America’s ‘Golden Dome’ Explained
On June 4, 2025, the CSIS Defense and Security Department hosted a conversation on the feasibility, cost, and security implications of future U.S. missile defense programs.
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The Cost of Deterrence
On May 6, 2025, the CSIS Defense and Security Department hosted a conversation on the future of U.S. defense spending and the cost of American military power.
AI Diffusion and Defense Production
On April 2, the CSIS Defense and Security Department hosted a conversation on the diffusion of U.S. AI capabilities, U.S. and Chinese military adoption of AI, and the impact of open-source AI on the defense industrial base.
Threat Outlook and Implications for U.S. Strategic Forces
On April 1, the CSIS Defense and Security Department hosted a conversation on the evolving threat environment, implications for U.S. strategic forces, and potential impacts on U.S. defense initiatives in space, nuclear, and missile defense policy.
Strategic Landpower Dialogue: The Army’s Transformation Priorities
On March 26, CSIS and the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) hosted our sixth Strategic Landpower Dialogue event, featuring General James Rainey, Commanding General, United States Army Futures Command. The discussion explored Army transformation efforts, acquisition priorities, and GEN Rainey's vision for the U.S. Army of 2040.
Europe’s Nuclear Future
On March 11, the CSIS Defense and Security Department hosted a conversation on the future of European rearmament, nuclear deterrence, and transatlantic relations, featuring Dr. Heather Williams, director of the CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues, Dr. Tom Karako, director of the CSIS Missile Defense Project, and Kari A. Bingen, director of the CSIS Aerospace Security Project.
Protecting the Homeland: The Iron Dome for America
On January 27, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) entitled “The Iron Dome for America.” In an evolving and diverse threat environment, this order calls for a modernized missile defense infrastructure tailored to present-day and near-future challenges. Achieving the policy goals outlined in the EO will require significant innovation and investment, and issues of feasibility, cost, and implications for strategic stability will again be debated.
What is the “Iron Dome for America”?
On February 11, the CSIS Defense and Security Department hosted a conversation on the implications of the "Iron Dome for America" executive order, the Pentagon’s implementation strategy, and how it fits into other deterrence and defense priorities.
Weapons in Space: A Virtual Book Talk with Dr. Aaron Bateman
On August 28, CSIS hosted Dr. Aaron Bateman, Assistant Professor of History and International Affairs at George Washington University, to discuss his recent book, Weapons in Space: Technology, Politics, and the Rise and Fall of the Strategic Defense Initiative (MIT Press, 2024).
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.