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Your support sustains independent analysis that cuts through the fog of war, helps leaders act with clarity, and empowers smarter strategies in times of instability.
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ISW delivers timely, strategic assessments that inform decision-making and guide responses to global conflict and instability. At the same time, ISW is committed to cultivating the next generation of national security leaders through our renowned educational programs, which combine rigorous analytical training with real-world application.
The General Jack Keane Center for National Security and The General David H. Petraeus Center for Emerging Leaders anchor this dual mission—ensuring today’s policies are better informed and tomorrow’s leaders are fully prepared.
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Global crises are intensifying, and vital US security interests are at risk. The United States is facing its most challenging and dangerous geopolitical environment since World War II as America’s adversaries work together in new and innovative ways to undermine US global leadership.
ISW delivers independent, real-time analysis at the pace of crisis, helping decision-makers respond with reliable foresight. In this pivotal moment, your support ensures ISW’s work continues to inform US and allied leaders, providing the timely and reliable analysis that is essential for crafting effective and resilient defense policies.
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