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cna talks: The Modern Information Environment: The Pacific Island Countries

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In this week’s CNA Talks, we are bringing you a new episode in our occasional series on the modern information environment. Heidi Holz sits down with Lauren Dickey and Andrew Taffer to discuss their report on the Information Environment in the Pacific Island Countries.

The Modern Information Environment: The Pacific Island Countries In this week’s CNA Talks, we are bringing you a new episode in our occasional series on the modern information environment. Heidi Holz sits down with Lauren Dickey and Andrew Taffer to discuss their report on the Information Environment in the Pacific Island Countries. The Modern Information Environment: The Pacific Island ... , Sino-American strategic stability, and U.S. strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. Related Resources Click here to read the full report:   https://www.cna.org/centers/cna/cip/information-environment

cna talks: The Modern Information Environment: China's Covert Collaborations

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In this episode CNA Analyst Erica Downs interviews, Alex Joske, a researcher at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, about the Chinese military’s efforts to benefit from collaboration with research institutions around the world. This episode is part of our new occasional series on the modern information environment. This interview was recorded in December 2018.

The Modern Information Environment: China's Covert Collaborations In this episode CNA Analyst Erica Downs interviews, Alex Joske, a researcher at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, about the Chinese military’s efforts to benefit from collaboration with research institutions around the world. This episode is part of our new occasional series on the modern information environment ... is a Senior Research Scientist in CNA’s China Studies division. ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact/JobTitle ContactEmail /*/Contact/Email ContactPhone

cna talks: The Modern Information Environment: Chinese Influence in Australia

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In this episode CNA Analyst Erica Downs interviews, journalist and former advisor to the Australian government, John Garnaut, about China’s efforts to influence public policy in Australia. This episode is part of our new occasional series on the modern information environment. This interview was recorded in December 2018.

The Modern Information Environment: Chinese Influence in Australia In this episode CNA Analyst Erica Downs interviews, journalist and former advisor to the Australian government, John Garnaut, about China’s efforts to influence public policy in Australia. This episode is part of our new occasional series on the modern information environment. This interview was recorded in December 2018 ... for internationally engaged corporations and institutions. Erica Downs is a Senior Research Scientist in CNA’s China Studies division. ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact

cna talks: Modern Military Recruiting

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CNA Experts Elizabeth Clelan, Jeffrey Peterson and Jared Huff discuss challenges and opportunities in the current military recruiting environment.

Modern Military Recruiting CNA Experts Elizabeth Clelan, Jeffrey Peterson and Jared Huff discuss challenges and opportunities in the current military recruiting environment. Modern Military Recruiting Biographies Elizabeth Clelan   is an expert in military manpower topics including recruiting, retention, and assignment policy. Her recent research topics include the integration of women ... Corps Colonel with 30 years of active duty service, Peterson has real-world expertise in manpower, recruiting and training. Jared Huff   is a research scientist at CNA. His research focuses

cna talks: Putin-Kim Summit

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Sarah Vogler and Jeff Edmonds return to CNA Talks to discuss the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un. Sarah and Jeff discuss the motivations of both leaders and what they hoped to accomplish with this summit. They also discuss the larger historical and geopolitical context of the meeting.

Putin-Kim Summit Sarah Vogler and Jeff Edmonds return to CNA Talks to discuss the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un. Sarah and Jeff discuss the motivations of both leaders and what they hoped to accomplish with this summit. They also discuss the larger historical and geopolitical context of the meeting. Putin-Kim Summit Biographies Sarah ... and Eurasia. Edmonds previously served as the Director for Russia on the National Security Council and acting Senior Director for Russia during the 2017 presidential transition. His research at CNA focuses

cna talks: Arms Control Without a Treaty

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In this episode of CNA Talks, Madison Estes joins Vince Manzo to discuss his new report, “Nuclear Arms Control Without a Treaty? Risks and Options after New START.” Vince points out that the New START treaty is set to expire in February 2021 and that many uncertainties and obstacles stand in the way of its renewal or replacement. For example, Russia would like a new treaty to cover missile defense systems, which the U.S. has called a nonstarter. Madison highlights that while the New START Treaty is between Russia and the U.S., the treaty has implications for the entire international system. She calls China the third beneficiary of the treaty‘s transparency requirement, which makes the U.S. and Russia disclose the size of their nuclear forces. Finally, Vince highlights some potential options for nuclear arms control without a treaty that could establish predictability, mutual restraint and transparency. 

Arms Control Without a Treaty In this episode of CNA Talks, Madison Estes joins Vince Manzo to discuss his new report, “Nuclear Arms Control Without a Treaty? Risks and Options after New START.” Vince points out that the New START treaty is set to expire in February 2021 and that many uncertainties and obstacles stand in the way of its renewal or replacement. For example, Russia would like a new ... CNA, Manzo worked in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Nuclear and Missile Defense Policy. Madison Estes   is an analyst with CNA's Strategy and Policy Analysis program. Her

cna talks: U.S. Withdrawal From Syria

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Following the administration’s December 2018 announcement that U.S. forces would withdraw from Syria, CNA experts Michael Kofman and David Wallsh discuss how this will affect the state of play between U.S. allies and adversaries in the region. They question whether the U.S. has in fact defeated ISIS in Syria, and discuss how the withdrawal may leave the area vulnerable to a resurgence and to ongoing conflict between Turkey and the Kurdish fighters, both allies of the U.S. Kofman posits that the withdrawal will further Russian interests, while Wallsh adds that it may also play a role in a war of attrition between Iran and Israel.

U.S. Withdrawal From Syria Following the administration’s December 2018 announcement that U.S. forces would withdraw from Syria, CNA experts Michael Kofman and David Wallsh discuss how this will affect the state of play between U.S. allies and adversaries in the region. They question whether the U.S. has in fact defeated ISIS in Syria, and discuss how the withdrawal may leave the area ... , including alliance politics, security cooperation and building partner capacity. Prior to joining CNA, Wallsh served as an Expert Advisor for Middle East security issues in the Office of the Secretary

cna talks: How Stable is Iran?

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This episode covers the stability of Islamic Republic of Iran in the aftermath of the 12 Day War, and how the regime will adapt to its new reality.

as CNA's Field Analyst to Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT). Dov Zakheim a Senior Fellow at CNA and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He served as Undersecretary of Defense from 2001-2004. Further Reading CNA Report:   The Nuclear Programs of Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran CNA Report:   The Evolving Russia-Iran Relationship CNA InDepth:   Russia and China Respond—or Don’t—to the 12-Day War in Iran CNA Talks:   Syria After Assad ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact/JobTitle ContactEmail /*/Contact/Email

cna talks: Russia and Iran’s Evolving Relationship

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This episode explores the political, military, and economic dimensions of the relationship between Russia and Iran. 

Guest Biographies Dr. Elizabeth Wishnick   is an expert on China-Russian relations, Chinese foreign policy, and Arctic strategy. At CNA, Wishnick contributes her dual regional expertise ... disinformation. She was part of a team that won CNA’s CEO Teamwork Award for Arctic research. Dr. Julian G. Waller   is a Research Analyst in the Russia Studies Program at CNA and an applied ... globally. Further Reading CNA Report:   The Evolving Russia-Iran Relationship CNA Talks:   Syria After Assad ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact/JobTitle

cna talks: China's Military Presence in Africa

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Timothy Ditter joins the show to discuss his report on China’s military presence in Africa, including its first overseas military base in Djibouti.  

Military Presence in Africa Guest Biographies Timothy Ditter is a senior research scientist in CNA’s  China Studies Program . His work covers PLA amphibious warfare, China’s military modernization and expansion, China’s growing nuclear weapons program, and China’s nascent global military presence. Further Reading  CNA Report:   The Military and Security Dimensions of the PRC's Africa Presence CNA Report:   PRC Illicit and Malign Activities in Africa: Critical Infrastructure and Mining CNA Report:   PRC Lending in Africa: Impacts in a Time of Global Shocks CNA Talks