Elon and Vivek, we need to talk about how to make DOGE successful
Mark Cancian of CSIS makes a series of suggestions to Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy on how to successfully run DOGE in this op-ed.
Offering policy advice for the next administration? Be realistic.
In this op-ed, Mark Cancian with CSIS lays out some idea for how to make transition papers from think tanks actually matter to a new administration.
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Constantly evolving aerial threats demand training that adapts accordingly
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
How Israel degraded Hezbollah for years to come, in 8 days
In this op-ed, Mark Cancian explains how Israel was able to severely set back Hezbollah in just over a week.
Is the precision revolution in warfare fading away?
In this op-ed, Mark Cancian of CSIS lays out how the DoD can overcome countermeasures of precision munitions.
Major trends and takeaways from the Defense Department’s Unfunded Priority Lists
Mark Cancian and Chris Park of CSIS break down what is in this year's unfunded priority lists and what they say about the state of the US military.
How to get the $106B supplemental moving: Avoid the all-or-nothing trap
In this op-ed, Mark Cancian breaks down the $106 billion of supplemental funding the Biden administration has requested to provide support to Israel and Ukraine in new ways - with hopes it can help break the Congressional logjam.
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An autonomy blueprint is essential to keep legacy platforms relevant in modern warfare
It’s about improving existing platforms with autonomy, and applying AI, edge computing, quantum encryption, and sensor fusion.
Most ‘aid to Ukraine’ is spent in the US. A total shutdown would be irresponsible.
A lot of money considered to be "aid to Ukraine" is actually spent in the US. In this op ed, Mark Cancian argues that eliminating that funding would be bad business for both Ukraine and American interests.
To cool the war over amphibs, the Navy and Marines need a clearer justification
Congress should not shoot the messenger, but help the Navy and Marine Corps explain why 31 amphibs is the right number, CSIS's Mark Cancian argues in this op-ed.
A year into Ukraine, looking back at 5 prewar predictions
A year ago, Mark Cancian of CSIS laid out five things to watch for in a war between Ukraine and Russia. Now he assess where things ended up.
What is blowing up those Russian bases in Crimea?
Ukraine appears to have struck Russia in Crimea twice this month. But how they actually pulled it off is a mystery worth unraveling, writes Mark Cancian of CSIS.
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Next-generation KC-390 Millennium expands multimission options for air forces
The jet-powered transport’s speed, survivability and multi-mission agility position it as a viable option to the C-130 for the US and NATO allies.
Analyzing the biggest changes in the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 update
Last month's update to the Marine Corps strategic guidance included many changes from the original document. Mark Cancian of CSIS goes in depth on what shifted, and why it matters.
Russia vs Ukraine could provide invaluable lessons on what truly works in modern warfare
Mark Cancian of CSIS lays out five major lessons that could be learned from a Russia-Ukraine conflict.
A year after Jan. 6, DoD’s vague extremism definition could set up new problems
"DoD is taking the attitude towards violent extremism that the Supreme Court took towards pornography; they will know it when they see it," writes Mark Cancian. "That was not a useful legal test for pornography, and DoD will run into the same problem."
What would it take to defend Ukraine? Potentially, billions of dollars.
Mark Cancian of CSIS takes a look at two strategies for US military deployment to deter Russia - and how realistic they may be.