Project: Iraq | Center for a New American Security

Defense analyst discusses counterinsurgency

thiletework — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:53 +0000

Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Dr. John Nagl discusses with NBC the importance of the United States armed forces adapting to counterinsurgency methods in the war against terror, in order to successfully counter the efforts of terrorists as they continue to strike using guerrilla warfare tactics.

U.S. Strategy after the Arab Uprisings: Toward Progressive Engagement

thiletework — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:25:09 +0000

In their article, "U.S. Strategy after the Arab Uprisings: Towards Progressive Engagement" published in The Washington Quarterly, Senior Fellow Dr. Colin Kahl and Non Resident Senior Fellow Dr. Marc Lynch examine the regional role of the United States after the Arab uprisings.

The Pentagon Cries Wolf on Sequestration Pains

thiletework — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:27:12 +0000

With sequestration moving forward, Research Associate Jacob Stokes discusses with The Fiscal Times Pentagon plans to reduce force size, urging the military to eliminate redundancies while establishing "reversibility" -- the ability to scale reduced ground forces back up quickly.

McCain: On foreign policy, I may have more in common with Obama than with some in own party

thiletework — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:42:19 +0000

Dana Stuster of The Cable reports on Senator John McCain's speech to the Center for New American Security on internationalism.

National Security Leaders' Forum with General Raymond T. Odiernio, USA

kking — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:19:10 +0000

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) hosted a discussion featuring current Army Chief of Staff General Raymond Odierno on Friday, April 5, 2013. GEN Odierno discussed how the Army is restructuring itself to meet today's security environment while facing the challenges associated with budget cuts and drawdown from two overseas wars.

The Appeal of the Courts

thiletework — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:14:23 +0000

Senior Fellow and Director of the Military, Veterans and Society Program Phillip Carter advocates for a bigger recognition of the important role the U.S. court system can play in nation's counterterrorism strategy in Foreign Policy.

Syrian Opposition in Political Shambles- Kerry Stops in Afghanistan after Iraq-Are Super carriers Obsolete? F-35 Critic Blasts Bogdan-Making Moves New House Appropriations Director

thiletework — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:40:36 +0000

Captain Henry Hendrix's recent report on the evolving role of supercarriers, "At What Cost a Carrier?" is contrasted against other Capitol Hill perspectives by Politico's Austin Wright and Tim Mak.

Iraq a Testament to Barack Obama Leadership

thiletework — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:47:56 +0000

As we mark the ninth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, CNAS Co-Chair of the Board of Directors The Honorable Michѐle flournoy discusses President Obama's careful and successful efforts in reversing the effects of the War in Iraq.

General Expects Marine Corps to Shrink Due to Sequester

thiletework — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:13:47 +0000

Senior Advisor and Senior Fellow, Lt. General David Barno (ret.) notes returning the military services to their pre 9/11 size would not hinder efficiency and save money in the long run, on Wall Street Journal.

Iraq Took Much Needed Attention from Afghanistan

thiletework — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:41:03 +0000

In his recent article, Research Associate Jacob Stokes provides an analysis of the United States' military blunder in Iraq.