Joseph S. Nye, Jr. National Security Internship and Mentoring Program

About the Center for a New American Security

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is a think tank that provides timely analysis and expert commentary on the most pressing topics in national security.

Research Programs

CNAS has several research programs, including Defense, Indo-Pacific Security, National Security Human Capital, Transatlantic Security, Middle East Security, Energy, Economics & Security, Technology & National Security, National Security Law, and Global Swing States.

Recent Reports and Commentary

• Red Lines: Chinese advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems pose a serious and growing threat to U.S. national security.
• Thwarting Communications Blackout: Control over the physical means of transmitting information has become a central area of contestation between Taiwan and the United States.
• The Entanglement Edge: Quantum networking is an underappreciated but potentially consequential dimension of U.S.-China quantum competition.
• Invested Allies: The United States is seeking to strengthen its domestic capabilities and supply chain resilience in sectors critical for its economic security.

Expert Commentary

• Jacob Stokes, senior fellow at CNAS, commented on China's nuclear missile launch and its implications for the region.
• Tom Shugart, defense analyst and adjunct senior fellow at CNAS, discussed the importance of a stronger defense budget in response to China's missile warning.
• Jim Townsend, former senior Pentagon official and CNAS think tank expert, analyzed the impact of Trump's actions on NATO and its allies.

Upcoming Events

• Forecasting the Future of the Axis of Upheaval: The View from Moscow
• China's AI Capabilities and the Risks to U.S. National Security
• Achieving U.S. Strategic Priorities in Quantum Networking