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The Center for a New American Security
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The Center for a New American Security develops strong, pragmatic, and principled national security and defense policies. Join us: cnas.org/join.
"Following the law of armed conflict is not a burden on warriors; it is the very expression of their warrior ethos. It is what separates professional soldiers, airmen, and sailors from criminals." Former CNO Admiral John Richardson (Ret.)
Today at 11:00am ET! Join CNAS for a conversation about the role judge advocates general (JAG) serve in the U.S. military and national security. Watch here 👇 www.cnas.org/events/virtu...
Virtual Event | Judge Advocates General: On the Frontline of National Security and the Rule of Law
ET for a live, virtual event with opening remarks from Admiral John Richardson, USN (Ret.), member of the CNAS Board of Directors and former chief of…
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We're in the final few days for 2026 NextGen Fellowship applications! Join a 300+ alumni network of national security professionals, and develop leadership skills through this year long program. Apply today 👇 www.cnas.org/next-generat...
The Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship
CNAS will select 20 national security leaders to participate in monthly dinner discussions on leadership and management in the field of national security.
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Get your applications for the 2026 NextGen cohort in by September 28! Fellows have the unique opportunity to learn from national security leaders, while building a strong network of professionals. Apply today! https://t.co/ENCUpa5Ypn
The Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship
CNAS will select 20 national security leaders to participate in monthly dinner discussions on leadership and management in the field of national security.
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Get your applications for the 2026 NextGen cohort in by September 28! Fellows have the unique opportunity to learn from national security leaders, while building a strong network of professionals. Apply today! https://t.co/ENCUpa5Ypn
The Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship
CNAS will select 20 national security leaders to participate in monthly dinner discussions on leadership and management in the field of national security.
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The Pathfinder essay contest gives the next generation of national security leaders an opportunity to have their writing and analysis published by both CNAS and @breakingdefense.com. Submit yours today! www.cnas.org/next-generat...
Pathfinder: A National Security Essay Contest
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies.
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Get your applications for the 2026 NextGen cohort in by September 28! Fellows have the unique opportunity to learn from national security leaders, while building a strong network of professionals. Apply today! https://t.co/ENCUpa5Ypn
The Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship
CNAS will select 20 national security leaders to participate in monthly dinner discussions on leadership and management in the field of national security.
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Get your applications for the 2026 NextGen cohort in by September 28! Fellows have the unique opportunity to learn from national security leaders, while building a strong network of professionals. Apply today! https://t.co/ENCUpa5Ypn
The Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship
CNAS will select 20 national security leaders to participate in monthly dinner discussions on leadership and management in the field of national security.
t.co
The drone age is here. My latest @cnas.bsky.social report with @spettyjohn.bsky.social argues that the Pentagon must rapidly scale counter-drone defenses and build resilience within the Joint Force, or risk losing a war against China. Check it out! ⬇️ www.cnas.org/publications...
Countering the Swarm
The counter-drone mission entails much more than simply air defense and cannot be relegated to traditional, isolated air defense formations.
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Enhance your leadership skills and build a lifelong cohort of peers with the NextGen National Security Fellowship. 🗓️ Applications for the 2026 cohort are due Sept. 21 https://www.cnas.org/next-generation-programs/nextgeneration
The Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship
CNAS will select 20 national security leaders to participate in monthly dinner discussions on leadership and management in the field of national security.
cnas.org
Now's your chance to submit your bold idea to solve a national security challenge. Winners will have their idea published by CNAS and @breakingdefense.com, win $, and be invited to the CNAS National Security Conference. Apply by September 28! https://www.cnas.org/next-generation-programs/pathfinder
Pathfinder: A National Security Essay Contest
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies.
cnas.org
Enhance your leadership skills and build a lifelong cohort of peers with the NextGen National Security Fellowship. 🗓️ Applications for the 2026 cohort are due Sept. 21 https://www.cnas.org/next-generation-programs/nextgeneration
The Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship
CNAS will select 20 national security leaders to participate in monthly dinner discussions on leadership and management in the field of national security.
cnas.org
Now's your chance to submit your bold idea to solve a national security challenge. Winners will have their idea published by CNAS and @breakingdefense.com, win $, and be invited to the CNAS National Security Conference. Apply by September 28! https://www.cnas.org/next-generation-programs/pathfinder
Pathfinder: A National Security Essay Contest
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies.
cnas.org
Enhance your leadership skills and build a lifelong cohort of peers with the NextGen National Security Fellowship. 🗓️ Applications for the 2026 cohort are due Sept. 21 https://www.cnas.org/next-generation-programs/nextgeneration
The Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship
CNAS will select 20 national security leaders to participate in monthly dinner discussions on leadership and management in the field of national security.
cnas.org
Enhance your leadership skills and build a lifelong cohort of peers with the NextGen National Security Fellowship. 🗓️ Applications for the 2026 cohort are due Sept. 21 https://www.cnas.org/next-generation-programs/nextgeneration
The Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship
CNAS will select 20 national security leaders to participate in monthly dinner discussions on leadership and management in the field of national security.
cnas.org
Now's your chance to submit your bold idea to solve a national security challenge. Winners will have their idea published by CNAS and @breakingdefense.com, win $, and be invited to the CNAS National Security Conference. Apply by September 28! https://www.cnas.org/next-generation-programs/pathfinder
Pathfinder: A National Security Essay Contest
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies.
cnas.org
What are the risks of Russian opportunistic aggression in Europe? Read the new CNAS analysis, co-authored by Jim Townsend, adjunct senior fellow in the CNAS Transatlantic Security Program, and CMIST non-resident fellow. www.cnas.org/publications...
The Center for a New American Security@cnas.bsky.social · 11mo agoThe U.S. remains the central pillar of European deterrence, but that future is now uncertain. Read how Russia could take advantage of gaps to to undermine the NATO alliance ⬇️ https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/understanding-russias-calculus-on-opportunistic-aggression-in-europe
“These countries could hardly be more open in their calls for a new international order, one that does not deny them the spheres of influence, power, status, and legitimacy that their leaders believe they deserve,” said @rhfontaine.bsky.social More from the @nytimes.com bit.ly/4m3duYV
Trump Grows Frustrated With Putin, as Russian President Bonds With China’s Leader
President Trump’s extraordinary summit with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last month has yet to yield any concrete results on the war in Ukraine.
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The U.S. remains the central pillar of European deterrence, but that future is now uncertain. Read how Russia could take advantage of gaps to to undermine the NATO alliance ⬇️ https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/understanding-russias-calculus-on-opportunistic-aggression-in-europe
Understanding Russia’s Calculus on Opportunistic Aggression in Europe
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies.
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US policy should not rest on the illusion that selling #AI chips can trap #China inside the American tech ecosystem, writes Janet Egan (@cnas.bsky.social). If Washington wants lasting leverage, it should look higher up the tech stack. Read more: www.justsecurity.org/119874/ai-ch...
Selling AI Chips Won't Keep China Hooked on U.S. Technology
Selling American chips alone will not create a lasting “addiction,” but it will provide China with the building blocks for AI competitiveness.
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Join CNAS next week for a virtual info session with the NextGen program directors on what the expect from the program, what makes a strong application, and have your questions answered! https://www.cnas.org/events/cnas-nextgen-fellowship-information-session
CNAS NextGen Fellowship Information Session
Are you interested in joining the 2026 class of the the Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship at the Center for a New…
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Are you looking to join an exclusive professional development network that offers insightful programming to advance your leadership and career potential? Apply today for the Next Generation National Security Fellowship at CNAS! www.cnas.org/next-generat...
Ultimately, AI and its impacts will transcend national borders. But the infrastructure that underpins it will remain firmly rooted in the physical world. Read the new report from Janet Egan on the importance of securing the building blocks of AI. www.cnas.org/publications...
Global Compute and National Security
Ultimately, AI and its impacts will transcend national borders. But the infrastructure that underpins it will remain firmly rooted in the physical world.
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Applications are OPEN for the 2026 Next Generation National Security Fellowship! Learn more at cnas.org/nextgen
In a new @cnas.bsky.social report, Andrea Kendall-Taylor and I assess the intensifying military cooperation among the Axis of Upheaval: Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. We argue that cooperation will likely continue deepening and highlight the associated risks for the U.S. and its allies. (1/8)
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This Thursday at 11:00 AM ET: Join our expert panel for a discussion on the recent domestic deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles and the legal limits on executive power. 🎙️Carrie Cordero 🎙️Claire Finkelstein 🎙️@marknevitt.bsky.social
Here is a primer on 502 authority via @cnas.bsky.social Americans need to understand the legal authority for the Administration’s extraordinary use of domestic military force. www.cnas.org/publications...
Congress Must Clarify the National Guard’s Section 502 Legal Authorities
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies.
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