Defense Budget and Acquisition
The Defense Budget Analysis Program and the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy track the foremost budget issues in the defense policy sphere.
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China Outpacing U.S. Defense Industrial Base
China’s defense industrial base is moving to a wartime footing, while the United States is largely in a peacetime stance. Absent urgent changes, the United States risks weakening deterrence and undermining its warfighting capabilities against China and other competitors.
Report by Seth G. Jones and Alexander Palmer — March 6, 2024
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Pulling Their Weight: The Data on NATO Responsibility Sharing
Report by Kathleen McInnis, Daniel Fata, Benjamin Jensen, and Jose M. Macias III — February 22, 2024
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Cost and Value in Air and Missile Defense Intercepts
Commentary by Wes Rumbaugh — February 13, 2024
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Air Force Priorities in an Era of Strategic Competition
Transcript — January 24, 2024
Past Events
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Reforming the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Process
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Munitions Production Roundtable Featuring ASA(ALT) The Honorable Douglas R. Bush
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Air Force Priorities in an Era of Strategic Competition
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The National Defense Industrial Strategy: The Way Ahead
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Canada’s Role in Global Maritime Security
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Strengthening the U.S. Industrial Base with Hon. Dr. William A. LaPlante
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Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with Secretary Christine Wormuth & General Randy George
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Acquisition for Innovation: A Conversation with DUSD(A&S), the Honorable Dr. Radha Iyengar Plumb
Experts
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Global Security Forum 2024: Gathering Strength in a Gathering Storm
Event — April 24, 2024
Reforming the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Process
Event — March 8, 2024
“Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy”: Audio Brief with Seth Jones
Podcast Episode by Seth G. Jones — March 6, 2024
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China Outpacing U.S. Defense Industrial Base
Report by Seth G. Jones and Alexander Palmer — March 6, 2024
Pulling Their Weight: The Data on NATO Responsibility Sharing
Report by Kathleen McInnis, Daniel Fata, Benjamin Jensen, and Jose M. Macias III — February 22, 2024
“Pulling Their Weight: The Data on NATO Responsibility Sharing”: Audio Brief with Kathleen McInnis
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — February 22, 2024
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“Cost and Value in Air and Missile Defense Intercepts”: Audio Brief with Wes Rumbaugh
Podcast Episode by Wes Rumbaugh — February 14, 2024
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Cost and Value in Air and Missile Defense Intercepts
Commentary by Wes Rumbaugh — February 13, 2024
Munitions Production Roundtable Featuring ASA(ALT) The Honorable Douglas R. Bush
Event — February 5, 2024
Air Force Priorities in an Era of Strategic Competition
Event — January 24, 2024