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100 Ideas for the first 100 days

Apr 9, 2021

#80: Modernize US Nuclear Forces

By: Matthew Kroenig What is the kernel of the issue? US nuclear weapons are used to help deter attacks against the United States and its more than 30 formal treaty allies. However, these weapons are aging and need to be modernized. Why is the issue important? In 2010, President Obama put in place a 30-year […]

100 Ideas for the first 100 days

Apr 8, 2021

#79: Create a Democratic Technology Alliance

By: Ash Jain What is the kernel of the issue? New technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, genetic engineering, 5G, and robotics, are developing rapidly and will significantly shape the future of geopolitics.  While these innovations promise great benefits, they also carry serious risks, including new security challenges.   Why is the issue important? If China […]

100 Ideas for the first 100 days

Apr 7, 2021

#78: Empower the National Space Council

By: Christopher P. Mulder and Mark Massa What is the kernel of the issue? The United States needs to work closely with its allies to lead in space to advance its national security interests and accelerate space commerce. The Biden administration recently announced that it will stand up the National Space Council. However, competition in […]

100 Ideas for the first 100 days

Apr 6, 2021

#77: Address the Cyber Risks Posed by Nuclear Modernization

By: Erica Borghard What is the kernel of the issue? Several US presidents have identified nuclear modernization as a priority for defense policy. One aspect of nuclear modernization includes incorporating digital technologies across the legs of the nuclear triad (bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and submarines), as well as nuclear command, control, and communications systems (NC3). […]

100 Ideas for the first 100 days

Apr 5, 2021

#76: Counter China’s “Legal Warfare” Against Western Scholars

By: Sarah Kirchberger What is the kernel of the issue? Chinese entities have, in recent years, begun to sue critical China scholars worldwide for “defamation.” Scholars have been sued for pointing out security concerns over 5G infrastructure; for uncovering evidence of human rights violations in Xinjiang; and for speaking out against Chinese intimidation of Taiwan. […]

100 Ideas for the first 100 days

Apr 4, 2021

#75: Encourage NATO Allies to Participate in US-Led FONOPs in the South China Sea

By: Hans Binnendijk What is the kernel of the issue? China has been aggressively pushing extensive territorial claims in the South China Sea (SCS) leading to territorial disputes with numerous countries. China has undertaken to build thousands of acres worth of artificial islands in the area to buttress its claims and routinely harasses planes and ships—including US Navy vessels—transiting the […]

100 Ideas for the first 100 days

Apr 3, 2021

#74: Create An “Incidents-At-Sea” Agreement Between the United States and China

By: Hans Binnendijk What is the kernel of the issue? In 2001, a US Navy reconnaissance aircraft collided with a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy jet near Hainan Island in the South China Sea (SCS). The incident, which resulted in an international dispute between the United States and China, illustrated the risk of escalation in this increasingly disputed region.  Why is […]

100 Ideas for the first 100 days

Apr 2, 2021

#73: Integrate Religious Freedom into the Next National Security Strategy

By: Jeffrey Cimmino What is the kernel of the issue? The Biden administration’s Interim National Security Strategic Guidance (INSSG) calls for the US to “revitalize democracy the world over” and “lead and sustain a stable and open international system.” However, the document makes little mention of a critical tool for pursuing these goals: advancing international […]

100 Ideas for the first 100 days

Apr 1, 2021

#72: Create Transatlantic Rapid Response Mechanisms for Disinformation

By: Didi Kirsten Tatlow What is the kernel of the issue? During the COVID-19 pandemic, the global community saw a surge in disinformation emanating from China and targeting transatlantic countries. On top of China’s early cover-up and subsequent control of the WHO investigation, this has created confusion about the origins of the virus, hampered consensus […]

100 Ideas for the first 100 days

Mar 31, 2021

#71: Clamp Down on Chinese Espionage

By: Didi Kirsten Tatlow What is the kernel of the issue? Since 2018, the US Department of Justice has operated a “China Initiative” that directly addresses systemic economic espionage and trade secret theft by China against the United States. No such initiative exists in Europe, despite the same malign Chinese activities taking place there.    Why is the issue important? […]

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