New START Expiration
On February 3, 2026, CSIS Defense and Security Department experts examined New START’s expiration, how U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals will evolve, and what the implications are for U.S. and global security.
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Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Burevestnik Missile: Implications for Missile Defense
Nuclear-powered cruise missiles are not a new idea—they’re just a bad idea. While Russia’s Burevestnik missile is grabbing headlines, it does not fundamentally change Russia’s ability to hold the U.S. homeland at risk or the strategic balance between the two states.
Should the United States Extend New START Limits?
On October 10, 2025, CSIS Defense and Security Department experts discussed Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer to abide by New START limitations for another year after the treaty expires in February 2026.
Ukraine’s Drone Swarms Are Destroying Russian Nuclear Bombers. What Happens Now?
The Failure of Russia’s Missile War in Ukraine
Russia's missile attacks have failed to produce the kind of decisive strategic effects that Moscow likely expected.
Putin’s Missile War: Russia’s Strike Campaign in Ukraine
Russia’s haphazard missile campaign reflects both internal strategic failures and Ukraine’s critical thinking prior to the invasion.
The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and the World on the Brink
CSIS hosted a conversation with Dr. William Inboden on his recent book examining how Reagan's White House waged the Cold War.
Russia Doubles Down on Its Failed Air Campaign
Russia's air and missile campaign is likely to backfire, steeling Ukraine’s resolve and prompting greater support from the West.
Homeland Cruise Missile Defense
On July 14, the CSIS Missile Defense Project hosted a full-day conference on U.S. homeland cruise missile defense.
Belarus Buys Iskanders, S-400 From Russia
On May 19, 2022, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Belarus purchased an unspecified number of Iskander missiles and S-400 air defense systems from Russia. According to Lukashenko, Belarus obtained as many Iskander missiles and S-400 systems as its military “needed.” This announcement comes as Belarus continues to allow the Russian military to use land in...