Defense Policy

One of the primary responsibilities of governments is to provide for the defense of their citizens and territories against threats from other state and non-state actors. Defense policy makers must make decisions on how best to deploy the military and civilian resources at their disposal to ensure the protection of their nations and their allies.

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Report

Mar 7, 2024

Stealth, speed, and adaptability: The role of special operations forces in strategic competition

By Clementine G. Starling and Alyxandra Marine

Clementine G. Starling and Alyxandra Marine discuss how special operations forces enhance US readiness in an era of strategic competition.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Mar 5, 2024

Kramer authors op-ed on the role of Congress in deterring Chinese cyber attacks

Kramer advocates for US action against Chinese cyber threats, emphasizing their risk to economic and infrastructure security.

Cybersecurity Defense Industry

UkraineAlert

Feb 29, 2024

Bowing to Putin’s nuclear blackmail will make nuclear war more likely

By Peter Dickinson

By allowing themselves to be intimidated by Putin’s nuclear threats, Western leaders risk plunging the world into a dark new era of insecurity and aggression, writes Peter Dickinson.

Arms Control Conflict

New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2024

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski: ‘Helping Ukraine is not only a good deed. It’s also a good deal.’ 

By Radosław Sikorski

The United States must continue to back Ukraine and deepen its alliances to stop Putin's aggression and prevent a wider global conflict.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2024

The EU needs a more comprehensive plan to aid Ukraine

By Michael John Williams

Brussels has an important role to play in terms of pan-European defense procurement, military training, and economic recovery in Ukraine.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 23, 2024

Dean quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald on Australian defense budget

On February 22, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald, describing the lack of an Australian defense budget increase as a “political own goal.”

Australia Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Lipner quoted in The Wall Street Journal on a potential entity to govern Palestinian society

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Israel

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Pfaff quoted in Politico on defensive posturing in the war in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Panikoff joins Channel News Asia to discuss US support for Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

Issue Brief

Feb 21, 2024

NATO multidomain operations: Near- and medium-term priority initiatives

By Franklin D. Kramer, Ann Marie Dailey, Joslyn Brodfuehrer

How can NATO improve its ability to fight as a multination coalition? These seven initiatives for NATO to take over the next five years can help.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

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