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CNA Officially Welcomes Julia McQuaid as Vice President of Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Programs Division

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The CNA Corporation today announced that Julia McQuaid has formally accepted the position of vice president of its Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Programs Division.

research and analysis in this new role.” In recent research, McQuaid has examined the complex links between climate change, conflict, and instability globally. She works closely with Pentagon offices and combatant commands as they integrate climate change into strategic and operational planning processes, including theater security cooperation. Her analytical leadership has also been critical ... in the Department of Defense and supported its 2023 Summer Study on Climate Change and Global Security. McQuaid has a Master of Arts in Arab studies from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts

Department of the Navy and Strategic Competition with the PRC

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Near-term recommendations for how the Navy can better position itself for competition below the threshold of armed conflict..

allies and partners to help them mitigate and adapt to climate change. Incorporate technology protection into acquisitions decision-making. This would require a shift in the culture surrounding ... with the USCG and the US Maritime Administration (MARAD). Act now to realize strategic change by working to develop new pathways for rapidly transitioning and fielding demonstrated capabilities while ... and deployment of climate‑adaptive practices, technologies, and innovations with strategic partners. Work with allies and partners in the High North as a hedge against PRC influence in the region

National Security and Assured US Electrical Power

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This document presents the wide-ranging views of an advisory group of retired flag and general officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps on the subject of national security and assured U.S. electrical power. Since 2006, this advisory group, referred to as CNA's Military Advisory Board (MAB), has examined the linkages between climate, energy, and national security, and has brought its vast operational, tactical, and strategic experience and perspective to domestic and international discussions. Past MAB reports include National Security and the Threat of Climate Change, Powering America’s Defense: Energy and the Risks to National Security, Ensuring America’s Freedom of Movement: A National Security Imperative to Reduce U.S. Oil Dependence, and the CNA MAB’s most recent work, National Security and the Accelerating Risks of Climate Change.

Board (MAB), has examined the linkages between climate, energy, and national security, and has brought its vast operational, tactical, and strategic experience and perspective to domestic and international discussions. Past MAB reports include National Security and the Threat of Climate Change, Powering America’s Defense: Energy and the Risks to National Security, Ensuring America’s Freedom of Movement: A National Security Imperative to Reduce U.S. Oil Dependence, and the CNA MAB’s most recent work, National Security and the Accelerating Risks of Climate Change. The trends are clear

Building Inclusive Resilience in the Pacific

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Indo-Pacific women leaders explored climate security and more in a workshop: Advancing Women, Peace, and Security: Building Inclusive Resilience in the Pacific.

. This workshop highlighted the perspectives of women leaders to develop regionally informed answers to the following question: Looking through a gender lens, how do connections between climate change ... WPS and improving climate change mitigation by working alongside regional partners and learning from women leaders. The event featured remarks from Adi Vasulevu Merewalesi Levu, executive director ... Building Inclusive Resilience in the Pacific 2023 WPS Hybrid Workshop Summary: Building Inclusive Resilience in the Pacific Indo-Pacific women leaders explored climate security and more in a workshop

ai with ai: SinGAN in the Rain

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Andy and Dave discuss OpenAI’s update to an earlier summary of how computational resources have increased to reach each new AI breakthrough. The National Transportation Safety Board releases its report on the 2018 deadly Uber self-driving vehicle crash. Nasdaq has enlisted the aid of machine learning to provide additional security to stock trades. Researchers use a GAN to GANalyze the aspects of “memorable” pictures, while other researchers use a GAN (SinGAN) to generate new pictures from a single image. Over 20 authors come together to publish a paper on tackling climate change with machine learning. Francois Chollet publishes The Measure of Intelligence. Horace He has provided OpenReviewExplorer to include the International Conference on Learning Representations 2020. And FRONTLINE examines the promise and perils of AI.

of “memorable” pictures, while other researchers use a GAN (SinGAN) to generate new pictures from a single image. Over 20 authors come together to publish a paper on tackling climate change ... images) Other awards from ICCV 2019 Report of the Week Democratizing Decisions About Technology: A Toolkit (58 page) Report Review of the Week Tackling Climate Change with Machine

intersections: Issue 5, August 2023

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Intersections, Issue 5, CNA news digest of China’s efforts to acquire Western technology, U.S. and partner efforts to protect technology for national security.

information infrastructure supply chain." The New York Times notes that  the ban on Micron products could represent a change in tactics for Beijing, which had previously taken more oblique ... and aggression," including along the Sino-Indian border. Australia and US announce new climate compact. On 20 May, Australia and the US announced the Australia-United States Climate, Critical Minerals, and Clean Energy Transformation Compact, a framework meant to advance and coordinate climate action. The compact's primary focus areas include expanding and diversifying clean energy and critical

Unconstrained FDI Arctic Security

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The earth’s polar environments are often thought of as barren, desolate regions ruled by polar bears and covered in ice. And while certainly cold, the Arctic region is far from a valueless waste. Rich in mineral, metal, oil, and gas deposits, as well as vast, unexploited fisheries, the Arctic contains resources estimated to be worth many billions of dollars. About 70 percent of these resources fall within the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of the Arctic littoral states: Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, and the United States. Much of history’s interest in the Arctic has been confined to the explorer’s curiosity and the admiral’s desk. However, we are entering a new era for the Arctic, in which interest in the region and its resources is at an all-time high. Outside states, such as China, have made substantial investments with the strategic intent to do more. The question remains whether the legal and regulatory environment is capable of dealing with significant new foreign direct investment while at the same time protecting the Arctic Ocean and surrounding environment.

of climate change in the Arctic. The changes in the Arctic environment due to climate change are accelerating the rate at which these resources are becoming accessible for exploitation and by ship as the ice

Energy, Infrastructure, and Environment Program

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Assisting Navy and DOD with critical challenges: energy efficiency and power afloat, shore installation infrastructure and environmental impacts.

on studies on strategic Arctic ports and the implications of climate change on the Navy in the Arctic. He was a charter member of the U.S. Navy’s Task Force on Climate Change. podcast half

Gender Research and Analysis

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This page aims to highlight CNA’s body of research that examines the security implications of gender for the United States, our allies, and competitors.

from across the Pacific Islands gathered virtually and in Suva, Fiji, for a two-day workshop focused on exploring the nexus of gender, climate, and food security. This workshop highlighted the perspectives of women leaders to develop regionally informed answers to the following question: Looking through a gender lens, how do connections between climate change and food access affect security and stability in the Pacific Islands? READ THE SUMMARY Photo credit: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Office of Women, Peace & Security, U.S. and Pacific Islands Elevate Women’s Leadership in Climate

Assessment of Changes in Marines Perspectives

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CNA analysts analyzed the GCE ITF Climate Surveys in 2014 and 2015 focusing on the effects of gender integration on various measures of readiness and mission success including motivations to join, attitudes about integrated units

Assessment of Changes in Marines Perspectives Assessment of Changes in Marines’ Perspectives During the GCE ITF CNA analysts analyzed the GCE ITF Climate Surveys in 2014 and 2015 focusing ... Corps’ GCE ITF research, CNA developed and fielded three opinion/climate surveys among GCE ITF volunteers: November 2014 (baseline), February 2015 (posttraining), and May and June 2015 (postassessment ... , and how do these change over the course of the GCE ITF? How did gender integration affect intangible factors, such as unit cohesion, discipline, and morale? How did the perception