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The Defense360 microsite is the home for research conducted by experts from the CSIS International Security Program (ISP). Defense360 features reliable, nonpartisan analysis and commentary from ISP experts on key elements of national security policy including strategy, budget, forces, acquisition, and reform. This analysis informs policymakers' decisions on the threats and opportunities shaping U.S. interests at home and abroad.
In addition to commentary and analysis, the microsite features Defense360 Series, collections of timely research that address the most pressing questions in national security and provide recommendations for a way forward. Current series include research on defense reform, the outlook for the defense sector, and the presidential transition and its implications on national security.
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Bad Idea: Wishing Away Global Commitments
Commentary — December 3, 2021
Bad Idea: Beginning the Fiscal Year on October 1
Commentary — December 3, 2021
Bad Idea: Relying on “Integrated Deterrence” Instead of Building Sufficient U.S. Military Power
Commentary — December 3, 2021
2021 Defense Acquisition Trends: Topline DoD Trends after a Half Decade of Growth
Critical Questions by Gregory Sanders , Won Joon Jang , and Alexander Holderness — December 2, 2021
Need a Role Model for Shared Cyber Incident Response? Look to the Coast Guard
Commentary — December 1, 2021
U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Air Force
Commentary — November 30, 2021
Covid-19 Response Update: October 14-November 19
Commentary — November 19, 2021
More DEI Equals Smarter Diplomacy
Commentary — November 19, 2021
U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Marine Corps
Commentary — November 16, 2021
U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Navy
Report by Mark F. Cancian — November 2, 2021