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The Depleting Missile Defense Interceptor Inventory

The proliferation of missile threats has made air and missile defense interceptors the table stakes for entry into future conflicts, forcing the Department of Defense to either ante up and buy the necessary interceptors, or fold on its regional interests and bear the consequences.

Brief by Wes Rumbaugh — December 5, 2025

Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Burevestnik Missile: Implications for Missile Defense

Nuclear-powered cruise missiles are not a new idea—they’re just a bad idea. While Russia’s Burevestnik missile is grabbing headlines, it does not fundamentally change Russia’s ability to hold the U.S. homeland at risk or the strategic balance between the two states. 

Critical Questions by Patrycja Bazylczyk and Hannah Freeman — November 4, 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

MTCR Reform: What’s a Missile?

CSIS’s Heather Williams, Tom Karako, and Kari Bingen discuss the recently updated the U.S. interpretation of its obligations under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) to treat unmanned aerial systems similar to manned aircraft.

Transcript — September 24, 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 Enduring Role of Fires on the Modern Battlefield

Artillery has long been known as the “king of battle,” and for good reason. The future of warfare will likely be characterized by an increased demand signal for offensive and defensive fires.

Commentary by Tom Karako and Hannah Freeman — September 16, 2025

Divesting the Past to Secure Tomorrow’s Battlefield

As twenty-first-century threats evolve, should the Army divest from legacy tanks and attack helicopters to invest in agile, unmanned, and cost-effective systems? Bold reform could define tomorrow’s battlefield.

Commentary by Benjamin Fernandes and Benjamin Jensen — August 27, 2025