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The Drone Supply Chain War: Identifying the Chokepoints to Making a Drone

China controls the critical materials that underpin modern drone warfare. The U.S. defense industrial base is dangerously dependent. This article reveals the five strategic chokepoints and four steps for building industrial resilience to secure future combat power.

Commentary by Macdonald Amoah, Morgan Bazilian, Jahara Matisek, and Katrina Schweiker — December 9, 2025

Quantum Sensing and the Future of Warfare: Five Essential Reforms to Stay Competitive

States has ceded key technological terrain in quantum. The administration’s research and development priorities elevate quantum’s importance from fundamental science to critical technologies, but five key reforms must be implemented to regain U.S. dominance. 

Commentary by Jahara Matisek, Katrina Schweiker, and Morgan Bazilian — October 9, 2025

A Pathway to Responsible Mining in Indian Country

As the United States seeks to build out critical minerals mining at home, there is an opportunity for a new age of equitable mining in partnership with Indigenous communities, involving them in decisions and creating economic opportunities that respect their sovereignty.

Commentary by Daniel Cardenas, Rick Tallman, Brad Handler, and Morgan Bazilian — November 9, 2023

The United States Needs a Shift in Perspective on Mining

To break China’s dominance in critical minerals, the United States needs to build more mines. Federal permitting reforms will help. But ultimately, public support will make or break new mining projects.

Commentary by Morgan Bazilian and Simon Lomax — June 1, 2023

Energy Experts React: 2020 U.S. Election

CSIS energy experts unpack the energy and climate repercussions of the 2020 U.S. election.

Commentary by Morgan Bazilian, Ben Cahill, Ethan Zindler, Michael Catanzaro, Lachlan Carey, and Rachel Posner Ross — November 16, 2020