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Taren Sylvester
Research Assistant, Military, Veterans, & Society Program
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Taren Sylvester is the Research Assistant for the Military, Veterans, & Society Program at 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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U.S. military must reinforce Guam's crumbling infrastructure
By Taren Sylvester & Evan Wright
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Preparing for the Possibility of a Draft without Panic
By Taren Sylvester & Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Back to the Drafting Board
By Katherine L. Kuzminski & Taren Sylvester
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Sharper: National Security Workforce
By Anna Pederson, Taren Sylvester & Charles Horn
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3M settled its combat earplug lawsuit for $6 billion – but don’t get too excited
By Taren Sylvester
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