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Experts React: What To Expect from the U.S.-India 2+2 Summit

U.S. officials are meeting their Indian counterparts for the annual U.S.-India 2+2 summit. The summit is crucial for furthering the bilateral partnership and allowing the two countries to navigate an increasingly complex global geopolitical climate.

Commentary by Donald Camp and Aman Thakker — November 9, 2023

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The "Force of the Future"

The Force of the Future announced today—in a point paper and in a speech by Secretary Carter—is an eclectic group of initiatives “to maintain [the Department of Defense’s (DoD)] competitive edge in bringing in top talent to serve the nation.” There are internships, a new office of people analytics, a study of recruiting, exit surveys for departing service members, an update to databases, implementation of the recently passed changes to the military retirement system, diversity briefings, and increased use of reserve personnel. There may be further initiatives in the future.

Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Todd Harrison — November 19, 2015

Fiscal Futures, U.S. Forces, and Strategic Choices

Defense strategy is ultimately about choices. While strategy should, in principle, drive budget decisions, strategy must also align with the resources available, or it will not be executable in practice.

Report by Mark F. Cancian and Todd Harrison — November 16, 2015

Is the U.S. Navy Too Small?

It has become a common talking point with Republican presidential candidates and think tanks: the U.S. Navy is too small and needs to grow. Although the overall size of the military has been an issue, the size of the Navy has received particular attention.

Report by Mark F. Cancian — September 29, 2015

Is the Navy Too Small?

The Navy has 100 surface combatants to escort the carriers and conduct independent operations, 54 attack submarines, 14 ballistic missile submarines for nuclear deterrence, 4 cruise missile submarines for land attack, 30 amphibious ships for deploying Marines, and about 60 other ships for support and logistics.

Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian — September 29, 2015