March 18, 2025; New CNAS Policy Brief Examines China’s Nuclear Decision-Making Framework. Washington, March 18, 2025 — As China undergoes a rapid nuclear buildup, key questions …

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The Atlantic; March 7, 2025; Hegseth Brings the Culture War to Combat. The fundamental challenge of military leadership lies in creating cohesive teams that can work together in an …

Today a new Axis of Upheaval—the increasing alignment among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—is fundamentally altering the geopolitical landscape. Cooperation among the four …

Sep 29, 2015 · Were the atomic bomb attacks on Japan in August 1945 justifiable? As the world marks the 70th anniversary of these momentous and terrifying events, it is important to ask …

Save the Date June 3, 2025. The United States faces a rapidly changing global security landscape. Evolving technology, shifting alliances, and emerging threats require America to …

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Oct 15, 2014 · Over the past 15 years, CNAS has shaped U.S. defense strategy and policy. Today, the United States must swiftly implement its defense strategy, develop innovative …

Oct 23, 2024 · The Trump administration predominately used SDN designations on Chinese persons to reinforce sanctions campaigns on Iran and North Korea. It also used SDN …

For Russia and China, Central Asia is also likely to be an important building block in their larger counterorder-building effort. The two countries are likely to sustain—and step up—their efforts …