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Space Threat Assessment 2023
The 2023 Space Threat Assessment covers the growing counterspace capabilities of China, Russia, India, Iran, North Korea, and others. It also features an in-depth analysis of Russia's battlefield employment of counterspace weapons in Ukraine.
Report by Kari A. Bingen , Kaitlyn Johnson , Makena Young , and John Raymond — April 14, 2023

Great Power Competition Comes for the South Pole
Commentary by Daniel F. Runde and Henry Ziemer — February 16, 2023

Going Farther Together: The U.S.-Japan Space Pact Is an Accelerator
Critical Questions by Zhanna L. Malekos Smith — February 2, 2023

CCP Inc. in Argentina: China’s International Space Industry Engagement
Report by Samantha Lu , Briana Boland , and Lily McElwee — January 24, 2023
Past Events

A Contested Domain: From Space Theory to Practice

Exploring New Horizons: Japan's Defense Priorities

Theory of Success: A Conversation with General Saltzman

Emerging Security Issues in Space Policy

Understanding the Broader Transatlantic Security Implications of Greater Sino-Russian Military Alignment

Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting on Posturing U.S. Space Operations for a Warfighting Advantage

Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein on What’s Next for Space Systems Command

Tracking Developments in Counterspace Weapons
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Future Strategy Forum: Emerging Technologies and Statecraft
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk and Suzanne Spaulding — June 30, 2021

The AIs That Bind: It’s All about the Process
Podcast Episode by Kaitlyn Johnson — June 29, 2021

Gender Equality and Sustainability in Panama with Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk , Nina Easton , and Daniel F. Runde — May 5, 2021

China’s New Space Station Is a Stepping-Stone to Achieving Broader Ambitions
Critical Questions by Matthew P. Funaiole and Brian Hart — April 29, 2021
Space as a Warfighting Domain
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk and Kaitlyn Johnson — April 21, 2021

Defense Against the Dark Arts in Space
Event by Todd Harrison , Victoria Samson , Frank Rose , David Edmonson , and Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan — April 15, 2021
The Dark Arts in Space: Developments in Counterspace Weapons
Event by Kaitlyn Johnson , Makena Young , Joe Moye , Victoria Samson , and Dr. Brian Weeden — April 8, 2021
Space Threat Assessment 2021
Report by Todd Harrison , Kaitlyn Johnson , Makena Young , and Joe Moye — March 31, 2021
Space is Defendable with CSIS’ Todd Harrison
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Todd Harrison — March 9, 2021

Defense Against the Dark Arts in Space: Protecting Space Systems from Counterspace Weapons
Report by Todd Harrison , Kaitlyn Johnson , and Makena Young — February 25, 2021