A new U.S. strategy in Cuba is long overdue: the U.S. should reform its sanctions to be more targeted and allow for increased economic, touristic, and diplomatic engagement with Cuba.Read more...

America’s longest war will come to a symbolic close by September 11th, 2021. The withdrawal will have profound implications which the United States and its allies must be prepared to deal with.Read more...

The U.S. has key security and geopolitical interests that make access to the Persian Gulf region a critical national security priority, and it should continue to engage GCC states which remain critical allies in the region. Read more...

A national power grid will increase energy security, increase resilience to extreme weather events and make the transition to clean energy easier and cheaper.Read more...

Climate change poses clear risks to national security assets in Florida, which is home to the headquarters of three Combatant Commands and provides access to irreplaceable training grounds. Read more...

This report will examines the National Security Strategies (NSS) of U.S. Presidents since George W. Bush for recognition of climate change as a security threat.Read more...

This report explores three diplomatic projects in the Middle East, in an effort to highlight noteworthy efforts at collaboration in contrast to stories about conflict.Read more...

As the U.S. seeks to strengthen its position in the South China Sea, this paper examines strategies to increase American leadership and boost allies in the region.Read more...

This fact sheet explores the basic statistics behind each country's nuclear capabilities and explores the prospects of Chinese inclusion in a trilateral nuclear agreement with Russia and the United States.Read more...

A melting Arctic is a more accessible Arctic—we are already seeing renewed great power competition in the region, as well as greater opportunities for natural resource exploration.Read more...