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Trump Makes a Bad Situation Worse in Afghanistan
Commentary
The situation was already bad, but he made it worse—just in time to hand the problem to President-elect Joe Biden....
By Jim Golby
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the U.S. Military
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Today’s military has become more equitable since the start of the all-volunteer force in 1972. Much of that progress has been due to Ginsburg....
By Emma Moore & Robert Levinson
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Vanessa Guillen's Killing Gives Way to Claims of Sexual Harassment, Abuse in the Military, and Hope for Change
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The disappearance of 20-year-old soldier Vanessa Guillén began badly and ended horribly worse. The private first class vanished on an April Sunday, in broad daylight, from For...
By Kayla M. Williams
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Harnessing Military Talent to Compete in the 21st Century
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Developments in technology mean that the DoD must update its processes to attract, recruit, and harness talent to apply skill sets where they are most needed....
By Emma Moore
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If the Military Can't Handle Its Sexual Assault Problem, Congress Needs to Step In
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Should the DoD continue failing at comprehensively and effectively addressing sexual violence, Congress must intervene more robustly....
By Katie Galgano & Emma Moore
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What Leaders Can Do Now To Strengthen U.S. Special Operations Forces
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Improving performance of SOF teams themselves is necessary to fully leverage the attributes and potential of SOF in future missions....
By Lt Col Stewart J. Parker & Emma Moore
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The All-Volunteer Force: Civil-Military Relations Hit Home—and Abroad
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Tensions in the civil-military relationship threaten national security from conflicts abroad to cities across the United States....
By Nathalie Grogan
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Confronting Digital Misogyny: Why the Military’s #MeToo Moment Must Tackle Cyberharassment
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Pentagon officials and military commanders must update their responses to reflect 21st-century norms...
By Margaret Seymour & Cailin Crockett
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Trump allegedly disparaged America’s war dead. The backlash probably won’t decide the election.
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Civil-military lines are more blurred than ever....
By Jim Golby
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John Kelly lent his military credibility to Trump. It’s too late now to stay neutral.
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There is, however, no middle ground whereby former officers can enter the political fray but then claim the mantle of nonpartisan servants when things do not turn out the way ...
By Dr. Jason Dempsey
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Developing Leaders to Promote Gender Integration
Commentary
Diversity of lived experiences results in stronger leaders....
By Dr. Jeannette Gaudry Haynie & Dr. Kyleanne Hunter
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The National Guard Interstate Transfer Process Hurts Retention
Even though the National Guard constantly faces retention challenges, it has not addressed a key personnel policy that could go a long way toward solving the problem....
By Nathalie Grogan
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Challenges to Improving Racial Representation in the Military
Unresolved racial stress impacts all aspects of society, consistently leading to inequal treatment and tragic death for civilians and imbalances within the military....
By Bishop Garrison
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Sharper: Global Coronavirus Response
Commentary
Analysis from CNAS experts on the most critical challenges in U.S. foreign policy....
By Chris Estep & Cole Stevens
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Want to Recruit Women? Address Sexual Assault and Harassment
Commentary
Civilian leadership and Congress must demand more than regular accounting and comprehensive training....
By Emma Moore
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Adapting the Image and Culture of Special Operations Forces
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It is the people in special operations who ultimately make the difference between mission success and failure....
By Emma Moore & Lt Col Stewart J. Parker
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The Pandemic and the Protests: Necessity and Perception of the National Guard
COVID-19 has demonstrated the flexibility and dedication of guardsmen and the necessity of adequate funding....
By Nathalie Grogan
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COVID-19 Has Forced The Army To Rethink And Step Up Its Virtual Recruiting Efforts
The Army is holding its first nationwide virtual recruiting campaign, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to scale back face-to-face interactions and revealed gaps in its di...
By Emma Moore
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The Pitch: A Competition of New Ideas
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On 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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Department of Homeland Security Law Enforcement Agencies Require Expanded Oversight
Commentary
Hundreds of Department of Homeland Security officers have been called up to serve along with other federal law enforcement officers and the National Guard to provide security ...
By Carrie Cordero
