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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.

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 ... 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 ... command. One of my various analysis projects included tracing and reconstructing the history of a piece of the World Trade Center, which reminded me of why I first pursued and have remained

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. 

Vincent Manzo   is an expert in nuclear weapons policy. His research portfolio includes deterrence, extended deterrence, escalation management, strategic stability, and arms control. Prior to joining 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

cna talks: Linking Supply Chains After a Disaster

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With the hurricane season around the corner, this episode of CNA Talks explores the importance of supply chains and communication in the aftermath of a disaster. CNA’s Delilah Barton and Lars Hanson are experts in emergency preparedness, strategy and planning. They discuss CNA’s work helping cities, states and the federal government respond to disasters.

resilience, and geospatial analysis. His recent research topics include supply chain analysis in the context of major disasters, water risk assessment for Navy and Marine Corps installations, global water stress analysis, environmental impacts of energy infrastructure development, and energy-water nexus analysis for the power sector. Hanson has an MS in water resources engineering from Tufts University, and a BS in civil engineering and public policy from Carnegie Mellon University.  Related Materials Learn more about CNA expertise on supply chain resilience :  Video: Supply Chain

cna talks: India, Pakistan, and Nuclear Deterrence

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We cover the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, why they were able to desescalate so quickly, and what this tells us about nuclear deterrence and escalation. 

and escalation.  India, Pakistan, and Nuclear Deterrence Guest Biographies Stephanie Stapleton   is a Research Scientist with CNA’s   Strategy and Policy Analysis Program . She is an expert in nuclear policy and strategic deterrence, with a focus on strategic competition within the emerging two-near-peer security environment. Decker Evelth is an Associate Research Analyst with CNA’s   Countering Threats and Challenges Program . He specializes in open-source analysis.  Further Reading CNA:   Nuclear Research ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact

cna talks: National Security Seminar: Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Operations

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On April 20, 2023, CNA’s National Security Seminar (NSS) series hosted a virtual panel discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and risks of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into nuclear operations. The event was centered on a recently released CNA report, Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Operations. 

weapons policy expert, Strategy and Policy Analysis Program, Larry Lewis, Principal Research Scientist and AI expert, Special Activities and Analysis Program, CNA​   ContactName /*/Contact

cna talks: NSS Event: Nuclear Cooperation with Strategic Competitors

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In this bonus episode of CNA Talks, we are bringing you the recording of CNA’s recent National Security Seminar, “Nuclear Cooperation with Strategic Competitors,” which was held on March 21, 2023. The event featured panelists Timothy McDonnell and Rose Gottemoeller. McDonnell is the author of a recent CNA publication entitled, “Working with the Adversary: Great Power Cooperation and Nuclear Risk Management.” This report uses archival sources to examine three historical cases of great power nuclear cooperation, distilling lessons and insights for practitioners. During the event Dr. McDonnell shared his findings and then discussed them with Gottemoeller, a seasoned arms control practitioner, about its findings and implications. The event was moderated by CNA’s Mary Chesnut.  

and chief US negotiator for the New START Treaty, US State Department Timothy P. McDonnell, Research Analyst and nuclear weapons policy expert, Strategy and Policy Analysis Program , CNA. He is the author of the report, “Working with the Adversary: Great Power Cooperation and Nuclear Risk Management.” Mary Chesnut , Research Analyst and nuclear weapons policy expert, Russia Studies Program , CNA

cna talks: Russia/India Relations and the War in Ukraine

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This episode examines the political, military, and economic elements of the relationship between Russia and India.

Russia/India Relations and the War in Ukraine This episode examines the political, military, and economic elements of the relationship between Russia and India. Russia/India Relations and the War in Ukraine Guest Biographies Dmitry Gorenburg  is a Senior Research Scientist in CNA’s  Russia Studies Program . He is an expert on security issues in the former Soviet Union, the Russian military, Russian foreign policy, and ethnic politics and identity.  Jeffrey Kucik is a research scientist with CNA’s  Strategy and Policy Analysis Program. Further Reading CNA Report

cna talks: Finland and Sweden's NATO Accession

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In this episode, Dmitry Gorenburg and Steve Wills join John Stimpson. They discuss Finland and Sweden’s NATO accession and what it means for the alliance and for Russia.

, the Russian military, Russian foreign policy, and ethnic politics and identity. He is also an associate at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian studies at Harvard University. Twitter: @russmil Steve Wills is a Research Scientist with CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis Program. As a Navy historian, his research interests include the history of U.S. Navy strategy development over the Cold War

cna talks: The Iran Protests and Crackdown

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Analysis of the impact of the women-led protests since the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police. Is this a new Iranian Revolution led by women?

The Iran Protests and Crackdown Analysis of the impact of the women-led protests since the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police. Is this a new Iranian Revolution led by women? The Iran Protests and Crackdown Featuring:   Dr. Michael Connell , Principal Research Scientist,   Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Programs Division , CNA  and Nazee Moinian, Non-Resident Scholar, Iran Program, Middle East Institute Moderated by:   Nilanthi Samaranayake , Director,   Strategy and Policy Analysis Program , CNA With Introductions by:   Halleh Seyson , Vice President

cna talks: What's Next for Sri Lanka?

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In July, the eyes of the world were fixed on Sri Lanka, when protesters stormed the Presidential Palace, demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. In this episode of CNA Talks, Nilanthi Samaranayake stops by to fill us in on what happened in Sri Lanka since the headlines have faded. Nilanthi Samaranayake ( @nilanthis ): directs CNA's Strategy and Policy Analysis Program, her recent analysis of Sri Lanka has been published in Newsweek and Lawfare.

What's Next for Sri Lanka? In July, the eyes of the world were fixed on Sri Lanka, when protesters stormed the Presidential Palace, demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. In this episode of CNA Talks, Nilanthi Samaranayake stops by to fill us in on what happened in Sri Lanka since the headlines have faded. Nilanthi Samaranayake ( @nilanthis ): directs CNA's Strategy and Policy Analysis Program, her recent analysis of Sri Lanka has been published in Newsweek and Lawfare. What's Next for Sri Lanka? Further Reading Newsweek : China's Not to Blame for All