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.
Content Type: Analysis
Read the most recent analysis from CSIS experts on defense-related issues.
U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Marine Corps
The Marine Corps continues a major restructuring to develop capabilities for great power conflict in the Pacific by cutting units and personnel. The restructuring remains controversial and a work in progress.
U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Navy
The Biden administration’s emerging fleet plan incorporates smaller ships and large numbers of unmanned systems, as proposed by many strategists, but high costs, production limitations, and congressional opposition may prevent full implementation.
U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Army
Despite its budget having declined by $3.6 billion, the U.S. Army’s force structure remains steady as a result of cuts to modernization and readiness. In the long term, the Army’s force structure is at risk because of the strategic focus on China, perceived as primarily an air and naval theater.
Covid-19 Response Update: October 13
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: Peering into the Abyss—The Budget and Strategy Overview
Each fiscal year, CSIS produces a series of papers on U.S. military forces, including their composition, new initiatives, long-term trends, and challenges. In FY 2022, military forces are “peering into the abyss,” as constrained budgets and strategy changes push the services to cut forces.
What is the Importance of the AUKUS Announcement on Submarines?
ISP senior fellow John Schaus answers the pressing questions regarding the AUKUS announcement.
Covid-19 Response Update: July 9-July 16
A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from July 9-June 16 by the CSIS International Security Program.
Covid-19 Response Update: June 4-June 18
A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from June 4-June 18 by the CSIS International Security Program.
Covid-19 Response Update: May 21-June 4
A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from May 21-June 4 by the CSIS International Security Program.