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russian media analysis: Issue 1, October 10, 2021

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mission to the alliance, and its maximum size will be cut from 20 to 10 diplomats. One Rossiyskaya Gazeta article by Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) President Igor Ivanov suggests ... conflict, arguing that the stated goal of defeating international terrorism was a cover for controlling the global drug trade and securing strategic positioning at the center of Eurasia. Washington ... security in the Arctic region. The article argues that the center is part of a continuing US effort, driven by both Republican and Democratic administrations, to assure US dominance in a key region

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.

, policy, financial management, and international, industry, and congressional engagement. "Vice Adm. Merz's experience and leadership will be a tremendous addition to CNA's Board of Trustees and its ... , Taiwan, U.N. Security Operations in the East China Sea, and coalition operations in Korea. He also oversaw U.S. and NATO maritime response to Ukraine and daily naval interactions with China and Taiwan. "It is an honor to join the distinguished ranks of the CNA Board of Trustees," said Vice Adm. Merz. "CNA is an essential partner to the military in addressing our nation's security issues. I plan

Roderick von Lipsey Named Chair of CNA's Board of Trustees

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CNA President and CEO, Katherine A.W. McGrady, Ph.D., recently announced the appointment of Roderick von Lipsey as the new Chair of CNA’s Board of Trustees.

combat assignments as an F/A-18 fighter pilot and weapons tactics instructor, his Washington DC-area assignments included service as Director, National Security Council; Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow; White House Fellow and Special Assistant for Foreign and Security Policy to the Chief of Staff to the President; and Senior Aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Preparing for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response in Large-Scale Combat Operations

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Civilian harm mitigation and response requires a comprehensive approach. This report makes recommendations for mitigation, response, learning, analysis, and reporting.

the lives of civilians on the battlefield through a combination of compliance with international law and practical steps in planning and operations. However, in the past 20 years, the US and its allies have ... and improving response to this harm when it occurs. This CHMR approach is relatively new and often misunderstood, at times evoking concern among military and national security stakeholders. Perhaps ... dilemmas often associated with LSCOs in ways that reinforce US grand strategy, such as enabling freedom of action, strengthening alliances and coalitions, and reinforcing the rules-based international

China Russia Space Cooperation May 2023

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China-Russia space relations suggest a deepening mutual trust and China’s rise as a space power, but secrecy shrouds the full extent of their cooperation.

, and achieve common national security goals. Any limitations of the China-Russia relationship do not appear to be significant enough to derail the broader relationship. Indeed, not only do Beijing ... relationship. While the two countries do not share completely overlapping security concerns, they do share a strong desire to counter U.S. leadership, including in outer space. They share concerns ... to increase Chinese and Russian influence in international space diplomacy. In March 2021, China and Russia signed an MOU on joint lunar exploration, covering the establishment of a lunar research

Improving Protection of Humanitarian Organizations in Armed Conflict

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We leverage CNA’s work on civilian harm, including attacks on humanitarian organizations, to identify four broad steps militaries can take to minimize these tragic incidents and improve protection of these organizations.

of international law seeking to promote humanity and reduce suffering in armed conflict, civilians continue to suffer in war. One particular tragedy is that humanitarian organizations continue to be the subject of tragic attacks, and too many times they are obstructed or harassed by security forces, causing them harm and limiting vital services from aiding the civilian population. In this report, we ... entities and of civilians overall. To be effective, this approach should go beyond the largely reactive and declarative international mode and seek to become more proactive. Such an approach should also

AI and Autonomy in Russia Issue 29

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Issue 29 for January 2022 of a CNA newsletter providing information and analysis on AI in Russia, especially AI applied to Russian military capabilities.

into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments International Collaboration Spotlight: Koalitsiya-SV Artillery System The following preview shows the first item in this issue:  1. Russian parliament develops draft bill to regulate robot-human ... ; security of an individual, society and state; regulatory impact based on a risk-based approach; safety of robotic technologies; openness of information about robotic technologies.” It also proposes

AI and Autonomy in Russia Issue 25

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CNA provides information and analysis of the field of civilian and military AI in Russia and how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. Issue 25.

, divided into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments International Collaboration Spotlight: Marker UGV Update The following preview shows the first item in this issue: 1. Russian government analytical center releases AI ethics code As discussed ... code. This voluntary code was released and signed by several organizations on October 26 in Moscow at an international conference, “Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: The Beginning of Trust

North Korea A Case Study of Asymmetric Relations

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Examining North Korea as a case study for asymmetric relations and the issue of its nuclear weapons development as the threat to status quo in the international order.

development as the threat to status quo in the international order. Asymmetry between the United States and less powerful adversaries creates unique challenges not easily addressed by traditional international security policy precepts. Deterrence and compellence become harder to achieve because asymmetrically weaker powers often have greater interests at stake in bilateral and regional disputes ... or strategic patience—similar to the Obama administration’s foreign policy toward asymmetrically weaker adversaries who defied key US security objectives. Based on the unique circumstances

AI and Autonomy in Russia Issue 23

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CNA provides information and analysis of the field of civilian and military AI in Russia and how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. Issue 23.

, divided into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments International Collaboration Spotlight: Sarma Autonomous Underwater Vehicle The following preview shows the first item in this issue: 1. Russian government creates new center for AI federal ... and the development of norms, and focus on AI international cooperation. According to reports, “By the end of 2021, the center will develop an index of readiness of industries toward AI implementation