March 23, 2023
10:00 a.m.
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Forty years ago on March 23, President Ronald Reagan announced to the world his plans to develop a missile defense system that would make Soviet ballistic missiles “impotent and obsolete,” yet in the years since his Strategic Defense Initiative, plans for a comprehensive homeland missile defense system have deteriorated. Join us as we discuss options for the future of U.S. missile defense. Register here.
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The Latest Research from the Center for National Defense
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China is intent on building a global naval force that could imperil U.S. interests if not addressed and properly deterred. Given the scale of the threat from China, the Navy needs to consider a new fleet construct to optimize peacetime competition and prepare for future conflict.
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Moscow once again has shown its total disregard for international security commitments. If Russia continues to ignore its obligations under New START, the U.S. will need to be prepared to compete in an environment without arms control.
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Lacking an organic ability to produce sufficient weapons and munitions, Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia depends on sustained support from the West. To help Ukraine win, the U.S. and allies should expand their support, especially in artillery and anti-armor munitions, drones, tanks, and armored fighting vehicles.
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Congress enacted policies and appropriated funding to increase U.S. munitions production, both to meet immediate needs in Ukraine and to replenish U.S. stockpiles. But Congress must continue to exercise its oversight authority over the Defense Department to ensure that the U.S. has sufficient munitions for its own security needs.
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James Di Pane, Brent Sadler et al.
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Iran, Russia, and China continue to expand their influence in Europe, a region critical to transatlantic security and U.S. interests. U.S. action, leveraging its network of partner nations and alliances, is needed urgently in the Greater Mediterranean to grow the space for free, secure, and resilient commerce.
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