Thrust Areas

major rivalry

Major Power Rivalry and Deterrence

Regional Security tank

New Regional Challengers and Challenges

strategic deterrence

Toward Integrated Strategic Deterrence

competitive

The Future of Long Term Competitive Strategies

cooperative

The Future of Cooperative Measures to Reduce Nuclear Dangers

Latest Videos


Breaking the Double Bind: U.S. Defense Strategy and Multi-Theater Deterrence
Dr. Evan Montgomery

In Breaking the Double Bind: U.S. Defense Strategy and Multi-Theater Deterrence, CSBA’s Vice President for Research and Studies, Evan Montgomery, argues that the Pentagon should downgrade its emphasis on denial of a Taiwan invasion, along with its implicit reliance on rapid decisive battle against China as the key to addressing the risks posed by other adversaries.


 

In Search of Strategic Advantage: Understanding the Landscape of Technology Competition
Mr. Michael Albertson

In an era of seemingly ever-increasing global tensions, technology competition is often mentioned as a pathway for U.S. and allied success. And yet, beyond doing more across the board regarding technology competition is not at all simple.


Drones in Modern Conflict: Governance Challenges and Pathways
Dr. George Moore

Rapidly evolving drone technology is being used worldwide, from aerial photography to package delivery services, in agricultural uses and in aiding search and rescue missions after a natural disaster. Drones have also become a key tool in modern warfare and in the work of first responders.


Mapping IAEA Verification Tools to AI Governance: A Mechanism-by-Mechanism Analysis
Prof. Christina Krawec

At present, the speed of AI advancement outstrips current governance mechanisms. Advancing common understanding among all AI stakeholders – from governments to commercial developers to independent researchers – is imperative to the successful integration of assessment and verification measures.

Latest Publications

On Theories of Change: Rethinking the Ban Treaty and Disarmament Strategies

On Theories of Change: Rethinking the Ban Treaty and Disarmament Strategies

Heather Williams

Occasional Paper Tech Comp

In Search of Strategic Advantage: Understanding the Landscape of Technology Competition

Kimberly Peh and Michael Albertson, editors

Between Tragedy & Catastrophe

From Stewardship to Transformation: Toward a Nuclear Enterprise for the 21st Century

Brad Roberts, editor

Between Tragedy & Catastrophe

Between Tragedy and Catastrophe: Taking Intra-War Deterrence Seriously

Brad Roberts

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