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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
Crafting the Russian War Economy
Export controls after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine initially led to serious disruptions, but Russia has used friendly countries to circumvent sanctions.
The Central Brain of the Russian Armed Forces
This primer on the Russian General Staff explains how they act as both the planning “brains” of the Russian military and its operational-strategic headquarters.
Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears
Moscow’s nuclear weapons doctrine is at an inflection point. This report examines the debates in Russia about the ineffectiveness of nuclear weapons threats.
Preparing for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response in Large-Scale Combat Operations
Civilian harm mitigation and response requires a comprehensive approach. This report makes recommendations for mitigation, response, learning, analysis, and reporting.
Experts
Multimedia
Press Release
Jeffery Peterson to Lead CNA’s Center for Naval Analyses; Gordon Jaquith to Direct Navy Relations
CNA today confirmed two new members of its leadership team, Jeffery Peterson and Gordon Jaquith, with the Center for Naval Analyses.
Blog
Dr. Adam Monsalve on Keeping Drone Traffic Communications Secure
CNA systems engineer Adam Monsalve innovates to ensure that government can operate and regulate uncrewed aircraft systems safely and securely.
Press Release
CNA Innovation Incubator: Shaping the Future Through Research
CNA announced the launch of the CNA Innovation Incubator (CNAi2) to invest in creative, forward-thinking research to solve the government’s toughest challenges.
Press Release
Wargame Reveals Bottlenecks That Could Limit the Supply of Uniforms in Wartime
A wargame exploring the military clothing supply chain revealed bottlenecks that, in a major war scenario, would have left military personnel short of uniforms, according to a recently released report by the research organization CNA.
Blog
John Crissman on an AI Tool for First Responders
CNA computer scientist John Crissman and his team developed a creative tool using machine learning and AI to improve situational awareness for disaster response.
Press Release
CNA Officially Welcomes Julia McQuaid as Vice President of Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Programs Division
The CNA Corporation today announced that Julia McQuaid has formally accepted the position of vice president of its Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Programs Division.
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.