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cna talks: How Special Operations Forces Can Help Address IUU Fishing

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The People's Republic of China is the most significant contributor to the global problem of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Its distant water fishing fleet is the largest in the world and operates everywhere, from the Pacific Island Countries to the Atlantic Coast of Africa. In this episode, Heidi Holz and Cornell Overfield join John Stimpson to discuss how US Special Operations Forces can help counter the problem of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing by serving as a global connector for this issue.   

Special Operations Forces Can Help Address IUU Fishing Guest Biographies Heidi Holz   is a Senior Research Scientist with CNA’s   China Studies Program . She has researched PRC security ... Overfield   is a specialist in the relationship between maritime law and foreign policy. At CNA, he has worked on projects covering Arctic security and economic activity, improved engagement with allies and partners, and data analytics. Related Materials CNA:   Implications of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing for US Special Operations Forces  CNA:   Exposing the Gap

cna talks: Unmanned Invasion—The PRC's Drone Swarm Research and Taiwan

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This episode explores how the PRC is developing autonomous drone swarm technology for deployment during a potential military invasion of Taiwan.

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. Eleanor Harvey is a senior research secialist in CNA’s   China Studies Program. Further Reading CNA Report:   PRC Concepts for UAV Swarms in Future Warfare CNA

cna talks: Syria After Assad

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This episode covers the fall of the Assad regime and what it means for Syria, Russia, Iran, and Turkey. 

in Russia and the Middle East in CNA’s Russia Studies Program. His primary area of expertise is the armed forces of Iran and Russia, and he has published extensively on these topics both inside and outside of CNA. Jeffrey Edmonds is an expert on Russia and Eurasia in CNA’s Russia Studies Program. Edmonds previously served as the Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense ...   CNA’s Russia Studies Program ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact/JobTitle ContactEmail /*/Contact/Email ContactPhone /*/Contact/Phone 176 34960825

cna talks: Ukraine Today, Taiwan Tomorrow

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This episode covers how Taiwan applies lessons from the Ukraine War to prepare for a potential invasion from the People’s Republic of China. 

Tomorrow Guest Biographies April A. Herlevi is a Senior Research Scientist in CNA’s China Studies program. She is an expert on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) foreign and security policy ... . Before joining CASI he was the Senior Research Scientist at CNA. He previously served as the deputy director of a project on innovation and technology in China for the University of California’s Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation.  Further Reading CNA Report: Taiwan Lessons Learned  from the Russia-Ukraine War CNA’s Innovation Incubator ContactName /*/Contact

cna talks: The Impact Of Extreme Weather On Vulnerable Populations

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Climate change increases the frequency, severity, and cost of extreme weather events. However, these events are not felt by everyone equally. Existing inequalities in our society exasperate the risks for vulnerable populations. In this episode, Leola Abrahams and Mark Roberts discuss how extreme weather events impact older adults and Native Americans and how protecting our most vulnerable populations protects everyone. 

of CNA’s  Center for Vulnerable Population Protection . She focuses on climate change, emergency management, public health, and justice reform. Leola is a senior communications practitioner with over 20 ... is a Research Scientist with CNA’s  Center for Justice Research and Innovation and an expert in domestic safety and security. He is a certified GIS Professional specializing in geospatial and supply chain analyses. His past work for CNA includes developing and facilitating a hybrid workshop for the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine on prioritizing infrastructure

cna talks: A New Approach to Preventing Suicide in the Army

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In recent years, there has been a rise in suicide attempts among army personnel, and while there have been a lot of attempts to tackle this problem, it is not clear if what has been done to date is working.  In this episode, Heather Wolters and Lauren Malone join John to discuss a new holistic approach to address the problem at a systemic level. 

.  A New Approach to Preventing Suicide in the Army Guest Biographies Dr. Heather Wolters is a Principal Research Scientist with CNA’s   Marine Corps and Defense Workforce Program .  Dr. Lauren Malone is a Principal Research Scientist with CNA’s   Marine Corps and Defense Workforce Program .  Further Reading  CNA:   Recommendations to Enhance Army Suicide Prevention  CNA

cna talks: Alliance Wedge Strategies: China

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In great power strategic competition, states deploy wedge strategies to divide, weaken, and prevent opposing alliances. In part one of a two-part series on the topic, host David Wallsh moderates a discussion on Chinese wedge strategies in the Indo-Pacific and how the United States can address this challenge.  

/podcasts/CNA_KeyArt_Talks_1920x1080.jpg Biographies  David Wallsh is a Senior Research Scientist in CNA’s Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Programs Division. Dr. Wallsh is an expert in alliance politics, Middle East security, and US security cooperation programs. April Herlevi is a Senior Research Scientist in CNA’s China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. Dr. Herlevi is an expert ... CNA Report: Countering Chinese and Russian Alliance Wedge Strategies CNA InDepth: The US Advances Its Pacific Partnership Strategy in Micronesia   ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName

cna talks: Analysis in Combat: The Story of Desert Storm

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In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm, CNA Talks presents “Analysis in Combat. In this mini-series we’ll be bringing you interviews with CNA field representatives, military officers and historians about the conflict and the impact of CNA’s field program on the war effort. On this episode, Dr. Steve Wills, CNA’s resident naval historian join us to tell the story of the Navy’s role in the first Gulf War.

Analysis in Combat: The Story of Desert Storm In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm, CNA Talks presents “Analysis in Combat. In this mini-series we’ll be bringing you interviews with CNA field representatives, military officers and historians about the conflict and the impact of CNA’s field program on the war effort. On this episode, Dr. Steve Wills, CNA’s resident naval historian join us to tell the story of the Navy’s role in the first Gulf War. Analysis in Combat: The Story of Desert Storm Biographies Lt. Cdr. Steven Wills : In 20 years as an active duty U.S. Navy

Supply Chain Protection

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Supply Chain Protection Disruptions to supply chains pose significant risks, threatening economic stability, public health and safety, and national security. Using the CNA SCOPE™ method, CNA helps public and private sector organizations understand and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities. Through comprehensive assessments, CNA enhances organizations’ efforts to continue providing critical lifeline services and commodities during crises. blue none Blurbs /centers-and-divisions/ipr/emo/supply-chain-resilience /quick-looks/2025/08/the-cna-supply-chain-operational-engagement-method

Autonomous Systems

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Autonomous Systems CNA plays a leading role in advancing the safe and scalable integration of autonomous systems into the National Airspace System. Through innovations like the UAS Cooperative Airspace Traffic Simulation ( UCATS™ ) tool and partnerships such as the FAA’s ASSUREd Safe initiative, CNA supports the identification of operational risks, informing of policy development, and guides best practices. Our work enables secure and efficient unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations across the evolving aviation ecosystem. By combining rigorous analysis with user-focused design, CNA