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Foreword to Capacity and Resolve Foreign Assessments of U.S. Power

ian — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Five years ago, CSIS launched a Commission on Smart Power to propose an optimistic vision for revitalizing U.S. global leadership. The perception at the time was that the United States had turned an angry face to the world, lost its moral authority, and relied too heavily on hard military power.

Preserving American Power

ian — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Is the “American Century” over? I am asked this question in nearly every meeting and interview. The context will vary. One group will cite America’s perilous fiscal situation where we borrow funds to unsustainable levels and refuse to come together politically to solve the problem. Others cite a soaring Chinese economy that may overtake us by the end of the decade.

A Few Thoughts on the National Security Implications of the U.S. And Global Commercial Space Launch Industry

ian — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Administration recently released the President’s new National Space Policy. CSIS subsequently hosted senior Administration officials, who noted that the new policy builds on and only slightly modifies the space policies of previous Administrations. Administration officials, however, clearly stated that without the commercial space industry, America would have no space capabilities.

U.S.-Japan-India Strategic Dialogue

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Recognizing the growing importance of India in East Asia and the enormous potential for expanding cooperation on global challenges based on shared values and interests, CSIS, in collaboration with

War with Iran in 2008? in Global Forecast: the Top Security Challenges of 2008

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

From the earliest days of the Bush presidency, Iran has been one of the target states in the president’s “axis of evil.” Early administration thinking had it that Iran would collapse …

Defense Acquisition Performance Assessment Panel Final Report

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Final report of The Defense Acquisition Performance Assessment Panel, chaired by Ronald Kadish. Established by Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England, the commission undertook a sweeping review of DoD acquisition practices and made numerous recommendations on how to improve the process (many of which were reflected in the 2005 Quadrenniel Defense Review).

Preparing for China's Aging Challenge

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400

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Iraq's Post-Conflict Reconstruction - A Field Review and Recommendations

Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0400

A team of CSIS experts in the field of post-conflict reconstruction went to Iraq from June 26 to July 7, 2003 to assess the reconstruction efforts and traveled throughout the country

Science and Security in the 21st Century

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0500

The policies and practices of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) risk undermining its security and compromising its science and technology programs. This is the overarching finding of the Commission on Science and Security, tasked by DOE to assess the challenges faced in operating premier scientific institutions in the twenty-first century, while protecting and enhancing national security.

PacNet #37 - A Dark Day for Civilization

Fri, 14 Sep 2001 00:00:00 -0400

Tuesday, September 11, was a dark day for America, but not for America alone. It was a dark day for civilization as well. Frankly, America is lucky to have been spared tragedies that the rest of the world sees all too often. On September 11, however, terror came home. The physical tragedy is inescapable, and our hearts go out to the injured and to all those who lost their loved-ones.

PacNet #33X - Follow-up to PacNet 33

Tue, 21 Aug 2001 00:00:00 -0400

PacNet readers will be interested in the following exchange, the publication of which has been regrettably delayed by recent events.