Defense Strategy and Capabilities
The International Security Program and the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy lead CSIS’s defense strategy portfolio, including the global military balance, asymmetric warfare, and regional conflicts.
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CSIS-DAPA 2024: The Potential for Expanding Defense Cooperation within the ROK-U.S. Alliance
The CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group hosted CSIS-DAPA 2024: The Potential for Expanding Defense Cooperation within the ROK-U.S. Alliance featuring keynotes from ROK DAPA Minister Seok, JongGun and U.S. ASA(ALT) Hon. Douglas R. Bush.
Transcript — June 27, 2024
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How China Could Quarantine Taiwan: Mapping Out Two Possible Scenarios
Brief by Bonny Lin, Brian Hart, Matthew P. Funaiole, Samantha Lu, and Truly Tinsley — June 5, 2024
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Unpacking China’s Naval Buildup
Commentary by Alexander Palmer, Henry H. Carroll, and Nicholas Velazquez — June 5, 2024
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Cooperation on Scientific Innovation, Supply Chains, and Geopolitical Risk in Northeast Asia
Report by Seth G. Jones, Park In-kook, Cynthia Cook, John J. Lee, and Gregory Sanders — May 31, 2024
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The Melting Point: A Book Talk with General Frank McKenzie
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Exploring Careers at the State Department
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Extremism in the West: International Influences, Local Challenges
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“God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America” with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware
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Hamas’ October 7 Attack: The Tactics, Targets, and Strategy of Terrorists
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CISA's Evolving .gov Mission: Report Rollout Event
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Innovation for Resilience
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'Never Trust, Always Verify': Federal Migration to ZTA and Endpoint Security
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Preserving the Free Flow of Commerce in the Red Sea and Beyond: An Update from FIFTH Fleet Commander VADM George Wikoff, USN
Event — August 7, 2024
CSIS-DAPA 2024: The Potential for Expanding Defense Cooperation within the ROK-U.S. Alliance
Event — June 27, 2024
CSIS-DAPA 2024: The Potential for Expanding Defense Cooperation within the ROK-U.S. Alliance
Transcript — June 27, 2024
Understanding the Growing Collaboration Between Russia and Iran
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Jon B. Alterman, and Hanna Notte — June 14, 2024
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The Melting Point: A Book Talk with General Frank McKenzie
Event — June 11, 2024
How China Could Quarantine Taiwan: Mapping Out Two Possible Scenarios
Brief by Bonny Lin, Brian Hart, Matthew P. Funaiole, Samantha Lu, and Truly Tinsley — June 5, 2024
Unpacking China’s Naval Buildup
Commentary by Alexander Palmer, Henry H. Carroll, and Nicholas Velazquez — June 5, 2024
Unpacking China’s Naval Buildup
Podcast Episode by Alexander Palmer, Henry H. Carroll, and Nicholas Velazquez — June 5, 2024
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Cooperation on Scientific Innovation, Supply Chains, and Geopolitical Risk in Northeast Asia
Report by Seth G. Jones, Park In-kook, Cynthia Cook, John J. Lee, and Gregory Sanders — May 31, 2024
Operations in the Red Sea: Lessons for Surface Warfare
Event — May 14, 2024