CSIS International Security Program

What is in the $61 billion aid package for Ukraine? How quickly will aid reach the front lines? What effect will this have on the war? #Ukraine would have lost the war without U.S. military aid. The $61 billion aid package for Ukraine will produce an immediate surge in deliveries of military equipment after they dramatically tapered off last fall. The resumption of U.S. military aid means that Ukrainian resistance will stiffen. It will be able to slow or stop Russian attacks and even launch its own limited local counterattacks. What happens after that is a crucial question for the Ukrainians. Learn more from Mark Cancian and Chris H. Park here: https://lnkd.in/eTVKzSh3 #Defense #Ukraine #Russia #NationalSecurity #InternationalSecurity #Congress #Pentagon #Military #MilitaryAid

Israel’s Killing of Yahya Sinwar Is Not a Turning Point: While the Hamas leader’s death represents a political victory for Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel is no closer to a realistic plan for governing Gaza," read the latest analysis from Dr. Daniel Byman on Foreign Policy here: https://lnkd.in/gzEFPgGN

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM ET, the CSIS Defending Democratic Institutions Project will bring together technology, civics, and government experts for a discussion on the role tech sector leaders can play in fostering a better understanding of America’s constitutional republic and the role of the individual in moving us towards a more perfect union. The event will be held both in-person at CSIS headquarters and virtually and will feature a welcome by Kemba Walden, President of the Paladin Global Institute, followed by a fireside chat with Suzanne Spaulding and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA). The event will then feature a panel discussion with prominent leaders, including Shawn Healy, PhD, Senior Director for Policy and Advocacy, iCivics, Dr. Lance Holbert, Director of the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics, the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Susan Landau, Professor in Cybersecurity and Policy, the Fletcher School, Tufts University, and Daniel Sutherland, Director and Associate General Counsel, Meta. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g45untuv

NEWS | CSIS International Security Program expert Seth Jones joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss the state of Middle East conflict, Iran's influence in the region, what to expect from Israel's retaliatory strike against Iran, and more. Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eEbMHeMF

NEW: CSIS International Security Program expert Seth Jones joins The Truth of the Matter to discuss the data on increasing violence between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/euGcfX5V

During a breakout fireside chat at our GovCon International Summit, Clayton Swope of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) conversed with Intelsat’s Rory Welch about NATO's evolving role in space and how the alliance is looking to firm up its presence and work with commercial partners to achieve its goals. #POCgovconintl #NATO

On September 26 - 27, PONI hosted its Fall Conference at the Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC). 11 scholars presented their research to the Center’s staff, government officials, and other conference attendees from a wide variety of institutions, including the Department of Defense, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the National Laboratories, think tanks, NGOs, and universities.  Scott Sagan, co-director and senior fellow of CISAC, delivered the keynote address on public opinion on nuclear weapons use. In addition, the panelists and PONI team members travelled to the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.

I sit down tomorrow, October 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET, with Rear Admiral (Retired) Mike Studeman to discuss his book, Might of the Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity. Hear him draw from personal stories -- in the middle of crises, from his childhood, and from his own successes and failures -- to share insights on leadership, how to inspire trust and team success. I also expect we'll discuss the profession of intelligence and strategic competition with China.  Join us for this virtual event at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

Join us in celebrating the tenth anniversary of CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power with a virtual keynote conversation between HON Kathleen Hicks, Deputy Secretary of Defense and Beverly Kirk. The pair will discuss Deputy Secretary Hicks’ approach to the world’s simultaneous challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine crisis and China, as well as how the Department is structuring change to last from one administration to the next. Kathleen J. McInnis, Ph.D. will make opening remarks.  October 15, 2024 • 3:00 – 3:45 pm ET • Virtual Register/watch here: https://lnkd.in/erfe9ViK #Defense #Pentagon #InternationalSecurity #China #Ukraine #Russia

Audrey Schaffer and I wanted to share some ideas on American space priorities looking out over the next four years. The United States is the global leader in space - but we cannot rest on our laurels. China is trying to catch up and working to erode our edge in space. Please take a look at our thoughts on ways to maintain U.S. leadership in civil, commercial, and national security space. Thanks to SpaceNews for publishing this. https://lnkd.in/e6gQ8e_m