Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Coverage of Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in the Nexus archive.
- 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.