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National Security Human Capital Program
Political Turmoil Strains the Army as It Marks a Milestone BirthdayWhen President Donald Trump took to a dais at Fort Bragg in North Carolina this week, he opened by praising the courage and toughness of the American soldier. But soon, with a...
By Dr. Jason Dempsey
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National Security Human Capital Program
Officials Temper Hegseth Claim of Army Recruiting Renaissance Under TrumpAs the Army celebrates its 250th birthday with an elaborately planned parade through the streets of Washington, D.C., the service is also touting an epic recruiting turnaround...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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The Trump Administration’s AUKUS Review Set Off a Political Storm, but It Doesn’t Mean the Deal Is Dead
News that the Trump administration is reviewing AUKUS broke like a wave over Australia this morning....
By Richard Fontaine
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National Security Human Capital Program
Trump Plans Broader Use of National Guard in Immigration EnforcementThe Trump administration wants to use the National Guard more broadly to enact the president’s immigration agenda, according to border czar Tom Homan, documents and people fam...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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New Paper Warns AI Chip Smuggling to China May Undermine U.S. National Security Interests
June 11, 2025 — Today, a new working paper, Countering AI Chip Smuggling Has Become a National Security Priority: An Updated Playbook for Preventing AI Chip Smuggling to the P...
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Indo-Pacific Security / Energy, Economics & Security
Trump’s Latest Trade ‘Deal’ with China Underscores Key U.S. DisadvantageFor the second time in two months, President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted a “deal” with China. There’s one problem: It’s largely the same deal the two countries agreed to ...
By Emily Kilcrease
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security
Update—China Sails Warships Beyond U.S. Defense Line for First Time EverBy Tom Shugart
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Transatlantic Security / Energy, Economics & Security
Graham’s ‘Bone Crushing’ Russia Sanctions Bill Could Freeze U.S. Trade with the World’s Largest EconomiesSen. Lindsey Graham has pledged that his expansive sanctions bill would be “bone crushing” for the Russian economy....
By Edward Fishman
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It’s a Really Bad Time to Be an Expert in Washington
The most dangerous occupation in Washington these days is being an expert....
By Richard Fontaine
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Defense / Transatlantic Security
How the U.S. Could Be Vulnerable to the Same Kind of Drone Swarm Attack Ukraine Unleashed on Russia’s Bomber FleetUkraine’s shock drone strike on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet this week has generals and analysts taking a new look at threats to high-value United States aircraft at bases ...
By Tom Shugart
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Transatlantic Security / Energy, Economics & Security
Trump Set to Square Off With New German Chancellor Merz on Trade, UkrainePresident Donald Trump will meet Thursday with new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the first time since Merz swept into power vowing to distance Germany from the United S...
By Emily Kilcrease
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Trump Says Russia and Ukraine May Need to ‘Keep Fighting’ Before Making Peace
President Trump said Russia and Ukraine might need to “keep fighting” before either side is ready for a cease-fire....
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor
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Stop Asking How To Make Putin Walk Away From Ukraine. It’s the Wrong Question.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin looks increasingly cornered....
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor
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National Security Human Capital Program
Army Hits Its Annual Recruiting Goal in 8 MonthsThe Army has surpassed its recruiting target for this fiscal year, exceeding a goal that was already significantly higher than it has been in the past....
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Ukraine’s Surprise Drone Strike Underscores Vulnerability of U.S. Defenses
Ukraine’s surprise Sunday strike that used relatively inexpensive drones to knock out a significant portion of Russia’s long-range bomber capability was arguably the single la...
By Stacie Pettyjohn
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South Korea’s New Leader Name Checks North Korea but Not China
Within hours of being elected South Korea’s president, Lee Jae-myung began work on Wednesday by calling for dialogue with its arch enemy, North Korea, to bring peace to the K...
By Dr. Duyeon Kim
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South Korea Has Endured 6 Months of Political Turmoil. What Can We Expect in Lee’s Presidency?
Images from the election of South Korea’s new president, liberal Lee Jae-myung, are everything you’d expect to see in one of the world’s most vibrant democracies....
By Dr. Duyeon Kim
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Defense / Transatlantic Security
Ukraine's Spiderweb Drone Attack Is a Wake-up Call for Vulnerable U.S. BasesUkraine's shocking drone attack on the Russian bomber fleet and other strategic aircraft shows just how vulnerable US bases and planes, especially those in the Pacific, could ...
By Tom Shugart
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Defense / Transatlantic Security
'Russia's Pearl Harbor' Fuels Fears Over Chinese Cargo Ships at U.S. PortsSunday's Ukrainian drone ambush on a Russian airbase more than 3,000 miles from the front lines has intensified a growing debate among U.S. military analysts over the plausibi...
By Tom Shugart
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Securing U.S. Democracy Initiative
DOJ Tests National Security Defense in Fight for Trump AgendaThe Trump administration is testing the deference the judiciary typically gives presidents in matters of national security and foreign affairs as it defends aggressive immigra...
By Carrie Cordero