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How to Prepare for the Next Ukraine
Washington should not wait until another powerful nation menaces a smaller neighbor to act on the lessons from this war....
By Michèle Flournoy
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A Fight Over Taiwan Could Go Nuclear
A fight between China and the United States could very well go nuclear....
By Becca Wasser & Stacie Pettyjohn
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War Game in Taiwan: A “home game” for China, an “away game” for the U.S.
The year is 2027 and China has decided to attack Taiwan and bring the island nation under direct control. Now the U-S has to answer: do we fight for Taiwan’s freedom? How far ...
By Becca Wasser & Dr. ED McGrady
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CNAS Gaming Lab on Meet the Press
In a special collaboration with NBC’s Meet the Press, The Gaming Lab at CNAS executed a strategic-operational game to provide critical insight into how a potential war with Ch...
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Will Tomorrow’s Wars Be Fought by Robots?
Artificial intelligence and autonomous systems are poised to change the battlefield, and with it, soldiers themselves. Today, the human cost of war is high. Will that be true ...
By Paul Scharre
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Not taking risks with unmanned systems ‘may not be an option,’ says former submarine warfare officer
Tom Shugart, senior fellow in the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and former submarine warfare officer for the U.S. Navy, discusses benefits o...
By Tom Shugart
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Chris Dougherty on Lesson from Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Chris Dougherty, senior fellow in the defense program at the Center for a New American Security, discusses lessons from Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the mix of bespoke and comm...
By Chris Dougherty
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The New Nuclear Age
In this precarious new strategic environment, it will be crucial for the United States to anticipate new challenges and respond to them nimbly....
By Dr. Andrew Krepinevich, Jr.
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Former Intel Leader: New Russian Commander Must Prove Himself Quickly
Retired Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley tells Newsy that despite Russia's losses on the battlefield in Ukraine, the country is still a global threat. Watch the full video from Newsy....
By Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley, Jr. (Ret.)
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Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian flagship Moskva
Ukraine’s southern coastal cities along the Black Sea have been hot spots in the Ukrainian war. According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Flee...
By Tom Shugart
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Sharper: Defense Budget and Strategy
On Monday, the Biden administration released the annual presidential budget request and a two-page fact sheet on the forthcoming 2022 National Defense Strategy (NDS). While th...
By Anna Pederson, Hannah Dennis & Lily Schlieman
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The DOD Needs a Joint Wargaming Center
All this leads to many wargames producing reports based on bad data and influenced by institutional and personal bias. The creation of a Joint Wargaming Center would address t...
By Col Gabe S. Arrington
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How to Stop Putin Without Starting WWIII
The United States and other NATO countries should aid Ukraine through weapons, intelligence, and diplomatic support, but should stay clear of direct involvement in the war....
By Paul Scharre
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What 'no-fly zone' really means
It’s a plea that has been heard around the world: Ukraine wants its allies to set up a no-fly zone in its airspace. They believe it would give them the tactical advantage in t...
By Stacie Pettyjohn
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Pentagon needs a six-pillar foundation
Defense budgets are often misaligned with strategy, with readiness and capacity being prioritized over much needed modernization....
By Greg Grant
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Why Better Decision-Making, Not Just Money, Is Key to Military Superiority
Let's face it - China may no longer be a near-peer to the United States, militarily. It’s likely caught up and could even be ahead. Analysis by Govini finds that to gain or ke...
By Billy Fabian
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Don't Trust the Process: Moving from Words to Actions on the Indo-Pacific Posture
Moving from words to poured concrete requires subordinate organizations and processes to execute guidance and policies....
By Chris Dougherty
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The Full Potential of a Military Metaverse
Defense companies and outlets offer a steady drip of articles and the metaverse is already slated to be one of the core themes of numerous defense conferences....
By Jennifer McArdle
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US, Russia Should Establish Deconfliction Line for Air Operations Over the Black Sea – Now
This new reality should shift American Western thinking about the role of airpower in managing Western-Russian relations....
By Becca Wasser
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US Should Use Passive Defenses to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Military Posture, Argues Researcher
To counter China’s growing military power, increasing resilience of American forces and bases in the Indo-Pacific should be a priority for the Defense Department, according to...
By Stacie Pettyjohn