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Innovation and Supply Chains: How Critical Minerals Shape U.S. Military Power Today and in the Future
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Innovation and Supply Chains: How Critical Minerals Shape U.S. Military Power Today and in the Future

U.S. military modernization depends on materials that rarely appear in strategy debates but quietly determine what can be built, fielded, and sustained...

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Bryan Lachica
January 25, 2026
13 min read
From Policy To Practice: Navigating the Cybersecurity Recommendations in RAND's Identifying Critical IT Products & Services Report
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From Policy To Practice: Navigating the Cybersecurity Recommendations in RAND's Identifying Critical IT Products & Services Report

In 1997, the President’s Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection wrote, “life is good in America because things work . . .

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Samuel Abinsinguza
January 19, 2025
11 min read
Civil-Military Relations: Balancing Control and Bridging Divides
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Civil-Military Relations: Balancing Control and Bridging Divides

Civil-military relations lie at the heart of a society's stability and governance, navigating the delicate balance between civilian control and military autonomy.

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Margaret Stanton
January 14, 2025
5 min read
The Impact of AI on Global Security Policies: A Paradigm Shift?
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The Impact of AI on Global Security Policies: A Paradigm Shift?

The rise of AI in global security affairs is presenting new diplomatic and ethical challenges. Countries are grappling with questions of accountability, transparency, and the ethical use of AI in security contexts.

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NSP Fellows
December 31, 2024
4 min read
The Future of AI in Military Strategy: A New Era of Defense
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The Future of AI in Military Strategy: A New Era of Defense

The integration of artificial intelligence into military strategy is not just transforming warfare—it’s redefining the very nature of defense.

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NSP Fellows
December 31, 2024
5 min read