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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 has been indispensable to leaders facing complex problems.
The Center for Naval Analyses informs the decisions of Navy, Marine Corps and DOD leaders as the Department of the Navy’s federally funded research and development center, or FFRDC. CNA’s unique Field Program embeds scientists in commands around the world. Our analytical expertise ranges from great power competition to fighter pilot tactics.
The Institute for Public Research helps federal, state and local leaders address their most difficult challenges, from eliminating racial bias in policing to recovering from hurricanes. Our analysts have expertise in justice, public health, emergency response and other critical fields. The FAA, FEMA, DHS and DOJ have worked with CNA for decades.
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Organizational Reform and Innovation in Policing
CNA has decades of experience in data-driven and collaborative assessments on law enforcement policies, practices, and performance. Our work promotes justice and equity while improving trust, efficiency, and accountability.
China’s Illicit Maritime Activity
Illicit maritime activities allegedly carried out by actors tied to the People’s Republic of China inflict economic and environmental damage on coastal nations, violate their sovereignty, and harm their citizens.
Case Study Supply Chain Resilience-Puget Sound
The Puget Sound region built public-private relationships for grocery supply chain resilience to prepare for earthquakes. COVID put them to the test.
Video: The Future of UAS
We are defining an extendable cybersecurity framework for securing communications to support Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management and Advanced Air Mobility.