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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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2016 U.S. Elections and the Future of U.S. Military Forces
Event by Mark F. Cancian , Frank G. Hoffman , Jim Thomas , and Alex Ward — July 26, 2016

Reforming Security Cooperation
Report by Melissa Dalton — July 15, 2016

Transforming the Business Model for Defense Research and Development
Report by Andrew Philip Hunter — July 9, 2016

Reducing the Number of Active Duty General/Flag Officers
Report by Mark F. Cancian — July 9, 2016

Reducing the Number of Senior Executive Service Positions by 25 Percent
Report by Mark F. Cancian — July 9, 2016

Moving Away from Traditional Major Defense Acquisition Program Structure
Report by Andrew Philip Hunter — July 9, 2016

Establish Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
Report by Andrew Philip Hunter — July 9, 2016

Creating OSD "Mission Teams"
Report by Mark F. Cancian — July 1, 2016

Assessing Defense Reform: Reducing Number of Four-Star Generals/Flag Officers
Report by Mark F. Cancian — July 1, 2016

Limiting Size of NSC Staff
Report by Mark F. Cancian — July 1, 2016
