Defense Budget Analysis
The Defense Budget Analysis Program leads the Center’s efforts to provide in-depth, nonpartisan research and analysis of defense funding issues
Led by fellow Seamus Daniels, the program explores trends in the overall defense budget, military readiness, force structure, defense acquisitions, and military compensation in a broader effort to assess the alignment of the country’s defense strategy and its resources.
Contact Information
- Seamus P. Daniels
- Fellow, Defense Budget Analysis
- 202.775.3157
- sdaniels@csis.org
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What Are Key Milestones and Decisions Affecting U.S. Defense Spending in 2025?
Commentary by Seamus P. Daniels — February 14, 2025
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What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for Defense Funding in FY 2025
Podcast Episode by Seamus P. Daniels — March 13, 2025

Dept. of Defense Faces Shutdown Amid Continuing Resolution Uncertainty
Chart by Seamus P. Daniels — March 13, 2025
What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for Defense Funding in FY 2025
Critical Questions by Seamus P. Daniels — March 13, 2025
What Are Key Milestones and Decisions Affecting U.S. Defense Spending in 2025?
Podcast Episode by Seamus P. Daniels — February 20, 2025

What Are Key Milestones and Decisions Affecting U.S. Defense Spending in 2025?
Commentary by Seamus P. Daniels — February 14, 2025
Fixing the DOD’s Audit Problem
Commentary by Kristyn E. Jones — January 23, 2025

What a Continuing Resolution Could Mean for Defense Funding in FY 2025
Critical Questions by Seamus P. Daniels — September 24, 2024
Global Security Forum 2024: Gathering Strength in a Gathering Storm
Event — April 24, 2024
Global Security Forum 2024: Discussion with General Brown, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Transcript — April 24, 2024