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Countering Chinese and Russian Alliance Wedge Strategies

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Chinese and Russian efforts to weaken US alliances often fail, as wedge strategies backfire, seen in 6 case studies. But the US must remain vigilant.

backfire, seen in 6 case studies. But the US must remain vigilant. Wedge strategies in international relations are efforts by a competitor to weaken, dissolve, or prevent opposing alliances ... in international competition often backfire and fail. Generally, reward-based wedge strategies are more effective. The report offers several recommendations for exploiting opportunities and mitigating ... of alliances and partnerships, a key feature of this contest involves competitor efforts to weaken Washington’s advantage. The international relations literature describes such efforts to weaken, dissolve

NSS and Forward Presence

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This paper looks at the political and strate­gic case for presence and discusses some ofits costs and risks. It draws conclusions about (1) what presence means in our use of the forces we have now and (2) what forces to buy for the future. It also suggests ways to make presence operations more efficient and issues deserving study in that regard.

NSS and Forward Presence National Security Strategy and Forward Presence: Implications for Acquisition and Use of Forces This paper looks at the political and strate­gic case for presence ... operations more efficient and issues deserving study in that regard. The post-Cold War national security strategy engages U.S. power in all its forms to shape a more secure world. Overseas ... in an increasingly democratic world. Today's security problems like nuclear proliferation and "regional bad actors" are serious, and the resulting instability that threatens U.S. interests and friends and allies

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.

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 ... National Security and Assured US Electrical Power National Security and Assured U.S. Electrical Power 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

David Kaufman

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David Kaufman David J. Kaufman Vice President and Director, Safety and Security /images/About-Us/Leadership/Dave-Kaufman.webp David J. Kaufman returns to CNA as vice president and director of CNA Safety and Security after serving as a director in the division from 2008 to 2009. As vice president, Kaufman is responsible for overall executive management for the development and execution of all work in Safety and Security—including the areas of public safety, homeland security, emergency management, and public health. From 2009 to 2015, Kaufman served as the Federal Emergency Management

Remembering Lee Gunn, 1942–2025

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and was a national and international voice on climate security. He spoke to state legislatures, European and Asian leaders, and multiple Washington administrations. Even after his retirement from CNA, Gunn continued ... aviation, emergency management, policing, and homeland security. Gunn came to CNA with deep experience in naval operations, operations research, personnel, training, and cost management. Across ... Aviation Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Homeland Security. “9/11 really set the stage here,” Gunn said. “Twenty-two agencies were merged into DHS

CNA Welcomes Mark J. Robertson as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

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dedicated to supporting national and homeland security efforts, I look forward to my new role at CNA and to supporting its critical work. In addition to positions with international law firms in New ... , and federal agencies working in safety and security. "Mr. Robertson’s legal expertise will be a tremendous addition to CNA," said CNA President and CEO Dr. Katherine McGrady. "His deep experience with federal agencies in safety and security makes him a perfect fit for our analytical support to government.” Prior to joining CNA, Robertson served as a managing partner at Robertson & Anderson PLLC

Chinese Information Shaping in Vietnam

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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 focuses on China’s efforts to shape information in its neighbor, Vietnam.

state-run PRC media outlets produce content in Vietnamese, including China’s official overseas broadcaster, China Radio International (CRI), and China’s official news agency, Xinhua. However, local audiences ... central-level media officials have participated in Chinaled international media forums and training programs such as the Lancang-Mekong Media Cooperation Summit. However, their level of participation appears ... and constructive international actor than the US, including in the fight against COVID-19. Issues to watch As China continues to seek a presence in Vietnam’s information environment, key issues

Chinese Information Shaping in Thailand

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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 focuses on China’s efforts to shape information in its neighbor, Thailand.

. Cooperation with China benefits Thailand. China is a responsible member of the international community. Several factors complicate China’s efforts to promote these narratives to Thai ... —as a source of international news content. Some local outlets reportedly regard this content as “filler” because it is relatively inexpensive or free and is comparatively low quality. If Xinhua Thai ... in the region During our discussions with Thai media professionals and experts, they identified ways that the international community could help to support the integrity of Thailand’s information

Making-Captains-of-War-CNOS-Studies-Group-1981-1995

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The Strategic Studies Group, created by the Chief of Naval Operations in 1981 to prepare Navy officers to think strategically, succeeded, this review finds.

, and identified what they saw as implications for international security and the naval forces. They hoped to have the Navy adopt scenario planning as a strategic planning technique and use it much like ... and Mediterranean/Mideast, respectively, including Soviet arms control initiatives. Sensing the Soviet decline, U.S. allies and security partners in Asia and Europe questioned the continuing need for U.S. ... the development and institution of cooperative engagement strategies and plans (now called Theater Security Cooperation plans). SSG VIII saw the need to employ alliances developed to contain

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 6, January 13, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 6, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

AND NATIONAL SECURITY The   Washington Post   carried an extensive article on US government concerns over the possibility that foreign investors are inadvertently helping the People’s Liberation Army ... Control, stated that the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (P5) should talk “more directly” about global security (see article   here ). According to Fu, “strategic ... further endeavors to strengthen research on AI, 5G, big data, and edge computing. These goals are contextualized explicitly in the plan by a perception of an increasingly competitive international