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Analysis / Strategy

Perspectives on Security and Strategic Stability

As the U.S and NATO allies expand in the east in response to increase Russian aggression it is increasingly important to engage in dialogues with the Baltic States and Poland to understand their perceptions of regional security. This report presents key findings from a Track 2 dialogue in 2016 with representatives from the Baltic States, Poland, and the U.S.

October 11, 2016 — Kathleen Hicks, defense360
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Analysis / Reform

Authorizing Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)

In its FY 2017 budget proposal, the administration, for the fifth year running, requested authority for another base realignment and closing (BRAC) round.

September 21, 2016 — Mark Cancian
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Analysis / Reform, Strategy

Revising the Strategy Formulation Process and Related Documents

There is widespread dissatisfaction with the existing strategy formulation process and resulting documents because of their perceived lack of prioritization.

August 31, 2016 — Mark Cancian
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Analysis / Reform

Lengthening Tenure of the Chairman and Vice Chairman

Both the House and Senate bills contain provisions to lengthen the term of service for the CJCS from two years to four.

August 22, 2016 — Mark Cancian
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Analysis / Budget

What Has the Budget Control Act of 2011 Meant for Defense?

Watch our video on the Budget Control Act (BCA) of 2011 discuss the emergence of the BCA, its impact on defense, and the practicalities of the BCA on defense budgeting. Additionally, the resource includes critical questions about the BCA.

August 1, 2016 — Todd Harrison, defense360
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Analysis / Reform

Adding Operational Authorities for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

The House and the Senate National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bills have several provisions seeking to strengthen the role of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

August 1, 2016 — Mark Cancian
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Analysis / Reform

Reducing the Number of Guard/Reserve General/Flag Officers by 25 Percent

The loss of reserve three-star positions will likely be seen as a serious loss of influence in the reserve community.

July 27, 2016 — Mark Cancian
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Analysis / Reform

Reforming Security Cooperation

Improving the efficiency, oversight, and professionalism of the security cooperation enterprise will help prove to Americans that these investments are worth the price.

July 27, 2016 — Melissa Dalton
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Analysis / Reform

Smart Conditions

This report assesses the challenges to U.S. security assistance, reviews a few case studies, and provides guidelines for using conditionality on security assistance.

July 16, 2016 — Melissa Dalton, defense360
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Analysis / Forces, Strategy

Alternative Defense Strategies in a Cost-Capped Environment

This study reviews strategy and forces for the Department of Defense under constrained resources. It also provides recommendations for the FY 2017 defense budget and the next Quadrennial Defense Review.

July 15, 2016 — Mark Cancian
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