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cna talks: An Unprecedented Challenge to Xi Jinping

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On November 28, thousands of people across China took to the streets to protest the country’s zero-COVID policies and censorship and to call for democracy. These demonstrations were an unprecedented show of dissent against the government in the era of Xi Jinping. How has the government responded to these uprisings, and how will they affect Beijing’s COVID strategy going forward? To answer these questions,   Heidi Holz   and   Josiah Case , analysts from CNA’s   China Studies Program , join the podcast.  

strategy going forward? To answer these questions,   Heidi Holz   and   Josiah Case , analysts from CNA’s   China Studies Program , join the podcast.   An Unprecedented Challenge to Xi Jinping Heidi Holz is a Research Scientist in the CNA China Studies Program. Her research interests include China's media environment, Chinese military doctrine and operations, as well as U.S.-China military-to-military relations. Josiah Case is a Research Analyst in CNA's China Studies Program. His research at CNA has focused on PRC media and Beijing's global activities during the COVID-19 pandemic

cna talks: The Easter Sunday Bombings

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Nilanthi Samaranayake and Alexander Powell join CNA Talks to discuss the tragic terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. Nilanthi provides necessary cultural context discussing the ethnic and religious makeup of the country, and points out that most Sri Lanka observers did not expect to see an attack targeting Christians.  Alexander then compares the attack to ISIS actions in other countries in South East Asia. Finally, they both discuss how Sri Lanka might move forward politically and economically.

The Easter Sunday Bombings Nilanthi Samaranayake and Alexander Powell join CNA Talks to discuss the tragic terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. Nilanthi provides necessary cultural ... Samaranayake   directs the Strategy and Policy Analysis Program. She has led several studies at CNA on the Indian Ocean and South Asia security. Recently Nilanthi has worked on U.S.-India naval cooperation, water resource competition in the Brahmaputra River basin, and Sri Lankan foreign policy. Prior to joining CNA, Nilanthi completed a fellowship at the National Bureau of Asian Research, where she

What Qatar Wants from the World Cup

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Sam Plapinger examines what Qatar aimed to achieve by hosting the World Cup and whether a string of controversies has impacted these goals.

What Qatar Wants from the World Cup Sam Plapinger examines what Qatar aimed to achieve by hosting the World Cup and whether a string of controversies has impacted these goals. /images/InDepth/2022/12/Qatar-World-Cup-Copy.jpg What Qatar Wants from the World Cup Sam Plapinger Sam Plapinger is a Research Scientist with CNA’s Special Activities and Intelligence Program. At CNA, his work focuses on strategic competition, irregular warfare, fleet operations, and Middle East security issues. From 2020 to 2022, Sam served as the embedded CNA field representative to the commander of U.S. Naval Forces

North Korea's Strategic Surprise in the Yellow Sea: A Future Scenario

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Markus Garlauskas presents a fictional future Yellow Sea conflict scenario, following the consequences of a surprise attack by North Korea against South Korea.

in mind. Though it is a work of fiction, it is grounded in analysis of historical patterns and current trends outlined in the CNA Occasional Paper North Korea's Arena of Asymmetric Advantage: Why We ... the scenario described above, and how to prepare for one, see the CNA occasional paper “ North Korea's Arena of Asymmetric Advantage: Why We Should Prepare for a Crisis in the Yellow Sea .” The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of CNA or any of its sponsors. center

Law Enforcement-Community Engagement

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As law enforcement agencies navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and increased calls for social justice, agencies with robust community engagement programs have had more successful public health education efforts.

and Abdi Mohamed Jessica Dockstader is a Research Specialist in CNA’s Center for Justice Research and Innovation, where she supports various federally funded training and technical assistance and research criminal justice projects. Tom Woodmansee is a Senior Advisor at CNA. Prior to joining CNA, he worked for the Madison, Wisconsin, Police Department for 25 years. Mr. Woodmansee worked

Modeling the Pandemic to Protect Prisoners and Staff

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Without adequate testing of staff and inmates and with little experience with the virus, the immediate response is frequently lockdown.

. Should certain movements be allowed? Can the staff hold a meeting? Should meals no longer be served in the mess hall? Should gym and workout facilities be closed? CNA’s Institute for Public Research (IPR) is developing a solution to help fill this knowledge gap. We are adapting a model recently developed by CNA’s Fleet Operations and Assessment Program to simulate and predict the spread ... and testing phases, and CNA hopes to tailor the model for a jail in another state. The goal is a rapid rollout of the model to assist corrections facilities nationwide—because better-informed decisions

cna talks: Decade of War

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Dr. David Knoll moderates a conversation about a newly released paper,   Decade of War: Applying Past Lessons to the Counter-ISIS Campaign . He is joined by the report’s author, Dr. Larry Lewis, and analyst Zack Gold to discuss the rapid adaptation of technology and information operations by non-state armed groups; how legitimate nation-states can respond to non-state armed groups which are not bound by the truth; and how lessons learned from adversaries can be most effectively integrated into future tactics across the US military.

Knoll , the host of this episode, is a research analyst at CNA, where he focuses on military innovation, irregular warfare, non-state armed groups, the Middle East and North Africa. Dr. Larry Lewis is a principal research scientist at CNA whose focus areas include reducing civilian casualties, lethal autonomy, counterterrorism, human rights, arms transfers and security assistance, and IHL ... at CNA focused on non-state armed groups. He is an expert on Egyptian security, Islamist political and violent organizations, and U.S. policy in the Middle East. Related Materials Decade of War

cna talks: ISIS Tactics

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The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has received a lot of attention for their innovative tactics on and off the battlefield including their messaging, media activities and technology use. How innovative are they really? And, how should the U.S. and allies react? Listen along as Dr. Eric Thompson talks with four of CNA's experts to discuss what you need to know about ISIS's tactics. Topics include: ISIS's use of social media ISIS's use of drones, car bombs and tunnels The importance of holding territory ISIS's affiliates The effects of and reasons for barbarity The transfer of knowledge online The role of virtual technology

is a research analyst at CNA, where he focuses on military innovation, irregular warfare, non-state armed groups, the Middle East and North Africa. Pamela Faber is an associate research analyst at CNA. Her research is at the intersection of security and development in conflict and post-conflict regions with a regional focus on Africa. Zack Gold is an associate research analyst at CNA focused

cna talks: Large Scale Exercise 2023

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Last month, the Navy and the Marine Corps held Large Scale Exercise 2023. The exercise integrates six Navy and Marine Corps component commands and seven numbered fleets across the globe. More than 10,000 Sailors and Marines across 22 time zones participated in the exercise. 48 CNA analysts supported this exercise, including 14 aboard ships in all 7 Numbered Fleets. In this episode, Josh Tallis and Mallory Ladd, who deployed during the exercise, join the podcast to discuss their experience and how this on-site analysis is central to CNA’s approach to research.

across the globe. More than 10,000 Sailors and Marines across 22 time zones participated in the exercise. 48 CNA analysts supported this exercise, including 14 aboard ships in all 7 Numbered Fleets. In this episode, Josh Tallis and Mallory Ladd, who deployed during the exercise, join the podcast to discuss their experience and how this on-site analysis is central to CNA’s approach to research ... , Euro-Atlantic, and NATO naval strategy. Mallory Ladd is a Research Scientist with CNA’s Operational Training and Readiness Program . She specializes in joint all-domain training and readiness, Arctic

cna talks: The Strategic Value of Maritime Sabotage

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For centuries, sabotage has been a tool of war, but what role does it serve in today’s environment where great powers compete in the shadows and non-state actors are important global players. On this episode of CNA Talks, CNA analysts, Alex Powell and Annaleah Westerhaug join John Stimpson to discuss their report, “Maritime Sabotage: Lessons Learned and Implications for Strategic Competition.”

global players. On this episode of CNA Talks, CNA analysts, Alex Powell and Annaleah Westerhaug join John Stimpson to discuss their report, “Maritime Sabotage: Lessons Learned and Implications for Strategic Competition.” The Strategic Value of Maritime Sabotage Biographies Alex Powell is a Research Analyst on CNA’s Countering Threats and Challenges  Program. His work has focused on issues ... Westerhaug is Research Assistant with CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis Program. Her research portfolio includes Chinese illegal unregulated fishing , Women, peace and security in the Pacific