CSIS Defense and Security Department

What is the right balance between magazine breadth and depth? On a recent episode of the All About the Base with @McGinnJerry, @tomkarako explains that investments in affordable munitions are positive, but they can't replace high-end capabilities.

MDP is hiring an intern! If you're interested in contributing to work on timely issues in air and missile defense, long-range strike, and strategic forces, apply on the CSIS website: careers.csis.org/opportunities/…

From intel collection to target selection, how are modern military campaigns planned and executed? Join @CSISDefense for a discussion on the Iran campaign, emerging battlefield technologies, and lessons for future conflicts. csis.org/events/militar…

TOMORROW | Join @CSISDefense for a conversation with Admiral William J. Fallon (ret.) on his new memoir, Decisions, Discord & Diplomacy: From Cairo to Kabul. Register to hear about his leadership from Cold War operations to leading U.S. Central Command: csis.org/events/cairo-k…

"The DOD does not appear to face immediate inventory concerns in conducting the current conflict. However, reduced inventories create risks, particularly in the western Pacific and Ukraine," writes @CSISDefense. Read more on the cost of the Iran conflict: csis.org/analysis/iran-…

Naval warfare is increasingly decided in the opening days of a conflict. @BenjamJensen notes that the Iran campaign shows how fast a navy can lose capability when its sensors, command networks, ships, and port infrastructure are all targeted. Read more: csis.org/analysis/how-l…

📣 New from CSIS ⚓ How to Lose a Navy in 10 Days takes a closer look at how modern missiles, submarines, and airpower could rapidly challenge even advanced naval fleets—and what that means for future maritime conflict. csis.org/analysis/how-l… #USNavy #NavalStrategy

Today, CSIS announces retired Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been named our next CEO, succeeding John Hamre, who announced last year that he will retire after 26 years of transformational leadership. Read more: bit.ly/4b383Ha

Is the U.S. running out of missiles? Not exactly—but heavy use of precision weapons in conflicts from Ukraine to Iran strains stockpiles. @CSISDefense experts @McGinnJerry & @tomkarako discuss what it will take to strengthen U.S. munitions production: youtube.com/watch?v=F4MiFl…

In a new episode of The Last Line of Defense, General David H. Petraeus, retired U.S. Army general and former director of the CIA, joined @CSISDefense expert @SethGJones to discuss developments in Iran and unpack the international response. Listen here: csis.org/podcasts/last-…

Is the U.S. running out of munitions? @tomkarako joined CSIS Center for the Industrial Base Director @McGinnJerry for an All About the Base episode. Watch their discussion about the health of the munitions inventory as the Iran conflict enters week two: csis.org/events/us-runn…

Is the U.S. running out of munitions? In a new episode of All About the Base, @CSISDefense experts @McGinnJerry and @tomkarako analyze the state of U.S. munitions in the wake of strikes against Iran. Watch here: csis.org/events/us-runn…

Last week, the Trump administration released its long-awaited cybersecurity strategy. In a new analysis, CSIS Intelligence, National Security, & Technology Program director @EmilyHardingDC outlines the strategy's strengths, weaknesses, & key points. Read: csis.org/analysis/what-…

NEW: @CSISDefense broke down the costs of the first 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury. The amount—$3.7B—was analyzed across 3 categories: operational costs, munitions replacement, and combat losses & repairing infrastructure damage. Read here: csis.org/analysis/37-bi…

"The first 100 hours (H+100) of the operation are estimated to cost $3.7 billion, or $891.4 million each day. Some of these costs are already budgeted, but most ($3.5 billion) are not," write @CSISDefense experts on Operation Epic Fury. Read more: csis.org/analysis/37-bi…

⚠️ As tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated this week, Tehran’s potential response options across military, cyber, proxy, and maritime domains are a central concern for policymakers and analysts. csis.org/analysis/how-w… #Iran #US #MiddleEast

CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues, Nuclear expert Joseph Rodgers discusses the targets that were hit during the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Watch the full video: cbsnews.com/losangeles/vid…

ICYMI: @CSISGeopolitics and @CSISDefense experts met to discuss the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and what comes next. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=bMjy8S…

The last major U.S.-Russia strategic arms control treaty, New START, expired in February. With America's eyes set on a new treaty, @CSISAerospace's Sean Wilson explains why future arms control carries profound implications for the space community. More: csis.org/analysis/new-e…

Earlier today, CSIS expert @EmilyHardingDC discussed Israeli psychological warfare tactics in Iran and how they may have contributed to the regime’s loss of support. Watch the full discussion: youtube.com/watch?v=bMjy8S…