Covid Response Update: February 5- April 1
A roundup of the recent developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 by the CSIS International Security Program.
Content Type: Analysis
Read the most recent analysis from CSIS experts on defense-related issues.
Covid Response Update: January 19- February 4
A roundup of the recent developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 by the CSIS International Security Program.
Covid-19 Response Update: January 11-18
A roundup of the recent developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 by the CSIS International Security Program.
Covid-19 Response Update: December 8-January 10
A roundup of the recent developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 by the CSIS International Security Program.
U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Space, SOF, Civilians, and Contractors
In the latest paper of the FY 2022 Military Forces series, Mark Cancian discusses the newly-formed U.S. Space Force as it struggles to find an identity, special operations forces as they adjust from irregular warfare to great power conflict, and debates on the role of DOD civilians and contractors.
Analysis of the FY 2022 Defense Budget
This report assesses the Biden administration’s FY 2022 defense budget request. It outlines the priorities and potential effects of ongoing strategic reviews, tracks current congressional action on FY 2022 defense appropriations, and identifies key issues for FY 2023.
Covid-19 Response Update: November 20-December 7
A roundup of the recent developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 by the CSIS International Security Program.
Need a Role Model for Shared Cyber Incident Response? Look to the Coast Guard
A cyber attack on a major U.S. port in August was thwarted by the port’s use of threat detection software and quick coordination with a capable, trusted public-sector responder: the U.S. Coast Guard. Close coordination and information sharing between industry and the Coast Guard prevented a potential disaster.
U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Air Force
The Air Force continues developing and procuring next-generation aircraft to meet the demands of great power conflict. While fielding new aircraft has slowed the increase in fleet age, the Air Force is not buying enough new aircraft to sustain current force levels.
Covid-19 Response Update: October 14-November 19
A roundup of the recent developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 by the CSIS International Security Program.