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National Security Human Capital Program / Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Now Is a Bad Time to Weaken Civilian Control Over the MilitaryThe mob attacks on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 are a sudden reminder of just how vital a nonpartisan military really is—even in the United States....
By Jim Golby
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Podcast
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
January 6 is a severe blow to America. What is to be done?CNAS CEO Richard Fontaine appears on the John Batchelor Show to discuss the violent riots which took place by supporters of President Donald Trump in and around the United Sta...
By Richard Fontaine
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Commentary
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
The Liberal Internationalist Origins of Right-Wing InsurrectionAmerica’s grand strategic commitment to an overmilitarized form of deep engagement abroad was always going to culminate in a direct affront to democracy....
By Van Jackson
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Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
America Must Show Unity for the Sake of National SecurityThe Capitol assault was an attack on democracy itself....
By Richard Fontaine
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Commentary
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
The United States Can’t Stay a Great Power Without Beating Threats at HomeThe United States, once regarded as the global champion of democracy, has grossly failed to achieve a peaceful transfer of power....
By Elsa B. Kania
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Video
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Richard Fontaine Discusses Capitol Building Riots on NewsyOn Wednesday, January 6, 2021, CNAS CEO Richard Fontaine appeared on Newsy to discuss the violent riots which took place by supporters of President Donald Trump in and around ...
By Richard Fontaine
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Podcast
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
What now for conservatives in national security?We’re joined today by Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute and Richard Fontaine of the Center for a New American Security. The two sat down with Defense One Execut...
By Richard Fontaine
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Commentary
Defense / Indo-Pacific Security / National Security Human Capital Program / Transatlantic Security / Middle East Security / Energy, Economics & Security / Technology & National Security / Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Sharper: 20202020 featured an ever-evolving series of national security challenges....
By Sam Dorshimer, Nathalie Grogan, Emily Jin, Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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Commentary
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Enacting Reforms for the Department of Homeland SecurityGiven its size and scope of responsibilities, DHS would benefit from additional leadership capacity at its headquarters....
By Katie Galgano
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Commentary
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Modernizing the Department of Homeland SecurityThere is a fresh opportunity to conceive of a forward-looking Department of Homeland Security....
By Carrie Cordero & Katrina Mulligan
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Commentary
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Trump’s lame-duck pardons will all be legal, no matter how corrupt they lookThe prospect of more pardons in the next couple of months seems more likely than not....
By Carrie Cordero
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Video
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
This group is training the next generation of women in national securityWomen make up less than 40 percent of the U.S. State Department's leadership, and 26 percent at the Pentagon, according to a 2018 study by the New America Foundation. But wome...
By Loren DeJonge Schulman, Radha Iyengar & Erin Simpson
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Commentary
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Make Good Choices! National Security Transitions and the Policy and Process DecisionsWho leads, how agencies implement policy, and the role of the National Security Council process draw less attention than strategy and policies, but they shape the impact of a ...
By Loren DeJonge Schulman & Alex Tippett
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Commentary
Defense / Indo-Pacific Security / National Security Human Capital Program / Transatlantic Security / Middle East Security / Energy, Economics & Security / Technology & National Security / Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Sharper: The Next Four YearsAmerica will face a range of national security challenges over the next four years. From sustaining military deterrence to bolstering the nation's economic leadership and more...
By Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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Commentary
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Intelligence officials are now warning about election interference in real timeTime is running out to get the right amount of accurate information out to the public to prevent a foreign adversary from influencing voters....
By Carrie Cordero
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Commentary
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
U.S. Foreign Policy Agencies Need Senior Officials Who Can Really LeadWhoever wins the U.S. presidential election in November will face an unenviable collection of foreign policy challenges....
By Kristin M. Lord & Christopher D. Kolenda
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Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Congress Can Do Far More to Oversee America’s Foreign WarsCongressional attention to the use of force should today be at a premium....
By Richard Fontaine & Loren DeJonge Schulman
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Commentary
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
America Must Promote Democracy, Despite Trump’s Disdain for ItA dysfunctional U.S. democracy at home makes it less credible to support liberalism abroad....
By Richard Fontaine
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Commentary
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Successful 2020 Elections Will Require a Whole-of-Society ApproachEvery citizen, from Congress to the Intelligence Community to social media companies to the general public, has a role in supporting a successful 2020 election....
By Katie Galgano
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Commentary
National Security Human Capital Program / Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
If the Military Can't Handle Its Sexual Assault Problem, Congress Needs to Step InShould the DoD continue failing at comprehensively and effectively addressing sexual violence, Congress must intervene more robustly....
By Katie Galgano & Emma Moore
