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| type = [[Defense (military)|Defense]] [[think tank]] |
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| headquarters = 1667 [[K Street (Washington, D.C.)|K Street]] NW |
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| status = [[501(c)(3) nonprofit organization]] |
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| location = [[Farragut Square]],<br />[[Washington, D.C.]] |
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| origins = Defense Budget Project of the [[Center on Budget and Policy Priorities]] |
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| leader_title = President |
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| leader_name = Thomas Mahnken |
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The '''Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments''' ('''CSBA''') is an independent, non-profit, [[Washington, D.C.]]–based [[think tank]] specializing in US [[defense policy]], force planning, and [[US defense budget|budgets]]. It is headed by [[Thomas Mahnken]]. CSBA's stated mission is "to develop innovative, resource-informed defense concepts, promote public debate, and spur action to advance U.S. and allied interests."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Mission |url=https://csbaonline.org/about/mission |access-date=2023-05-21 |website=CSBA |language=en}}</ref> |
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CSBA emphasizes initiatives the United States and its allies can take to wisely invest in the future, including during periods of fiscal austerity and uncertainty. CSBA evaluates its policy proposals through the [[Office of Net Assessment|net assessment]] methodology, [[wargaming]], and by estimated impact on the [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]] budget over multiple Future Years Defense Programs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Research Methodology & Focus |url=https://csbaonline.org/research |access-date=2023-05-21 |website=CSBA |language=en}}</ref> |
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The '''Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)''' is an independent, non-profit, [[Washington DC|Washington, D.C.]]-based [[think tank]] specializing in US [[defense policy]], [[force planning]], and [[US defense budget|budgets]]. It is headed by [[Andrew Krepinevich]], a [[West Point]] graduate. According to its website, CSBA’s mission is “to promote innovative thinking and debate about national security strategy, defense planning and military investment options… [and] to enable policymakers to make informed decisions in matters of strategy, security policy and resource allocation.”<ref>[http://www.csbaonline.org/about/mission/ www.csbaonline.org]</ref> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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CSBA traces its origins to the Defense Budget Project, which was established by Gordon Adams in 1983 at the [[Center on Budget and Policy Priorities]] in order to |
CSBA traces its origins to the Defense Budget Project, which was established by Gordon Adams in 1983 at the [[Center on Budget and Policy Priorities]] in order to "fill a vital information gap in the policy debate" during the [[Presidency of Ronald Reagan|Reagan Administration]]'s defense buildup." In May 1995, the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments was incorporated in its current form. Over the next two decades, CSBA played a prominent role in the debate over the [[Revolution in military affairs|revolution in military affairs (RMA)]] and the transformation of the US military. |
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Since September 11, 2001, CSBA has focused its analysis on linking near-term requirements to longer term challenges. According to the |
Since September 11, 2001, CSBA has focused its analysis on linking near-term requirements to longer term challenges. According to the group's website, CSBA "looks out two to three decades to identify emerging security challenges and opportunities." CSBA describes its current efforts as "drawing attention to a set of worrisome and profound emerging areas of concern: a rising [[Military budget of the People's Republic of China|China threat]] in the Pacific Theater; a [[Nuclear program of Iran|nuclear-armed Iran]]; maintaining the US [[Defense industry|defense industrial base]]; and realigning the [[US defense budget|defense budget]]." Over the past few years, CSBA has played a prominent role in the ongoing development of an [[AirSea Battle]] concept by the U.S. Air Force and Navy.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2010-08/whats-new-about-airsea-battle-concept | title=What's New About the AirSea Battle Concept? | last=Carreno | first=Jose | date=August 2010 | website=U.S. Naval Institute | accessdate=17 April 2018 }}</ref> Following cuts to U.S. defense spending and accelerating foreign military modernization, CSBA has also taken a lead role in highlighting the need to rebalance the Department of Defense's force structure<ref>{{cite web | url=http://csbaonline.org/about/news/2015-budget-insufficient-for-defense-strategy/ | title=2015 Budget Insufficient for Defense Strategy | last=Anfilofyeva | first=Natalya | date=4 September 2014 | website=Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments | accessdate=17 April 2018 }}</ref> and invest wisely for future challenges.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://breakingdefense.com/2014/11/hagel-launches-offset-strategy-lists-key-technologies/ | title=Hagel Lists Key Technologies For US Military; Launches 'Offset Strategy' | last=Freedberg Jr. | first=Sydney J. | date=16 November 2014 | website=Breaking Defense | accessdate=17 April 2018 }}</ref> |
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CSBA is a [[501(c)3#501(c)(3)|501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization]]. The |
CSBA is a [[501(c)(3)#501(c)(3)|501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization]]. The group's public education and research program is funded by grants and contributions from a range of foundations and corporations. The majority of CSBA's income comes from research support under contract with the Department of Defense, its sub-agencies, the six branches, and the [[DARPA|Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency]] (DARPA). |
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==Recent Publications== |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2014/11/commanding-the-seas-a-plan-to-reinvigorate-u-s-navy-surface-warfare/ Commanding the Seas: A Plan to Reinvigorate U.S. Navy Surface Warfare, by Bryan Clark]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2014/10/toward-a-new-offset-strategy-exploiting-u-s-long-term-advantages-to-restore-u-s-global-power-projection-capability/ Toward a New Offset Strategy: Exploiting U.S. Long-Term Advantages to Restore U.S. Global Power Projection Capability, by Robert Martinage]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2014/09/fy2015-weapons-systems-factbook/ FY 2015 Weapon Systems Factbook, by Todd Harrison and Jacob Cohn]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2014/09/analysis-of-the-fy2015-defense-budget/ Analysis of the FY 2015 Defense Budget, by Todd Harrison]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2014/08/rethinking-readiness/ Rethinking Readiness, by Todd Harrison]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2014/04/toward-a-balanced-combat-air-force/ Toward a Balanced Combat Air Force, by Mark Gunzinger]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2014/01/hemispheric-defense-in-the-21st-century/ Hemispheric Defense in the 21st Century, by Andrew Krepinevich]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2013/12/critical-mass-nuclear-proliferation-in-the-middle-east/ Critical Mass: Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East, by Andrew Krepinevich]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2013/12/the-future-of-americas-startegic-nuclear-deterrent/ The Future of America's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, by Evan Montgomery]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2013/11/gateway-to-the-indo-pacific-australian-defense-strategy-and-the-future-of-the-australia-u-s-alliance-2/ Gateway to the Indo-Pacific: Australian Defense Strategy and the Future of the Australia-U.S. Alliance, by Jim Thomas, Zack Cooper, and Iskander Rehman]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2013/10/chaos-and-uncertainty-the-fy-14-defense-budget-and-beyond/ Chaos and Uncertainty: The FY 2014 Defense Budget and Beyond, by Todd Harrison]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2013/08/the-evolution-of-precision-strike/ The Evolution of Precision Strike, by Barry Watts]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2013/07/the-future-of-milsatcom/ The Future of MILSATCOM, by Todd Harrison]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2013/06/shaping-americas-future-military-toward-a-new-force-planning-construct/ Shaping America's Future Military: Toward a New Force Planning Construct, by Mark Gunzinger]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2013/05/strategic-choices-exercise-outbrief/ Strategic Choices Exercise Outbrief]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/SOF-Report-CSBA-Final.pdf Beyond the Ramparts: The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces, by Jim Thomas and Chris Dougherty]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/NuclearFirebreakReport_FINAL-web-2.pdf Nuclear-Conventional Firebreaks and the Nuclear Taboo, by Barry Watts]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Strategic-Choices-Navigating-Austerity.pdf Strategic Choices: Navigating Austerity, by Todd Harrison and Mark Gunzinger]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Analysis-of-the-FY-2013-Defese-Budget.pdf Analysis of the FY2013 Defense Budget and Sequestration, by Todd Harrison]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/What-the-Fiscal-Cliff-Deal-Means-for-Defense-2013-01-08.pdf What the Fiscal Cliff Means for Defense, by Todd Harrison]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CSBA_StrategyInAusterity_Online.pdf Strategy in Austerity, by Andrew Krepinevich, Simon Chin, and Todd Harrison]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Rebalancing-Mil-Compensation-TH-071212.pdf Rebalancing Military Compensation: An Evidence-Based Approach, by Todd Harrison]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/CSBA_ChangingTheGame_online.pdf Changing the Game: The Promise of Directed-Energy Weapons, by Mark Gunzinger and Chris Dougherty]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/CSBA_TheRoadAhead_FullSize.pdf The Road Ahead: Future Challenges and Their Implications for Ground Vehicle Modernization, by Andrew Krepinevich and Eric Lindsey]''' |
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'''[http://static.csbaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CSBA_SWA_FNL-WEB.pdf Outside-In: Operating From Range to Defeat Iran's Anti-Access and Area-Denial Threats, by Mark Gunzinger with Chris Dougherty]''' |
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'''[http://static.csbaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2010.10.21-Understanding-Americas-Contested-Supremacy.pdf Understanding America's Contested Primacy, by Dr. Eric S. Edelman]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/4Publications/PubLibrary/R.20100914.Sustaining_America/R.20100914.Sustaining_America.pdf Sustaining America's Strategic Advantage in Long-Range Strike, by Mark Gunzinger]''' |
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'''[http://www.csbaonline.org/4Publications/PubLibrary/R.20100518.Air_Sea_Battle__A_/R.20100518.Air_Sea_Battle__A_.pdf AirSea Battle: A Point-of-Departure Operational Concept, by Jan van Tol with Mark Gunzinger, Andrew Krepinevich, and Jim Thomas]''' |
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==Staff== |
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Notable key personnel employed by CSBA have included: |
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* [[Thomas Mahnken|Thomas G. Mahnken]], President from 2016 |
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*[[Andrew Krepinevich]], President from 1993 to 2016 |
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* [[Eric S. Edelman]], Distinguished Fellow, former [[Under Secretary of Defense for Policy|Undersecretary of Defense for Policy]] (2005–2009), [[United States Ambassador to Turkey|Ambassador to Turkey]] (2003–2005), [[United States Ambassador to Finland|Ambassador to Finland]] (1998–2001) |
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==Notable alumni== |
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* '''[[Andrew Krepinevich|Andrew Krepinevich, Jr.]]''', (LTC, USA, ret.) President, (1993 to present) |
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* [[Robert O. Work]], former Vice President for Strategic Studies, served as [[United States Deputy Secretary of Defense|Deputy Secretary of Defense]] from May 2014 to July 2017. |
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* [[Michael G. Vickers]], former Vice President for Strategic Studies, served as [[Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence|Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence]] and [[Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict]]. |
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* '''[[Eric Edelman]]''', Distinguished Fellow, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy (2005-2009), Ambassador to Turkey (2003-2005), Ambassador to Finland (1998-2001) |
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* '''Robert Martinage''', Senior Fellow, former Vice President for Strategic Studies. Previously Acting Under Secretary of the Navy, Principal Deputy Undersecretary of the Navy for Policy, Plans, Oversight, and Integration (PPOI) (2010-2013), and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Special Operations / Low-Intensity Conflict & Interdependent Capabilities (SO/LIC&IC) (2009-2010) |
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* '''Mark Gunzinger''' (Col, USAF, ret.), Senior Fellow, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Transformation and Resources |
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* '''Todd Harrison''', Senior Fellow |
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* '''Jan van Tol''' (CAPT, USN, ret.), Senior Fellow, former Special Adviser to the Vice President |
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* '''Bryan Clark''' (CDR, USN, ret.), Senior Fellow, former Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations |
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* '''Evan Montgomery''', Senior Fellow |
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* '''John Stillion''', Senior Fellow |
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==Board of directors== |
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==Distinguished Alumni== |
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Notable board members include: |
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* '''[[Robert O. Work]]''' (Col, USMC, ret.), former Vice President for Strategic Studies, now Deputy Secretary of Defense |
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* [[Barbara Humpton]], Chair |
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* '''Steven M. Kosiak''', former Vice President for Budget Studies (1991-2009), now Associate Director for Defense and International Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget |
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*[[Jack Keane]] |
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* '''[[Michael G. Vickers]]''', former Vice President for Strategic Studies, now Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations / Low-Intensity Conflict & Interdependent Capabilities (SO/LIC&IC) |
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*[[Paul J. Selva]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paul Selva to Join CSBA Board of Directors|url=https://csbaonline.org/about/news/paul-selva-to-join-csba-board-of-directors|access-date=2021-10-23|website=CSBA|language=en}}</ref> |
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* '''Barry Watts''' (Col, USAF, ret.), former Senior Fellow, former director, Program Analysis and Evaluation (PA&E) |
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Past notable board members have included: |
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==Board of directors== |
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* [[Nelson M. Ford]] |
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* [[Dave McCurdy]] |
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* '''Devon Gaffney Cross''' |
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* '''[[Pete du Pont]]''' |
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* '''[[Vic Fazio|Vic H. Fazio]]''' |
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* '''[[Nelson M. Ford]]''' |
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* '''[[Jack Keane|Gen. Jack Keane]]''' (USA, ret.) |
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* '''Elihu Rose''' |
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* '''James J. Shinn''' |
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* '''[[R. James Woolsey, Jr.]]''' |
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* '''Laurence Zuriff''' |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.csbaonline.org/ Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments official site] |
* [http://www.csbaonline.org/ Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments official site] |
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* [http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Center_for_Strategic_and_Budgetary_Assessments Profile] at [[SourceWatch]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:30, 31 October 2024
Abbreviation | CSBA |
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Founder | Gordon Adams |
Founded at | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Type | Defense think tank |
52-1930922 | |
Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
Headquarters | 1667 K Street NW |
Location | |
Coordinates | 38°54′10.881″N 77°02′17.282″W / 38.90302250°N 77.03813389°W |
Origins | Defense Budget Project of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities |
President | Thomas Mahnken |
Revenue | US$6,022,026[1] (2019) |
Expenses | US$7,539,309[1] (2019) |
Website | csbaonline.org |
The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) is an independent, non-profit, Washington, D.C.–based think tank specializing in US defense policy, force planning, and budgets. It is headed by Thomas Mahnken. CSBA's stated mission is "to develop innovative, resource-informed defense concepts, promote public debate, and spur action to advance U.S. and allied interests."[2]
CSBA emphasizes initiatives the United States and its allies can take to wisely invest in the future, including during periods of fiscal austerity and uncertainty. CSBA evaluates its policy proposals through the net assessment methodology, wargaming, and by estimated impact on the Department of Defense budget over multiple Future Years Defense Programs.[3]
Background
[edit]CSBA traces its origins to the Defense Budget Project, which was established by Gordon Adams in 1983 at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in order to "fill a vital information gap in the policy debate" during the Reagan Administration's defense buildup." In May 1995, the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments was incorporated in its current form. Over the next two decades, CSBA played a prominent role in the debate over the revolution in military affairs (RMA) and the transformation of the US military.
Since September 11, 2001, CSBA has focused its analysis on linking near-term requirements to longer term challenges. According to the group's website, CSBA "looks out two to three decades to identify emerging security challenges and opportunities." CSBA describes its current efforts as "drawing attention to a set of worrisome and profound emerging areas of concern: a rising China threat in the Pacific Theater; a nuclear-armed Iran; maintaining the US defense industrial base; and realigning the defense budget." Over the past few years, CSBA has played a prominent role in the ongoing development of an AirSea Battle concept by the U.S. Air Force and Navy.[4] Following cuts to U.S. defense spending and accelerating foreign military modernization, CSBA has also taken a lead role in highlighting the need to rebalance the Department of Defense's force structure[5] and invest wisely for future challenges.[6]
CSBA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. The group's public education and research program is funded by grants and contributions from a range of foundations and corporations. The majority of CSBA's income comes from research support under contract with the Department of Defense, its sub-agencies, the six branches, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Staff
[edit]Notable key personnel employed by CSBA have included:
- Thomas G. Mahnken, President from 2016
- Andrew Krepinevich, President from 1993 to 2016
- Eric S. Edelman, Distinguished Fellow, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy (2005–2009), Ambassador to Turkey (2003–2005), Ambassador to Finland (1998–2001)
Notable alumni
[edit]- Robert O. Work, former Vice President for Strategic Studies, served as Deputy Secretary of Defense from May 2014 to July 2017.
- Michael G. Vickers, former Vice President for Strategic Studies, served as Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict.
Board of directors
[edit]Notable board members include:
Past notable board members have included:
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Our Mission". CSBA. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "Research Methodology & Focus". CSBA. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ Carreno, Jose (August 2010). "What's New About the AirSea Battle Concept?". U.S. Naval Institute. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ Anfilofyeva, Natalya (4 September 2014). "2015 Budget Insufficient for Defense Strategy". Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ Freedberg Jr., Sydney J. (16 November 2014). "Hagel Lists Key Technologies For US Military; Launches 'Offset Strategy'". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Paul Selva to Join CSBA Board of Directors". CSBA. Retrieved 23 October 2021.