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CENSA Report: The Link Between Mis-, Dis-, and Malinformation and Domestic Extremism
In this June 2022 CENSA Report, CENSA Fellow, Scott Vlachos, examines the radicalization process and use of mis-, dis-,...
by CENSA
Cyber Security & Artificial Intelligence
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CENSA Interview with General (Retired) Colin Powell (January 2013)
CENSA would like to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Powell Family on the passing of Former...
by CENSA
Cyber Security & Artificial Intelligence
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Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS): Legal and Operational Considerations, Constraints, and Concerns
In this October 2021 CENSA Report, CENSA Board of Advisor, Guermantes Lailari, explores the legal and operational considerations, constraints,...
by CENSA
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Women in combat roles would strengthen the military (April 2014)
In this April 2014 Washington Post Op-Ed, William Denn, CENSA Chairman of the Board, argues that U.S. Army combat...
by William Denn
April 3, 2014
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American Strategy and Purpose (2014)
CENSA’s latest compendium by William Natter and Jason Brooks looks at the perennial questions surrounding America’s role in the...
by CENSA
January 1, 2014
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Hybrid Warfare and Transnational Threats (2011)
Warfare and Transnational Threats tackles the complexity of modern warfare, delivering a breadth of insights aimed at bolstering our nation’s security. The volume explores...
by CENSA
January 1, 2011
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Press Release for Hybrid Warfare and Transnational Threats (2011)
Hybrid Warfare and Transnational Threats, 2011 – Press Release Contact: Ciri FenzelCiri.Fenzel@CENSA.net703-879-2546 The Council for Emerging National Security Affairs...
by CENSA
January 1, 2011
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The Millenium’s Promise: International Security and Poverty Reduction
Written by  John W. McArthur President Obama’s recent national security strategy places a significant emphasis on development in the...
by CENSA
September 15, 2010
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The Emerging Threat of Female Suicide Bombers in Afghanistan
Written by  Matthew P. Dearing Amidst the disarray following General McChrystal’s interview with Rolling Stone, a much less reported but profound...
by CENSA
August 26, 2010
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Crossroads Africa: Perspectives on US-China-Africa Security Affairs (2009)
Africa has a long history of being at the crossroads of great power competition. Rising interest in African oil...
by CENSA
January 1, 2009
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The Search for Mr. X: A CENSA Member Survey on National Security Doctrine after Containment
In the fall of 2007 CENSA polled members with a series of questions to spark thought on how to...
by CENSA
December 1, 2007