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War in Ukraine

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The Geography of Coercion: Russian Missile and Drone Campaigns in Ukraine

by Marcus Welsch, Yasir Atalan, Benjamin Jensen, and Erik Tiersten-Nyman — July 7, 2026

Russian Blood and Treasure: The Ballooning Costs of Putin’s War

by Seth G. Jones and Riley McCabe — July 1, 2026

Russian Attitudes Are Shifting as the War’s Effects Come Home

by Maria Snegovaya and Jade McGlynn — July 7, 2026

Latest Analysis: War with Iran

Amid the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran, CSIS experts examine the military, diplomatic, and geopolitical implications of a conflict that continues to reshape the Middle East and beyond.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Terrorism

AI will not transform terrorism overnight. Its more likely effect is subtler: lowering barriers for extremist propaganda, recruitment, disinformation, and planning while strengthening counterterrorism tools and surveillance risks.

by Daniel Byman and V.S. Subrahmanian

Regional Insights

Troubled Straits: Analyzing Trade Chokepoints in the South China Sea

This digital feature and dashboard offer groundbreaking data and insights into trade flows through critical chokepoints in the South China Sea.

Digital Feature by CSIS Scholars

China’s SLBM Test Underscores the Importance of a Ballistic Missile Launch Notification Agreement

On July 6, 2026, China conducted a submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific, its first ever into international waters. The insufficient notification underscores the importance of the Hague Code of Conduct.

Commentary by Joseph Rodgers, Bonny Lin, and Leon Li

Export Nation or Ecosystem Power: South Korea’s Choice in the AI Industrial Age

Navin Girishankar argues South Korea's second "Miracle on the Han River" hinges on becoming an ecosystem power—fusing capital, standards, tech, and know-how for the AI age.

Report by Navin Girishankar — July 7, 2026

Formula 1 on the Front Lines

Hosting F1 races was supposed to showcase the Gulf's post-oil future. Instead, the Iran war canceled two Grand Prix races and two more are under threat. What does this mean for the future of hosting major global events in contested regions?

Commentary by Emily Harding and Cynthia R. Cook — July 9, 2026

How AI Is Changing Terrorism

Inside Washington: A Decoding D.C. Crash Course

Inside Washington is a program for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the policy process in Washington, D.C. Participants will examine the formal structures and informal networks that shape policy outcomes and learn how to apply these insights to their work.