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When Less Is More
Ilan Goldenberg, Becca Wasser, Elisa Catalano Ewers, Lilly Blumenthal | November 04, 2021
Defense
The Poison Frog Strategy
Introduction How could Taiwan and the United States respond if China seized one of Taiwan’s outlying islands, such as Pratas/Dongsha (hereafter Dongsha) in the South China Sea...
Defense
Improving Joint Operational Concept Development within the U.S. Department of Defense
Executive Summary For the first time in nearly four decades, the DoD is developing joint warfighting concepts designed to counter advanced military rivals—specifically China a...
Indo-Pacific Security
Tangled Threats
Executive Summary China and North Korea pose intertwined challenges for U.S. and allied policy. The Korean Peninsula constitutes just one area among many in U.S.-China relatio...
Press
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As defense disruptions loom, Biden eases up on vaccine refusers
In The News
As the first deadline under federal vaccination orders hit Tuesday, for active-duty Air Force personnel, the Biden administration said firing those who refuse jabs should not ...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Bipartisanship on Chinese tech hits a snag
In The News
This summer’s 68-vote Senate margin in support of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act seemed to show that despite rampant partisanship, Congress could at least come togeth...
By Hannah Kelley
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This Group Pushed More AI in US Security—and Boosted Big Tech
In The News
The commission also suggested new investment in training AI experts, research inside and outside the Pentagon, and support for US semiconductor development. The group’s overal...
By Martijn Rasser
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“CNAS Mission Brief”: New Speaker Series to Feature Deep-Dive Discussions with Military and Civilian Leaders on Future Defense Strategy
Washington, Nov 1, 2021—The United States is at a critical juncture as it seeks to keep pace with China and Russia’s military modernization and adapt its defense strategy, for...
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Allies lobby Biden to prevent shift to 'no first use' of nuclear arms
In The News
US allies are lobbying Joe Biden not to change American policy on the use of nuclear weapons amid concern the president is considering a “no first use” declaration that could ...
By Richard Fontaine
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Getting Force Design Right: Looking Ahead to the 2022 NDS
Aaron Stein speaks with Becca Wasser about her recent article for War on the Rocks about the next National Defense Strategy, integrated deterrence, and the issues Washington s...
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Analysis: Pentagon has a Pacific posture predicament
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In Taiwan war game, few good options for U.S. to deter China
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Getting Force Design Right: Looking Ahead to the 2022 NDS
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Facing a Humanitarian Crisis and Renewed Terror Threat in Afghanistan
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China’s New Land Borders Law Is a Nightmare for North Korean Refugees
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Explainer: S.Korea sees peace declaration as key to restarting N.Korea talks
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Facing a Humanitarian Crisis and Renewed Terror Threat in Afghanistan
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As defense disruptions loom, Biden eases up on vaccine refusers
As the first deadline under federal vaccination orders hit Tuesday, for active-duty Air Force personnel, the Biden administration said firing those who refuse jabs should not ...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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The U.S. Military’s HIV Ban is Unjust
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As defense disruptions loom, Biden eases up on vaccine refusers
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Pentagon spotlights the Black Sea, but plans for confronting Russia remain murky
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled throughout the Black Sea region last week to promote the partnerships needed to mount a credible defense against Russia along the most ...
By Jim Townsend
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Reimagining the Eastern Partnership: It is time for the European Union to embrace the Associated Trio
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The Trade and Technology Council, with Tyson Barker and Frances Burwell
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Pentagon spotlights the Black Sea, but plans for confronting Russia remain murky
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When Less Is More
Executive Summary For the past 20 years, the U.S. military has invested heavily in the Middle East. Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump both attempted to shift assets out...
By Ilan Goldenberg, Becca Wasser, Elisa Catalano Ewers & Lilly Blumenthal
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Biden hosts Israel’s new prime minister, with Iran at the top of the agenda
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Why Joe Biden is ending America’s combat mission in Iraq
By Becca Wasser
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When Less Is More
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The 'Make in America to Sell in America Act' undermines US competitiveness
When foreign governments impose local content requirements, it hurts the ability of U.S. companies to compete in those markets....
By Emily Kilcrease
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Facing a Humanitarian Crisis and Renewed Terror Threat in Afghanistan
By Alex Zerden
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Sanctions by the Numbers: Spotlight on Afghanistan
By Jason Bartlett
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The 'Make in America to Sell in America Act' undermines US competitiveness
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Better Together: The Case for a Technology Alliance
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) has released a new video called "Better Together: The Case for a Technology Alliance." The United States faces a challenge like ...
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Bipartisanship on Chinese tech hits a snag
By Hannah Kelley
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This Group Pushed More AI in US Security—and Boosted Big Tech
By Martijn Rasser
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Better Together: The Case for a Technology Alliance
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Immigration Defines Homeland Security Chief as He Thinks Bigger
Alejandro Mayorkas leads a sprawling department tasked with keeping the U.S. safe from cyberattacks, domestic terrorism, natural disasters, and other looming threats. But crit...
By Carrie Cordero
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Unfinished Business at the Department of Justice
By Carrie Cordero
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The OG wolf warrior lands in DC
By Carrie Cordero & Katie Galgano
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Immigration Defines Homeland Security Chief as He Thinks Bigger
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Implementing Women, Peace, and Security Guidance to Systematically Combat Gender-Based Violence in the Military
By institutionalizing a culture that respects the perspectives of everyone who serves, the military advances preventative measures to address sexual harassment and assault....
By Dr. Kyleanne Hunter & Emma Moore
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This group is training the next generation of women in national security
By Loren DeJonge Schulman, Radha Iyengar & Erin Simpson
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More women in government roles leads to greater national security
By Katie Galgano
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Implementing Women, Peace, and Security Guidance to Systematically Combat Gender-Based Violence in the Military
