Phillip Carter
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Uncivil Military Relations?
As we move into the second year of the Trump presidency, big questions remain over how the president will shape civil-military relations. → Read More
I’m an Iraq War veteran. The military doesn’t want or need Trump’s parade.
Marching in formation is useful in basic training, not on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. → Read More
Why were US soldiers even in Niger? America’s shadow wars in Africa, explained.
American troops are fighting in multiple African countries without anyone back home really noticing. → Read More
Why were US soldiers even in Niger? America’s shadow wars in Africa, explained.
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
Trump is at war with his own generals
We used to worry Trump listened to his generals too much. Turns out he may not listen to them enough. → Read More
What America Owes Its Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is struggling to keep its promises to veterans after they come home. The United States needs to rewrite the contract it strikes with its service members. → Read More
What America Owes Its Veterans
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
Congress can’t save Jeff Sessions
Senators are lining up to defend the attorney general. It doesn’t matter. → Read More
Lost in Translation
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
Trump’s decision to fire Comey is another win for Vladimir Putin
Putin wanted to make Americans doubt their government. The Comey firing is another sign he pulled it off. → Read More
AVF 4.0: The Future of the All-Volunteer Force
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
Trump just blamed the military for the botched Yemen raid. That's a disgrace.
Commander in Chief Donald Trump is refusing to take responsibility for a mission he ordered. → Read More
McMaster knows how national security policy can go wrong. Will that help him?
Trump's new adviser will need to avoid the Vietnam-era mistakes he studied. → Read More
CNAS Experts’ Commentary on Executive Order “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States”
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
CNAS Briefing: Key Questions for VA Secretary Confirmation Hearing
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
CNAS Press Note: Army Shelves Blast Gauges to Protect Soldiers’ Brains
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
Trump is surrounding himself with generals. That’s dangerous.
Appointing too many former brass could undermine civilian control of the military. → Read More
Needs Assessment: Veterans in the Dallas-Fort Worth Region
A new assessment by the CNAS Military, Veterans, and Society Program finds that Dallas-Fort Worth area veterans face diverse challenges including access to VA services, economics, housing, and transportation issues, with many of these issues exacerbated by the region's booming economy. → Read More
Trump’s donations aside, these are tough times for veterans groups
Veterans needs are increasing while funding is on the decline. → Read More
New CNAS Report Outlines Current Issues Facing Veterans and Military Community
Washington, November 10 – As the 2016 election cycle moves into full swing, four experts from the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) have released a new report, "Passing the Baton: A Bipartisan 2016 Agenda for the Veteran and Military Community.” The authors of the report – CNAS... → Read More