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Election Security

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Election Security Modern elections face significant new threats, including COVID-related changes to voting processes, growing political and social divides, increased cyber threats from adversaries, and declining public trust. Securing elections is critical for safeguarding democratic processes and national stability. Leveraging extensive experience in homeland security workshops and exercises, CNA collaborates with diverse stakeholders to develop, execute, and evaluate election security plans. blue none Blurbs /our-media/podcasts/cna-talks/2023/05

cna talks: Drone as First Responder Programs

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This episode discusses the benefits of drone as first responder (DFR) programs for police departments and public safety offices.

model. Dr. Tom Christoff   is a Senior Research Scientist with CNA where he is responsible for leading projects involving local assessments, research, and developing technical assistance

cna talks: What’s Next for the US Navy?

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In this episode our experts discuss Navy’s effort to rebuild US shipbuilding and to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomous systems.

What’s Next for the US Navy? In this episode our experts discuss Navy’s effort to rebuild US shipbuilding and to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. What’s Next for the US Navy? More Information Joshua Tallis is CNA’s Hybrid Fleet Research Coordinator and our scientific analyst to the Chief of Naval Operations, a position he has occupied since the end of 2023. Steven Wills is an expert in U.S. Navy strategy and policy, and U.S. Navy surface warfare programs and platforms, and the Navalist for the Center for Maritime Strategy at the Navy League. Thank you both

cna talks: Next Generation 911

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This episode explores how the Fairfax County 911 Center is using Next Generation 911 systems to better serve its jurisdiction.

Next Generation 911 This episode explores how the Fairfax County 911 Center is using Next Generation 911 systems to better serve its jurisdiction. Next Generation 911 Guest Biographies Heleana Melendez is an expert in criminal justice research and policing. At CNA, Melendez supports projects focused on violence prevention, system improvement, crisis intervention and use of force for law enforcement agencies across the nation. Further Reading Fairfax County (Virginia) Department of Public Safety Communications: Next Generation 911 ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName

cna talks: South Korea: Martial Law and President Yoon’s Impeachment

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This episode covers South Korean President Yoon’s December 3 declaration of martial law, his impeachment, and what this means for US/ROK security cooperation. 

South Korea: Martial Law and President Yoon’s Impeachment This episode covers South Korean President Yoon’s December 3 declaration of martial law, his impeachment, and what this means for US/ROK security cooperation.  South Korea: Martial Law and President Yoon’s Impeachment Guest Biographies Dr. Thomas Bickford is a principal research scientist in the CNA I ndo-Pacific Security Affairs Program . His research has focused on Chinese maritime strategy, Chinese national security policy, and China’s relations with its neighbors. Carita Reid is the Research Assistant for the  China

cna talks: The Kursk Offensive

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This episode explores the Kursk Offensive, Ukraine’s counter-invasion of Russia, and its implications for the United States and NATO. 

The Kursk Offensive This episode explores the Kursk Offensive, Ukraine’s counter-invasion of Russia, and its implications for the United States and NATO.  The Kursk Offensive Guest Biography Michael Petersen is a Principal Research Scientist in CNA's   Countering Threats and Challenges   Program at CNA. He is an expert on Russian military strategy, operations, and net assessments of high-intensity conflict. From 2023-2024, he served as senior advisor to Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti. From 2015-2023, he was Professor and founding director of the Russia Maritime

cna talks: AUKUS

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In this episode, Ralph Espach and Stephanie Stapleton discuss their assessment of AUKUS, the trilateral security agreement between Australia, the UK, and the US. 

reduction, and US nuclear policy. Before joining CNA, she was the managing editor of the academic journal Peacebuilding and Development and taught at Georgia Highlands College. ContactName /*/Contact

cna talks: Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong and the future of Russia-North Korea relations

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On September 13, North Korean Leader Kim Jong met with Russian President Vladmir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia’s most advanced space launch site. The meeting sparked concern in the West that Kim could supply Russia with weapons and munitions for its war in Ukraine and speculation about what North Korea would receive in return. In this episode, Ken Gause and Paul Schwartz discuss the significance of the meeting and its implications for US policy makers.

, and internal security system, including “North Korean House of Cards.” Paul Schwartz is a Research Scientist with CNA’s   Russia Studies Program . ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle

cna talks: How Can Jurisdictions Secure Their Elections?

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Free and fair elections are essential to the democratic process, but in recent years foreign inference and disinformation have shaken voters' trust in the electoral system. In this episode, guest host Sabrina Verleysen sits down with CNA’s Dawn Thomas and former Elections Assistance Commissioner Matt Masterson. They discuss how jurisdictions can secure their elections, what resources are available to them and how to ensure their voters are confident in the results.

How Can Jurisdictions Secure Their Elections? Free and fair elections are essential to the democratic process, but in recent years foreign inference and disinformation have shaken voters' trust in the electoral system. In this episode, guest host Sabrina Verleysen sits down with CNA’s Dawn Thomas and former Elections Assistance Commissioner Matt Masterson. They discuss how jurisdictions can secure their elections, what resources are available to them and how to ensure their voters are confident in the results. /images/expertise/Election%20Security/Ballot-Counting-thumb.jpg How Can

cna talks: Brazil's Election: Bolsonaro vs. Lula

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Brazil is currently amid a contentious presidential election between incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. President Bolsonaro has consistently claimed that Brazil's election system is vulnerable to fraud, sparking fears that the peaceful transition of power could be threatened. Ralph Espach , from CNA’s   Strategy and Policy Analyses Program , joins the show to discuss the Brazilian election, the threat to democracy in the country and what this could mean for U.S. interests in South America.

Brazil's Election: Bolsonaro vs. Lula Brazil is currently amid a contentious presidential election between incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. President Bolsonaro has consistently claimed that Brazil's election system is vulnerable to fraud, sparking fears that the peaceful transition of power could be threatened. Ralph Espach , from CNA’s   Strategy and Policy Analyses Program , joins the show to discuss the Brazilian election, the threat to democracy in the country and what this could mean for U.S. interests in South America. Brazil's Election