Operation Overwatch
In this article for the Represent series, Megan Gemar suggests a comprehensive program to address the concerning female retention rates in the Army and build inter-service connections amongst women.
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Rethinking Military Roles and Missions in a New Administration
It’s been 70 years since the Department of Defense last formally reviewed the roles and missions set of its component services. With the creation of the Space Force and the rise of new technologies, it’s more than time for DoD to conduct a new review.
Defense Budget Priorities for the Biden Administration
The Biden administration will shape its defense plans in the midst of the ongoing Covid-19 threat and historically large federal deficits. Seamus Daniels explores the budget landscape and potential priorities for the new Defense Department leadership.
Covid-19 Response Update: January 22-January 29
A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from January 22-January 29 by the CSIS International Security Program.
The Need for Innovation and Continuity in National Security Space during the Biden Administration
National security space policy is at an inflection point. President Biden’s administration has a number of new avenues for progress, but should also continue key Trump-era initiatives.
A Better Way to Identify and Address Threats to National Security
For years, the U.S. government’s approach to prioritizing national security threats has been ad-hoc. It’s time to restructure and standardize the decisionmaking process to achieve better outcomes.
Escaping the Graveyard of Empires? U.S. Options in Afghanistan
One of the new administration’s most difficult decisions will be how to move forward in Afghanistan, particularly in light of the Trump administration’s recent decision to draw down troops. Doing so hastily would be a mistake.
Cultivating a Defense Department Workforce for the Digital Era
Among the top priorities for President Biden’s Department of Defense should be retaining and cultivating a skilled STEM workforce at all levels in the Pentagon.
Covid-19 Response Update: January 15-January 22
A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from January 15-January 22 by the CSIS International Security Program.
Restore Trust in National Security Institutions
For some time, trust in U.S. democratic institutions has been declining. There is an immediate need to rebuild and sustain public confidence in democracy and in U.S. national security institutions, and that starts by elevating civic education as a national security imperative.