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Series: Transition46

As the Biden administration takes office, D360’s Transition46 series provides insights from our scholars on the challenges the new administration faces and recommendations for what should change in U.S. defense strategy, forces, operations, and institutions.

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Analysis / Budget, Strategy

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.

February 2, 2021 — Seamus P. Daniels
Analysis / Strategy

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.

January 28, 2021 — Makena Young
Analysis / Strategy

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.

January 28, 2021 — Samuel Brannen
Analysis / Strategy

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.

January 26, 2021 — Seth G. Jones
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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