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Why Was Steve Bannon Booted From the National Security Council: Three Theories
Even without the Russian intrigues of the nascent Trump administration, now would be a time for Kremlinology. Just as intelligence officers used to scrutinize every possible c...
By Phillip Carter
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Tips for Mattis on Navigating Swampland
When then President-elect Donald Trump announced that he had chosen Gen. Jim Mattis to lead the Pentagon, there was a collective sigh of relief across the national security es...
By Shawn Brimley
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Michèle Flournoy before the House Committee on Armed Services
Congressional Testimony
Chairman Thornberry, Ranking Member Smith, distinguished members of the House Armed Services Committee, it is truly an honor to testify before you today on the critical topic ...
By Michèle Flournoy
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What Is Michael Flynn’s Game?
News leaked on Thursday evening that retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn was shopping his testimony regarding the Trump administration’s Russia ties to anyone who might listen. Spe...
By Phillip Carter
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Lauren Fish on Exosuits and Gender Integration in the Military
Podcast
Lauren Fish, research associate with the CNAS Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, discusses the use of exosuits in the U.S. military and their advantages and...
By Lauren Fish & Neal Urwitz
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Dr. Jerry Hendrix on Trump's 350-Ship Navy Plan
Podcast
Dr. Jerry Hendrix, senior fellow and director of the Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, discusses President Donald Trump's plan for the U.S. Navy. Hosted by Neal Urwi...
By Jerry Hendrix & Neal Urwitz
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What Trump's Budget Plan Means for the Pentagon
Podcast
Defense Strategy and Assessments experts Lauren Fish and Adam Routh discuss Trump's $54 billion proposed budget for the Department of Defense and what it means for readiness a...
By Lauren Fish, Adam Routh & Neal Urwitz
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For an Audience of One: Re-Booting Agenda SecDef
Since Jim Mattis accepted the role of secretary of defense, his proverbial rucksack has been loaded up with expectations: convincing President Trump that torture is not effect...
By Loren DeJonge Schulman, Shawn Brimley & Mara Karlin
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Paul Scharre before the Subcommittee on Airland of the Senate Armed Services Committee
A video of the entire hearing is available online....
By Paul Scharre
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Combatant Commands in an era of multi-domain battle
The U.S. military is currently adapting to a new era of conflict. Senior military leaders, including Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, have focused heavily on improving re...
By Lauren Fish
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Aircraft Carrier: The Nation’s Trump Card Reborn
The usefulness of the aircraft carrier, long the centerpiece of American naval power in the world, was in serious question, even by me, one year ago. Chronic underfunding, poo...
By Jerry Hendrix
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Why Trump’s Military Buildup Is Not As Big As He Promises
Earlier this week the Trump administration announced it would seek a $54 billion increase in defense spending in an effort to make good on the president’s campaign promise to ...
By Paul Scharre
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Federal Workers Grow Nervous Ahead of Trump's Cuts
Ilan Goldenberg, director of the CNAS Middle East Security Program and a former State Department and Pentagon official, joined CBSN to discuss the President's proposed budget ...
By Ilan Goldenberg
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Trump is right to spend more on defense. Here’s how to do so wisely.
Commentary
In his address Tuesday to Congress, President Trump promised to make sure that the U.S. military gets what it needs to carry out its mission by securing “one of the largest in...
By Michèle Flournoy
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The President’s Military Plans, At Home And Abroad
President Trump’s big push? More money for the U.S. military. A lot more. Fifty-four billion dollars, to come out of diplomacy and domestic spending. The U.S. spends more on i...
By Paul Scharre
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Why Trump Needs to Make Strategic Investments in the U.S. Military
The seemingly shocking numbers are grabbing attention: a defense spending increase near 10 percent. But the reality is, increased spending is overdue. The global role of the U...
By Lauren Fish
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CVE Was Doomed to Fail. Under Trump, It Will Get Worse
Federal countering violent extremism (CVE) programming is more likely to harm than help build trust in American communities. Though well-intentioned, the Obama administration’...
By Yasmin Faruki
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Video: Experts on a New Way Forward in Afghanistan
Video
CNAS CEO Michèle Flournoy, Adjunct Senior Fellow Christopher Kolenda, and Ambassador Ronald Neumann discuss a new way forward in Afghanistan. Kolenda is the author of the CNAS...
By Christopher D. Kolenda, Michèle Flournoy & Ambassador Ronald Neumann
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Chris Kolenda discusses New Report on Way Forward in Afghanistan
Podcast
CNAS Adjunct Senior Fellow Christopher Kolenda discusses his new report, "Focused Engagement: How the United States Should Modify Its Strategy Afghanistan." Hosted by Neal Urw...
By Christopher D. Kolenda & Neal Urwitz
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The First 100 Days: Change is Coming to the DOD
In their fourth episode, national political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns talks with Jamie Harrison and Ray Buckley, two of the candidates for Democratic National Comm...
By Shawn Brimley & Loren DeJonge Schulman
