Publications

This paper discusses the relationship between the US and South Korea. The authors argue that the leaders of both countries must establish a common approach to North Korea and its nuclear disarmament....chevron_right

This paper examines US strategy in the Iraq war. The authors argue that the current strategy of unconditional support to Iraq’s central government has not produced enough political progress. They also...chevron_right

In this testimony to the US House Armed Services Committee, Michèle Flournoy addresses the readiness of US armed forces for ongoing and future missions, and recommends steps to be taken to strengthen ...chevron_right

In testimony given to the US House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations in January 2008, Flournoy writes that "In the last two decades, the US has experienced some truly stellar...chevron_right

This briefing book, published in advance of a climate change 'war game' set in 2015, provides participants and researchers with future scenarios to prepare them for relevant events and challenges. By ...chevron_right

This briefing paper, published as a follow-up to the climate change 'war game,' consists of remarks and briefing slides by the 'secretary-general' and his teamm as well as a final agreement reflecting...chevron_right

This paper examines ways to measure progress in the US occupation of Iraq. The author states that there is little common understanding on how to evaluate progress in Iraq. According to him, progress s...chevron_right

This report discusses citizen preparedness as a key variable in a response to a possible bioterror attack on the US. The authors claim that while the the country has made substantial investments in pr...chevron_right

This report argues that America’s ground forces are under severe strain. According to the authors, sustaining high troop levels in Iraq, Afghanistan and other operations overseas has required a tempo ...chevron_right

This report explores nine primary elements of what the next US president will inherit from the George W Bush administration: the costs of the Iraq War; military overextension; strategic preoccupation,...chevron_right

This report argues that the most effective US strategy against the spread of jihadist ideology should be subtle, sensitive and well integrated. The author advocates US support for struggling states th...chevron_right

This report discusses a proposed phased transition plan for Iraq. It recommends that the US use what leverage it still has in Iraq to maximize the probability of securing the following ends: preventin...chevron_right

This report examines the US Army’s signature contribution to the development of host nation security forces in the form of advisor teams. The paper details how these teams coach, teach and mentor host...chevron_right

This policy brief summarizes the US' enduring interests in Iraq and boils them down to three no's: no regional war, no al-Qaida safe havens and no genocide. The authors argue that although the three n...chevron_right

This paper contains the testimony given by Michèle A Flournoy to the US House Committee on Homeland Security regarding how a Quadrennial Defense Review-like process would be useful to the Department o...chevron_right