Center for new american security researchers
The Center for New American Security (CNAS) is a non-partisan think tank that focuses on national security and defense issues. Here are some researchers affiliated with CNAS:
- Kori Schake: Director of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies and a former Deputy Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Her research focuses on national security, defense policy, and international relations.
- Tom Karako: Senior Fellow and Director of the Missile Defense Project. His research focuses on missile defense, nuclear deterrence, and arms control.
- Elbridge Colby: Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development. His research focuses on national security strategy, defense policy, and the future of warfare.
- Mackenzie Eaglen: Resident Fellow and Director of the American Enterprise Institute's (AEI) Defense Policy Program. Her research focuses on defense policy, national security, and the military.
- Ankit Panda: Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow. His research focuses on nuclear deterrence, arms control, and nonproliferation.
- Hannah Thoburn: Research Associate. Her research focuses on national security, defense policy, and international relations, with a particular emphasis on the Middle East and North Africa.
- Rachel Ellehuus: Research Fellow. Her research focuses on national security, defense policy, and international relations, with a particular emphasis on East Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.
- Michael O'Hanlon: Senior Fellow and Director of Research. His research focuses on national security, defense policy, and international relations, with a particular emphasis on the Middle East and North Africa.
- Shirley A. Kan: Senior Fellow. Her research focuses on national security, defense policy, and international relations, with a particular emphasis on East Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.
- Michael J. Green: Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for the United States and Asia. His research focuses on national security, defense policy, and international relations, with a particular emphasis on East Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.
These researchers, among others, contribute to CNAS's research and analysis on a wide range of national security and defense topics, including:
- Defense strategy and policy
- Nuclear deterrence and arms control
- Missile defense and space security
- Cybersecurity and information warfare
- Counterterrorism and counterinsurgency
- International relations and diplomacy
- Military modernization and innovation
- National security and defense budgeting
CNAS's research is widely cited and influential in shaping national security and defense policy debates in the United States and around the world.