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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 Dr. Thomas G. Mahnken. According to its website, CSBA's mission is
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>
<blockquote>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>{{cite web |url=http://csbaonline.org/about/mission/ | title=Our Mission | last= | first= | date= |publisher=Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments |accessdate=17 April 2018}}</ref></blockquote>

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CSBA emphasizes initiatives the United States and its allies can take to wisely invest in the future, even 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.


==Background==
==Background==
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|revolution in military affairs (RMA)]] and the transformation of the US military.
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.


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>
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>


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 [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]], [[Us military|military Services]], and the [[DARPA|Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)]].
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).


==Staff==
==Staff==
Notable key personnel employed by CSBA have included:
Notable key personnel employed by CSBA have included:
* Dr. Thomas G. Mahnken, President (2016–present)
* [[Thomas Mahnken|Thomas G. Mahnken]], President from 2016
*[[Andrew Krepinevich|Andrew Krepinevich, Jr.]], (LTC, USA, ret.) President, (1993 to 2016)
*[[Andrew Krepinevich]], President from 1993 to 2016
* [[Eric Edelman]], Distinguished Fellow, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy (2005–2009), Ambassador to Turkey (2003–2005), Ambassador to Finland (1998–2001)
* [[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)
* [[Todd Harrison (defense analyst)|Todd Harrison]], Senior Fellow
* [[Bryan Clark]] (CDR, USN, ret.), Senior Fellow, former Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations


==Distinguished alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Robert O. Work]] (Col, USMC, ret.), former Vice President for Strategic Studies, former Deputy Secretary of Defense (2014-2017)
* [[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.
* [[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)
* [[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]].


==Board of directors==
==Board of directors==
Notable Board members include:
Notable board members include:
* [[Nelson M. Ford]], Chair
* [[Barbara Humpton]], Chair
*[[Jack Keane|Gen. Jack Keane]] (USA, ret.)
*[[Jack Keane]]
*[[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>

Past notable board members have included:
* [[Nelson M. Ford]]
* [[Dave McCurdy]]
* [[Dave McCurdy]]
* Barbara Humpton


==References==
==References==
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Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
AbbreviationCSBA
FounderGordon Adams
Founded atWashington, D.C., U.S.
TypeDefense think tank
52-1930922
Legal status501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Headquarters1667 K Street NW
Location
Coordinates38°54′10.881″N 77°02′17.282″W / 38.90302250°N 77.03813389°W / 38.90302250; -77.03813389
OriginsDefense Budget Project of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
President
Thomas Mahnken
RevenueUS$6,022,026[1] (2019)
ExpensesUS$7,539,309[1] (2019)
Websitecsbaonline.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

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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 "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

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Notable key personnel employed by CSBA have included:

Notable alumni

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Board of directors

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Notable board members include:

Past notable board members have included:

References

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  1. ^ a b "Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Our Mission". CSBA. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Research Methodology & Focus". CSBA. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  4. ^ Carreno, Jose (August 2010). "What's New About the AirSea Battle Concept?". U.S. Naval Institute. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  5. ^ Anfilofyeva, Natalya (4 September 2014). "2015 Budget Insufficient for Defense Strategy". Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  6. ^ Freedberg Jr., Sydney J. (16 November 2014). "Hagel Lists Key Technologies For US Military; Launches 'Offset Strategy'". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  7. ^ "Paul Selva to Join CSBA Board of Directors". CSBA. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
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