Taren Sylvester
Research Assistant, Military, Veterans, & Society Program
Research Areas
Taren Sylvester is the research assistant for the Military, Veterans & Society Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). Their research interests include issues of civil-military relations, societal perceptions of the military, military ethics, and biodefense.
Sylvester received their MA in international security and a graduate certificate in terrorism and homeland security from George Mason University. They also hold a BA in international studies from American University.
Recent Publications & News
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Hegseth Says Trump Boosted Military Recruiting. It’s Been Improving for over a Year
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By Taren Sylvester
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Trump Takes Credit for Army Recruiting Surge, but It Started a Year Ago
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By Taren Sylvester
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Opinions of Lower-Ranking Troops Could Soon Be Considered in Officer Promotions
In The News
By Taren Sylvester
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To Improve Recruiting, Make Medical Standards Match Retention Ones
Commentary
By Kareen Hart & Taren Sylvester
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U.S. military must reinforce Guam's crumbling infrastructure
Commentary
By Taren Sylvester & Evan Wright
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