Capturing National Security Benefits from Offshore Wind
October 20, 2026 • 9:30 – 10:30 am EDT
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After Houthi Attacks, What Options Does Saudi Arabia Have?
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Capturing National Security Benefits from Offshore Wind
Turbines, platforms, and subsea cables built for energy can also extend the reach of U.S. maritime surveillance. This report examines the evolving maritime threat environment and assesses the potential for offshore wind infrastructure to bolster national security.
by CSIS Scholars
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On China
On China is a resource for policymakers confronting a new era of great power competition, with innovative research, diverse viewpoints, and cutting-edge multimedia from across CSIS.
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Modern Warfare
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The Art of Swarming
Cheap sensors and long-range fires have made it deadly to mass forces. This report argues that drone swarms can restore the offense when paired with a clear operational concept and explores how U.S. forces could use them in Kaliningrad, the South China Sea, and the Baltics.
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Could Russia Be Poised to Use an On-Orbit Weapon Against a Commercial Satellite?
Cosmos 2612 is moving into position for close-proximity operations with a U.S.-registered commercial satellite supporting Ukraine. With a history of on orbit weapons tests and gray zone aggression, Russia may be betting the West won’t respond forcefully to an attack. The West must be ready to.
by Clayton Swope and Chantal Li
Is Russia Threatening a U.S. Satellite?
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CSIS New Frontiers: Five Megatrends That Will Define The Future
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Capturing National Security Benefits from Offshore Wind
October 20, 2026 • 9:30 – 10:30 am EDT
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