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Sharper: Middle East Security and Stability
The fallout from the war in Gaza created a considerable shift in Middle East regional dynamics and challenges to cohesion. As the region continues to experience broadening sec...
By Anna Pederson, Arona Baigal & Charles Horn
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Why Trump’s control of the Republican Party is bad for democracy
As former President Donald Trump edges closer to clinching the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, our political science research has shown that a second Trump preside...
By Erica Frantz, Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Joseph Wright
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How Policymakers Can Advance American Quantum Technology Leadership in 2024
Misguided policies now could tip the quantum scales in an adversary’s favor later, perhaps irreversibly....
By Sam Howell
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The EU Should Do More to Help Armenia Shake Off Russia
Engaging Armenia as a close partner in the South Caucasus would export stability to the region and represent a strategic victory for the EU vis-à-vis Russia....
By Nicholas Lokker & Anna Avanesyan
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How the West Can Match Russia in Drone Innovation
The war in Ukraine is pushing innovation on both sides to the limit, forcing the adversaries to adapt and adopt the latest in military and civilian technologies for combat....
By Samuel Bendett & Jane Pinelis
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The Ukraine war and the myth of a permanent all-volunteer force
When Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, many heralded a new era of warfare. Short wars waged by small professional forces seemed to be the way of the future. Authoritarian actors,...
By Andrew Spafford
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The Real Issue with Artificial Intelligence: The Misalignment Problem
The real hazard is not machine-derived calamity. It is bad human decisions that are accelerated and amplified by AI....
By Peter Levin
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The EU AI Act could hurt military innovation in Europe
The AI Act and similar legislation like it could have negative downstream effects in the ability of companies to develop highly useful systems that will enable future military...
By Noah Greene
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Rumors of China’s Decline Are Premature and Dangerous
The chief near-term risk is not that Beijing’s ascent will fizzle, but rather that Washington will fail to muster the strength necessary for an adequate response....
By Richard Fontaine
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It’s Not Time to Hit China with Financial Sanctions — Yet
Reaching for the nuclear option now costs the United States important coercive leverage that it may have a greater need for later....
By Emily Kilcrease & John Hughes
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The Lingering Question of American Troops in Iraq
The fate of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Iraq was first questioned in March 2018, just three months after former Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi announced that ISIS w...
By Hamzeh Hadad
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Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Stability
A lack of clear guidance risks forgoing valuable opportunities to use AI or, even worse, adopting AI in ways that might undermine nuclear surety and deterrence....
By Paul Scharre & Michael Depp
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Sharper: Democracy
While 2024 marks the beginning of a presidential election year in the United States, it also marks a year of elections across the globe. These elections are taking place amid ...
By Anna Pederson & Charles Horn
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How to Stop Our High-Tech Equipment From Arming Russia and China
The U.S. government’s efforts to stop Russia and China from using American equipment to boost their defense sectors have resulted in tough rules — but leaky enforcement. As a ...
By Chris Miller & Jordan Schneider
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Seoul Stepping Up: South Korea as a Non-Permanent UN Security Council Member
For two years, South Korea's leaders have aspired to make their country a “global pivotal state.” Starting in January, they have a major opportunity to do just that. On Januar...
By Gibbs McKinley
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Around the Table with Anna Blue
Around the Table is a three-question interview series from the Make Room email newsletter. Each edition features a conversation with a peer in the national security community ...
By Anna Blue
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Best of CNAS in 2023: Events
Throughout 2023, CNAS has defined the national security conversation through its series of events that examine and analyze the most pertinent and essential national security c...
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Best of CNAS in 2023: Reports
Bold and innovative research is the driving mission of CNAS. Nowhere is this more evident than in the 32 reports the Center has released in 2023. Tackling the biggest issues o...
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US Defense Bill Shows Bipartisan Israel Support
For the 63rd consecutive year, Congress has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and sent it to the President’s desk for his signature. The Congressional commi...
By Jonathan Lord
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If Countries Are Serious about Climate Change, They Should Get Serious about Quantum Computing
Quantum computing, though an imperfect technology itself, could expedite critical breakthroughs and help achieve global climate objectives within desired timeframes....
By Sam Howell