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Outlining the Challenges to U.S. Naval Shipbuilding

The U.S. naval shipbuilding enterprise struggles to produce ships at the scale and speed demanded despite being a bipartisan priority for successive administrations and Congress. The White House must tackle complex, longstanding challenges to improve shipbuilding capacity.

Report by Seamus P. Daniels, Henry H. Carroll, Cynthia R. Cook, Oliver Buntin, and Sarah O’Rourke — December 16, 2025

What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for Defense Funding in FY 2026

With Congress failing to pass a continuing resolution to start FY 2026, the Department of Defense faces a shutdown until legislators take action to fund the federal government. Seamus Daniels explains the implications for the Department of Defense.

Critical Questions by Seamus P. Daniels — September 30, 2025

Defense Budgets in an Uncertain Security Environment

Uncertainty in the current global security environment since the start of the Ukraine war has increased global defense spending as states perceive themselves to be at greater risk. But political and fiscal realities will also shape future defense spending levels.

Commentary by Seamus P. Daniels — September 16, 2025

Dept. of Defense Faces Shutdown Amid Continuing Resolution Uncertainty

On March 14, the current continuing resolution (CR) funding the Department of Defense (DOD) and the rest of the federal government for FY 2025 will expire, and a government shutdown will take effect on March 15 at midnight if Congress does not act. On Tuesday, March 11, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1968 to extend the CR through the end of FY 2025 on September 30, but Senate Democrats oppose the measure in favor of a short-term CR. 

Analysis by Seamus P. Daniels — March 13, 2025

What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for Defense Funding in FY 2025

The continuing resolution that the federal government and Department of Defense currently operate under for FY 2025 will expire on Friday, March 14. Unless Congress passes another CR or full-year appropriations, DOD will face a government shutdown.

Critical Questions by Seamus P. Daniels — March 13, 2025

Deterring Russia: U.S. Military Posture in Europe

Russia’s war in Ukraine and subversive activities in Europe pose a long-term security challenge. While the United States must press its allies to increase defense spending, it should also maintain a resilient—and sustainable—presence in Europe to deter Russian aggression.

Brief by Seth G. Jones and Seamus P. Daniels — January 27, 2025

Forward Defense: Strengthening U.S. Force Posture in Europe

The United States needs a robust force posture, including U.S. Army presence, in Europe on NATO’s eastern flank to deter future Russian aggression. A significant downsizing of U.S. forces in Europe would weaken deterrence and embolden a revanchist Russia.

Report by Seth G. Jones, Seamus P. Daniels, Catrina Doxsee, Daniel Fata, and Kathleen McInnis — March 11, 2024