Joseph Rodgers

Deputy Director and Fellow, Project on Nuclear Issues
Joseph Rodgers

Joseph Rodgers is deputy director and fellow with the Project on Nuclear Issues in the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). His research focuses on the nuclear non-proliferation regime, U.S. nuclear modernization, and open-source intelligence. Joseph has led research projects on nuclear arms control, deterrence, and disarmament. He is a PhD student in the biodefense program at George Mason University. Previously, Joseph worked as a graduate research assistant at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies and interned with the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research. Joseph holds an MA in nonproliferation and terrorism from the Middlebury Institute for International Studies and a BA in politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Strategic Trends 2025

In a world where old nuclear guardrails are eroding and new rivalries are converging, Strategic Trends 2025 charts how the United States and its allies must navigate a disorderly, multi-adversary nuclear landscape and rethink deterrence for an unpredictable era.

Report by Nicholas Adamopoulos, Diya Ashtakala, Doreen Horschig, Lachlan MacKenzie, Catherine Murphy, Joseph Rodgers, Bailey Schiff, Pranay Vaddi, Heather Williams, and Reja Younis — November 18, 2025

Returning to an Era of Competition and Nuclear Risk

The future of modern warfare will feature increased reliance on nuclear weapons by adversaries and allies. Modern war strategists must develop a nuanced approach to prevent miscalculation and maintain stability in an era of renewed competition and growing nuclear risks.

Commentary by Heather Williams, Joseph Rodgers, and Elizabeth Kos — September 16, 2025

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Returning to an Era of Competition and Nuclear Risk

An audio version of “⁠Returning to an Era of Competition and Nuclear Risk⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Heather Williams, Joseph Rodgers, and Elizabeth Kos. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Heather Williams, Joseph Rodgers, and Elizabeth Kos — September 16, 2025

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Parading China’s Nuclear Arsenal Out of the Shadows

An audio version of “⁠Parading China’s Nuclear Arsenal Out of the Shadows⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Joseph Rodgers and Heather Williams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Joseph Rodgers and Heather Williams — September 4, 2025

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Parading China’s Nuclear Arsenal Out of the Shadows

China's Victory Day parade unveiled a full nuclear triad, challenging U.S. strategic superiority and signaling a new era of deterrence aimed at preventing intervention in a Taiwan conflict.

Commentary by Joseph Rodgers and Heather Williams — September 4, 2025

Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program—Can It Rebuild?

U.S. and Israeli strikes imposed significant damage on Iran’s nuclear sites but failed to eliminate its program. The fate of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions now rests on a political decision, creating a window for diplomacy.

Commentary by Joseph Rodgers, Heather Williams, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — August 6, 2025

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Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program—Can It Rebuild?

An audio version of “⁠Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program—Can It Rebuild?⁠,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Joseph Rodgers, Heather Williams, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr.. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Joseph Rodgers, Heather Williams, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — August 6, 2025

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