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A Process for Using LLMs in a National Security Research Organization

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We collaborated across disciplines to develop a process to safely introduce large language models without compromising quality or national security.

nonprofit that produces analysis for the military and for homeland security agencies. Our success over more than 80 years has depended upon government confidence in our research quality and in our ability ... engaged in a collaborative and flexible four-step process: Understand requirements and risks Establish policy and guidance Enter into a contract with employees Collect feedback and adjust ... research risk is that many LLMs do not provide complete citations for generated text, raising concerns about plagiarism. Establish policy and guidance We needed a collaborative approach bridging

Unique Challenges of Wildfire Cleanups Confront Los Angeles

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The debris removal process after the wildfires in Los Angeles could benefit from lessons learned by CNA in after-action reviews from previous wildfire cleanups.

wildfires are mostly contained for the moment, but CNA analysis of previous fire disasters suggests that a surprisingly difficult and potentially hazardous effort lies ahead: debris removal. Previous CNA support of federal and state wildfire after-action reviews found that debris removal missions are susceptible to challenges in policy and planning, operations coordination among stakeholders, cultural ... that examine the unique circumstances jurisdictions faced in removing debris. As a result, we can outline common challenges and lessons learned, many of which are relevant to LA’s clean-up. Policy

Reducing the Navy's Risk of Suicides

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The tragic news that three sailors took their own lives on the USS George H.W. Bush in September has caused the author to reflect on CNA's role in helping the Department of the Navy prevent suicides.

pinpointed the critical need to focus special attention on high-risk groups. The analysis indirectly led to changes in policy. More recently, CNA’s Peggy Golfin built on Lien’s foundation ... that the dataset has been assembled and demonstrated, the Navy has a new tool for pursuing many more suicide-related analyses to inform policy and programming, commanders and counselors. Our analytical ... achieving ship readiness and combat effectiveness. No single tool or piece of analysis will magically solve the serious problem of suicide that is vexing the military community. Much hard work lies ahead

Africa is China’s Testing Ground for Overseas Military Missions

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China’s military activities in Africa—including its first overseas military base—have become entrenched. China has ambitions for a deeper African presence.

The Military and Security Dimensions of the PRC’s Africa Presence: Changes in a Time of Global Shocks along with colleagues from CNA’s China Studies Program and Strategy and Policy Analysis Program ... . The Growth of China’s Military Presence in Africa   Africa has long played a prominent role in the PRC’s concept of its foreign policy . But only in the last two decades has Africa also become ... in Africa is a significant shift in its foreign policy after decades of criticizing the West as “expansionist military powers” for having overseas bases. The PRC maintains roughly 4,100 PLA

What is a Chinese Communist Party Plenum?

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Plenums of the Central Committee help assess future directions for China. The Third Plenum on economic issues is of critical interest for US national security.

, these events also tell us what issues China’s leaders have come to agreement on and signal policy guidance that may be forthcoming. The 2024 Third Plenum CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping has taken ... Party Congress.  --> Plenums: Typical Topics First Party Personnel Appointments Second Government personnel appointments Third Economic policy and related reforms ... a canonical work. For an excellent short summary on China’s political system , the Congressional Research Service regularly publishes highly-readable analysis on a wide range of topics. Why should US

Five Core Strategies of Smart Policing

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The Smart Policing Initiative makes law enforcement more effective and efficient by pairing researchers with practitioners for evidence-based policing strategies.

analysis, SPI focuses on the small percentage of people and places responsible for a large proportion of crime, aiming to improve public safety impacts. The Chronic Offender Recognition and Enforcement ... the initiative achieved individual-level deterrence and reduced victimization. Making Better Use of Intelligence and Other Data and Information Systems. SPI enhances crime analysis capabilities ... evidence-based practices through training, policy revisions, and improved communication. In Arizona, the Tempe Police Department’s SPI project used a comprehensive approach that included customized

Victim-centered, trauma-informed policing helps victims and police while reducing crime

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Victim-centered, trauma-informed policing is not yet the norm. CNA research aims to help by identifying best practices for successful crime victim outcomes.

policy and practice , there is much room for improvement when it comes to research, evaluation, and learning about system-based victim services that use victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches ... of crime. This also helps build trust with communities. In late 2024, CNA’s project, Building a More Victim-Centered and Trauma-Informed Criminal Justice System in the US, will publish its policy and training recommendations. We hope this analysis will be a step toward a justice system that is more just for everyone. The project team is conducting a 20-minute anonymous survey as part of its

Protecting Civilians in Gaza Requires Not Just a Will, but a Way

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The U.S. can help Israel reduce civilian casualties in Gaza with advice on civilian harm mitigation in military operations, using lessons from Iraq, etc.

to civilians by 20 percent in the first year. And analysis by CNA showed that US advising on civilian harm mitigation to the Saudi-led coalition during operations in Yemen led to a 30 percent reduction ... is in an excellent position to make use of lessons learned—both internally and externally. One option is to convene a small group of US government experts for rapid policy advice on urban warfare. The US has a range ... to mission effectiveness and mitigating civilian harm, developing a set of best practices built upon resources that are already available. They could inform senior US leaders to support policy decisions

Antarctica is the New Arctic

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Twenty years ago the Arctic was untouched aside from a few hardy explorers and the occasional submarine. Now the High North has become another facet of great power competition.

Antarctica is the New Arctic Twenty years ago the Arctic was untouched aside from a few hardy explorers and the occasional submarine. Now the High North has become another facet of great power competition. /images/InDepth/Post40.jpg Antarctica is the New Arctic 40 Ralph Espach and Nilanthi Samaranayake Nilanthi Samaranayake directs the Strategy and Policy Analysis program. She has led several studies at CNA on Indian Ocean and South Asia security. Ralph Espach is a senior research scientist at CNA's Strategy and Policy Analysis program. He is an expert on inter-American security

ai with ai: Up, Up, and Autonomy!

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Andy and Dave discuss the latest in AI news and research, including the update of the Department of Defense Directive 3000.09 on Autonomy in Weapon Systems. NIST releases the first version of its AI Risk Management Framework. The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Task Force publishes its final report, in which it details its plans for a national research infrastructure, as well as its request for $2.6 billion over 6 years to fund the initiatives. DARPA announces the Autonomous Multi-domain Adaptive Swarms-of-Swarms (AMASS) program, a much larger effort (aiming for thousands of autonomous entities) than its previous OFFSET program. And finally, from the Naval Postgraduate School’s Energy Academic Group, Kristen Fletcher and Marina Lesse join to discuss their research and efforts in autonomous systems and maritime law and policy, including a discussion about the DoDD 3000.09 update and the high-altitude balloon incident.

in autonomous systems and maritime law and policy, including a discussion about the DoDD 3000.09 update and the high-altitude balloon incident. /images/AI-Posters/Season%206/%236_7_up_up_and_autonomy-resize.jpg Up, Up, and Autonomy! Announcements / News DoD Updates its autonomous weapons policy 09 Update Paul Scharre’s summary Michael Depp’s summary NIST Releases AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) Tech Policy Press Summary Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (RMF) Short Video Long Video NIST AI RMF Playbook AI Task Force Asks