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Regional Security
| The Center for National Policy's
work on regional security issues seeks to
promote bipartisan dialogue on American policy
towards specific areas of the world. By
engaging the executive branch, Congress,
academic experts, the media and the public, CNP
endeavors to find the right balance of policies
to advance America's common goals. |
CNP’s “The Asian Security Project” focuses the attention of the public and American policymakers on the region of the world that is home to the fastest growing economic and military powers on the planet. Whereas Europe enjoys a security structure that has contributed to peace on its continent for nearly two generations, Asia finds itself in a relative state of flux when it comes to its long-term balance of power among the region’s most powerful nations. The Asian Security Project fosters discussion, new ideas, and policy solutions that enhance understanding of and stability in the region. |
| The Middle East is one of the most volatile regions of the world. From Iraq to Iran, a misstep in American foreign policy towards the Middle East could spell disaster. In particular the outcome of the conflict in Iraq will have a major impact on America's national security for decades. Iraq's location--at the crossroads of the Sunni and Shi'a branches of Islam and sitting on top of the world's second largest conventional oil reserves--makes policy success essential for America. Additionally, Iran’s nuclear ambitions present a unique challenge of its own. Recognizing this, CNP is bringing together leading experts and the Capitol Hill policy community to assess the situation and explore new options. |
In the globalized world of the 21st century, events half way across the world can have a major impact on America’s national security. In order to understand the broader international security environment, CNP focuses on several volatile regions that can serve as flashpoints for security crises. By studying these regions in-depth, CNP helps to inform policy makers of plans that better react to—and hopefully prevent—crises in these areas. |
