Topic: Reform

Read the most recent CSIS research on defense reform efforts.

Bad Idea: Stalling Funds for Commerce’s Takeover of the Space Situational Awareness Catalog

In June 2018, Space Policy Directive (SPD)-3 named the Department of Commerce as the civil agency successor to the Defense Department catalog for SSA. Over three years later, the Open Architecture Data Repository (OADR)—the public civilian catalog designated to replace the military catalog—is still not developed and the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) continues to operate with a limited staff led by an acting administrator. This sends a message that SSA is not a priority for the United States, delays national security priorities for DoD, and threatens the safety of space assets.

Opinion / Reform

More DEI Equals Smarter Diplomacy

In this article for the Represent series, Abigail Golden-Vazquez writes about how impactful representation is for the Foreign Service and diplomacy writ large and provides solutions and policy improvements that will improve leadership, recruitment, and retention.

Opinion / Reform

Letter from the Editors: May 25, 2021

The editorial board of Represent reflects on the one year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.

Opinion / Reform

Can Islam and French Republican Values Coexist?

In her piece for the Represent series, Hadeil Ali explores the structural racism and discrimination against Muslims in France, and how French leaders must reexamine the Republican values rhetoric to create a community of belonging.

Opinion / Reform

A Call for Persistence

Simone Williams reflects on the intersection of racism and national security, and the need to invest time, funding, and intention to fully achieve equality and inclusion in the national security community.

Opinion / Reform

Statement from the Editors on the March 16, 2021 Attacks in Atlanta, Georgia

We are deeply grieved and appalled by the March 16 shootings in Atlanta, GA that took the lives of eight women and men, including six Asian-Americans, from their families, friends, and community.

Opinion / Reform

Submissions for the Represent Series

Please read the entirety of this statement to see if Represent would be a good fit for your work. If you have questions before submitting, please reach out to represent@csis.org. About Represent There are many reasons to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in American national security. One of the reasons motivating us is that genius…

Analysis / Acquisition, Reform

Defense Acquisition in the Biden Administration

Defense acquisition policy has undergone significant reform over the past several years. The Biden administration will likely focus on implementing those reforms as it prioritizes developing emerging technologies and achieving domestic policy goals.

Analysis / Reform

Arms Trade Reform Options for the New Administration and Congress

President Biden’s suspension of arms transfers in support of the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen is a major break from the Trump administration. However, there is still likely to be significant continuity over the next four years in U.S. security cooperation policy.

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