"The resumption of U.S. military aid means that Ukrainian resistance will stiffen. It will be able to slow or stop Russian attacks and launch limited counterattacks," write Mark Cancian and Chris H. Park. Learn more: csis.org/analysis/what-…

CSIS Korea Chair CSIS @csis_isp Mark Cancian Chris H. Park This is a great episode. We get into the weeds of 155mm vs 105s with these two great experts! Mark Cancian knows more about artillery, burn rates than anyone. CSIS Korea Chair CSIS

Well, after 42 years in academe, time to get off that stage (I’m remaining on others, though). Some sober thoughts as I retire from Johns Hopkins SAIS (PS you can now find me CSIS!) theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

Proud to publish my first article with War on the Rocks. It outlines three schools of thought on how to improve NATO air and missile defense.

An event you will hopefully find fascinating. The release of a report into the major analytical failures before the Russian full scale invasion of Ukraine.

What is the military effect of North Korea deploying troops to Russia? Mark Cancian and Chris H. Park unpack the latest development in Putin's war of aggression. Read the full analysis from @csis_isp: csis.org/analysis/north…

The Basin Harbor workshops have been running for over two decades - a workshop for rising practitioners and experts from academe, government, the military, journalism, and business. For more details, check out the website.

In SAIS' American Intelligence: Its Role, Practice, and Impact course, Professor @JMclaughlinSAIS has been known to use magic to illustrate his point. For 30 years, the former acting CIA director has honed what he calls "magic with meaning." hub.jhu.edu/at-work/2024/1…

"The bad news is that U.S. funding for military aid to Ukraine is now depleted," write CSIS Defense and Security Department experts. "The good news is that American equipment will continue to flow to Ukraine from previously announced commitments—if Trump allows it." Read more: csis.org/analysis/ukrai…

The sliver of good news. "More difficult would be stopping shipments of newly produced weapons from contracts Ukraine signed with the defense industry, though with funds provided by the United States. Legally, those belong to Ukraine." csis.org/analysis/ukrai…

"The U.S. has a large advantage over its authoritarian rivals: its friends. Since 1945, the U.S. has nurtured an unprecedented & unrivaled global network of allies and partners." More from CSIS Defense and Security Department on improving multinational strategic planning: cs.is/41Ob7T1

It was my honor to give the keynote address at a dinner last week for the amazing Hudson Institute Political Studies Program. I warned the students that AI was first going to destroy them, and then America. AI and education seem topical this weekend, so I thought I'd just post my

"Nuclear weapons development is not just a matter of technical competence but also political decisionmaking. The question, then, is whether Iran wants to rebuild, given the need to divert billions of dollars from a struggling economy," notes CSIS Defense and Security Department. csis.org/analysis/disen…

"The strikes have also set an important precedent that the United States and Israel will take direct military action against Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. and Israeli leaders may now feel even less politically inhibited in launching future attacks" csis.org/analysis/disen…

A new approach to underway replenishment would reduce the strain on the combat logistics force while providing capacity on the cheap. bit.ly/3IiKWML

"The resumption of aid on July 7 was good news for Ukraine, and the announcement of a U.S.-NATO agreement for additional weapons is even better, writes CSIS Defense and Security Department. "Yet, much is unknown about the new policy." More on sending U.S. weapons to Ukraine: csis.org/analysis/trump…

Andrew was a towering figure at CSIS and in Washington. There was no one like him. He innovated, hustled, and changed public affairs in DC. He believed in constructive, bipartisan work—and mentored countless young professionals. We will deeply miss him.

The administration’s latest announcement on military aid for Ukraine gives a moderate but useful “bump” to weapons delivery for the next eleven months. CSIS Defense and Security Department unpacks the data: csis.org/analysis/trump…

"The United States frequently moves military forces, including nuclear-capable forces, to send political messages, but using submarines is unusual," writes CSIS Defense and Security Department. Read more on moving U.S. nuclear submarines near Russia: csis.org/analysis/trump…

“Deploying the National Guard to DC is the wrong solution to a perceived crime problem,” write CSIS Defense and Security Department experts. “Military forces are unsuited for law enforcement. A better plan of action would be to strengthen the police.” Read more: csis.org/analysis/sendi…