Publications

During the last 10 years, the United States and India have forged closer defense ties based on the recognition that they share fundamental security interests in Asia and beyond. While the two countrie...chevron_right

India and the United States have transformed their relationship in the past 20 years. Looking ahead a decade or more, this trend is likely to continue. The two countries can expect strong economic tie...chevron_right

A fully developed strategic partnership with a rising India is an essential ingredient of any US strategy for meeting the greatest challenges to U.S. influence in the decades ahead, including economi...chevron_right

This report outlines how the US and Japan can fully realize the alliance’s potential. We identify the benefits the alliance delivers to both partners and the costs the US and Japan would incur if the...chevron_right

This report argues that the US Department of Defense (DOD) must prepare to transition smoothly to a future in which it does not depend on petroleum – no small task given that 77 percent of DOD’s energ...chevron_right

This report argues that the US must undertake a number of initiatives to ensure that the National Guard and Reserves remain an indispensable force capable of defending the American homeland and protec...chevron_right

Criminal networks linking cartels and gangs are no longer simply a crime problem, but a threat that is metastasizing into a new form of widespread, networked criminal insurgency. The scale and violenc...chevron_right

This transcript provides general remarks concerning America's relationship with Iraq shortly before the start of Operation New Dawn. It outlines the state and defense departments' positions.chevron_right

This working paper outlines key steps the US State Department and USAID could initiate in pursuit of a planning process modeled on DOD force planning. The two civilian agencies are widely perceived to...chevron_right

This policy brief aims to offer several tentative conclusions and recommendations aimed at enhancing the US State Department Policy Planning Staff's effectiveness. Most would agree that the Department...chevron_right

This brief focuses on US State Department reform within the context of the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review. It highlights a lack of resources and staffing issues as key areas for improvem...chevron_right

This paper examines India's geopolitical view of it's region. As the United States and China become great power rivals, the direction in which India tilts could determine the course of geopolitics in ...chevron_right

Mr. Chairman, Senator Lugar, Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today on the situation in Afghanistan. I would like to make a brief opening comment about three is...chevron_right

CNAS Senior Fellow Richard Fontaine testified in June 2010 on the problems associated with contracting in conflicts and areas for reform before the US Congressional Commission on Oversight and Governm...chevron_right

CNAS President Dr John Nagl testified before the US federal Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan on the proper role and oversight of security contractors supporting US operations ...chevron_right