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CNA Analysts Share How 9/11 Impacted Their Careers

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Eight CNA analysts share the stories of how the events of September 11, 2001, shaped their careers.

was on loan from CNA to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. I often took varying paths to meetings in the Pentagon to see different parts of the building, including to pay my respects ... Research Scientist Strategy and Policy Analysis Program The events of September 11, 2001, had a profound impact on my life. At the time, I was an undergrad student on the West Coast, with plans ... on chemical and biological weapons defense to help the Navy in the coming fight. I had no understanding at all of the armed services at that time, but I felt a moral obligation to take this step. My

cna talks: Arms Control Without a Treaty

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In this episode of CNA Talks, Madison Estes joins Vince Manzo to discuss his new report, “Nuclear Arms Control Without a Treaty? Risks and Options after New START.” Vince points out that the New START treaty is set to expire in February 2021 and that many uncertainties and obstacles stand in the way of its renewal or replacement. For example, Russia would like a new treaty to cover missile defense systems, which the U.S. has called a nonstarter. Madison highlights that while the New START Treaty is between Russia and the U.S., the treaty has implications for the entire international system. She calls China the third beneficiary of the treaty‘s transparency requirement, which makes the U.S. and Russia disclose the size of their nuclear forces. Finally, Vince highlights some potential options for nuclear arms control without a treaty that could establish predictability, mutual restraint and transparency. 

CNA, Manzo worked in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Nuclear and Missile Defense Policy. Madison Estes   is an analyst with CNA's Strategy and Policy Analysis program. Her expertise is in nuclear weapons policy and arms control. Her research portfolio includes deterrence, extended deterrence, escalation, strategic stability, ballistic missile defense, and arms control ... treaty to cover missile defense systems, which the U.S. has called a nonstarter. Madison highlights that while the New START Treaty is between Russia and the U.S., the treaty has implications

cna talks: U.S. Withdrawal From Syria

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Following the administration’s December 2018 announcement that U.S. forces would withdraw from Syria, CNA experts Michael Kofman and David Wallsh discuss how this will affect the state of play between U.S. allies and adversaries in the region. They question whether the U.S. has in fact defeated ISIS in Syria, and discuss how the withdrawal may leave the area vulnerable to a resurgence and to ongoing conflict between Turkey and the Kurdish fighters, both allies of the U.S. Kofman posits that the withdrawal will further Russian interests, while Wallsh adds that it may also play a role in a war of attrition between Iran and Israel.

of Defense for Policy, including in support of the 2013-2014 Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, counter-ISIS policy, and the U.S.-Jordanian bilateral relationship. Michael Kofman   is an expert on Russia, Eurasia and Pakistan. His research focuses on security issues in Russia and the former Soviet Union, specializing in defense and military analysis. Kofman has advised senior military and government officials on Russia, Eurasia and Pakistan and represented the Department of Defense on numerous occasions before foreign officials and dignitaries. Related Materials The Russian Air

cna talks: After the Wargame

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In part three of our occasional series on wargaming, CNA’s chief wargame designer Jeremy Sepinsky returns, accompanied by Robin Mays, research analyst for CNA’s Gaming and Integration program, to discuss how they analyze the results of a CNA Wargame. Jeremy starts by describing the "hotwash" discussion that occurs immediately after a wargame concludes, and what insights participants often take away. Throughout this episode, Jeremy and Robin describe the type of information note-takers record during a wargame, and how that data gets used in the final analysis. Using examples from actual wargames about logistics, medical evacuation and disaster relief, they explain how analysis reveals insights not readily apparent to those who played the game.

of Defense for Policy. His wargames help strategic decision-makers understand the broad context of actions, as well as the tactical impacts of their decisions. ( sepinskyj@cna.org ) Robin Mays ... serious problems. https://casl.ndu.edu/  - The Center for Applied and Strategic Learning is the wargaming center at the National Defense University, which builds and executes wargames to educate defense

cna talks: Playing a Wargame

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In part two of our occasional series on wargaming, CNA’s chief wargame designer Jeremy Sepinsky returns, accompanied by Chris Steinitz, director of CNA’s North Korea program, to discuss what it’s like to play a CNA Wargame. Jeremy describes the different players in a wargame, emphasizing the value of people with operational experience who can accurately represent how military leaders would make decisions. Jeremy and Chris lay out the differences between playing Blue team and Red team. They also take us down the “road to war,” describing how the wargaming team lays out the scenario that starts the game.  Finally, Chris and Jeremy take us through the player’s decisions and how the results of a turn are adjudicated.

 is CNA's lead wargame designer. In FY18, he designed and facilitated more than ten wargames for Navy and Joint Commands, as well as for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. His ... The Center for Applied and Strategic Learning is the wargaming center at the National Defense University, which builds and executes wargames to educate defense professionals. https://usnwc.edu

cna talks: How to Make a Wargame

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In part one of our occasional series on wargaming, Don Boroughs sits down with CNA’s lead wargame designer Jeremy Sepinsky to discuss what it takes to create a CNA wargame. Jeremy describes CNA’s games as bespoke, informed, immersive and diverse, designed to solve very specific analytical problems. To illustrate this, Jeremy talks Don through a hypothetical wargame designed to determine whether the military should invest in an airborne laser. If you enjoy this episode, keep an eye out for part two of our series, in which Don and Jeremy will discuss what it’s like to play in a CNA wargame.

, as well as for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. His wargames help strategic decision-makers understand the broad context of actions, as well as the tactical impacts ... problems. https://casl.ndu.edu/   - The Center for Applied and Strategic Learning is the wargaming center at the National Defense University, which builds and executes wargames to educate defense

cna talks: Conventional Missiles in the Ukraine War

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The Russia‑Ukraine war marks the first large‑scale deployment and use of conventional ballistic and cruise missile technology. Because of this, the theater has become a test bed for missile technology and strategy and has revealed the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary missile forces and doctrines.    In this episode, Fabien Hoffman and Gabriela Rosa Hernandez join the show to discuss how both sides have used conventional weapons during the Ukraine War and the war's impact on strategic stability. 

Fabian Hoffmann is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Oslo Nuclear Project (ONP). His research focuses on missile technology, nuclear strategy, and defense policy. His Ph.D. project examines ... 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. Her

cna talks: The Most Challenging Recruiting Year on Record?

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Every branch of the military is struggling to meet its fiscal year 2022 recruiting goals. Marine General David Ottignon recently told Congress that 2022 is “arguably the most challenging recruiting year since the inception of the all-volunteer force.” In this episode, we explore what is driving these challenges and how the military can adapt its recruiting strategizes to the modern media environment.

and Defense Workforce Program. Heather Wolters is a Senior Research Scientist in CNA’s   Marine Corps and Defense Workforce   Program. Jared Huff is a Principal Research Scientist in CNA’s   Navy Human Resources Program. Advertisement Strategy, Policy and Analysis Program ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact/JobTitle ContactEmail /*/Contact/Email

cna talks: After Soleimani

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In this episode of CNA Talks, Michael Connell and Jerry Meyerle discuss the strike on Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani and how it will change the state of play in the Middle East.

After Soleimani In this episode of CNA Talks, Michael Connell and Jerry Meyerle discuss the strike on Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani and how it will change the state of play in the Middle East. After Soleimani 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). Jerry Meyerle  is an expert on Middle East regional issues, defense policy and military posture. He has served

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.

. 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 for being here. Further Reading Defense News: To bootstrap US maritime industrial base, link allies and innovators Center for Maritime Strategy: Returning from Ebb Tide: Renewing