The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) develops strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies that promote and protect American interests and values. Building on the deep expertise and broad experience of its staff and advisors, CNAS engages policymakers, experts and the public with innovative fact-based research, ideas and analysis to shape and elevate the national security debate. As an independent and nonpartisan research institution, CNAS leads efforts to help inform and prepare the national security leaders of today and tomorrow. CNAS is located in Washington, DC, and was established in February 2007 by Co-founders Kurt Campbell and Michele Flournoy.
Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden. CNAS has asked several of its experts to look back and reflect on how U.S. policy has changed - or not - over the past year in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the region and what this means for the future of U.S. strategic priorities and military operations. Dr. Andrew Exum, Senior Fellow, discusses the impact of the death of bin Laden on the future of al Qaeda and Afghanistan.
Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden. CNAS has asked several of its experts to look back and reflect on how U.S. policy has changed - or not - over the past year in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the region and what this means for the future of U.S. strategic priorities and military operations. Richard Fontaine, Senior Advisor and Senior Fellow, discusses the effect of bin Laden's death on America's relationship with Pakistan.
Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden. CNAS has asked several of its experts to look back and reflect on how U.S. policy has changed - or not - over the past year in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the region and what this means for the future of U.S. strategic priorities and military operations. Dr. Nora Bensahel, Deputy Director of Studies and Senior Fellow, discusses how U.S. strategic priorities have shifted since bin Laden's death.
Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden. CNAS has asked several of its experts to look back and reflect on how U.S. policy has changed - or not - over the past year in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the region and what this means for the future of U.S. strategic priorities and military operations. LTG David W. Barno, USA (Ret.), Senior Advisor and Senior Fellow discusses how the death of bin Laden affected the war on terror.
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) cordially hosted a book launch for "Those Who Have Borne the Battle: A History of America's Wars and Those Who Fought Them" by Dr. James Wright, President Emeritus of Dartmouth College, American historian and former Marine. Wright sheds light on America's complicated relationship with its armed forces and how the treatment of its soldiers and veterans has evolved through history. Greg Jaffe, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Pentagon Reporter for The Wash...
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) cordially hosted a book launch for "Those Who Have Borne the Battle: A History of America's Wars and Those Who Fought Them" by Dr. James Wright, President Emeritus of Dartmouth College, American historian and former Marine. Wright sheds light on America's complicated relationship with its armed forces and how the treatment of its soldiers and veterans has evolved through history. Greg Jaffe, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Pentagon Reporter for The Wash...
On April 4, 2012, CNAS hosted Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defense of the Republic of Singapore, for a speech on "Promoting Peace and Stability in the Asia-Pacific through Stable Military-to-Military Relationships". The event featured introductory remarks by the Honorable Jon Huntsman, former United States Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore.
The Arab Uprising: The Unfinished Revolutions of the New Middle East
THE ARAB UPRISING: THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTIONS OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST
The future of European security policy is rapidly becoming a critical issue in the world. Facing transition in the NATO-led war in Afghanistan and rising budget pressures, the strategic direction of NATO and its member states is hotly debated. On February 17, the Center for a New American Security and ISPK hosted Dr. Thomas de Maizière, Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Germany, for a public address titled “Counterinsurgency and Afghanistan: Experiences, Strategies and Perspective...