; and (2) the assessment of the Chairman with respect to the findings in such report and the recommendations of the Chairman with respect to modernizing the Integrated Tactical Warning Attack Assessment System. 1690. Research and analysis on multipolar deterrence and escalation dynamics (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a university affiliated research center with expertise in strategic deterrence to conduct research and analysis on multipolar deterrence and escalation dynamics. (b) Elements The research and analysis conducted under subsection (a) shall include assessment of the following: (1) Implications for strategic deterrence and allied assurance given the emergence of a second near-peer nuclear power. (2) Potential alternative conventional, strategic, and nuclear force structures to optimize deterrence of two near-peer nuclear powers. (3) The contribution made by countervailing nonstrategic capabilities to strategic deterrence. (4) Escalation patterns arising from Russia’s Strategic Operations to Destroy Critically Important Targets operational concept and response options for the United States. (5) Multilateral efforts that could contribute to multipolar strategic deterrence and escalation dynamics. (6) Capabilities and operations sufficient to assure European and Pacific allies. (c) Report required (1) In general Not later than March 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the results of the research and analysis conducted under subsection (a). (2) Form The report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. XVII Space Force Personnel Management Sec. 1701. Short title. Subtitle A—Space Force Military Personnel System Without Component Sec. 1711. Establishment of military personnel management system for the Space Force. Sec. 1712. Composition of the Space Force without