Alternative Defense Strategies in a Cost-Capped Environment (CSIS Reports)

Cancian, Mark F.

ISBN 10: 1442259108 / ISBN 13: 9781442259102

Published by Center for Strategic & International Studies, 2016

About this Item

Seller Inventory # I-9781442259102

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alternative Defense Strategies in a Cost-Capped Environment (CSIS Reports)
• Publisher: Center for Strategic & International Studies
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1442259108
• ISBN 13: 9781442259102
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

This study identifies five alternative strategies and, using CSIS’s Force Cost Calculator, builds a cost-capped force structure, modernization program, and readiness profile for each strategy. It then stress-tests each strategy against four sets of simultaneous conflict scenarios, which the authors devised. The study explores potential ways to mitigate the fiscal pressure forcing these strategic tradeoffs. It concludes by making recommendations for the FY 2017 defense budget and the next Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR).

About the Author

Mark Cancian and Clark Murdock are senior advisers with the International Security Program at CSIS. Ryan Crotty is a former fellow with the International Security Program at CSIS.