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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

Please join CSIS for a conversation on how the 2016 elections will affect the future of U.S. military forces. The next president will face a variety of strategic challenges, from Russia and China to global terrorism and North Korea.

Event by Mark F. Cancian , Frank G. Hoffman , Jim Thomas , and Alex Ward — July 26, 2016

Reforming Security Cooperation

Improving the efficiency, oversight, and professionalism of the security cooperation enterprise will help prove to Americans that these investments are worth the price.

Report by Melissa Dalton — July 15, 2016

Reforming Security Cooperation

Reducing the Number of Active Duty General/Flag Officers

The Senate provision to cut 25 percent of all generals/admirals complements the provision for reductions in four-star billets but would take out many more positions (~170 GO/FOs v. 14 4-stars).

Report by Mark F. Cancian — July 9, 2016

Photo credit: Photo credit: U.S.NAVY PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS CHAD J. MCNEELY/U.S. Department of Defense

Establish Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

The administration, Senate, and House all agree that ensuring U.S. technological superiority is a major priority and that some change to DoD’s current organization would likely be beneficial in achieving this objective.

Report by Andrew Philip Hunter — July 9, 2016

Photo credit: RICK SCAVETTA/U.S. Army Africa/Flickr (https://flic.kr/p/7d8j8G)

Creating OSD "Mission Teams"

Proposals for “mission teams” in the Department of Defense are not new.

Report by Mark F. Cancian — July 1, 2016

Photo credit: U.S. ARMY SGT. FIRST CLASS CLYDELL KINCHEN/U.S. Department of Defense/Flickr (https://flic.kr/p/EwGQDv)