The Defense of Guam
On July 30, CSIS and the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) hosted our fifth Strategic Landpower Dialogue event on the defense of Guam.
Analysis
In Depth Analysis, Commentary, and Publications
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Israel’s Missile Defense Engagements Since October 7th
On July 12, the CSIS Missile Defense Project hosted a conversation on Israel’s air and missile defense experiences since the attacks of October 7, including the April 13 attack by Iran. The discussion featured Moshe Patel, director of the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) and moderated by Dr. Tom Karako.
Air and Missile Defense in the High North
On July 11, the CSIS Missile Defense Project hosted a conference on Arctic security, the North Warning System, and homeland air and missile defense. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) presented opening remarks, followed by a discussion moderated by Dr. Tom Karako.
MDA and the 2025 Budget
On June 6, the CSIS Missile Defense Project hosted a conversation with Lt. Gen. Heath Collins, Director of the Missile Defense Agency. The discussion explored the Agency's FY2025 programs, priorities, and budgets.
Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with GEN James Rainey
On June 3, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) hosted our fourth Strategic Landpower Dialogue event, featuring General James Rainey, Commanding General, United States Army Futures Command. The discussion explored Army modernization efforts, future investment priorities, and the development of the Army's next warfighting concept.
Operations in the Red Sea: Lessons for Surface Warfare
On May 14, CSIS hosted an event featuring RADM Fred Pyle, Director, Surface Warfare Division, N96, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. The discussion explored recent operations in the Red and Mediterranean Seas and building the future fleet.
The Iran-Israel Air Conflict, One Week In
The Iran-Israel air conflict presents an unprecedented success story for air and missile defense and highlights the use of these defenses to save lives, protect property, and reduce pressures on policymakers.
Cost and Value in Air and Missile Defense Intercepts
The common analysis of recent air and missile defense engagements in the Red Sea through a cost exchange ratio framework ignores both the complexity of those engagements and the complicated value of air and missile defense.
The Pentagon’s Next Satellite Launch Is a Test for Missile Defense’s Future
New analysis identifies steps to improve the Department of Defense’s missile-tracking satellite constellation.
The Arms of the Future: A Book Talk with Jack Watling
On January 24, 2024, CSIS hosted a conversation with Dr. Jack Watling on his recent book, The Arms of the Future: Technology and Close Combat in the Twenty-First Century (2023). The book examines how the emergence of novel weapons systems is shaping the risks and opportunities on the battlefield.