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Commentary
Defense / National Security Human Capital Program / Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Sharper: Civil-Military RelationsThe so-called “civil-military divide” has increasingly defined the relationship between America's civil society and its armed forces....
By Cole Stevens, Nathalie Grogan & Chris Estep
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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: National Security's Next GenerationThe need to amplify new and diverse voices in national security policymaking has never been clearer....
By Chris Estep, Ainikki Riikonen & Cole Stevens
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Commentary
Middle East Security / Energy, Economics & Security
Sharper: IranWhile President Biden has publicly committed to reengaging Iran, his administration faces immediate challenges....
By Kaleigh Thomas, Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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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
Indo-Pacific Security / Energy, Economics & Security
Sharper: North KoreaFor decades, North Korea's authoritarian dictatorship has threatened Northeast Asia's regional stability, challenged U.S. interests, and subjected its own citizens to an unpar...
By Joshua Fitt, Jason Bartlett, Chris Estep, Cole Stevens & Kristine Lee
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Indo-Pacific Security / Transatlantic Security
Sharper: America's Alliances and PartnershipsCooperation with allies and partners is vital for achieving U.S. foreign policy goals, especially with respect to global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the sprea...
By Carisa Nietsche, Jeff Cirillo, Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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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
Defense / Middle East Security / Energy, Economics & Security
Sharper: U.S. Strategy in the Middle EastCNAS experts are sharpening the conversation surrounding the future of U.S. strategy in the Middle East....
By Kaleigh Thomas, Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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Sharper: America's Next Defense Strategy
Commentary
CNAS experts are sharpening the conversation surrounding the future of America’s defense priorities....
By Will Mackenzie, Jennie Matuschak, Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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Sharper: America and the United Nations
Commentary
The UN is emerging as a key arena for ideological competition as authoritarian actors seek to bend the organization toward illiberalism....
By Kristine Lee, Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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Commentary
Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Sharper: The Next CongressWhen the 117th Congress is sworn in next January, legislators have the opportunity to exert substantial influence on the future of America's role in the world....
By Katie Galgano, Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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Commentary
Middle East Security / Energy, Economics & Security
Sharper: The Future of U.S. Sanctions PolicySanctions are increasingly common in U.S. foreign policy and economic statecraft. But they are not a cure-all....
By Kaleigh Thomas, Cole Stevens & Chris Estep
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Sharper: The China Challenge
Commentary
The United States and China are competing across economic, diplomatic, military, technological, and ideological spheres....
By Chris Estep, Cole Stevens, Ashley Feng & Joshua Fitt
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Commentary
Indo-Pacific Security / National Security Human Capital Program / Middle East Security / Energy, Economics & Security / Technology & National Security
Sharper: Global Coronavirus ResponseAnalysis from CNAS experts on the most critical challenges in U.S. foreign policy....
By Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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Video
Defense / Indo-Pacific Security / National Security Human Capital Program / Energy, Economics & Security / Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
The Pitch: A Competition of New IdeasOn June 17, 2020, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) hosted its premier event to elevate emerging and diverse voices in national security. Sixteen applicants made t...
By Richard Fontaine, Michèle Flournoy, Michael J. Zak, Loren DeJonge Schulman, Shai Korman, Carrie Cordero, Kristine Lee, David Zikusoka & Cole Stevens
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Commentary
Indo-Pacific Security / Transatlantic Security / Energy, Economics & Security / Technology & National Security
Sharper: The 5G Future5th Generation (5G) telecommunications promises to be a foundational next-generation technology—and vital to enabling the next industrial revolution. The stakes in 5G are high...
By Megan Lamberth, Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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Commentary
Defense / National Security Human Capital Program / Technology & National Security / Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
Sharper: America's National Security WorkforceThe greatest source of strength in American national security is the people who lead and serve within its institutions. The ongoing U.S. response to the global coronavirus out...
By Emma Moore, Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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Presentation of the 1LT Andrew J. Bacevich Jr. Award
Video
Kristine Lee and Cole Stevens are recognized as the 2019 recipients of the 1LT Andrew J. Bacevich Jr. Award....
By Richard Fontaine, Andrew J. Bacevich, Cole Stevens & Kristine Lee
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Commentary
Defense / National Security Human Capital Program
Commentary: Success, or failure, of new Army Command rests on CongressIn July, the U.S. Army announced that Austin will be the location for its new Futures Command headquarters. The command, intended to be the spearhead of the Army’s modernizati...
By Cole Stevens
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Technology & National Security
Transcript: CNAS AI Task Force Press BriefingBy Paul Scharre, Robert O. Work, Amir Husain & Cole Stevens
