopoulos — May 12, 2025

We Need More Off-Ramps for Nuclear Crises

States should develop off-ramps—such as crisis communications, third-party mediation, and narrative manipulation—now and in advance of crises in order to reduce the risk of nuclear use.

Commentary by Heather Williams and Nicholas Adamopoulos — May 12, 2025

Russian Inconsistency on Arms Control Is an Opportunity for Europe

While Russia has been inconsistent in its messaging about arms control, Moscow has remained consistent in insisting that European nuclear powers be part of any future agreement—both messages present challenges, but also opportunities for the future of arms control.

Commentary by Heather Williams — May 8, 2025

Why Young South Koreans Are Cooling on the Bomb

While many older South Koreans support nuclear armament, younger generations, the ones who will actually live with the consequences, do not share that view and see them as optional and potentially counterproductive.

Newsletter by James D. Kim — April 28, 2025