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ai with ai: Nuclear War and/or Better French Fries

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Andy and Dave discuss a couple of recent reports and events on AI, including the Sixth International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR). Next, Edward Ott and fellow researchers have applied machine learning to replicate chaotic attractors, using "reservoir computing." Andy describes the reasons for his excitement in seeing how far out this technique is able to predict a 4th order nonlinear partial differential equation. Next, Andy and Dave discuss a few adversarial attack-related topics: a single-pixel attack for fooling deep neural network (DNN) image classifiers; an Adversarial Robustness Toolbox from IBM Research Ireland, which provides an open-source software library to help researchers in defending DNN against adversarial attacks; and the susceptibility of the medical field to fraudulent attacks. The BAYOU project takes another step toward giving AI the ability to program new methods for implementing tasks. And Uber Labs releases source code that can train a DNN to play Atari games in about 4 hours on a *single* 48-core modern desktop! Finally, after a review of a few books and videos, including Paul Scharre's new book "Army of None," Andy and Dave conclude with a discussion on potatoes.

Andy and Dave discuss a couple of recent reports and events on AI, including the Sixth International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR). Next, Edward Ott and fellow researchers have ... International Conference on Learning Representations ICLR 2018 Conference Track - all papers DeepMind papers at ICLR 2018 (April 26) Congressional Research Service (CRS) report:   Artificial Intelligence and National Security (April 23) Uber AI Labs,   Accelerating Deep Neuroevolution: Train Atari in Hours on a Single Personal Computer Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, special issue

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.

security protection specialist for the U.S. Agency for International Development. In the years since, my federal and academic careers shifted toward East Asia, and I became an analyst with CNA’s Indo-Pacific ... of that day and how it shaped their careers as national security professionals. In this post, we present eight stories of how the events of that day shaped the careers of these analysts. Megan Katt ... of enlisting in the military, I decided to find another way to serve and support my country. The next semester, I enrolled in my first international affairs class. I changed my minor to political science

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.

that it may also play a role in a war of attrition between Iran and Israel. U.S. Withdrawal From Syria Biographies David Wallsh   is an expert in Middle East affairs and international security issues, including alliance politics, security cooperation and building partner capacity. Prior to joining CNA, Wallsh served as an Expert Advisor for Middle East security issues in the Office of the Secretary ... 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

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.  

for International Security and Cooperation, and Research Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University; former Deputy Secretary General, NATO; former Under Secretary for Arms Control & International Security ... NSS Event: Nuclear Cooperation with Strategic Competitors 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

cna talks: Polar Politics: Rule of Law at the Poles (Part 2)

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On the latest episode of our occasional series, Polar Politics, Josh Tallis sits down with Mark Rosen and Cornell Overfield. They discuss how the Universal Law of the Sea is applied in the Arctic region, and examine the territorial disputes in the region.

  is an expert in transatlantic relations and international relations theory. His recent research topics include great power competition and the law of the sea. Mark Rosen   is an expert in maritime law and policy, maritime arms control, the Arctic and regulation of the global commons, international law and treaties, the law of armed conflict and homeland security. Related Materials Lawfare   - Could a Kiwi Sailor’s Northwest Passage Transit Break the Legal Ice Between Canada and the U.S.? CNA   - Unconstrained Foreign Direct Investment: An Emerging Challenge to Arctic Security

cna talks: Polar Politics: Rule of Law at the Poles (Part 1)

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On the latest episode of our occasional series, Polar Politics, Josh Tallis sits down with Mark Rosen and Cornell Overfield. They discuss the treaties and agreements that govern the Polar Regions writ large, before taking a deep dive into the Antarctic Treaty system.

Overfield   is an expert in transatlantic relations and international relations theory. His recent research topics include great power competition and the law of the sea. Mark Rosen   is an expert in maritime law and policy, maritime arms control, the Arctic and regulation of the global commons, international law and treaties, the law of armed conflict and homeland security. Related Materials Lawfare - Could a Kiwi Sailor’s Northwest Passage Transit Break the Legal Ice Between Canada and the U.S.? CNA - Unconstrained Foreign Direct Investment: An Emerging Challenge to Arctic Security

cna talks: Special Edition: The U.S. Navy's 245th Birthday

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On the latest episode of our occasional series, Polar Politics, Josh Tallis sits down with Mark Rosen and Cornell Overfield. They discuss the treaties and agreements that govern the Polar Regions writ large, before taking a deep dive into the Antarctic Treaty system.

Overfield   is an expert in transatlantic relations and international relations theory. His recent research topics include great power competition and the law of the sea. Mark Rosen   is an expert in maritime law and policy, maritime arms control, the Arctic and regulation of the global commons, international law and treaties, the law of armed conflict and homeland security. Related Materials ... Security ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact/JobTitle ContactEmail /*/Contact/Email ContactPhone /*/Contact/Phone 73 16383197

cna talks: Beyond Jihad: Countering Violent Extremism at Home and Abroad (Live)

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This episode of CNA Talks was recorded live at CNA’s National Security Seminar, “Beyond Jihad: Countering Violent Extremism at Home and Abroad.” CNA’s Bill Rosenau sat down with Peter Bergen of New America and Arie Perliger, Professor and Director of Security Studies, University of Massachusetts Lowell, to discuss the recent surge of domestic terrorism in the United States. 

and an expert on United States and international military advisory roles and missions, international police training, terrorist innovation and political warfare. Peter Bergen   is a National Security ... Beyond Jihad: Countering Violent Extremism at Home and Abroad (Live) This episode of CNA Talks was recorded live at CNA’s National Security Seminar, “Beyond Jihad: Countering Violent Extremism at Home and Abroad.” CNA’s Bill Rosenau sat down with Peter Bergen of New America and Arie Perliger, Professor and Director of Security Studies, University of Massachusetts Lowell, to discuss the recent

cna talks: Syria After Assad

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This episode covers the fall of the Assad regime and what it means for Syria, Russia, Iran, and Turkey. 

for International Security Affairs, covering topics in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and Africa. Jeff also served as acting Senior Director for Russia on the National Security Council.  Further Reading

cna talks: Civilian Harm Mitigation is a Moral Imperative and a Strategic Priority

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The DOD Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP) represents a significant step forward for global efforts to reduce civilian harm. The plan recognizes that reducing civilian harm is not just a moral imperative but a strategic priority. It lays out concrete steps that the Department of Defense can take to mitigate civilian harm caused by its operations.     Larry Lewis, Marla Keenan, and Sabrina Verleysen join John Stimpson in this episode. They discuss the CHMR-AP and the decades of work on civilian harm mitigation that made it possible. 

.  Marla Keenan   is a Principal Advisor to CNA and an expert in human security, the protection of civilians, civilian harm mitigation and response, and civil-military relations in armed conflict. She has conducted high-level advocacy with international and regional organizations, including the United Nations, African Union, and NATO. She formerly led all international programs for the Center