Policy Lab: Restoring U.S. and Allied Military Power and Influence

Past event

Jul 31, 2025

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET Online

Registration Closed

Since the end of the Cold War, the character of modern warfare has evolved rapidly. A 2023 RAND report finds that U.S. defense strategy and posture are now “insolvent.” In this Policy Lab, lead author David Ochmanek explains how to reverse this—and help ensure the United States and its allies can deter and defeat modern threats.

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