Defense and National Security Group

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

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The Defense and National Security Group 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:

U.S.-U.K.-France Trilateral Dialogues on Nuclear Issues
"Track 2" participants from the United States, United Kingdom, and France seek to help build trilateral consensus on nuclear issues.
Defense in an Age of Austerity
Supporting a robust and candid public debate on the role and structure of the U.S. military during a responsible defense drawdown.
U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral Dialogues on Nuclear Issues
"Track 2" participants from the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea seek to help build trilateral consensus on nuclear issues
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.
Defense Drawdown Working Group
Preparing for future defense drawdowns.
Exploring the Nuclear Posture Implications of Extended Deterrence and Assurance
The purpose of this report is to identify the characteristics of the U.S. nuclear force posture that support extended deterrence and analyze how changes (both positive and negative) in the force posture affect the credibility of U.S. assurance, paying particular attention to the competing needs and interests of U.S. allies.
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.