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Opinion / Forces, Strategy

Bad Idea: Wishing Away Global Commitments

The forthcoming National Defense Strategy will likely call for reductions in day-to-day deployments to focus on China. But if the administration cannot specify the necessary tradeoffs, it must build the force necessary for continued global engagement.

December 3, 2021 — Mark Cancian
Opinion / Forces, Strategy

Bad Idea: Relying on “Integrated Deterrence” Instead of Building Sufficient U.S. Military Power

As the Biden administration implements “integrated deterrence,” Thomas Spoehr warns the application of non-military tools, such as economic sanctions and diplomatic condemnation, should not replace or diminish the need to build sufficient military power.

December 3, 2021 — Thomas Spoehr
Opinion / Budget

Bad Idea: Beginning the Fiscal Year on October 1

Continuing to start the fiscal year on October 1 will only perpetuate the current pattern of delayed appropriations and DoD programs, writes Robert Hale.

December 3, 2021 — The Honorable Robert F. Hale
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.

November 19, 2021 — Abigail Golden-Vazquez
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
Opinion / Forces

Indigenous Representation in National Security

In this article, Gabriella Gricius addresses the need for more Indigenous representation in the national security field and how Indigenous voices can provide vital recommendations to policymakers.

February 4, 2021 — Gabriella Gricius
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