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Basing Rights and Contested Sovereignty in Greenland and Diego Garcia

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On August 21, 2019, CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis program hosted an on-the-record event to discuss how recent developments in sovereignty politics could affect US military basing rights around the world, particularly in Greenland and Diego Garcia. Both territories host important US bases but are subject to sovereignty disputes. The event featured CNA senior vice president Mr. Mark Rosen, CNA analyst Dr. Steven Wills, and Ms. Rachel Ellehuus, deputy director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Europe program. Ms. Nilanthi Samaranayake, director of CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis program, moderated the conversation. Panelists appraised recent developments with Greenland and Diego Garcia in their historical perspective, as well as the strategic and operational advantages of US access to the two locations. Discussants agreed that the US approach to basing could benefit from both a greater appreciation of long-term strategic needs and a more concerted effort to make US bases acceptable to local populations and their governments.

in the Era of Great Power Competition On August 21, 2019, CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis program hosted an on-the-record event to discuss how recent developments in sovereignty politics could affect US military basing rights around the world, particularly in Greenland and Diego Garcia. Both territories host important US bases but are subject to sovereignty disputes. The event featured CNA senior vice president Mr. Mark Rosen, CNA analyst Dr. Steven Wills, and Ms. Rachel Ellehuus, deputy director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Europe program. Ms. Nilanthi Samaranayake

Insights for the Third Offset

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CNA conducts analysis for the U.S. Navy, the Department of Defense (DOD), and other sponsors, ranging across policy, strategy, organizational processes, technical performance of military systems, and current operations. Because of the expected impact of autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI) to the character of warfare, CNA has created a Center for Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence to focus on these emerging technologies and their significant role in U.S. defense policy and all the military services. The Center combines CNA’s strengths and experience in conducting objective analysis of U.S. military operations with focused expertise in autonomy and other aspects of AI. This report, the first created by the new Center, takes lessons and insights from CNA’s body of work for the Navy and the joint force, including CNA’s field program of embedded analysts in military commands around the world. Though much of the emerging technology examined in this report is new, the approach of applying lessons from U.S. operations and institutional processes to key challenges in leveraging autonomy and AI continues CNA’S applied research paradigm of exploring many opportunities to resolve or work around challenges that have been seen before. The aim of this report is to anticipate challenges of “Third Offset” implementation based on past lessons, and then provide concrete recommendations for promoting the effective incorporation of autonomy, AI, and related technologies in U.S. military operations. This report discusses making autonomy and AI militarily effective from an acquisition and technology perspective, and how to pursue these capabilities in ways that are consistent with long-standing U.S. values and that promote broader U.S. national interests.

Insights for the Third Offset Insights for the Third Offset: Addressing Challenges of Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence in Military Operations CNA conducts analysis for the U.S. Navy ... of autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI) to the character of warfare, CNA has created a Center for Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence to focus on these emerging technologies and their significant role in U.S. defense policy and all the military services. The Center combines CNA’s strengths and experience in conducting objective analysis of U.S. military operations with focused expertise

CNA Announces Its Award of the GSA OASIS+ Contract

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CNA announces its GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Indefinite Delivery contract award.

CNA announces its GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Indefinite Delivery contract award. /images/news/PressRelease.png CNA Announces Its Award of the GSA OASIS+ Contract CNA, a Washington-based research and analysis organization, announces its award of the General Services Administration (GSA) One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. CNA is ideally suited to provide federal government organizations with comprehensive, integrated solutions for diverse services-based requirements

Jeffery Peterson to Lead CNA’s Center for Naval Analyses; Gordon Jaquith to Direct Navy Relations

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CNA today confirmed two new members of its leadership team, Jeffery Peterson and Gordon Jaquith, with the Center for Naval Analyses.

CNA today confirmed two new members of its leadership team, Jeffery Peterson and Gordon Jaquith, with the Center for Naval Analyses. /images/news/PressRelease.png Jeffery Peterson to Lead CNA’s Center for Naval Analyses; Gordon Jaquith to Direct Navy Relations CNA confirmed its leadership team for the Center for Naval Analyses today. Jeffery Peterson, who has led CNA’s Resources and Force ... leading CNA’s Scientific Analyst Program, which embeds senior CNA analysts in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations and Marine Headquarters. Jaquith is also vice president of the Systems

CNA report finds integration of unmanned air, ground, and maritime systems could improve port security and emergency response

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CNA report finds integration of unmanned air, ground, and maritime systems could improve port security and emergency response

CNA report finds integration of unmanned air, ground, and maritime systems could improve port security and emergency response /images/news/PressRelease.png CNA report finds integration of unmanned air, ground, and maritime systems could improve port security and emergency response A CNA study, with support from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, says unmanned technology improves resilience, safety, and overall operational efficiency at any port. The CNA Corporation released a report today that highlights the substantial benefits of integrating unmanned systems

CNA Welcomes Retired Vice Admiral William Merz to Board of Trustees

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Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral William Merz joined the CNA Board of Trustees.

Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral William Merz joined the CNA Board of Trustees. /images/news/PressRelease.png CNA Welcomes Retired Vice Admiral William Merz to Board of Trustees Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral William Merz joined the CNA Board of Trustees. Vice Adm. Merz is a 36-year decorated veteran and brings to CNA deep experience in national planning and operations, nuclear energy, strategy ... stewardship of CNA," said CNA President and CEO Dr. Katherine McGrady. "I look forward to his insights as we work with our sponsors and clients on unbiased and actionable recommendations." During his

CNA Welcomes Christine Peterson as CFO

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CNA Corporation today announced that Christine Peterson has joined the team as the chief financial officer.

CNA Corporation today announced that Christine Peterson has joined the team as the chief financial officer. /images/news/PressRelease.png CNA Welcomes Christine Peterson as CFO CNA Corporation ... and financial stewardship as CNA continuously strengthens its financial systems. CNA operates the Center for Naval Analyses — the Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) of the Department of the Navy — as well as the Institute for Public Research. "Christine's past experience is the perfect fit for CNA as we continue our commitment to our current and future financial needs," said CNA

GPC Assumptions Behind the Headlines

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On April 30, 2020, CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis (SPA) program hosted an on-the-record virtual event to analyze great power competition (GPC) as a concept for US national strategy and defense planning and for what it means to compete as US policy evolves. The discussion was motivated by CNA’s recent publication Great Power Relations: What Makes Powers Great and Why Do They Compete? The event, built on themes from our report, explored the implicit theoretical assumptions on which GPC is based, the strategic implications of what it means to be a great power, and the role of cooperation with competitors even in an era of GPC. The discussion took particular aim at how these issues converge in the arena of day-to-day competition. The event featured CNA analysts Dr. Joshua Tallis and Dr. David Knoll and the director of CNA’s SPA program, Ms. Nilanthi Samaranayake.

GPC Assumptions Behind the Headlines Great Power Competition: Assumptions Behind the Headlines On April 30, 2020, CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis (SPA) program hosted an on-the-record virtual event to analyze great power competition (GPC) as a concept for US national strategy and defense planning and for what it means to compete as US policy evolves. The discussion was motivated by CNA’s ... in the arena of day-to-day competition. The event featured CNA analysts Dr. Joshua Tallis and Dr. David Knoll and the director of CNA’s SPA program, Ms. Nilanthi Samaranayake. Discussion Points Summary

US and Allied Basing Rights

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On June 24, 2020, CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis program hosted an on-the-record virtual event about Diego Garcia to discuss how developments in sovereignty politics could affect US and allied military basing rights around the world in an era of great power competition. The event featured Mauritius’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jagdish Koonjul, CNA’s vice president and general counsel, Mark Rosen, and CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis research program director, Nilanthi Samaranayake. Ambassador Koonjul read a prepared statement expressing Mauritius’ readiness to permit the US military to maintain its base on Diego Garcia if the Chagos archipelago returns to Mauritian administration. The speakers gave an overview of the current legal and diplomatic situation surrounding the Chagos archipelago and explored whether the US would or should maintain its current position in support of the United Kingdom. They also discussed the challenges and opportunities for future US cooperation with Mauritius in the Chagos archipelago.

US and Allied Basing Rights Diego Garcia: US and Allied Basing Rights in the Era of Great Power Competition On June 24, 2020, CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis program hosted an on-the-record ... featured Mauritius’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jagdish Koonjul, CNA’s vice president and general counsel, Mark Rosen, and CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis research program ... its current position in support of the United Kingdom. They also discussed the challenges and opportunities for future US cooperation with Mauritius in the Chagos archipelago. On June 24, 2020, CNA’s

CNA Welcomes Two New Members to its Board of Trustees

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CNA President and CEO Katherine McGrady has welcomed two new CNA trustees: retired Admiral Craig Faller and former Surgeon General of the U.S. Army, Lieutenant General Nadja West.

CNA President and CEO Katherine McGrady has welcomed two new CNA trustees: retired Admiral Craig Faller and former Surgeon General of the U.S. Army, Lieutenant General Nadja West. /images/news/PressRelease.png CNA Welcomes Two New Members to its Board of Trustees CNA President and CEO Katherine McGrady has welcomed two new CNA trustees: retired Admiral Craig Faller and former Surgeon General ... a public speaker and serves on the boards of several nonprofit, public, private and academic organizations and institutions. “I am incredibly proud to join the CNA Board of Trustees,” said West. “I