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cna talks: Russian Concepts for Future Warfare

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In this episode, we explore how the war in Ukraine has impacted Russian military thought on combined arms operations, naval surface warfare, and air dominance operations.

to Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti.  Paul Schwartz is a Senior Research Scientist with CNA’s  Russia Studies Program. Gabriela Iveliz Rosa-Hernandez  is an Associate Research Analyst at the CNA  Russia Studies Program . Her research centers on security orders, deterrence issues, and Russia’s security policy, supplemented by her significant in-country experience living in Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and other countries in the region. Further Reading CNA Report:   Russian Concepts of Future Warfare Based on Lessons from the Ukraine War   ContactName

cna talks: Russia/India Relations and the War in Ukraine

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This episode examines the political, military, and economic elements of the relationship between Russia and India.

Russia/India Relations and the War in Ukraine This episode examines the political, military, and economic elements of the relationship between Russia and India. Russia/India Relations and the War in Ukraine Guest Biographies Dmitry Gorenburg  is a Senior Research Scientist in CNA’s  Russia Studies Program . He is an expert on security issues in the former Soviet Union, the Russian military, Russian foreign policy, and ethnic politics and identity.  Jeffrey Kucik is a research scientist with CNA’s  Strategy and Policy Analysis Program. Further Reading CNA Report

cna talks: India, Pakistan, and Nuclear Deterrence

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We cover the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, why they were able to desescalate so quickly, and what this tells us about nuclear deterrence and escalation. 

and escalation.  India, Pakistan, and Nuclear Deterrence Guest Biographies Stephanie Stapleton   is a Research Scientist with CNA’s   Strategy and Policy Analysis Program . She is an expert in nuclear policy and strategic deterrence, with a focus on strategic competition within the emerging two-near-peer security environment. Decker Evelth is an Associate Research Analyst with CNA’s   Countering Threats and Challenges Program . He specializes in open-source analysis.  Further Reading CNA:   Nuclear Research ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact

cna talks: What Can We Learn About Drones from the Ukraine War

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This episode examines how uncrewed systems have been used in the Ukraine war and how the US can use this information to develop countermeasures. 

.  What Can We Learn About Drones from the Ukraine War Guest Biographies Samuel Bendett   is an advisor with CNA’s Russia Studies Program. His research focuses on Russian defense and technology ... , and net assessments of high-intensity conflict. From 2023-2024, he served as senior advisor to Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti.  Further Reading CNA InDepth:   Drones Over Ukraine CNA Report:   Russia’s Use of Uncrewed Systems in Ukraine ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact/JobTitle ContactEmail /*/Contact/Email ContactPhone

cna talks: Creating an Air Space That is ASSUREd Safe

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Our partners from the FAA’s Center for Excellence’s ASSUREd Safe join the show to discuss integrating uncrewed aerial systems into the national airspace. 

policy, from airspace integration to beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Steven Habicht is the director of CNA’s Center for Enterprise Systems Modernization .  Further Reading CNA: Agent-Based Modeling of Uncrewed Aircraft System Flight Planning for Airspace Fairness CNA: Port Security and Emergency Response Using Autonomous Systems: Virginia Pilot Program ContactName

cna talks: Russia's Shifting Nuclear Doctrine

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This episode examines the views of three stakeholder communities within Moscow’s interconnected nuclear ecosystem and how they view Russia’s nuclear doctrine.  * A previous version of this episode incorrectly stated that Russia's Security Council changed its nuclear doctrine during a September 25 meeting. The correct telling is that Russian President Vladimir Putin soft-launched proposed changes to the doctrine during this meeting. At this time, Russia has made no official changes to its nuclear doctrine. 

in Europe, and the Russian military. Cornell 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. Further Reading CNA Report: Moscow Doesn’t Believe in Tears CNA Talks:  Nuclear Policy After the War

cna talks: Victim Centered Policing

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Experts discuss victim-centered policing. How can it lead to better outcomes for crime victims and investigators, and how police departments can implement the practice.

justice system of Jefferson County. Lindsey Clancey is a Research Scientist with CNA’s Center for Justice Research and Innovation and an expert in crime, justice, and victimology. Before joining CNA ... and Criminology. Valerie Schmitt is a Research Scientist with CNA’s Center for Justice Research and Innovation and an expert in domestic human trafficking responses, law enforcement training, and victim

cna talks: China's Economic Activities In Africa

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Over the past 20 years, the People’s Republic of China has invested billions of dollars in African nations. But what impact have these investments had on the continent, and how have things changed in the wake of the dual global shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? Tim Ditter joins the show to answer these questions and discuss his research into China’s presence in Africa.

his research into China’s presence in Africa. China's Economic Activities In Africa Timothy Ditter is a 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:   PRC Illicit and Malign Activities in Africa  CNA:   PRC Lending in Africa  ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact/JobTitle ContactEmail /*/Contact/Email ContactPhone /*/Contact/Phone 159

cna talks: Civilian Harm Mitigation is a Moral Imperative and a Strategic Priority

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The DOD Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP) represents a significant step forward for global efforts to reduce civilian harm. The plan recognizes that reducing civilian harm is not just a moral imperative but a strategic priority. It lays out concrete steps that the Department of Defense can take to mitigate civilian harm caused by its operations.     Larry Lewis, Marla Keenan, and Sabrina Verleysen join John Stimpson in this episode. They discuss the CHMR-AP and the decades of work on civilian harm mitigation that made it possible. 

on civilian harm mitigation that made it possible.  Civilian Harm Mitigation is a Moral Imperative and a Strategic Priority Biographies Dr. Larry Lewis   is a Principal Research Scientist in CNA’s ... .  Marla Keenan   is a Principal Advisor to CNA and an expert in human security, the protection of civilians, civilian harm mitigation and response, and civil-military relations in armed conflict. She ... stakeholders to improve information sharing and collaboration on CHMR.  Further Reading DOD:   Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan CNA:   Civilian Harm   Mitigation Read More

cna talks: How Can Emergency Managers Best Utilize Social Media?

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Climate Change is increasing both the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Because of this, it is more important than ever that emergency management officials utilize every tool available to them to communicate effectively and clearly with the public.     Jamie Biglow and Heather Marshall from CNA's Center for Emergency Management Operations join John Stimpson. They discuss how state and local officials can use social media before, during, and after a crisis to build trust with their communities, disseminate vital information, and counter misinformation. 

information, and counter misinformation.  How Can Emergency Managers Best Utilize Social Media? Biographies Jamie Biglow is a Project Manager with CNA’s Center for   Emergency Management Operations . Heather Marshall is a Senior Research Specialist with CNA’s Center for   Emergency Management Operations. Further Reading CNA:   Best Practices in Social Media Crisis Communications