Next Generation Programs

In keeping with one of its primary missions, CNAS sponsors several programs that educate and advance the next generation of national security experts.  These programs include:

The Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship

The Next Generation National Security Leaders Program is a central part of the Center for a New American Security’s mission to prepare and foster the next generation of nation...

Pathfinder: A National Security Essay Contest

Overview Pathfinder, run by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and Breaking Defense, is a writing competition for graduate students and early-career professionals. ...

1LT Andrew J. Bacevich Jr., USA Award

The Bacevich Fellowship was established in June 2007 in honor and memory of 1LT Andrew J. Bacevich Jr., USA, of Walpole, Mass., who died from wounds suffered during combat pat...

Make Room

Make Room is an inclusive professional development network where early professionals are equipped to pursue their career goals and develop their leadership skills. Founded in ...

Joseph S. Nye, Jr. National Security Internship and Mentoring Program

The Pitch: A Competition of New Ideas

What is The Pitch? The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) began its annual premier event in 2020 to elevate emerging and diverse voices in national security. Students a...