U.S. Defense and National Security

The U.S. Defense and National Security team provides analysis for U.S. policymakers by focusing on the institutions, processes, and policies that keep the Unites States safe.

About:

The U.S. Defense and National Security team provides bipartisan analysis and solutions for policymakers and practitioners charged with the country’s most essential responsibilities. We focus on the institutions, processes, and policies that keep America safe, strong, and respected as a global leader.

Projects:

Military Fellows

Every year representatives from the United States, Korean, and Taiwanese militaries, come to ISP to publish on topics ranging from the defense industry to nuclear issues to the reform of the National Guard and Reserve.

Beyond Goldwater-Nichols
A major study over a four-year period, the BG-N project makes recommendations for adapting the U.S. national security structure to meet the challenges of a new strategic era.
Civil Affairs
The Civil Affairs Project addresses the need to improve civilian capacity for diplomacy and development missions.
Comprehensive Framework for Integrating the Nuclear Debate
This project provides interested parties with a searchable database of all the major nuclear reports of the last 18 months based on a taxonomy created by the project to capture the key relationships between various aspects of nuclear policy.
Future of the National Guard and Reserves in the 21st Century
This project is a comprehensive study of the changed and changing role of America's National Guard and Reserve Forces.
Nuclear Weapons in 21st Century National Security
The purpose of this report is to inform the next administration’s decisionmaking on U.S. nuclear strategy, policy, posture, and related proliferation and arms control issues.
Project Iceberg
Project Iceberg examines the less obvious, but pressing defense issues that the next President and Secretary of Defense must understand and address—or risk Titanic-like repercussions for the nation.
Military Strategy Forum
CSIS hosts a series of senior military and civilian leaders from across the Department of Defense to present their unique insights and vision on the direction of U.S. national security and defense policy.