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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.

May 25, 2021 — Represent Editorial Board
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.

April 29, 2021 — Hadeil Ali
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.

April 7, 2021 — Simone Williams
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.

March 24, 2021 — Represent Editorial Board
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…

February 16, 2021 — Represent Editorial Board
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.

February 12, 2021 — Rhys McCormick
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.

February 5, 2021 — Gregory Sanders
Opinion / Forces, Reform

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.

February 3, 2021 — Megan Gemar
Analysis / Forces, Reform

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.

January 26, 2021 — Lindsey Sheppard
Analysis / Reform, Strategy

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.

January 22, 2021 — Suzanne Spaulding, Devi Nair
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