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The Center for National Policy and Truman Project Announce Partnership

The Center for National Policy and Truman Project Announce Partnership The Truman National Security Project and CNP announced a partnership on January 9, 2013. This partnership combines values-based national security policy and politics into a single organization that will help define American leadership in a changing world. Learn More

The New Spycraft: Cyber Espionage in the 21st Century

The New Spycraft: Cyber Espionage in the 21st Century On Monday, the Department of Defense released a new report highlighting - among other issues - cyber espionage originating in China. The report reaffirmed many of the findings detailed in a February Mandiant Intelligence Center Report APT1: Exposing One of China's Cyber Espionage Units. Join CNP President Scott Bates and an expert panel as they discuss the trend lines of these threats and how to best mitigate and prevent future loss. Learn More

A Conversation with Senator Christopher Murphy on International Climate Change

A Conversation with Senator Christopher Murphy on International Climate Change Join Senator Christopher Murphy and Dr. Andrew Light in a session moderated by CNP President Scott Bates as they discuss the effects of climate disruptions and how to effectively confront the threat. Learn More

The New Partnership in the Pacific: Prospects for Renewal of the US-Japan Alliance

The New Partnership in the Pacific: Prospects for Renewal of the US-Japan Alliance Two of the world’s leading powers, the United States and Japan, are looking to a new trade deal to help them break out of the worst economic times since the Great Depression. Can the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) be the catalytic event that can jump start economic growth for the United States and Japan? Can TPP provide new energy for one of the oldest alliances in the Pacific? What are the consequences for America's economy and the balance of power in the Pacific? Learn More

Recent Events

The New Spycraft: Cyber Espionage in the 21st Century May 15, 2013

A Conversation with Senator Christopher Murphy on International Climate Change May 14, 2013

The New Partnership in the Pacific: Prospects for Renewal of the US-Japan Alliance Apr 23, 2013

Nukes, Missiles, and Feints: The Real Deal on Iran and North Korea Apr 19, 2013

A Conversation with Former Defense Secretary Harold Brown Apr 9, 2013

Recent Blog Posts

A Fisherman's Tale By: Chuck Rocha
May 22, 2013

A Development Failure By: Dale Pfeiffer
May 20, 2013

Syria: The Elusive Political Solution By: Gregory Aftandilian
May 7, 2013

CNP Podcasts Series: War on the Rocks

Islamist Militancy in East Africa Dec 5, 2012

"Cyberwar: Will It Take Place?" with Thomas Rid and Tim Stevens Nov 19, 2012

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Featured Publications

Al Noor - Issue 2: Embassies under Assault Center for National Policy

This issue of Al Noor examines the political repercussions of last week's violent protests that erupted across the Muslim world, resulting in the loss of four American lives.

Powering America's Energy Resilience

The Center for National Policy, in partnership with leading experts from industry and academia, held meetings across the United States to develop recommendations on how to build a more resilient energy sector that can help power America's economy in the years ahead.

NATO Strategy in Afghanistan: A New Way Forward Center for National Policy

After a decade of war, the democracies of NATO need a realistic and sustainable strategy which will close the gap between stated goals and achievable ends.