Russia and China in the Middle East: Implications for the United States in an Era of Strategic Competition

What Climate-Related Conflict Could Mean for U.S. Central Command

Climate change will hit the Middle East and Central Asia especially hard, with effects on both personal well-being and regional stability. It will likely create increased demand for stabilization operations, non-combatant evacuation operations, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Karen M. Sudkamp, Jeffrey Martini, et al.

Enhancing Security in a Changing Arctic

Security in the Arctic requires continuous effort to maintain, particularly in periods of transition—from climate change to demographic shifts to economic opportunities and risks to geopolitical dynamics. As an Arctic nation, it is the United States’ responsibility to take steps toward enhancing regional security.

Abbie Tingstad

Arctic Capabilities of the U.S. Armed Forces

The United States has considerable interests in the Arctic and is one of just eight countries with territory in the region. How do U.S. armed forces' capabilities differ from those of other countries operating there, including Russia, China, and allies?

Abbie Tingstad, Scott Savitz, et al.

How Much Is Enough for U.S. Nuclear Forces?

Deterrence is difficult because it's about perceptions and resolve rather than just pure numbers. Potential adversaries need to perceive that the United States has enough nuclear weapons to deter them, and also that U.S. officials believe the United States has enough that Washington's resolve will not falter in the face of provocation or coercion.