New Defense Approaches Project

The New Defense Approaches Project is focused on developing concrete and  pragmatic recommendations for policymakers to better align the United  States with a complex and uncertain future

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The New Defense Approaches Project aims to address two types of security problems. First, long-standing challenges that are evolving in ways that outpace the structures in place to manage them. Second, evolving areas of defense and national security that require greater amplification or new approaches to illuminate the path toward practical implementation.

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Preparing for the 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review

Every four years, the secretary of defense is required by Title 10 of the United States Code to undertake a review of U.S. defense strategy, force structure, budget plans, and associated policies in what is known as the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR).

Report by Clark A. Murdock and Kelley Sayler — March 19, 2013

Nathan Freier

Senior Associate (Non-resident), International Security Program

Non-resident Expert