The Center for National Defense has recently published several new reports.
"What to Expect When You're Expecting a National Defense Strategy" by Thomas Spoehr, Bradley Bowman, Bryan Clark, and Mackenzie Eaglen brings together leading voices from conservative think tanks, providing ideas for how the National Defense Strategy should better secure the U.S. and its interests.
“Cybersecurity: Policymakers Need a Consistent Means to Assess Capabilities” by James Di Pane explains the importance of sufficient budgets and manpower levels to meet U.S. Cyber Command’s operational demands.
“Dangerous Nuclear Policy Idea No. 4: Defunding the Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile” by Patty-Jane Geller discusses the potential role of the sea-launched cruise missile-nuclear (SLCM-N) in countering Russia’s and China’s growing nuclear forces.
“U.S. Over-the-Horizon Capability for Afghanistan” by John Venable describes the limitations on over-the-horizon capabilities in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of U.S. troops.
“U.S. Coast Guard: Three Priorities for FY 2022” by James Di Pane and Chad F. Wolf discusses current opportunities for Congress to identify and meet the Coast Guard fleet’s needs, find savings for taxpayers, and improve the USCG’s readiness.