Books from 2026
Decision-Based Artificial Intelligence and the Strategic Reordering of Military Power, Elise Annett
Artificial Intelligence and a Reconfiguration of Military Power, Elise Annett and James Giordano
Quantum Technologies: Focusing a Bit upon Realities Part One: Capabilities and Constraints, James Giordano
Quantum Technologies, Part Two: Recognizing Risks and Threats to National Security and Defense, James Giordano
Fortifying Technologic Innovation in National Defense: Strategic Security Imperatives for Research and Acquisition, James Giordano and Diane DiEuliis
The Arctic is a Strategic Distraction, T.X. Hammes
Submissions from 2025
Re-constructing and Construing the Warfighter: The Intersection of Bioengineering and Identity in Neurotechnologically Enhanced Military Personnel, Elise Annett, John R. Shook, and James Giordano
Expendable Drones: Appreciating the Evolving Technology – and Character – of War, John Bitterman, Elise Annett, and James Giordano
A Better Way to Talk About Risk, Kim Cragin
Re-examining National Missile Defense Strategy: Defending Against China, Kathleen Ellis
We Can’t Buy Our Way Out: It’s Time to Think Differently, T.X. Hammes
Strategic Ambiguity: Erdoğan’s Turkey in a Multipolar World, Jeffrey Mankoff
The Imperial Trap: Russia’s War in Ukraine and the Lessons of Failed Conquests, Jeffrey Mankoff
With the Armenia-Azerbaijan Deal, It’s a New Era in the Caucasus, Jeffrey Mankoff
Iran’s Strategic Crossroads: Options Beyond the Axis?, Mahsa Rouhi
China’s Military Diplomacy in the New Era, Phillip C. Saunders and Melodie Ha
Can Seoul Take the Lead & The Alliance Expand Its Aperture?, Clint Work
Dr. Clint Work on Korea 24 Radio Show, Clint Work
ROK-U.S. Alliance: The Near Future—A Dialogue with Dr. Clint Work, Clint Work
The Variables of OPCON: The ‘Control Rod’ Logic in Today’s ROK-US Alliance, Clint Work
The Variables of OPCON: The History of the ‘Control Rod’ Logic, Clint Work
What Would OPCON Transfer Mean for the UN Command in Korea?, Clint Work
Books from 2024
China’s Forever War: What If a Taiwan Invasion Fails?, Joel Wuthnow
Submissions from 2023
Agile and Adaptable: U.S. and NATO Approaches to Russia's Short-Term Military Potential, Lisa Aronsson, John R. Deni, and Hanna Notte
The Future of Security in the Black Sea Region, Max Bergmann, Jeffrey Mankoff, and Lisa Aronsson
China's Indo-Pacific Folly, Andrew Taffer and David Wallsh
Why Xi Jinping Doesn't Trust His Own Military, Joel Wuthnow
Books from 2022
Rightsizing Chinese Military Lessons from Ukraine, Joel Wuthnow
Books from 2021
Baltics Left of Bang: The Southern Shore, Marcel Hadeed, Mariusz Kaminski, Monika Sus, Brett Swaney, and Amelie Theussen
A Weapon of Mass Destruction Strategy for the 21st Century, Al Mauroni, Zak Kallenborn, Seth Carus, and Ron Fizer
The Role of Special Operations Forces in Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, Brendan Melley
Cyber Threats and Weapons of Mass Destruction, Shane Smith
Winning the Fight Taiwan Cannot Afford to Lose, Drew Thompson
PLA Overseas Operations in 2035: Inching Toward a Global Combat Capability, Joel Wuthnow, Phillip C. Saunders, and Ian Burns McCaslin
Books from 2020
Baltics Left of Bang: Comprehensive Defense in the Baltic States, Dalia Bankauskaite, Janis Berzins, Deividas Slekys, Tony Lawrence, Brett Swaney, and T.X. Hammes
The European Union’s Permanent Structured Cooperation: Implications for Transatlantic Security, Jonathan Dunn
Beyond Borders: PLA Command and Control of Overseas Operations, Dr. Phillip C. Saunders
Baltics Left of Bang: Nordic Total Defense and Implications for the Baltic Sea Region, Håkon Lunde Saxi Ph.D., Bengt Sundelius, and Brett Swaney
China's 'New-Type' Private Think Tanks: Is 'New' Better?, Joel Wuthnow and Dingding Chen
Books from 2019
Baltics Left of Bang: The Role of NATO with Partners in Denial-Based Deterrence, Robert M. Klein, Stefan Lundqvist, Ed Sumangil USAF, and Ulrica Pettersson Ph.D.
The Enduring Relevance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, James J. Przystup
Books from 2017
The Proliferation Security Initiative in 2017: U.S. Interagency Perspectives, Joanna M. Gabryszewski
Books from 2016
Weapons of Mass Destruction: Challenges for the New Administration, John P. Caves , Jr.
Will Technological Convergence Reverse Globalization?, T.X. Hammes
Korean Unification and the Future of the U.S.-ROK Alliance, David F. Helvey
Reflections on U.S.-Cuba Military-to-Military Contacts, Hal Klepak
Cross-Functional Teams in Defense Reform: Help or Hindrance?, Christopher J. Lamb
National Security Reform and the 2016 Election, Christopher J. Lamb and Joseph Bond
The NATO Warsaw Summit: How to Strengthen Alliance Cohesion, Alexander Mattelaer
Supporting Democracy in Erdoǧan’s Turkey: The Role of Think Tanks, Richard H.M. Outzen and Ryan Schwing
China’s Goldwater-Nichols? Assessing PLA Organizational Reforms, Phillip C. Saunders and Joel Wuthnow
Books from 2014
The Defense Acquisition Trilemma: The Case of Brazil, Patrice Franko
Strategy and Force Planning in a Time of Austerity, Michael J. Meese
The Flawed Strategic Debate on Syria, Richard H.M. Outzen
Books from 2013
Transitional Justice for Syria, Nicholas Rostow
Next Steps in Syria, Judith S. Yaphe
Books from 2012
Building Future Transatlantic Interoperability Around a Robust NATO Response Force, Charles Barry
Widening Gaps in U.S. and European Defense Capabilities and Cooperation, Charles Barry and Hans Binnendijk
Proliferation Risks of Civilian Nuclear Power Programs, Paul I. Bernstein and Nima Gerami
NATO Reassurance and Nuclear Reductions: Creating the Conditions, Hans Binnendijk and Catherine McArdle Kelleher
Space and the Joint Fight, Robert L. Butterworth
Post-Asad Syria: Opportunity or Quagmire?, Patrick Clawson
Trust, Engagement, and Technology Transfer: Underpinnings for U.S.-Brazil Defense Cooperation, E. Richard Downes
Star Wars Rebooted: Global Missile Defense in 2017, Bruno Gruselle
Grand Strategy and International Law, Nicholas Rostow
Protecting NATO’s Advantage in Space, Gregory Schulte
Books from 2011
Small Nuclear Reactors for Military Installations: Capabilities, Costs, and Technological Implications, Richard B. Andres and Hanna L. Brett
European Energy Security: Reducing Volatility of Ukraine-Russia Natural Gas Pricing Disputes, Richard B. Andres and Michael Kofman
Conventional Prompt Global Strike: Strategic Asset or Unusable Liability?, M. Elaine Bunn and Vincent Manzo
Brazil and the United States: The Need for Strategic Engagement, Luigi R. Einaudi
Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Lessons for the Arab Spring of 2011?, Michael Eisenstadt
NATO and the Arab Spring, Isabelle François
Deterrence and Escalation in Cross-domain Operations: Where Do Space and Cyberspace Fit?, Vincent Manzo
Chinese Military Transparency: Evaluating the 2010 Defense White Paper, Phillip C. Saunders and Ross Rustici
Books from 2010
Bio-inspired Innovation and National Security, Robert E. Armstrong, Mark D. Drapeau, Cheryl A. Loeb, and James J. Valdes
Avoiding a Crisis of Confidence in the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent, John P. Caves Jr.
Countering WMD in the 2010 QDR, John P. Caves , Jr.
Reforming the Inter-American Defense Board, John A. Cope
Private Contractors in Conflict Zones: The Good, the Bad, and the Strategic Impact, T.X. Hammes
Africa’s Irregular Security Threats: Challenges for U.S. Engagement, Andre Le Sage
Somalia’s Endless Transition: Breaking the Deadlock, Andre Le Sage
Prioritizing Strategic Interests in South Asia, Robert B. Oakley and T.X. Hammes
Global Commons and Domain Interrelationships: Time for a New Conceptual Framework?, Mark E. Redden and Michael P. Hughes
U.S.-Mexico Homeland Defense: A Compatible Interface, Victor E. Renuart Jr. and Biff Baker
Books from 2009
Iraqi Security Forces after U.S. Troop Withdrawal: An Iraqi Perspective, Najim Abed Al-Jabouri
U.S.-Mexico Defense Relations: An Incompatible Interface, Craig A. Deare
Hybrid Threats: Reconceptualizing the Evolving Character of Modern Conflict, Frank Hoffman
Unity of Effort: Key to Success in Afghanistan, Christopher J. Lamb and Martin Cinnamond
Radicalization by Choice: ISI and the Pakistani Army, Robert B. Oakley and Franz-Stefan Gady
North Korea: Challenges, Interests, and Policy, James J. Przystup
The United States and the Asia-Pacific Region: National Interests and Strategic Imperatives, James J. Przystup
Managing Strategic Competition with China, Phillip C. Saunders
Diverging Roads: 21st-century U.S.-Thai Defense Relations, Lewis M. Stern
U.S.-Cambodia Defense Relations: Defining New Possibilities, Lewis M. Stern
U.S.-Vietnam Defense Relations: Deepening Ties, Adding Relevance, Lewis M. Stern
Burma in Strategic Perspective: Renewing Discussion of Options, Lewis M. Stern, George Thomas, and Julia A. Thompson
Books from 2008
Irregular Warfare: New Challenges for Civil-Military Relations, Patrick M. Cronin
The Absence of Europe: Implications for International Security?, Steven Philip Kramer
Energy Security in South Asia: Can Interdependence Breed Stability?, Joseph McMillan
Defense Transformation à la française and U.S. Interests, Leo G. Michel