Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has struggled to establish a credible, effective message suitable for competing in modern times. This paper discusses the problems in America's current message and recommends behaviors to improve its credibility overseas.Read more...

The U.S. military is considering investments into micro nuclear power plants to enhance energy security and energy resilience.Read more...

Using the case studies of Syria, Turkey, and Egypt, this paper demonstrates how Moscow is employing a combination of military, economic, and soft power methods to rebuild Russia’s reputation in the Middle East.Read more...

Migrants from the Northern Triangle, are fleeing local instability and violence, poverty, and drought. As climate change deepens poverty and food insecurity, the United States will continue to see a rise in the number of people seeking asylum.Read more...

As the US and the Taliban continue to meet in an effort to negotiate peace, the connections between six primary terrorist organizations in Central Asia must be re-examined.Read more...

As climate change continues to take a toll on the Earth, how Sub-Saharan African states handle the effects of climate change will help determine the future of the continent.Read more...

This paper addresses the presence of American non-strategic nuclear weapons Europe. It explores the role and purpose of these arms in order to determine their effectiveness as both a deterrent and as tools of non-proliferation.Read more...

This report examines the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Russia, and the threat it poses to stability. Humanitarian efforts by the United States to help manage the epidemic may help thaw the U.S.-Russia Relationship.Read more...

This report presents an overview of the threats posed by advanced air systems and the precision guided weapons needed to ensure mission effectiveness.Read more...

Energy security is vital for the readiness of U.S. troops around the globe. The U.S. relies on oil for the majority of both civilian and military transportation. The changing price of a barrel of oil can have profound impacts on the budget of communities and the Department of Defense. The U.S. remains beholden to the pricing of oil by foreign nations, some with hostile attitudes towards the U.S. Due to the global nature of oil markets, further oil production in the U.S. does not alleviate that dependency. Only by investing in increasing fuel economy and alternative energy will the U.S. be energy secure.Read more...