The Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program strengthens U.S. foreign policy by testing assumptions, reassessing conventional wisdom, and exploring innovative approaches to international engagement.
Given the historic nature of the challenges facing U.S. policymakers in a rapidly changing world, we believe that the voices influencing policy decisions are often too narrow, and that unconventional thinking is urgently required. The program fills an important gap in the national discourse on the United States’ global role by injecting fresh thinking and unorthodox ideas.
Through original research, public and private events, and media appearances, we are transforming the national security debate, among both policy experts and the broader public.
The Net Assessment crew discuss the proposed Trump-class guided missile battleships
February 26, 2026
During a recent research trip to Ankara and Istanbul, we discussed US-Türkiye relations with a range of experts
February 24, 2026
Members of the Reimagining US Grand Strategy team and other Stimson programs examine key assumptions about U.S. foreign policy that will be tested this year
February 12, 2026
The Net Assessment crew evaluates a “Resolute Global Leadership” grand strategy
February 12, 2026
We went to Abu Dhabi on a research trip and met with a variety of experts to understand the state of the US-UAE relationship and what the next few years may have in store
February 12, 2026
Assessing whether the benefits of the Venezuela intervention outweigh the costs for the United States as part of the “Is War Worth It?” Project
February 5, 2026
Following January’s Venezuela raid, it’s important for civilian policymakers to not become overconfident, and to ensure that all possible escalatory steps are considered before military action is taken
February 4, 2026
The Net Assessment crew (with a special guest) unpacks the National Defense Strategy
January 29, 2026
