Strategy, Policy, and Doctrine Development – SPA

Leadership Fundamentals Series: The Importance of Building Quality into Your Organization

Karin Andersen — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:00:15 +0000

Whether in national defense, advanced technology, or complex systems engineering, embedding quality into the DNA of your organization from the outset leads to safer outcomes, clearer communication, stronger compliance, and more resilient operations.

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Navigating Change and Nuclear Policy Challenges

Karin Andersen — Wed, 21 May 2025 08:00:56 +0000

As the U.S. navigates unprecedented strategic challenges, bipartisan consensus on nuclear policy is more vital than ever. In this new post, SPA Fellow Tom Troyano reflects on lessons from navigating seven presidential transitions and shares insights from the Strategic Posture Commission report. The takeaway: the current nuclear modernization path, while essential, may no longer be enough. From rethinking deterrence posture to preparing for the post-New START era, Troyano outlines a roadmap for ensuring credible, resilient defense strategy.

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Fostering the Next Generation of Nuclear Analysts: SPA’s Nuclear Analyst Community of Interest

Karin Andersen — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:00:03 +0000

Ensuring the credibility and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear deterrent requires not only technical expertise and strategic foresight but also a commitment to developing the next generation of nuclear analysts. At Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), this responsibility is embodied in the Nuclear Analyst Community of Interest (COI), founded and led by Tom Troyano, SPA’s Fellow for Nuclear Modernization.

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Navigating the Future of Defense: Key Trends Shaping National Security

Karin Andersen — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:30:01 +0000

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.

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