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AI and Autonomy in Russia Issue 23

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CNA provides information and analysis of the field of civilian and military AI in Russia and how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. Issue 23.

Reconstituting a Viable and Effective A76 Program

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The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense asked CNA to make recommendations to improve the A-76 process and to consider the repercussions of changing certain laws governing the conversion of DOD functions to the privatesector. Specifically, CNA was tasked to examine the following issues; what best practices and lessons learned can be gleaned from the legacy A-76 program, what were the deficiencies and challenges of the legacy A-76 program and how can they be addressed in a future program, what actionable, practical, and concrete steps need to be taken to establish an effective A-76 program, and what policy improvements, process enhancements, additional resources, and organizational structures are necessary to ensure the viability and credibility of a reconstituted A-76 public-private competition capability in DOD?

Addressing AI Challenges in Human Machine Teaming

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Our review of DON strategy documents indicates that DON is paying insufficient attention to the full range of DOTMLPF-P (doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership & education, personnel, facilities, and policy) implications that these technologies will have. In particular, more attention needs to be paid to the Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education (MPT&E) to enable human-machine teaming.

AI and Autonomy in Russia Issue 24

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CNA provides information and analysis of the field of civilian and military AI in Russia and how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. Issue 24.

Chinas Role in Outer Space Congestion

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This paper addresses how China’s rapidly expanding space program challenges U.S. access to space. In 2011, the U.S. National Security Space Strategy described outer space as “congested, contested, and competitive.” As more countries operate in space, the United States has raised concerns over the sustainability of the space environment, the proliferation of space weapons, and its ability to remain commercially competitive in space. One of the most important countries contributing to the congested, contested, and competitive nature of space is China.

Summary Support of the Navy’s Culture of Excellence

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Summary of a CNA study that identified 18 essential life skills and the touchpoints in a Sailor’s career when these life skills should be taught or reinforced.

Identifying Contributions of DOD's Civilian Workforce to Readiness

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DOD’s total force comprises active and reserve military personnel, government civilians, and contracted services. Each of these types of manpower brings unique and, in some areas, comparable capabilities to execute the work required to support DOD’s mission.

The PLAs New Joint Doctrine

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People’s Liberation Army messaging on its new 2020 joint doctrine indicates China’s learning in its effort to fight as a joint force for the information age.

PRC Views on US-China Relations since Biden

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This memo is part of a larger effort by CNA’s China & Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division that is examining how allies, partners, and the PRC are assessing US policy in the Indo-Pacific. It focuses on how PRC subject matter experts were viewing US policy toward Beijing during the initial first few months of the new US administration.

The Future of US Alliances and Partnerships

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CNA has developed a machine learning algorithm for foreign policymakers to more precisely identify and predict alignment of allies and partners with the U.S.