Center for a New American Security

Michael McDevitt is the Vice President and Director of CNA Strategic Studies, a division of CNA – a not-for-profit federally funded research center in Washington, DC. CNA Strategic Studies conducts research and analyses that focus on strategy, political-military issues and regional security studies. The Division has a 10 year history of strong Asian security research along with well established teams that focus on the Middle East, Iran, Insurgency /stability operations and long range strategic planning.

During his navy career, Rear Admiral McDevitt held four at-sea commands; including an aircraft carrier battlegroup. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in U.S. History from the University of Southern California and a Masters Degree in American Diplomatic History from Georgetown University. He is also a graduate of the National War College in Washington, DC.

He was the Director of the East Asia Policy office for the Secretary of Defense during the George H.W. Bush Administration. He also served for two years as the Director for Strategy, War Plans and Policy (J-5) for US CINCPAC. Rear Admiral McDevitt concluded his 34 year active duty career as the Commandant of the National War College in Washington, DC.

In addition to his responsibilities leading CNA Strategic Studies, he has been an active participant in conferences and workshops regarding security issues in East Asia, and has had a number of papers published in edited volumes on this subject. His most recent research focus has been the maritime dimension of China's national strategy.