Becca Wasser is a prominent defense analyst and Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), specializing in U.S. defense policy, military strategy, and Middle East security. Her expertise in wargaming and regional conflict provides essential context for understanding complex geopolitical developments, from tensions with Iran and Houthi military actions to broader national security and defense funding debates. Frequently cited by leading global news outlets including Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and the BBC, Wasser offers authoritative insights into the strategic challenges and military readiness of the United States in an increasingly volatile global landscape.