Space Warfare: How the U.S. Can Stay Ahead in the Orbital Arms Race
The space domain has transformed in scale, scope, and strategic consequence. What once was a benign operational backdrop is now a contested warfighting domain. China and Russia continue to develop and demonstrate counterspace weapons—from direct-ascent ASATs and co-orbital platforms to jammers and directed energy systems—explicitly designed to undermine U.S. freedom of action in space.
Rethinking Cybersecurity: A Strategic Shift for the DoD
As cyber threats escalate and evolve, the Department of Defense (DoD) faces the imperative of rethinking how cybersecurity is integrated into military operations. Cybersecurity must transition from being perceived as a peripheral concern—often relegated to technical support roles—to being treated as a fundamental component of strategic military operations.
Strengthening National Cyber Resilience: Beyond Compliance to Mission Assurance
Imagine a critical military operation grinding to a halt—not because of a kinetic attack, but because of a single compromised network connection. This isn't a hypothetical scenario, but a very real vulnerability in today’s increasingly digital battlefields.
The Evolving Landscape of Cyber Defense within the DoD
As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, the Department of Defense (DoD) faces critical decisions about organizing and managing its cyber capabilities. Chief among those considerations is whether the DoD should establish a distinct, unified cyber force separate from existing military branches.
Cybersecurity Priorities: Aligning Defense Resources with Critical Missions
In the increasingly complex domain of national defense, effectively prioritizing cybersecurity resources is a critical yet challenging endeavor. With finite resources, the fundamental question facing the Department of Defense (DoD) becomes clear: What constitutes reasonable cybersecurity?
Navigating the Future of Defense: Key Trends Shaping National SecurityÂ
The national security landscape is shifting rapidly. Advances in technology, evolving geopolitical tensions, and the increasing complexity of modern warfare are challenging long-standing defense strategies. For senior military and government leaders, the challenge is not just keeping pace but staying ahead—anticipating change before it arrives and preparing accordingly.
