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Conflict in Focus: Lessons from Russia-Ukraine

The Russia-Ukraine War has redefined modern conflict, from drones and cyberattacks to contested space. Conflict in Focus, a CSIS series, unpacks key lessons across all domains of war—insights vital for anticipating and preparing for future large-scale conflicts.

Report by Matthew Slusher, Krista Auchenbach, Scott Murphy, Quinton Packard, Scott Pence, and Luke Slivinski — May 2, 2025

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Enhancing EU-U.S. Cooperation in Space

Please join us for an informative seminar which will identify opportunities to enhance U.S.-EU space cooperation and policy coordination.

Event — December 10, 2015

Space and Security

The U.S. military’s increasing reliance on space-based capabilities raises a number of issues, such as how to deter threats and increase cooperation with partners and allies in space.

Report by Sean O’Keefe and Todd Harrison — November 16, 2015

FYSA: For Your Situational Awareness l Issue 23

Space has been an integral part of U.S. military power since the 1991 Gulf War. From global positioning system (GPS)–guided bombs to satellite-linked unmanned vehicles, space-based capabilities are a routine part of military operations—and a growing source of vulnerability.

Newsletter by Todd Harrison, Colin McElhinny, Ryan Crotty, and Melissa Dalton — September 29, 2015

U.S. Strategy for Civil and Military Space

Sean O’Keefe will have an easy chair discussion moderated by Dr. John Hamre, President and CEO of CSIS, on U.S. strategy for civil and military space. 

Event — May 11, 2015