CENTER FOR STRATEGY AND MILITARY POWER

Critical Threats. CSMP fellows conduct research and analysis on critical threats arising from strategic competitors, such as the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Russian Federation, as well as threats posed by regional state and non-state adversaries. CSMP fellows also support related DoW-sponsored war games. Recent studies address Russia’s “concert of civilizations,” the future of Iran’s nuclear program, and PRC irregular warfare in the South China Sea. 

Defense Industrial Base. CSMP fellows conduct research and analysis on the defense industrial base (DIB). CSMP fellows also have been detailed to DoW to support efforts to improve and reform the United States’ DIB. Recent studies examine iterative acquisition during the Ukraine crisis, fielding weapons of affordable mass, legacy vs autonomous systems, the German defense industrial zeitenwende, and Türkiye’s role in the transatlantic DIB.    

Allies and Partners. CSMP fellows conduct research and analysis on U.S. allies and strategic partners, including NATO, the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance, and the U.S.-Japan Alliance. CSMP fellows also have continuing studies related to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD). Recent projects address NATO’s eastern flank, the Nordic-Baltic alignment, Indo-Pacific deterrence, and QUAD defense activities within the Indian Ocean region. 

Homeland Defense. CSMP fellows conduct research and analysis on topics related to homeland and missile defense, including space strategy and policy, border security, and counterterrorism. Recent projects examine space-based missile defense interceptors, the U.S. military’s use of commercial space, novel orbits, U.S. border security and the active-duty force, as well as the evolution and adaptation of foreign terrorist fighters.