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Deter Compel and Reassure

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This paper provides some perspectives on the role of naval forces in deterrence, compulsion, and reassurance in the post-Cold War era. In addition to a brief overview of some of the theoretical issues sur­rounding deterrence, this paper focuses on some concrete examples of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps actions in response to or amidst international crises over the past 40 years.

defense policy are open to questioning. In the Cold War, deterrence was perhaps the key con­cept. The thinking about deterrence-both theoretical and policy­ related consideration-focused on nuclear ... have played a role in conventional deterrence over the past decades and will, depending on national policy decision-making, continue to do so for the indefinite future. The following are some

Maintaining the Technology Edge: Strengthening US and Indo-Pacific Alliances to Counter Chinese Technology Acquisition

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Article outlining ways the US can address the issue of countering Chinese advanced technology acquisition with the assistance of and close policy coordination with Australia, Japan and South Korea.

countering china technology acquisitions Article outlining ways the US can address the issue of countering Chinese advanced technology acquisition with the assistance of and close policy coordination ... technology acquisition alone; it needs the assistance of and close policy coordination with Australia, Japan and South Korea. China’s technology acquisition strategies extend to these advanced technology ... . Much of this sharing involves civil and military technology research and development, co-production, co-development and joint ventures and partnerships. As such, the US should focus its defense

Julia McQuaid

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Julia McQuaid Julia McQuaid Vice President and Director, Regional, Strategy, and Policy Analysis Division /images/Experts/McQuaid-Julia-a_5153.webp Julia McQuaid is the vice president and director of the Regional, Strategy, and Policy Analysis Division at CNA. A seasoned political-military affairs specialist focusing on the Middle East and Africa, she brings over 20 years of experience advising the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and other national security agencies on strategic and operational issues. Her expertise spans areas such as strategic competition, security cooperation, building

ai and autonomy in russia: Issue 44, August 25, 2022

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Ukrainian supply and communication lines, and target Ukrainian defenders’ stocks of water, food, and ammunition, making it difficult for them to sustain long-term defense against advancing Russian ... foreign cloud services for business,” which means that fewer sudden cutoffs of primary operations have occurred. This is partly a result of explicit policy by Roskomnadzor, which has blocked the work ... . According to NexTouch CEO Vladimir Krikushenko, the demand for domestic electronics in the consumer segment will be determined by pricing policy. “Consumers don’t care where what is produced

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 18, June 30, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 18, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

the ability to conduct situational awareness, rapid mobility, persistent loitering, concealment, and precision strikes with low defense requirements and low cost. As a result, deep-sea systems can ... : National Defense Morning Report , June 9, 2022, https://tv.cctv.com/2022/06/09/VIDEIgBoVlaSl6uRDVVzYI5O220609.shtml?spm=C52346.PQw42etIf8YI.Edvk0IT63y7P.10 . According to a report published ... the high-value satellite with "no room for mistakes." PRC conducts flight of large cargo UAV. According to PRC state media , the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) , a state-owned defense

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 15, May 19, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 15, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

in advance of strike aircraft 3. The ability to blind enemy radar with dense false target jamming 4. The ability to conduct kinetic strikes against enemy air defense radar or other electromagnetic ... warfare attacks against an enemy ship’s air defenses while a UCAV prepares for a kinetic strike. [5] Earlier, in May 2021, an author affiliated with the PLA’s National University of Defense ... Policy “New Infrastructure Construction Plan” of the Chengdu 14th Five-year Plan lays out strategic objectives for developing “new type” information infrastructure. The Chengdu City Development

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 3, November 18, 2021

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 3, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

drones. Meanwhile, PRC media outlets report that the WZ-7 UAV has been fully integrated into PLAAF training. A substantial article appearing on the PRC Ministry of National Defense website written ... the Initiative to Win Future Wars”   was published on the PRC’s Ministry of National Defense website.   The article was written by Zeng Haiqing, identified as being from the Central Theater. According to Zeng ... should take a “humans-in-the-loop” approach in which a human commander retains control over robotic systems. POLICY AND GOVERNANCE The Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s

pla update: Issue 7, February 16, 2023

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PLA Update, Issue 7, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

revised policy for the management of PLA civilian employees, which likely seeks to rectify retention issues and improve the attractiveness of a career as a PLA civilian. The new regulations are the third iteration of guidance pertaining to the PLA’s civilian workforce that was first released in 2005 and revised in 2017. The updated policy was approved by the PRC State Council and the Central ... , and scientific” and to “facilitate the high-quality development of the civilian personnel workforce.” A comparison of the 2022 and 2017 editions of these regulations shows that the updated policy

New Report: Preparing For Civilian Harm Mitigation And Response In Large-Scale Combat Operations

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CNA has released a new report about civilian harm mitigation and response (CHMR).

against peer adversaries, the Office of Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy asked CNA to develop practical steps the Department of Defense can take to prepare for mitigating and responding to civilian harm in the context of a large-scale combat operation. The report, Preparing for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response in Large-Scale ... operations over the past two decades. The approach is codified in DOD’s 2022 Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan . The plan contains actions directed by the secretary of defense to meet two

Strategic Emergency Response in Nontraditional Crisis Situations

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This document presents two case studies examining the decision-making, procurement, and distribution strategies in the US response to COVID-19 test kit shortages.

and procurement during nontraditional crises and achieve challenging policy outcomes. Through an exploration of two case studies based on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants can discuss alternative approaches to achieving successful outcomes, consider opportunities for building cohesive team structures, and analyze examples of public-private collaboration and industrial policy ... , and defense Course organization This course is organized into five modules. Module 1 provides an introductory lesson designed to set the stage for deeper exploration of the course objectives