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Innovation Day

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Generative AI to Amplify Capabilities Increasing MDM Resiliency in the Workplace/li> Morse Code: Deploying CNA's Secure LLM Autonomous Solutions Research Force Development Tool: Interactive Navy ... ) This panel focuses on research advancing our understanding of how to increase psychological resilience to MDM. Panelists will discuss domestic and international challenges related to MDM, the critical need ... to emergencies and reducing traffic deaths. We leveraged CNA experience in AI/ML pipeline development, IoT data processing, public safety, and emergency management to improve public safety decision-making

Insights for the Third Offset

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CNA conducts analysis for the U.S. Navy, the Department of Defense (DOD), and other sponsors, ranging across policy, strategy, organizational processes, technical performance of military systems, and current operations. Because of the expected impact of autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI) to the character of warfare, CNA has created a Center for Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence to focus on these emerging technologies and their significant role in U.S. defense policy and all the military services. The Center combines CNA’s strengths and experience in conducting objective analysis of U.S. military operations with focused expertise in autonomy and other aspects of AI. This report, the first created by the new Center, takes lessons and insights from CNA’s body of work for the Navy and the joint force, including CNA’s field program of embedded analysts in military commands around the world. Though much of the emerging technology examined in this report is new, the approach of applying lessons from U.S. operations and institutional processes to key challenges in leveraging autonomy and AI continues CNA’S applied research paradigm of exploring many opportunities to resolve or work around challenges that have been seen before. The aim of this report is to anticipate challenges of “Third Offset” implementation based on past lessons, and then provide concrete recommendations for promoting the effective incorporation of autonomy, AI, and related technologies in U.S. military operations. This report discusses making autonomy and AI militarily effective from an acquisition and technology perspective, and how to pursue these capabilities in ways that are consistent with long-standing U.S. values and that promote broader U.S. national interests.

has led to fundamental changes in the character of war and the tools used in its conduct. Examples include the development of the crossbow; gunpowder-powered projectile weapons; chemical weapons ... reflect the new reality that for the underlying technology, commercial research and development (R&D) efforts will dwarf that of the U.S. military. Thus the Third Offset must rely on developments in the commercial sector as well as DOD’s R&D programs. Of course, commercial development will be equally exploitable by many states—and by non-state actors for that matter—so the ability to quickly identify

Diagnosing the Boko Haram Conflict

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The intent of this report is to provide the appropriate type of information—at the appropriate level of granularity—in order to inform U.S. government efforts to develop more effective approaches to countering Boko Haram. The goal is to help U.S. planners and decision-makers understand the conflict as an interconnected system and, eventually, to develop targeted, conflict-sensitive strategies for assisting the Nigerian government. Specifically, this report seeks to diagnose and dissect the conflict by identifying relevant political, economic, social, and security factors at work in northeast Nigeria, by analyzing how key actors mobilize grievances and institutional resiliencies to drive or mitigate conflict, and by forecasting how conflict dynamics might evolve in the future.

to prominence on the international stage after Boko Haram kidnapped 270 schoolgirls from the northern town of Chibok. In the aftermath of the kidnappings, the Government of Nigeria requested assistance from international partners, including the United States, to save the girls. As of the writing of this report, most of the girls are still in captivity. The United States seeks an end to the Boko ... to the threat posed by Boko Haram, the Nigerian government and its international partners must properly diagnose the conflict and comprehend it as an evolving system that can be affected through

coming in from the cold: The Congo Crisis: The Assassination of Patrice Lumumba

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On this episode of Coming in from the Cold, Pamela Faber returns along with Judd Devermont the director of the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). They discuss the Assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first elected Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and its implications for Central Africa.

at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). They discuss the Assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first elected Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and its implications for Central Africa. The Congo Crisis: The Assassination of Patrice Lumumba Biographies Judd Devermont is the director of the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International ... of the Director of National Intelligence, the Intelligence Community, or the U.S. government. Pamela Faber   is an expert in security and development in conflict and post-conflict regions in Africa

intersections: Issue 10, June 2024

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Intersections, Issue 10, CNA news digest of China’s efforts to acquire Western technology, U.S. and partner efforts to protect technology for national security.

." According to a report by China's state news agency Xinhua, the forum is intended to showcase China's technological development; Xinhua noted that presenters at the 2024 forum included researchers ... with an Intel processor. However, buying chips from US companies is not the only way that Huawei accesses cutting-edge research and development (R&D) abroad. According to a Bloomberg report , Huawei ... for several reasons, including its propaganda value for Beijing, the potential for China to access valuable lunar minerals, and the development of the PRC's space ecosystem. Another important aspect

pla update: Issue 2, March 1, 2022

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PLA Update, Issue 2, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

the “   Regulations on the Work of Military Training Materials for the Army   .” The new regulations standardize the planning, preparation, research and development, publication and distribution, use ... reported that they stopped to refuel   three times   before reaching Tonga’s Fua’amotu International Airport on January 28.   Batch 2: Sealift.   Xinhua reported that, on January 31, the PLA ... requirements across all transportation infrastructure development and transportation equipment design. Scientific and technical equipment mobilization (科技装备动员)   empowers the participants

Exploring the Relationship between Chinas Investment in the Arctic and Its National Strategy

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In the Arctic, China seeks foreign direct investment in natural resources and new shipping routes to advance PRC strategic interests, but constraints persist.

to fulfill requirements outlined in the fiscal year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Sec. 1260E. The FY 2020 NDAA mandates that a federally funded research and development center ... : Sustaining economic development. Authoritative PRC writings describe the Arctic’sabundant energy and mineral resources as important to China’s economicdevelopment. They also note that Arctic shipping ... , and development interests. People’sLiberation Army (PLA) strategic thinkers have noted several reasons that the Arctic isimportant to China’s security objectives, including the deterrent value

Artificial Intelligence in Russia Issue 21

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CNA provides information and analysis of the field of civilian and military AI in Russia and how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. Issue 21.

Developments International Collaboration Spotlight: Russian Military Establishment Discusses AI The following preview shows the first item in this issue: 1. Putin orders new mechanisms ... factors in national security, and ordered the development of a new state program on science and technology. He instructed the government to prepare and adopt this new state program. At the same time, he ... of research and development work and establish uniform principles for assessing effectiveness in this sphere. He ordered the government to prepare and submit a decree for his signature that would change

Chinese Information Shaping in Laos

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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has embarked on a campaign to shape what audiences around the world read, hear, and watch about China. This report is part of a series that examines Beijing’s efforts to influence the media environment in the neighboring Mekong countries—Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand. This report focuses on China’s efforts to shape the information environment of its neighbor, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (or Laos). In order to place China’s efforts into context, this report begins by providing an overview of Laos’ information environment—the aggregate of individuals, organizations, and systems that play a key role in shaping opinions through the dissemination of news and information. Next, we examine each of the ways that China is shaping the information environment in Laos in order to promote its preferred narratives. The report concludes with a brief discussion of issues to consider as the Laos information environment—and China’s footprint there—evolves.

is also due to Laos’ heavy reliance on Chinese-backed infrastructure development projects. Historically, Vietnam has enjoyed greater cultural and political influence in Laos; however, China is actively ... state-run media outlets have established a physical presence in Laos and produce Lao-language content. China’s official news agency Xinhua and its official overseas broadcaster China Radio International ... to portray positive images of Chinese culture and development. Since 2015, China’s Guangxi People’s Radio has dubbed more than 200 Chinese television programs into Lao, from cartoons to political

The-Impact-of-the-CNOs-Strategic-Studies-Group-1981-1995

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Condensed version of Making Captains of War summarizes the impact of the Chief of Naval Operations’ Strategic Studies Group in its first 15 years from 1981.

contributions to U.S. Navy policy, operational art, and tactics, and to the development of the Maritime Strategy. Until now, there has been little systematic documentation or analysis of the SSG’s ... most prominent senior-level events, such as the Navy CINCs Conferences, Global War Games, International Seapower Symposia, Current Strategy Forums, conferences conducted by NWC and the Center ... influenced the subsequent development of the SSG and its further success. The first SSG not only provided a template for the progress and activities of future SSGs but also achieved an immediate reputation