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About CNAS

The mission of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is to develop strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. Building on the expertise and experience of its staff and advisors, CNAS engages policymakers, experts and the public with innovative, fact-based research, ideas and analysis to shape and elevate the national security debate. A key part of our mission is to inform and prepare the national security leaders of today and tomorrow.
 
CNAS is located in Washington, and was established in February 2007 by co-founders Kurt M. Campbell and Michèle A. Flournoy. CNAS is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Its research is independent and non-partisan. CNAS does not take institutional positions on policy issues.

CNAS is led by its Chief Executive Officer Nathaniel Fick.

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Upcoming Event

  • CNAS 2012 Annual Conference
    Date: June 13, 2012 - 9:00am - 6:00pm

    Location: The Willard InterContinental Hotel - Washington, District of Columbia

    The Center for a New American Security's 2012 annual conference, "Rethinking U.S. Security: Navigating a World in Transition," will take place in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. RSVP online here or call 202-457-9429.

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