Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments

The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) is an independent, non-profit, Washington, D.C.-based think tank specializing in US defense policy, force planning, and budgets. It is headed by Thomas Mahnken. CSBA's stated mission is "to develop innovative, resource-informed defense concepts, promote public debate, and spur action to advance U.S. and allied interests."

Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
AbbreviationCSBA
FounderGordon Adams
Founded atWashington, D.C.
TypeDefense think tank
Tax ID no.
52-1930922
Legal status501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Headquarters1667 K Street NW
Location
Coordinates38°54′10.881″N 77°02′17.282″W
OriginsDefense Budget Project of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
President
Thomas Mahnken
Revenue (2019)
US$6,022,026
Expenses (2019)US$7,539,309
Websitecsbaonline.org

CSBA emphasizes initiatives the United States and its allies can take to wisely invest in the future, including during periods of fiscal austerity and uncertainty. CSBA evaluates its policy proposals through the net assessment methodology, wargaming, and by estimated impact on the Department of Defense budget over multiple Future Years Defense Programs.

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