Center for Strategic and International Studies

Satellite images reveal China is constructing its third, and largest, aircraft carrier

China has not formally confirmed it is building a third carrier, despite recent hints in state media, and the timing and extent of its carrier programme remain state secrets.

May 07, 2019, 23:19 PM IST

Report reveals an undeclared North Korean missile base headquarters

 Satellite images of the base from Dec. 27, 2018 show an entrance to an underground bunker, reinforced shelters and a headquarters, the report said.

Jan 22, 2019, 10:44 AM IST

Pakistan's CPEC port in Gwadar has more challenges than advantages: Report

Connectivity, higher transportation cost and services could prevent Gwadar from succeeding. And, of all things, it may be water that could be the biggest threat.

Apr 12, 2018, 20:25 PM IST

`Pakistan still a sanctuary for Taliban, should face US sanctions if it continues to do so`

CSIS said the US should make it totally clear that it will conduct a public annual review of its commitments to Afghanistan and the Afghan performance.

Jun 06, 2017, 09:40 AM IST

US experts ask President-elect Donald Trump to establish early contacts with India

The India-US defence relationship built over multiple administrations in both Washington and Delhi, has started to blossom in the past three years, Center for Strategic and International Studies said.

Dec 09, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

FBI probes Democratic email hack, but is Russia to blame?

 The FBI announced Monday it was investigating the embarrassing hack of Democratic National Committee emails -- a breach the Clinton campaign blamed on Russia, accusing Moscow of seeking to influence the US presidential election.

Jul 26, 2016, 05:06 AM IST

'China building third airstrip on disputed South China Sea islets'

China appears to be building a third airstrip in contested territory in the South China Sea, a U.S. expert said on Monday, citing satellite photographs taken last week.

Sep 15, 2015, 02:45 AM IST