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Natural Resources + National Security = Natural Security

From oil to critical minerals to water, the global competition for natural resources in the 21st century will generate economic dislocation, tension, instability, and even conflict.

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U.S. National Security and Defense Policy

CNAS has a range of efforts aimed at helping American policymakers develop the best national security strategy for the nation, as well as supporting strategies for critical issues such as energy security and coping with violent extremism.

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WMD and Nuclear Proliferation

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD), including the dangers of nuclear and biological weapons proliferation, pose perhaps the gravest national security threat to the United States. CNAS continues to examine the threat of WMD posed by state actors – including Iran and North Korea – as well as non-state actors. CNAS also examines U.S. nonproliferation and arms control efforts, as well as other preventative and response plans for potential WMD attacks.

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Iraq

We are committed to shaping and elevating the debate on the most difficult strategic issues facing America - helping to forge a way forward and, ultimately, out of Iraq is a difficult but vital endeavor.

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Terrorism, Irregular Warfare and Crime

CNAS explores strategies for combating terrorism, violent extremism, and various approaches for tackling the significant challenges posed by insurgencies and irregular warfare in Iraq, Afghanistan and across the globe.

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Development and Diplomacy

CNAS performs groundbreaking work on the U.S. role in current and future conflicts, on the U.S. relationship with key countries like China, India, and Japan, and on the reinvigoration of America’s capacity for effective diplomacy and development.
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Iraq

We are committed to shaping and elevating the debate on the most difficult strategic issues facing America - helping to forge a way forward and, ultimately, out of Iraq is a difficult but vital endeavor.
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National Security Leaders Forum

CNAS builds relationships with a variety of audiences through such programs as the National Security Leaders Forum.
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Natural Resources + National Security = Natural Security

From oil to critical minerals to water, the global competition for natural resources in the 21st century will generate economic dislocation, tension, instability, and even conflict.
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Regional Security Challenges

CNAS will focus on immediate threats and long-term security challenges in the following regions: Afghanistan, Asia, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, and the Middle East.
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Development and Diplomacy

Iraq

National Security Leaders Forum

Natural Resources + National Security = Natural Security

Regional Security Challenges