In Depth Analysis, Commentary, and Publications
On November 8, CSIS and AUSA hosted our third Strategic Landpower Dialogue event, featuring General James Dickinson, Commander of the United States Space Command. The discussion explored challenges in the space domain, the provision of space-enabled combat effects to joint warfighters, and General Dickinson’s vision for the relation of space and landpower in the joint force.
On October 12, CSIS and AUSA hosted our second Strategic Landpower Dialogue event, featuring General Charles Flynn, Commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific. The discussion explored challenges in the Indo-Pacific, the Army's role in the region, and General Flynn's vision for landpower in the joint force.
On September 29, 2023, the Project on Nuclear Issues published a report, Project Atom 2023: A Competitive Strategies Approach for U.S. Nuclear Posture through 2035. MDP Director Tom Karako and Rob Soofer contributed to one of the chapters, entitled, "Project Atom: Defining U.S. Nuclear Strategy, 2030-2050."
On September 19, CSIS and AUSA hosted the inaugural event in the Strategic Landpower Dialogue series, featuring Secretary of the U.S. Army Christine Wormuth and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army General Randy George.
CSIS Missile Defense Project Director Dr. Tom Karako spoke with Dr. William Greenwalt and Mr. Roger Kodaton from the National Academy of Public Administration on missile defense missions, roles and responsibilities across the U.S. Department of Defense, and recommendations for improving the enterprise. Dr. Greewalt and Mr. Kodaten were the panel chair and project director...
Russia's missile attacks have failed to produce the kind of decisive strategic effects that Moscow likely expected.
Russia’s haphazard missile campaign reflects both internal strategic failures and Ukraine’s critical thinking prior to the invasion.
The Iron Dome system is capable and combat proven, but it does not match the U.S. Army’s needs. After several years of experimenting, it's time to move on.
