FDD Centers on American Power

Through FDD’s Center on Military and Political Power, Center on Economic and Financial Power, and Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, FDD experts conduct in-depth research, produce accurate and timely analyses and provide policy options – with the aim of using all instruments of American power to strengthen U.S. national security. Each center is comprised of a team of FDD domain experts as well as a top-level board of advisors, who provide strategic guidance, help lead initiatives, and promote research.

Center on Military and Political Power

CMPP promotes understanding of the defense strategies, policies, and capabilities necessary to deter and defeat threats to the freedom, security, and prosperity of Americans and our allies by providing rigorous, timely, and relevant research and analysis.

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Center on Economic and Financial Power

CEFP studies national economic security, focusing on how the U.S. can leverage its economic power to achieve its national security objectives. CEFP promotes greater understanding of how the U.S. government can employ its economic and financial authorities to best counter its adversaries.

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Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation

CCTI seeks to advance U.S. prosperity and security through technology innovation while countering cyber threats that seek to diminish it. CCTI promotes a better understanding within the U.S., allied governments, and private sector of the threats to security posed by the expanding technological environment.

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