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CNA's Peter Swartz Wins Prestigious Commodore Dudley W. Knox Medal

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CNA is pleased to share that Principal Research Scientist Peter Swartz is a 2020 recipient of the Commodore Dudley W. Knox Medal awarded by the Naval Historical Foundation for lifetime achievement in naval history.

served as an officer in the U.S. Navy for 26 years, including two tours in the Vietnam War and playing a lead role developing the Navy's Maritime Strategy of the 1980s. After retiring as a captain, Swartz became a researcher and later team lead at CNA, where he has analyzed numerous complex problems of national security and naval policy for the Navy and others. Swartz mentored "scores of junior

Artificial Intelligence in Russia Issue 20

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This report, the twentieth in a series of biweekly updates, is part of an effort by CNA to provide timely, accurate, and relevant information and analysis of the field of civilian and military artificial intelligence (AI) in Russia and, in particular, how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. It relies on Russian-language open source material.

and autonomy ecosystem, divided into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training ... included the Ministry of Natural Resources, Rosarkhiv (the federal archive agency), Rosmolodezh (the federal agency for youth affairs), and Rosmorrechflot (the federal agency for maritime and river transport

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.

of China on maritime territorial disputes and disputes over the Mekong River. It would be notable if Vietnamese media began to criticize China on a broader range of issues. Such a shift could suggest ... restrictions to online anonymity (i.e., the 2018 Cyber Security Law), Chinese entities may step up efforts to promote and amplify pro-China messaging on Vietnamese-language social media and online message

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.

/reports/2012/foreign-militaries-assessing-the-implications-of-possible-changes-to-women-in-service-restrictions No nation can afford to ignore half of its population. Dr. Veronica De Allende The Watch: Women at Sea are Essential for Maritime Security orange right-justified white ... Gender 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. Gender Research and Analysis https ... the national and international security implications of gender for the United States military, our allies and partners, and competitors. Our studies focus on recruiting, representation, performance

To Bootstrap US Maritime Industrial Base, Link Allies and Innovators

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US commercial and naval shipbuilding cannot be revived quickly, but here are four ways US strength in innovation can link with US ally strength in shipbuilding.

consensus that the decline of the US maritime industrial base is a national security risk. The current US flagged commercial fleet falls well short of the robust sealift capacity that would be needed ... financial service offerings in support of mutually desirable national security considerations for the commercial maritime sector. Financialization across borders will likewise also play an important role ... To bootstrap US maritime industrial base, link allies and innovators US commercial and naval shipbuilding cannot be revived quickly, but here are four ways US strength in innovation can link with US

Elections in South Korea and the Philippines: Opportunities for Deeper U.S. Security Cooperation

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James Bellacqua discusses how elections in South Korea and the Philippines could lead to greater security cooperation with the U.S.

do to support these efforts. One possibility is a greater focus on maritime security and territorial defense exercises, as occurred during the Aquino administration from 2010 to 2016. Another ... Elections in South Korea and the Philippines James Bellacqua discusses how elections in South Korea and the Philippines could lead to greater security cooperation with the U.S. /images/InDepth/Post113.jpg Elections in South Korea and the Philippines: Opportunities for Deeper U.S. Security Cooperation Elections in South Korea and the Philippines 113 James Bellacqua James Bellacqua is a Principal

The East and South China Seas: One Sea, Near Seas, Whose Seas?

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China sees the East and South China Seas as its unified “near seas.” Other nations in the region dispute that, noting distinct differences between the seas.

, and rocks — but the economic, maritime, and security stakes associated with them are large. Countries around the East and South China Seas, however, are not taking China’s actions passively ... China Studies Program and a non-resident fellow at the National Bureau of Asian Research. Brian Waidelich is a research scientist with CNA's Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Program ... on the Rocks as part of a series examining maritime geography and strategic challenges in specific bodies of water across the world. One Sea, Two Seas, Far Seas, Near Seas? For all the attention

What a Stronger U.S.-Philippine Alliance Means for Beijing

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James Bellacqua examines the impact of greater security cooperation between the U.S. and the Philippines on Beijing and the Indo-Pacific region.

, acquisitions, and China. Obtaining tangible U.S. support for the AFP’s capacity-building efforts as well as addressing Manila’s concerns over climate change, maritime security, transnational crime ... What a Stronger U.S.-Philippine Alliance Means for Beijing James Bellacqua examines the impact of greater security cooperation between the U.S. and the Philippines on Beijing and the Indo-Pacific ... security cooperation has improved significantly under the new Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. On April 11, the U.S. Secretaries of State and Defense and their Philippine counterparts held

China, Malaysia and the South China Sea

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On June 1, the Royal Malaysian Air Force announced that 16 People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) aircraft, flying in “tactical formation,” had entered Malaysia's Flight Information Region.

Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. Christopher Cairns is a Research Scientist in CNA’s Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. On June 1, the Royal Malaysian Air Force announced that 16 People’s ... back. The Malaysian Air Force described the incident as a “serious matter that threatens national security and aviation safety,” while the country’s foreign minister, Hishammuddin bin Hussein, said ... force…. [that] strictly complied with international law and didn't enter the air space of any other country.” The PLAAF’s June maneuver in the South China Sea is hardly China’s first maritime action

cna talks: Latin American Security

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This week listen to CNA analyst Dr. William Rosenau discuss Latin American security with CNA’s Dr. Ralph Espach and guest scholar Dr. Joseph Tulchin. The three experts talk about the United States’ bilateral relationships with Mexico, Venezuela and Cuba; the domestic situation in Venezuela; Cuba and regional security; Central America; post-FARC Colombia; and environmental security.

Press, examines the effects of organized crime in Guatemalan border communities. His research focus is on Central America, Brazil, Colombia, and maritime security. Dr. Joseph S. Tulchin is a scholar ... Latin American Security This week listen to CNA analyst Dr. William Rosenau discuss Latin American security with CNA’s Dr. Ralph Espach and guest scholar Dr. Joseph Tulchin. The three experts talk about the United States’ bilateral relationships with Mexico, Venezuela and Cuba; the domestic situation in Venezuela; Cuba and regional security; Central America; post-FARC Colombia; and environmental