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FYSA Summary: Issue 14 | December 2014

Core Content

The FYSA Issue 14, published in December 2014, features a collection of event highlights, analyses, and reports from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) International Security Program (ISP). The issue covers a range of topics, including U.S. border security, missile defense, naval strategy, cybersecurity, and the challenges of recruiting millennials into the military.

Main Events and Discussions

1. Holding the Line in the 21st Century

• Featured Speakers: Chief Michael Fisher and Assistant Chief Robert Schroeder of the U.S. Border Patrol.
• Event Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2014.
• Location: CSIS, 1616 Rhode Island Ave., NW.
• Focus: The event discusses the challenges and strategies of the U.S. Border Patrol in maintaining security in the 21st century.

2. Iran: Agree to Keep Talking

• Topic: Analysis of the Joint Plan of Action (JPOA) between Iran and Western negotiators.
• Key Points:
  • The JPOA was extended from six to 18 months.
  • Optimists view the extension as progress, while pessimists see it as Iran's defiance.
  • Both sides benefit from continued dialogue: Iran gets sanctions relief, the West gains incremental nuclear program restrictions.
  • The agreement emphasizes actions over final commitments, aiming to build mutual confidence.

3. Open Government Data

• Author: Gregory Sanders.
• Key Points:
  • Open government data is crucial for transparency, accountability, and performance improvement.
  • The Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group (DIIG) at CSIS uses such data to evaluate government performance and industry trends.
  • Recent transparency advances include the Defense Acquisition System series and ForeignAssistance.gov's data releases.
  • The project on Federal Procurement Data System aims to analyze contract terminations to assess performance issues.

4. A Revised Maritime Strategy: Worth the Wait?

• Author: Mark Lawrence.
• Key Points:
  • The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are set to release a new maritime strategy.
  • The strategy aims to update guidance from 2007 and align with the 2012 Defense Strategic Guidance.
  • The delay may be beneficial, allowing for reflection on budget constraints and operational changes.
  • The new strategy must address resource limitations, readiness, and future combat credibility.
  • It should focus on balancing current needs with long-term investments in power projection and asymmetric advantage.

Key Publications

1. Recent Publications

• "A Recommended Agenda for the Next Secretary of Defense"
  • A series of articles by ISP scholars offering recommendations for the next Secretary of Defense.
• "Federated Defense in Asia"
  • An analysis of capability and capacity gaps in Asia and potential federated initiatives to address them.

Multimedia and Testimony

1. Multimedia Highlights

• Dr. Jamie Morin discusses defense budgeting in an uncertain fiscal environment.
• Andrew Hunter discusses the "Cromnibus" bill and its implications for Pentagon spending.

2. Congressional Testimony

• Andrew Hunter testified before the House Committee on Armed Services on the role of maritime and air power in the DoD's Third Offset Strategy.

Recruitment Challenges and Millennials

1. Finding Common Ground: Millennials and the Military

• Author: Jaimie Hoskins.
• Key Points:
  • The military faces new recruiting challenges due to changing perceptions among millennials.
  • Millennials seek work-life balance, career flexibility, and strong team environments.
  • These preferences align with military culture, despite some perceived differences.
  • The military can offer unique career flexibility and team cohesion that are hard to replicate in the private sector.
  • Misconceptions about military service due to media focus on combat may deter potential recruits.
  • Clearer messaging about the appeal of military service to millennials is essential to attract quality personnel.

Conclusion

FYSA Issue 14 provides a comprehensive overview of current issues in U.S. national security, from border control and Iran's nuclear program to open government data and the evolving role of the military. It highlights the importance of dialogue, transparency, and strategic adaptation in addressing complex security challenges. The issue also underscores the need for the military to better communicate its value and appeal to a new generation of potential recruits.