Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Coverage of Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in the Nexus archive.
- How Ukraine Is Changing the Way the U.S. Army Fights
The U.S. Army is changing its approach by introducing immature technology into formations to allow soldiers and industry to iterate and improve systems rapidly. Under Secretary Michael Obadal noted that new enlistees are introduced to technologies at the outset of their careers, emphasizing real-world feedback. The discussion highlighted Ukraine as an "incredible battle lab" demonstrating the scale of this military technological transformation.
- Weapons stockpile shortages impacting military strategy in the Mideast
The Pentagon faces declining stockpiles of Patriot and THAAD missile interceptors due to prolonged conflict in the Middle East, prompting concerns about global defense capabilities. A $67 billion emergency funding request includes $18.2 billion for advanced missile replacements, while the Pentagon shifts toward procuring low-cost munitions to address production challenges.
- Cuba’s New Spy Array Raises Concerns for U.S. Security
Cuba has completed a new signals intelligence antenna array at its Bejucal facility near Havana, enhancing its ability to monitor and locate radio transmissions across the Western Hemisphere. The Circularly Disposed Antenna Array (CDAA) is the largest of its kind in Cuba and could observe U.S. military and naval activities. U.S. officials acknowledge China operates at least three intelligence facilities in Cuba, though direct Chinese involvement in Bejucal remains unproven.
- Iran war drives multi-year missile defense gap
The war in Iran has worsened a U.S. missile-defense shortage, straining stockpiles and delaying replenishment until 2029. Allies like Ukraine and Taiwan face urgent needs for interceptors, but U.S. production and shipments are prioritizing Iran, creating vulnerabilities for partners.
- Economic pressure may not push Iranian regime to make peace deal with U.S., expert explains
President Trump is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss current events, including a ceasefire with Iran. Expert Will Todman from CSIS discusses the potential for a peace deal between the US and Iran. The outcome of these discussions remains uncertain.
- US drains critical missile stockpiles in Iran war as yearslong rebuild looms
The U.S. used over half of its Patriot missile interceptors and hundreds of other critical munitions during a 39-day conflict with Iran, raising concerns about future war readiness against peer adversaries. Analysts warn stockpile depletion could strain operations in a prolonged conflict, particularly in the Western Pacific.
- Diving into Trump's claims about "nuclear dust" and what it actually is
President Trump has claimed the U.S. aims to seize Iran's 'nuclear dust,' prompting analysis on the term's meaning and Iran's nuclear capabilities. The article explores the implications of Trump's statements and examines expert insights from CSIS on the geopolitical context.