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Impacts of the Ukraine War on Russian Technology Development

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Anya Fink examines how international sanctions and the exit of multinational corporations from Russia have hurt Moscow’s artificial intelligence ambitions.

Impacts of the Ukraine War on Russian Technology Development Anya Fink examines how international sanctions and the exit of multinational corporations from Russia have hurt Moscow’s artificial intelligence ambitions. /images/InDepth/code-russian-flag.jpg Impacts of the Ukraine War on Russian Technology Development Anya Fink Anya Fink is a Research Scientist with CNA's Russia Studies Program ... support to civilian businesses and defense corporations, numerous human capital initiatives and international cooperative ventures. This strategy has encompassed the development of unmanned transport

China and the Solomon Islands: Drivers of Security Cooperation

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Christopher Cairns and April Herlevi examine the security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands, and its implications for other Pacific island nations.

the PRC-Solomon Islands agreement, it is helpful to consider the Solomon Islands' foreign policy decision making through three different levels of analysis often applied by international relations scholars: the individual, the society or domestic polity and the regional or international security environment. Each of these three levels can yield insights into why the Solomon Islands and some other Pacific ... Minister Sogavare has repeatedly said that the security and development challenges facing the Solomon Islands require help from all external partners . A third-level explanation for states'

Japan’s F-35B Sea Trials Aim to Boost Interoperability with US, Partner Navies

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Successful tests of the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter on a Japanese ship bring Japan closer to a future of close collaboration with the US Navy and Marine Corps.

) capabilities by concerns about China’s military modernization and perceived threats to Japanese territory. JS Kaga’s completion of the F-35B development test is a significant milestone on Japan’s path toward ... operate from short and austere airstrips. Japan’s mountainous terrain and urban development have resulted in relatively few  airfields suitable for conventional fighter jets , which typically require ... on the British carrier. During Kaga’s recently completed development test, a British pilot landed a Royal Air Force F-35B on the ship’s deck for the first time. Competitor reactions to Japan's

ai with ai: From A to Z

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Two special guests join Andy and Dave for a discussion about research in AI and autonomy. First, Dr. Andrea Gilli is a researcher at the NATO Defense College in Rome, where he works on defense innovation, military transformation, and armed forces modernization. And second, Ms. Zoe Stanley-Lockman is a fellow at the Maritime Security Programme of the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies at the Rajartnam School of International Studies in Singapore, where she is researching, among other things, the roles of ethics in AI.

Studies at the Rajartnam School of International Studies in Singapore, where she is researching, among other things, the roles of ethics in AI. /images/AI-Posters/AI_2_42.jpg From A to Z Biographies ... Union Institute for Security Studies, the Saltzman Institute for War and Peace Studies at Columbia University in New York, the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University and the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University. Andrea’s research has been published or is forthcoming in International

Washington Takes a Stand in the South China Sea

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In 2020, a senior U.S. government official used blunt language to publicly accuse Beijing of making unlawful maritime claims, and Washington finally began punishing companies that assist in China’s illegal island building.

) of the Philippines or on its continental shelf. He called Beijing's harassment of Philippine fishing and offshore energy development activities "unlawful" and went on to identify other examples of China's ... states’ fishing or hydrocarbon development in these waters — or to carry out such activities unilaterally — is unlawful. This statement was followed the next day by a forceful speech in which Assistant ... , but it was rolled out this summer because of blatantly aggressive Chinese activity in the South China Sea early this year, coupled with a series of gross misrepresentations of international law

Xi Jinping’s Vision of a Resilient China

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Elizabeth Wishnick examines President Xi Jinping’s rhetoric regarding China’s national challenges including COVID-19, and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

, Xi spoke of the resilience of the Sino-Russian partnership and emphasized its enduring value in an international environment he characterized as “changing and turbulent.” Despite the challenging international situation, Xi stated that he would stand by Russia and other “progressive” forces in opposition to supporters of Cold War bloc politics and hegemony. At the same time, Xi claimed China ... entered a period of development in which strategic opportunities, risks, and challenges are concurrent and uncertainties and unforeseen factors are rising. Various "black swan" and "gray rhino

Combatting Beijing’s Influence: Lessons from Top Gun: Maverick

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Heidi Holz explains how Top Gun: Maverick bucked Chinese government censorship, serving as an example for other films to succeed without the Chinese market.

in the film. Beijing regards Taiwan as a renegade province and actively seeks to deny Taiwan recognition as a state by the international community. Thus, the presence of the Taiwanese flag on Maverick’s jacket ... and the development of overseas telecommunications infrastructure. Influencing foreign media outlets and journalists to promote PRC-friendly narratives and suppress narratives that Beijing finds objectionable. The PRC does this by promoting self-censorship among foreign journalists, buying the right to shape the content by acquiring an ownership stake in foreign media outlets, and hosting international media

China as a Niche Arms Exporter

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China's defense industry could serve as the foundation for increased arms sales in the future, especially in niche arms markets.

, and military actors globally. China’s arms exports represent only a small portion of global arms sales—approximately 5 percent of international arms exports in the past decade . In comparison to the United ... constraints may remain for China, but technological advancements and arms sales expansion are two trends to watch. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Arms ... in Figure 1. Figure 1: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Arms Transfers Database. Figures are SIPRI Trend Indicator Values (TIVs), expressed in millions. CNA totaled TIV

Russia Assumes Arctic Council Chairmanship Amid Regional Tensions

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Senior officials from Arctic countries and indigenous leaders met in Reykjavik, Iceland, for the 12th Ministerial of the Arctic Council. At the meeting, Russia succeeded Iceland as council chair.

business mostly through six working groups , which focus on key Arctic challenges, including protection of the environment, sustainable development, and emergency prevention, preparedness and response ... protection, sustainable social and economic development, and strengthening the Arctic governance body itself. What are Russia’s plans for its 2021–2023 chairmanship The motto for Russia’s chairmanship ... on the “promotion of sustainable development,” including its “social, economic, and environmental dimensions.” According to former senior Arctic official for Russia, Anton Vasiliev, the Russian chairmanship has

Ukraine: China's Burning Bridge to Europe?

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Elizabeth Wishnick analyzes how the Russia-Ukraine war will impact China’s Belt and Road Initiative projects and access to the European market.

, including renewables (solar and wind) and nuclear power. Ukraine hopes to become self-sufficient in uranium and there have been discussions with the China Development Bank about Chinese investment ... an intergovernmental agreement to promote joint cooperation in infrastructure development . Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky enthusiastically proclaimed that Ukraine could become China's bridge ... threatened to withhold deliveries of 500,000 vaccine doses unless Ukraine unsigned the document (although China denies this). With the disbursement of a $5 billion loan from the International Monetary