Publications

In this testimony before the US House Armed Services Committee, the speaker provides insight into the US rebalancing in the Asia-Pacific region. He argues that achieving strategic balance in the Asia-...chevron_right

In this testimony before the Committee on the Budget of the US Senate, the speaker talks about potential wide-ranging effects sequestration could have on the US defense establishment. After providing ...chevron_right

This article analyzes the downsizing of US military forces. The author uses statistical data to show trends in US military manpower and the implications it has for the drawdown of personnel. He argues...chevron_right

This report examines the growing intra-Asian defense and security ties among six key countries – Australia, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam. In particular, it assesses the impact thes...chevron_right

This CNAS Report begins by analyzing seven areas of US defense spending which, if reformed, could save the federal government between $340-490 billion over 10 years. The report then goes on to recomme...chevron_right

This report introduces a containment strategy to manage and mitigate the dangers associated with a nuclear-armed Iran if prevention efforts fail. Containment would include five key components: deterre...chevron_right

This report examines the US/NATO led mission in Afghanistan and argues that its strategic objectives can still be met. The authors suggest this is possible due to the progress of the Afghan security f...chevron_right

This testimony addresses the importance of the Asia­‐Pacific region to US interests as a whole. It analyzes how a new US role in the region can better address emerging challenges and opportunities. Mo...chevron_right

This report examines whether public statements from senior military officers help persuade the American public to support or oppose a proposed use of force. The results of a national survey show that ...chevron_right

This bulletin deals with the issue of the deteriorating security environment in the East and South China Seas. It provides an update on the situation as examined in a previous report in 2012. It argue...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the tensions in the South China Sea that have continued despite efforts from regional leaders and diplomats. The author provides insight into diplomatic developments that, al...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the ongoing territorial disputes between the Philippines and China over land in the South China Sea. The author discusses the implications of these disputes for Southeast Asi...chevron_right

In this testimony, the author assesses the implications of North Korea's expanding nuclear program. He warns that a nuclear-armed and proliferating North Korea fundamentally jeopardizes international ...chevron_right

Like many others, Henry Hendrix believes that aircraft carriers have become too expensive, vulnerable and irrelevant for modern war. Today, he charts the evolution of this mainstay of the US Navy before suggesting that the service should now rely more heavily on UAVs in maritime operations.chevron_right

‘Light footprint’ military interventions are fast becoming a central part of US military strategy. Fernando Luján examines the utility of this approach before arguing that civilian and military leaders need to understand its strengths and weaknesses better.chevron_right