The White House (via OMB) strongly protests Congressional efforts within the FY 2027 NDAA to prohibit the purchase of warships from foreign shipyards. The Administration argues that these restrictions undermine national security by limiting flexibility and hindering its strategy of leveraging allied yards, such as in the 'Finland model,' to drive investment into U.S. shipbuilding capacity. This signals a significant policy shift toward integrating international partners into advanced naval construction, suggesting the Pentagon is prepared to bypass traditional domestic build requirements for future combat vessels.
CSIS Names Thamar Harrigan Chief of Staff of the Economic Security and Technology Department
English Summary
CSIS has appointed Thamar Harrigan as the Chief of Staff and Director of Operations for its Economic Security and Technology Department. Harrigan brings extensive experience from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency and a background in international trade law to help drive the department's strategic and programmatic priorities. This leadership addition is intended to enhance the department's operational capacity and sharpen its research outputs on global markets and advanced technologies. The move strengthens CSIS's ability to provide practical policy solutions at the critical intersection of economic security and technological competition.
中文摘要
CSIS（戰略與國際研究中心）已任命 Thamar Harrigan 擔任其經濟安全與技術部門的幕僚長兼營運總監。Harrigan 擁有美國貿易發展署（USTDA）的豐富經驗以及國際貿易法的背景，將協助推動該部門的戰略與計畫優先事項。此次領導層的加入旨在增強該部門的營運能力，並精進其在全球市場與先進技術方面的研究成果。此舉強化了 CSIS 在經濟安全與技術競爭的關鍵交匯點上提供實際政策解決方案的能力。
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