Publications

This brief highlights the problems the P5+1 countries might face if they include sanctions relief in a final agreement over Tehran's nuclear program, or if they provide the relief improperly. The pape...chevron_right

This paper is a transcript of a US Congressional testimony on the national security and foreign policy implications of exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG). The author argues that Washington has a un...chevron_right

This paper examines how the US can change its foreign policy in order to successfully deal with the complexity and volume of security threats it faces from around the world. Overall, the authors argue...chevron_right

This report examines the rivalries between Turkey, Qatar, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt as they vie for leadership in a Middle East that continues to be defined by geopolitical flux. It concludes that...chevron_right

Autonomous weapons systems could provide the US military with two far reaching advantages – greater global reach and more daring concepts of operation. Paul Scharre warns, however, that the Pentagon’s culture and bureaucracy continue to stand in the way of these next-step opportunities.chevron_right

This paper features specific steps the US should take to 1) breathe new life into its policies centered on the South China Sea area, and 2) enhance its economic and security interests in Asia. In doin...chevron_right

This brief outlines a number of strategic issues the US National Defense Panel (NDP) should draw attention to in its assessment of the Department of Defense's 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review. Specific...chevron_right

This paper is a transcript of a US Congressional testimony given by CNAS's Julianne Smith on how Europe and the US can work together to enhance security in Central and Eastern Europe following Russia'...chevron_right

This report discusses the potential models, key considerations and recommendations for establishing a mature and effective theater cyber command and control (C2) structure in the US Department of Defe...chevron_right

This paper examines US influence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), especially following the Arab Spring uprisings in 2011, and whether Washington's efforts to move the decision making of MEN...chevron_right

This is a transcript of Ely Ratner's testimony before the US Congress on China’s growing economic and military power, how it shapes regional security in Southeast Asia, and how the US should respond t...chevron_right

The United States’ next defense budget prioritizes technological superiority over maintaining large numbers of ground forces. Is that a wise decision? Yes, says Travis Sharp, but only if the Pentagon retains the capability to regenerate its ground forces as quickly as possible.chevron_right

This report argues that the US and the South Korea need to readjust their security strategies towards North Korea. In making its case, it first highlights the destabilizing economic, political and mil...chevron_right

This paper argues that as a result of environmental changes the Arctic will grow increasingly important for United States’ security and economic interests. The authors review environmental changes in ...chevron_right

This is a transcript of a United States congressional testimony on the geopolitical potential of the United States energy boom. In the course of the testimony, the author highlights the prospective ec...chevron_right