Mark Cancian
Coverage of Mark Cancian in the Nexus archive.
- A top Marine general says air-defense buildup isn't moving fast enough to meet rising drone threats
A top Marine general warns that the US Marine Corps' air-defense modernization efforts are insufficient to address rapidly evolving drone and missile threats. The Corps is prioritizing interoperable, upgradable systems but faces challenges in accelerating deployment to match the pace of emerging threats.
- 'Vulnerability exposed': War on Iran will change how the US bases troops in Gulf
The US may downsize its military bases in the Gulf due to vulnerabilities exposed by Iranian missile and drone attacks. Iran demands the closure of US bases as part of a potential ceasefire, while US officials acknowledge the risks of fixed bases in modern warfare.
- Breaking down Zelenskyy's claims that Russia kidnaps Ukrainian children and trains them for war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia is abducting Ukrainian children and training them for war, citing evidence from his government. He made these remarks during an interview with Margaret Brennan on 'Face the Nation,' with Mark Cancian of the Center for Strategic and International Studies providing further analysis.
- New poll shows Americans are feeling the costs of Iran war as Trump escalates threats again
President Trump is renewing threats against Iran to pressure the regime into a US agreement, as Americans show frustration with the economic outlook due to the Iran war. A new poll reveals the economic costs of the conflict are being felt by most Americans. The situation is being closely monitored by experts.
- Iran war taking toll on U.S. missile stockpile, analysis finds
A 54-day war with Iran is depleting the U.S. missile stockpile, according to a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) analysis. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser at CSIS's Defense and Security Department, discussed the findings on 'The Daily Report.'