Read the most recent CSIS research on U.S. national security strategy.
Sharon Squassoni, Director and Senior Fellow of the Proliferation Prevention Program, interviews Richard Nephew about the implementation of the Iran Deal, sanctions, and sanction relief.
This study tracks the historical narrative for U.S. nuclear weapons as it has changed over the years. Additionally, it articulates a simple and clear rationale for the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
By increasing Japan-U.S. cooperation in space the alliance’s space systems and help deter aggression in space. Increased cooperation in space can be a strategic advantage for the alliance and a cornerstone of the U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region. This report addresses next steps for this alliance in space.
This study seeks to identify the opportunities to deepen security cooperation between the India and the U.S. while ensuring continued effort to reduce the obstacles and impediments in each system to work with the other.
As the U.S and NATO allies expand in the east in response to increase Russian aggression it is increasingly important to engage in dialogues with the Baltic States and Poland to understand their perceptions of regional security. This report presents key findings from a Track 2 dialogue in 2016 with representatives from the Baltic States, Poland, and the U.S.
There is widespread dissatisfaction with the existing strategy formulation process and resulting documents because of their perceived lack of prioritization.
This report was originally published by the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University, and was taken from an address delivered by Mr. Hadley at the Scowcroft Legacy Conference Sponsored by the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs on April 26, 2016.
This study reviews strategy and forces for the Department of Defense under constrained resources. It also provides recommendations for the FY 2017 defense budget and the next Quadrennial Defense Review.
This is a public survey on the Future of Army Modernization. This survey is now closed.
This report focuses on recalibrating U.S. Army forces in Europe in light of the security challenges posed by a resurgent Russia and offers 37 recommendations for building and a credible and sustainable deterrence posture in Europe over the next decade.