Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityDrone Delivery: From Amazon to the Air ForceByJennifer RogersPublished Jul 19, 2018Changes in FAA policy on Unmanned Aircraft Systems hold promise for boosting the surety and safety of U.S. nuclear forces.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityTechnology Based Sanctions and North Korea’s Missile ProgramByDaniel Salisbury and CSIS PONIPublished May 19, 2017It may seem clear that – at the very least – technology-based sanctions slow technical progress and raise procurement costs. However, other research suggests that sanctions have improved North Korea’s ability to procure WMD-related goods.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityThe Strategic Importance of Nuclear EnergyByJeffrey Graham and CSIS PONIPublished May 3, 2017A national policy in support of nuclear energy development is necessary to change this trend: as the Nuclear Energy Institute observes, public-private partnerships are critical for success on the scales that matter.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityBalancing Trade and International SecurityByTracey-Ann Wellington and CSIS PONIPublished Aug 30, 2016Although it might take some time to see the impact of the World Customs Organization December 2015 resolution, it is a logical and deliberate move to enhance the security of the front lines of the flow of goods between borders.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityDeterring Nuclear TerrorismByMatthew Costlow and CSIS PONIPublished Jun 15, 2016Shaping terrorist adversaries’ perceptions of U.S. security is possible, and convincing them that an attempted attack with a radiological or nuclear device would fail and would have devastating consequences should remain one of America’s highest priorities.