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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 Dr. Thomas G. Mahnken. According to its website, |
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 Dr. Thomas G. Mahnken. According to its website, CSBA's mission is |
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<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= | website=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. |
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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 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 [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]], [[Us military|military Services]], and the [[DARPA|Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)]]. |
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==Staff== |
==Staff== |
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Notable key personnel employed by CSBA have included: |
Notable key personnel employed by CSBA have included: |
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* Dr. Thomas G. Mahnken, President ( |
* Dr. Thomas G. Mahnken, President (2016–present) |
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*[[Andrew Krepinevich|Andrew Krepinevich, Jr.]], (LTC, USA, ret.) President, (1993 to 2016) |
*[[Andrew Krepinevich|Andrew Krepinevich, Jr.]], (LTC, USA, ret.) President, (1993 to 2016) |
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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) |
* [[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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* [http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Center_for_Strategic_and_Budgetary_Assessments Profile] at [[SourceWatch]] |
* [http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Center_for_Strategic_and_Budgetary_Assessments Profile] at [[SourceWatch]] |
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Revision as of 05:20, 1 October 2018
| Abbreviation | CSBA |
|---|---|
| Type | Defense think tank |
| Headquarters | 1667 K Street NW |
| Location | |
President | Thomas Mahnken |
| Revenue | $6,666,532[1] (2016) |
| Expenses | $7,824,908[1] (2016) |
| Website | http://www.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 Dr. Thomas G. Mahnken. 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.[2]
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
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.[3] 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[4] and invest wisely for future challenges.[5]
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, military Services, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Staff
Notable key personnel employed by CSBA have included:
- Dr. Thomas G. Mahnken, President (2016–present)
- Andrew Krepinevich, Jr., (LTC, USA, ret.) President, (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)
- Todd Harrison, Senior Fellow
- Bryan Clark (CDR, USN, ret.), Senior Fellow, former Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations
Distinguished alumni
- Robert O. Work (Col, USMC, ret.), former Vice President for Strategic Studies, now Deputy Secretary of Defense
- 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)
Board of directors
Notable Board members include:
- Nelson M. Ford, Chair
- Gen. Jack Keane (USA, ret.)
- Dave McCurdy
- Barbara Humpton
References
- ^ a b "Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Our Mission". Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ 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.