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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Global Security Forum 2024: Gathering Strength in a Gathering Storm
Event — April 24, 2024
Air Force Priorities in an Era of Strategic Competition
Event — January 24, 2024
US Army’s Priorities with GEN McConville, Army Chief of Staff
Event — March 8, 2022
Experts Preview the FY 2023 Defense Budget Request
Event — February 7, 2022
Priorities and Challenges for the FY 2022 Defense Budget
Event — May 12, 2021
Strategic National Security Space: FY 2020 Budget and Policy Forum
Event — March 20, 2019
Masterpiece or Misfire? What to Expect in the FY 2020 Defense Budget Request
Event — January 31, 2019
Press Briefing: Analysis of the FY 2019 Defense Budget
Event — September 20, 2018
Strategic National Security Space: FY19 Budget Forum
Event — February 28, 2018
Prospects for the Defense Budget in the New Administration
Event — January 23, 2017