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cna talks: China and Iran's Pact

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In this episode of CNA Talks, we are covering the Strategic Cooperation Agreement between Iran and China which was signed on March 27, 2021. CNA analysts Mike Connell and Jeffrey Becker discuss the provisions of this deal, what both sides hope to get out of it, and what it means for the United States.

Biographies Michael Connell is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. Jeffrey Becker directs the Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Program . He is an expert in Chinese politics and Chinese foreign policy and security issues. ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact ... China and Iran's Pact In this episode of CNA Talks, we are covering the Strategic Cooperation Agreement between Iran and China which was signed on March 27, 2021. CNA analysts Mike Connell

cna talks: Crisis Como Siempre (Crisis as Always)

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On this episode of CNA Talks, Ralph Espach welcomes Joseph Tulchin of the WWICS Group and Roman Román Ortiz of the National Defense University. Together they discuss the current security situation in Latin America, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of China in the region.

security situation in Latin America, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of China in the region. Crisis Como Siempre (Crisis as Always) Biographies Ralph Espach is a senior research scientist in CNA's Strategy and Policy Analysis Program . He is an expert on inter-American security relations, especially regarding Central America and Brazil, the security implications of climate change, and security cooperation. Román Ortiz is a professor at the U.S. National Defense University and vice president of the Cordillera Applications Group Corporation Joseph

cna talks: COVID-19 in Latin America

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Ralph Espach, director of analysis on Latin American political-military-strategic issues at CNA, sits down with Javier Melendez, director of the Central American research group Expediente Abierto; and Román Ortiz, vice president of the Cordillera Applications Group Corporation. They discuss the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in Latin America and what the crisis means for regional politics and security in the coming years. Click   here   for the Spanish language companion podcast.

for regional politics and security in the coming years. Click   here   for the Spanish language companion podcast. COVID-19 in Latin America Biographies Ralph Espach   is an expert on inter-American security relations, especially regarding Central America and Brazil, the security implications of climate change, and security cooperation. Javier Melendezis the director of the Central

cna talks: Polar Politics: Argentina's View

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CNA Analyst Ralph Espach sits down with Paulo Botta of Argentina Catholic University, to discuss Argentina's interests in Antarctica.

Polar Politics: Argentina's View CNA Analyst Ralph Espach sits down with Paulo Botta of Argentina Catholic University, to discuss Argentina's interests in Antarctica. Polar Politics: Argentina's View Biographies Ralph Espach   is an expert on inter-American security relations, especially regarding Central America and Brazil, the security implications of climate change, and security cooperation. Paulo Botta is a professor at Argentina Catholic University and a researcher at the National Defense University in Buenos Aires. ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle

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 ... China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI). Kevin Pollpeter is an internationally recognized expert on China's space program and has been widely published on national security issues related to China ... 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: A New Paradigm For The Middle East

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Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has been the predominant foreign power in the Middle East, influencing the economic, political, and security affairs of the region. But in recent years other great powers have begun to chip away at this power, carving out their own spheres of influence in the region. In this episode, we explore the strategic objectives of China and Russia in the Middle East, the tools they are using to achieve them, and what this means for U.S. policymakers.

  is an expert in Persian Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. Samuel Plapinger   is an expert on strategic competition, irregular warfare, combat effectiveness, insurgency, terrorism, and Middle East security. Links Report : China’s Presence in the Middle East and Western Indian Ocean ... A New Paradigm For The Middle East Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has been the predominant foreign power in the Middle East, influencing the economic, political, and security

cna talks: The Easter Sunday Bombings

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Nilanthi Samaranayake and Alexander Powell join CNA Talks to discuss the tragic terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. Nilanthi provides necessary cultural context discussing the ethnic and religious makeup of the country, and points out that most Sri Lanka observers did not expect to see an attack targeting Christians.  Alexander then compares the attack to ISIS actions in other countries in South East Asia. Finally, they both discuss how Sri Lanka might move forward politically and economically.

Samaranayake   directs the Strategy and Policy Analysis Program. She has led several studies at CNA on the Indian Ocean and South Asia security. Recently Nilanthi has worked on U.S.-India naval cooperation, water resource competition in the Brahmaputra River basin, and Sri Lankan foreign policy. Prior to joining CNA, Nilanthi completed a fellowship at the National Bureau of Asian Research, where she ... on South and Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Prior to joining CNA, Alexander served as an analyst for the FBI Forfeiture and Seized Property Unit, and as an assistant at the National Security Program

cna talks: Who is Iran’s New Supreme Leader?

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Iran has a new Supreme Leader for the first time in almost 37 years, Mojtaba Khamenei. This episode explores his background, education, and ideology.

Who is Iran’s New Supreme Leader? Iran has a new Supreme Leader for the first time in almost 37 years, Mojtaba Khamenei. This episode explores his background, education, and ideology. /images/podcasts/CNA-Talks.webp Who is Iran’s New Supreme Leader? Guest Biographies Michael Connell is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. He has served as CNA's Field Analyst to Naval Forces Central Command. Further Reading CNA Talks:   Iran’s Stability in the Aftermath of the Grand

cna talks: Iran’s Stability in the Aftermath of the Grand Bazaar Protests

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This episode covers the most recent wave of protests in Iran, what they mean for the government’s stability, and how US regional allies are responding.

Iran’s Stability in the Aftermath of the Grand Bazaar Protests. This episode covers the most recent wave of protests in Iran, what they mean for the government’s stability, and how US regional allies are responding. /images/podcasts/CNA-Talks.webp Iran’s Stability in the Aftermath of the Grand Bazaar Protests Guest Biographies Michael Connell is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. He has served as CNA's Field Analyst to Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT). Further

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.

How Stable is Iran? 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. How Stable is Iran? Guest Biographies Michael Connell is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. He has served 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