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Dedicated to the Safety and Security of the Nation
CNA is an independent, nonprofit research and analysis organization dedicated to the safety and security of the nation. For 80 years, our scientific rigor and real-world approach to data have been indispensable to leaders facing complex problems. CNA employs operations research to address military questions in the Center for Naval Analyses and domestic challenges in the Institute for Public Research.
Reports

A Novel Model of Cyber Combat
A new, simplified computer model of cyberwarfare allows experimentation. Results suggest cyber offense will fail unless many times stronger than cyber defense.

Evaluation of Basic Allowance for Housing
This is a report for the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC) on the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH).

The Evolving Russia-Iran Relationship
The Russia-Iran relationship has changed over the past decade, and this report examines the relationship in temporal and thematic dimensions.

Taiwan Lessons Learned from the Russia-Ukraine War
This report examines Taiwan’s lessons learned from the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and how they are already influencing Taiwan’s defense strategy and created a sense of urgency for government leaders.
Experts

Sebastian Bae
Gaming and Integration

Samuel Bendett
Russia Studies

Brittany Cunningham, Ph.D.
Justice Research and Innovation

April Herlevi, Ph.D.
China Studies

Joshua Tallis, Ph.D.
Fleet Plans and Requirements
Multimedia

The Case for Data Science at Sea
A data science team on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier harnessed the power of data analytics and software development to achieve new efficiencies and better performance.

Press Release
CNA Brings Robust Presence to Largest Global Maritime Expo in US
CNA brings a robust presence to this year’s Sea-Air-Space conference

Newsletter
Intersections, Issue 13, March 2025
Intersections is a CNA news digest of China’s efforts to acquire Western technology, and U.S. and partner efforts to protect that technology for national security.

Press Release
CNA Trustees Award Presented to Dmitry Gorenburg

Blog
Modernizing CNA
CNA's Business Transformation Director describes how CNA is modernizing its IT and automating business processes for greater efficiency and advanced analysis.

Podcast
Creating an Air Space That is ASSUREd Safe
Our partners from the FAA’s Center for Excellence’s ASSUREd Safe join the show to discuss integrating uncrewed aerial systems into the national airspace.
Working at CNA
Our flexible, collaborative and energizing work environment allows for creative teamwork in every step of theproblem-solving process.

Field Program
Run by CNA's Operations Evaluation Group (OEG) and Marine Corps Program, the Field Program deploys analysts for two to three years to posts ranging from aircraft carrier strike groups and Marine expeditionary forces to the U.S. Pacific Command.
