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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

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NATO’s Road to Madrid

NATO in Space

Podcast Episode by Kaitlyn Johnson — December 21, 2021

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Kari A. Bingen

Kari A. Bingen

Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
James Andrew Lewis

James Andrew Lewis

Senior Vice President; Pritzker Chair; and Director, Strategic Technologies Program
Tom Karako

Tom Karako

Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Missile Defense Project
Ian Williams

Ian Williams

Fellow, International Security Program and Deputy Director, Missile Defense Project
Benjamin Jensen

Benjamin Jensen

Senior Fellow, Future War, Gaming, and Strategy, and International Security Program

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Online Event: The Eisenhower Legacy in Space

Please join us on September 16 at 11:00 am ET for an exciting discussion with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and author Susan Eisenhower.

Event by Todd Harrison , Susan Eisenhower , and Jim Bridenstine — September 16, 2020

Key Governance Issues in Space

The space domain is largely ungoverned and undisciplined. In this new analysis from the CSIS Aerospace Security Project, a few key areas of space governance are explored to understand international perspectives on ongoing debates in the field.

Report by Kaitlyn Johnson — September 1, 2020

Is the United States Losing the African Space Race?

The United States is lagging behind China and Russia in the African space race. Judd Devermont and Temidayo Oniosun argue Washington can advance its economic, diplomatic, and national security interests by increasing its role in the region’s rapidly growing space sector.

Commentary by Judd Devermont and Temidayo Oniosun — June 26, 2020