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In China’s Orbit: Beijing’s Space Diplomacy in the Global South

China is using its dual-use space industry to lock in long-term influence across the Global South, creating strategic, economic, and security dependencies that will shape the future balance of power in orbit.

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs — January 15, 2026

How Important Is Blue Origin’s Second New Glenn Launch?

With the second launch of New Glenn, Blue Origin becomes only the second space operator in the world to conduct a vertical landing of an orbital-class booster. The Pentagon, NASA, and commercial customers are now counting on Blue Origin to deliver New Glenn at scale.

Critical Questions by Clayton Swope — November 14, 2025

Should the United States Extend New START Limits?

CSIS’s Heather Williams, Tom Karako, and Kari Bingen discuss whether the Trump administration should accept Putin’s suggestion to informally extend the limits of the START treaty.

Transcript — October 10, 2025

Extending the Battlespace to Space

As space technology becomes more accessible, satellite data and services have become a great equalizer and force multiplier in war—and a target. Looking ahead, the space domain will be central to conflict, serving not only as enabler but as a contested arena of operations.

Commentary by Kari A. Bingen — September 16, 2025

The Evolution of Landpower

In an age of satellites and cyberattacks, the future of warfare is still decided on the ground. Land is not just a domain to be won—it is the indispensable hub that connects and controls all others, from sea lanes to space.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — September 16, 2025

The Evolution of Airpower

The future of military airpower will reflect warfighting experiences from Ukraine and the Middle East, but lessons from these conflicts should only serve as jumping off points for the future.

Commentary by Clayton Swope — September 16, 2025