Reja Younis

is the program manager and a research associate with the Project on Nuclear Issues in the International Security Program at CSIS. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and liberal arts from the Institute of Business Administration Karachi and a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Chicago.

Analysis / Reform, Strategy

Nuclear Command and Civilian Control: Civil-Military Relations and the Use of Nuclear Weapons

In the nuclear realm, the challenge of civilian control is solved with presidential authority. Understanding and addressing the concessions that presidents might make to military expertise surfaces the precarious nature of civilian nuclear command and control.

Analysis / Strategy

Breaking the Silo: Examining International Security at the Nuclear Nexus

Understanding international security issues at the “nuclear nexus” is critical for managing a contemporary security environment characterized by rapid technological innovation, increased strategic competition, and a looming nuclear shadow.