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Technological Evolution on the Battlefield

The next generation of warfare will be defined not by who holds the latest technology, but by who can integrate, adapt, and counter it fastest.

Commentary by Aosheng Pusztaszeri and Emily Harding — September 16, 2025

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Improving U.S. Cooperation with Allies and Partners

To make the most of its vast network of allies and partners, the United States must understand the barriers inhibiting U.S.-allied cooperation and devise ways to overcome them.

Report by Daniel Byman, Alexander Palmer, Audrey Aldisert, Henry H. Carroll, Cynthia R. Cook, Chris H. Park, and Seth G. Jones — October 14, 2025

Why Congress Must Protect Cyber Sharing

While Congress grapples with a pending shutdown, a landmark cybersecurity law that transformed public-private cybersecurity information-sharing is set to expire on September 30. With new cyber threats emerging each day, expiration of the law would be a big step backward.

Commentary by Peter Hyun and Michael Casey — September 26, 2025

Operational Art in the Age of Battle Networks

From Ukraine to the Middle East, a new age of warfare is dawning. Information-centric battle networks are rewriting the rules, prioritizing cognitive shock and decisionmaking speed over traditional military mass. How will modern militaries adapt and survive?

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — September 16, 2025

Intelligence in a Transparent World

With the proliferation of AI processing tools and post-quantum decryption, future intelligence services must either devise more extreme workarounds—or accept the difficulty of hiding and learn to fight in the light.

Commentary by Emily Harding — September 16, 2025

The Evolution of Landpower

In an age of satellites and cyberattacks, the future of warfare is still decided on the ground. Land is not just a domain to be won—it is the indispensable hub that connects and controls all others, from sea lanes to space.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — September 16, 2025