Search Results

Your search for Defense Policy found 249 results.

pla update: Issue 7, February 16, 2023

/our-media/newsletters/pla-update/issue-7

PLA Update, Issue 7, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

revised policy for the management of PLA civilian employees, which likely seeks to rectify retention issues and improve the attractiveness of a career as a PLA civilian. The new regulations are the third iteration of guidance pertaining to the PLA’s civilian workforce that was first released in 2005 and revised in 2017. The updated policy was approved by the PRC State Council and the Central ... , and scientific” and to “facilitate the high-quality development of the civilian personnel workforce.” A comparison of the 2022 and 2017 editions of these regulations shows that the updated policy

New Report: Preparing For Civilian Harm Mitigation And Response In Large-Scale Combat Operations

/our-media/press-releases/2024/09-19

CNA has released a new report about civilian harm mitigation and response (CHMR).

against peer adversaries, the Office of Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy asked CNA to develop practical steps the Department of Defense can take to prepare for mitigating and responding to civilian harm in the context of a large-scale combat operation. The report, Preparing for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response in Large-Scale ... operations over the past two decades. The approach is codified in DOD’s 2022 Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan . The plan contains actions directed by the secretary of defense to meet two

Preparing for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response in Large-Scale Combat Operations

/quick-looks/2024/11/preparing-for-civilian-harm-mitigation-and-response-in-large-scale-combat-operations

Civilian harm mitigation and response requires a comprehensive approach. This report makes recommendations for mitigation, response, learning, analysis, and reporting.

, the Office of Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict in the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy requested that CNA develop practical steps DOD can take to prepare for mitigating and responding ... Preparing for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response in Large-Scale Combat Operations Civilian harm mitigation and response requires a comprehensive approach. This report makes recommendations for mitigation, response, learning, analysis, and reporting. In 2022, Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Lloyd Austin directed the creation of the Department of Defense’s (DOD’s) Civilian Harm Mitigation

Independent Assessment of US Government Efforts against Al Qaeda

/reports/2017/independent-assessment-of-us-government-efforts-against-al-qaeda

Section 1228 of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) states, “The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide for the conduct of an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the United States’ efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat Al- Qaeda, including its affiliated groups, associated groups, and adherents since September 11, 2001.” The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (ASD (SO/LIC)) asked CNA to conduct this independent assessment, the results of which are presented in this report.

Independent Assessment of US Government Efforts against Al Qaeda Independent Assessment of U.S. Government Efforts against Al-Qaeda Section 1228 of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) states, “The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide for the conduct of an independent assessment ... of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (ASD (SO/LIC)) asked CNA to conduct this independent assessment, the results of which are presented in this report. Section 1228 of the 2015

Al Qaeda Core A Case Study

/reports/2017/al-qaeda-core-a-case-study

Section 1228 of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) states: “The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide for the conduct of an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the United States’ efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat Al- Qaeda, including its affiliated groups, associated groups, and adherents since September 11, 2001.” The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (ASD (SO/LIC)) asked CNA to conduct this independent assessment, which was completed in August 2017. In order to conduct this assessment, CNA used a comparative methodology that included eight case studies on groups affiliated or associated with Al-Qaeda. These case studies were then used as a dataset for cross-case comparison. This document is a stand-alone version of the Al-Qaeda “Core” case study used in the Independent Assessment. CNA is publishing each of the eight case studies separately for the convenience of analysts and others who may have a regional or functional focus that corresponds to a specific case study. For the context in which this case study was used and for CNA’s full findings, see Independent Assessment of U.S. Government Efforts against Al-Qaeda.

Al Qaeda Core A Case Study Al-Qaeda Core: A Case Study Section 1228 of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) states: “The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary ... , including its affiliated groups, associated groups, and adherents since September 11, 2001.” The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (ASD (SO/LIC)) asked CNA ... study. For the context in which this case study was used and for CNA’s full findings, see Independent Assessment of U.S. Government Efforts against Al-Qaeda. Section 1228 of the 2015 National Defense

Independent Assessment of the Afghan National Security Forces

/reports/2014/independent-assessment-of-the-afghan-national-security-forces

This assessment, tasked by the United States Congress, was made by analysts in CNA’s Center for Strategic Studies. Dr. Jonathan Schroden led this work, and many CNA analysts con- tributed to the results. Their names are on the cover. The CNA analysts involved in this assess- ment have considerable experience with Afghanistan’s security situation, many having been assigned in Afghanistan and having worked with United States, NATO, and Afghan security forces, and knowing the local language. The Center for Strategic Studies engages in analysis of security matters of many kinds in all parts of the world. We have significant expertise in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. On-the-ground experience, knowledge of local languages, and use of local primary source data to produce empirically-based analyses are hallmarks of our regional work. This report contains the best opinion of CNA at the time of issue. It does not necessarily represent the opinion of the Sponsor, the Secretary of Defense.

, and the world.” The Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) asked CNA to make this independent assessment. The Under Secretary also requested CNA make several additional assessments of related issues ... contains the best opinion of CNA at the time of issue. It does not necessarily represent the opinion of the Sponsor, the Secretary of Defense. The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 1215, directs: “The Secretary of Defense shall provide for the conduct of an independent assessment of the strength, force structure, force posture, and capabilities required to make the Afghan

Powering Americas Economy Energy Innovation at the Crossroads of National Security Challenges

/reports/2010/powering-americas-economy-energy-innovation-at-the-crossroads-of-national-security-challenges

In the first half of 2010, the CNA MAB reconvened to further consider the challenges and opportunities that America faces in order to transition to clean en- ergy technology (that is, low carbon energy technol- ogy), even as the United States and the world’s major economies begin to emerge from a great recession. Specifically, we examined how America’s national power could face significant future challenges due to the vulnerabilities of the nation’s current energy posture. Furthermore, we looked at the opportunities presented to the United States, relative to collabora- tors and competitors, by moving toward a clean en- ergy economy. We examined how the Department of Defense (DOD) could play a key role by altering its research and development enterprise to accelerate the development of innovative clean energy technologies. To this end, we were briefed by a number of talented speakers and experts, including current and former senior officials from DOD and the Department of Energy (DOE), current and former U.S. climate ne- gotiators, defense officials charged with incorporat- ing energy and climate change into national security strategy, active-duty military officers responsible for energy transformation, intelligence officials, private sector energy technology innovators, and specialists in the emerging clean energy economies of nations around the world. This report, which serves as a follow-on white paper to Powering America’s Defense, contains the findings and recommendations resulting from our deliberations. We hope that they will provide a useful contribution to the public debate and policy formulation on these critically important national security issues.

toward a clean en- ergy economy. We examined how the Department of Defense (DOD) could play a key role by altering its research and development enterprise to accelerate the development of innovative ... and former U.S. climate ne- gotiators, defense officials charged with incorporat- ing energy and climate change into national security strategy, active-duty military officers responsible for energy ... as a follow-on white paper to Powering America’s Defense, contains the findings and recommendations resulting from our deliberations. We hope that they will provide a useful contribution to the public debate

Thinking About Military Retirement

/reports/2008/thinking-about-military-retirement

As part of the report of the 10th QRMC, the purpose of this paper is to provide readers with a discussion of the issues relating to the military retirement system. To set the stage for the discussion that follows, the first section outlines what a personnel system should do. Here, the purposes of compensation and personnel policy are reviewed and certain institutional constraints that influence the structure of the military compensation system are identified. Following that, the second section highlights the structure of the current compensation system and the outcomes that result from this structure.

of compensation and personnel policy are reviewed and certain institutional constraints that influence the structure of the military compensation system are identified. Following that, the second section ... of Department of Defense (DOD) study groups and independent commissions have recommended overhaul of the system. In 1986 the system was in fact modified in ways that would have provided smaller benefits ... convened between 1998 and 2001 made the case for change and then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld himself embraced the broad findings of these study groups. In the spring of 2005, he appointed seven

Deter Compel and Reassure

/reports/1995/deter-compel-and-reassure

This paper provides some perspectives on the role of naval forces in deterrence, compulsion, and reassurance in the post-Cold War era. In addition to a brief overview of some of the theoretical issues sur­rounding deterrence, this paper focuses on some concrete examples of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps actions in response to or amidst international crises over the past 40 years.

defense policy are open to questioning. In the Cold War, deterrence was perhaps the key con­cept. The thinking about deterrence-both theoretical and policy­ related consideration-focused on nuclear ... have played a role in conventional deterrence over the past decades and will, depending on national policy decision-making, continue to do so for the indefinite future. The following are some

Recruiting, Retaining, and Promoting Hispanic Servicemembers

/reports/2024/03/recruiting-retaining-and-promoting-hispanic-servicemembers

CNA performed data analysis on recruitment, retention, and promotion of Hispanic officers and enlisted servicemembers, as mandated by Congress in the 2022 NDAA.

of Hispanic officers and enlisted servicemembers, as mandated by Congress in the 2022 NDAA. Executive Summary In recent years, the Department of Defense (DOD) has increased its focus on the demographic ... in the senior enlisted and officer ranks and the potential long-term effects on accessions. Based on this concern, the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) called for a study of Hispanic ... to growing a more ethnically diverse force in DOD. Using data provided by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), we observed Hispanic servicemembers’ representation in the officer and enlisted