Kareen Hart

3 weeks ago | cnas.org | Lisa Curtis |Kareen Hart |Keerthi Martyn

Executive SummaryThe practice of democratic governance and the increased number of people across the world participating in national elections are positive trends that will help ensure governments remain accountable to the people they serve and societies develop more peacefully and prosperously.

Nov 22, 2024 | cnas.org | Paul Scharre |Jason Dempsey |Kareen Hart |Taren Sylvester

It’s harder to get into the military than stay there—at least by the different medical standards set by the Defense Department. By making them match, the Pentagon could widen its recruiting pool without undermining the force. Here’s an example. In 2022, following advancements in medicine and treatment, defense leaders decided that current servicemembers would no longer be automatically discharged due to HIV status.