Topics: Center for a New American Security

Voices from the Field

soreilly — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:09:23 +0000

By providing members of the U.S. military and civilian agencies who return from the front lines a venue to speak and write, CNAS helps ensure their unique and often invaluable insights inform the policy-making community. Having witnessed the execution and effects of U.S. policy firsthand, these service members and civilians offer field perspectives on best practices.

WMD and Nuclear Proliferation

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:22:46 +0000

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD), including the dangers of nuclear and biological weapons proliferation, pose perhaps the gravest national security threat to the United States. CNAS continues to examine the threat of WMD posed by state actors – including Iran and North Korea – as well as non-state actors. CNAS also examines U.S. nonproliferation and arms control efforts, as well as other preventative and response plans for potential WMD attacks.

U.S. National Security and Defense Policy

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:22:14 +0000

CNAS has a range of efforts aimed at helping American policymakers develop the best national security strategy for the nation, as well as supporting strategies for critical issues such as energy security and coping with violent extremism.

U.S. Military Forces & Operations

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:21:36 +0000

CNAS projects on U.S. Military Forces and Operations go beyond the battlefield and examine the force structure, roles, missions, and overall health and wellness of America's military to help ensure our forces are prepared for the demands of 21st century conflict.

Development and Diplomacy

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:21:05 +0000

CNAS performs groundbreaking work on the U.S. role in current and future conflicts, on the U.S. relationship with key countries like China, India, and Japan, and on the reinvigoration of America’s capacity for effective diplomacy and development.

Terrorism, Irregular Warfare and Crime

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:20:23 +0000

CNAS explores strategies for combating terrorism, violent extremism, and various approaches for tackling the significant challenges posed by insurgencies and irregular warfare in Iraq, Afghanistan and across the globe.

Regional Security Challenges

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:19:47 +0000

CNAS will focus on immediate threats and long-term security challenges in the following regions: Afghanistan, Asia, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, and the Middle East.

National Security Leaders Forum

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:18:48 +0000

CNAS builds relationships with a variety of audiences through such programs as the National Security Leaders Forum.

Iraq

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:18:13 +0000

We are committed to shaping and elevating the debate on the most difficult strategic issues facing America - helping to forge a way forward and, ultimately, out of Iraq is a difficult but vital endeavor.

Natural Resources + National Security = Natural Security

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:59:56 +0000

From oil to critical minerals to water, the global competition for natural resources in the 21st century will generate economic dislocation, tension, instability, and even conflict.