Commentary Each presidential administration issues key documents to articulate the public-facing presidential policy on key issues. In the national security world, these start with the National Security Strategy (NSS). The NSS is the key, foundational document for an administration to communicate its intent, goals, and end state to the world. Clarity is the essence of…

Commentary The ability of the United States to extend deterrence to key allies like Australia and Japan, and to partners like Taiwan, depends upon two considerations. First, there are political considerations, which include the credibility of the United States to honor its commitments and willpower to incur the risks inherent in providing another state the…