Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

Subscribers 12.2K

Videos 933

Views 1.2M

Channels Like Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

CNAS covers national security and defense policy topics through a mix of in-depth analysis and policy-oriented content, as suggested by its video titles and broad keywords (e.g., AI in defense, deterrence, cyber, quantum tech, Asia security, and regional focus like Indo-Pacific and Taiwan). The channel appears to produce analyses and policy discussions rather than entertainment formats, with content that leans toward deep-dives and expert discussions. Uploads have been ongoing since 2009, and recent videos show a steady stream of releases; overall, the channel reports approximately 12.2K subscribers, about 1.2 million total views, 933 videos published, and an average of around 3.2K views per video.

Results last updated 3 months ago.

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#1

Center for Strategic & International Studies view on YouTube ▶

89% relevance

Subscribers 382K

Videos 9.7K

Views 64.5M

Appearances 35

SERP 100%

Similarity 81%

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Both CNAS and CSIS focus on national security policy and defense strategy analysis, with CSIS scoring highest on national security policy and deterrence/alliances topics that closely align with CNAS’s research scope (search 89% match, content 81%).

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#2

IBM Technology view on YouTube ▶

72% relevance

Subscribers 1.6M

Videos 1.5K

Views 108.6M

Appearances 18

SERP 67%

Similarity 75%

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CNAS and IBM Technology share a strong emphasis on AI in defense, cybersecurity, and quantum/tech security, evidenced by high content similarity around defense-related tech topics (search 67%, content 75%), though CNAS is policy-focused while IBM emphasizes technology applications.

#3

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61% relevance

Subscribers 6.2M

Videos 45K

Views 3.1B

Appearances 10

SERP 40%

Similarity 74%

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DW News overlaps CNAS on national security policy and defense strategy analysis, and also covers foreign aid policy, reflecting similar policy-oriented, defense-focused content in a global news format (search 40%, content 74%).

#4

AtlanticCouncil

56% relevance

Subscribers 122K

Videos 7K

Views 21.1M

Appearances 5

SERP 20%

Similarity 80%

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Atlantic Council and CNAS both address deterrence and alliance strategy and Taiwan deterrence concepts, aligning their research agendas despite differing institutional branding (search 20%, content 80%).

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#5

The Wall Street Journal view on YouTube ▶

55% relevance

Subscribers 6.6M

Videos 28K

Views 2.5B

Appearances 4

SERP 19%

Similarity 78%

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Both feature in-depth policy and defense topics with strong emphasis on AI in defense and Taiwan deterrence concepts, though WSJ delivers more mainstream business news alongside analysis (search 19%, content 78%).

#6

Special Competitive Studies Project

55% relevance

Subscribers 95.9K

Videos 1.5K

Views 5.9M

Appearances 2

SERP 13%

Similarity 82%

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SCSP and CNAS engage on espionage and intelligence revolution and space security policy, sharing policy-focused defense and security research with high content alignment (search 13%, content 82%).

Content Landscape

Top competitors by match strength are Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) at 89% match and IBM Technology at 72% match. DW News (61%), Atlantic Council (56%), and The Wall Street Journal (55%) follow. These competitors share overlapping queries with CNAS such as national security policy, defense strategy analysis, deterrence and alliance strategy, AI in defense, quantum technology security, and Taiwan deterrence concepts. CSIS has substantially more subscribers (382K) than CNAS, while IBM Technology (1.6M) also exceeds CNAS in size; DW News (6.2M), Atlantic Council (122K), and The Wall Street Journal (6.6M) are even larger. The overlaps indicate CNAS competes for similar audiences interested in national security policy, defense technology, and international deterrence topics.

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#8	54%	International Policy Zone ▶	68%	2.8K	33%	11
#9	54%	Tactical Warfare Experts ▶	71%	2.0K	27%	8
#10	53%	Harvard Kennedy School	76%	59.9K	20%	2
#11	53%	Council on Foreign Relations ▶	80%	328K	13%	8
#12	53%	TED ▶	76%	27.2M	19%	5
#13	53%	PolicyEd	80%	47.2K	11%	3
#14	52%	Hudson Institute	80%	135K	11%	4
#15	52%	M-RCBG_Harvard	80%	3.1K	9%	5
#16	51%	The Military Show ▶	69%	2.1M	24%	4
#17	51%	CNA Insider ▶	73%	2.5M	19%	3
#18	51%	WION ▶	73%	10.4M	19%	8
#19	51%	Eye on Tech ▶	80%	128K	7%	1
#20	51%	Africa Center for Strategic Studies	76%	13.6K	13%	4
#21	50%	Moody's	77%	10K	11%	1
#22	49%	Forbes Breaking News	74%	5.5M	11%	3
#23	49%	United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research	74%	3.2K	11%	5
#24	48%	PragerU	74%	3.5M	10%	2
#25	48%	ConflictX	73%	2.4K	11%	1
#26	48%	William Spaniel ▶	75%	762K	8%	2
#27	48%	PBS NewsHour ▶	73%	5.2M	10%	3
#28	47%	National Institute of Standards and Technology	71%	52.2K	11%	1
#29	47%	Geopolitical Economy Report	68%	699K	16%	3
#30	47%	想点就点	72%	73.8K	9%	1
#31	46%	TaiwanPlus News	71%	142K	9%	4
#32	46%	NATO Science & Technology Organization	72%	3.2K	7%	2
#33	46%	Making Politics Simple ▶	66%	2.2K	16%	4
#34	46%	John Hammond	72%	2.1M	7%	1
#35	46%	Defence Australia	71%	89.9K	9%	4
#36	46%	FRANCE 24 English ▶	70%	3.5M	10%	3
#37	46%	Economics Explained ▶	70%	2.8M	10%	2
#38	46%	Bloomberg Television ▶	71%	3.1M	7%	1
#39	45%	DD India	68%	1.0M	11%	4
#40	45%	AFP News Agency	66%	2.6M	13%	2
#41	45%	Mad Hat	70%	173K	8%	2
#42	45%	Chart Effect	67%	6.8K	11%	1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Center for a New American Security (CNAS)?

Center for Strategic & International Studies — 89% match, 382K subscribers; IBM Technology — 72% match, 1.6M subscribers; DW News — 61% match, 6.2M subscribers. These competitors share a focus on international security, defense, and policy analysis, delivering strategic insights on national security and global affairs.

What type of content does Center for a New American Security (CNAS) make?

CNAS creates documentary-style and discussion content on national security, defense, and foreign policy, as indicated by video titles such as The Pentagon and Silicon Valley: The Future of AI in National Defense and U.S. Defense at an Inflection Point: The 2026 National Defense Strategy. Content appears to be uploaded irregularly, with an average of about 3.2K views per video and an unclear upload frequency described as ~? uploads/week.

How do we determine which channels are similar to Center for a New American Security (CNAS)?

We analyze Center for a New American Security (CNAS)'s recent videos, generate topic-relevant search queries, check YouTube search results, and compare the meaning of each channel's content to measure similarity. The result is a ranked list sorted by SERP overlap, semantic similarity, and search appearances.

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