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Assessing Russian Cyber and Information Warfare in Ukraine

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Examines Russian use of cyber and information capabilities to influence the course of the Ukraine war, analyzing prior expectations, what is publicly known of wartime realities, potential reasons for disparity between the two, and the distinct and sometimes contradictory take-aways that have been drawn within the analytical community.

" and a "turning point for cyberwarfare" that has "transformed the cyber threat landscape." Russian efforts have been referred to as "relentless and destructive," of "unprecedented magnitude," "strategic ... , and it has long demonstrated its willingness to bring its cyber power to bear in efforts to gain desired strategic outcomes, particularly in its "near abroad," and nowhere more than in Ukraine ... different early responses to these significant questions? How can the strategic community make sense of this debate and arrive at usable lessons? Although the lack of consensus among experts this far

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 6, January 13, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 6, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

has held senior- and Cabinet-level meetings on the issue but has not developed a specific proposal.” The   Washington Post   also reports that its analysis of more than 100 Huawei PowerPoint ... and AI giant Baidu has signed a cooperation agreement to become a “lunar exploration and aerospace engineering artificial intelligence global strategic partner" with the China National Space ... Control, stated that the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (P5) should talk “more directly” about global security (see article   here ). According to Fu, “strategic

ai and autonomy in russia: Issue 37, May 2, 2022

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the name of the MOD institution that could work on such a project. The idea of an AI-enabled aerial drone performing reconnaissance and onboard analysis had been discussed before, by Russian ... of the results, including statistical and qualitative analysis of the text comments of the respondents. The use of AI neural networks in the analysis of open comments guarantees the processing of 100 percent of the answers, and increases the objectivity of the analysis of the research results, according to the company. In this way, this use of AI saves time in reading and analyzing open responses

pla update: Issue 5, June 6, 2022

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PLA Update, Issue 5, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

subject matter expert commentary on how Russia’s war in Ukraine has shaped key stakeholders’ strategic thinking on Taiwan, PRC media reporting tying recent PLA Navy amphibious assault drills ... argued, although the two systems are not identical, analysis of PRC responses to domestic emergencies may provide insights into how the PLA and civilian agencies would coordinate mobilization efforts ... in the cited PRC media report, the PLA Strategic Support Force would be the likely user of such a capability given its responsibility for the space domain. This summary is similar to one included

russian media analysis: Issue 1, October 10, 2021

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analysis of the AUKUS (United States, Australia, and United Kingdom) alliance, published in Nezavisimoe Voennoe Obozrenie, argues that the alliance is part of an ongoing US strategy to reduce the influence of China and, to a lesser extent, Russia in the Indo-Pacific region. But given the long timeline for the construction of Australia’s new nuclear submarines, the alliance will not change the strategic ... in the US-Russia strategic relationship from very different perspectives. In an article in Slon, Aleksandr Golts argues that Moscow and Washington will be forced into a policy of “peaceful coexistence” like

Michigan State Police Traffic Enforcement: An Assessment of Policies, Training, and Operations

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CNA finds that racial disparities in Michigan State Police traffic stops may result from policies and programs, more than from widespread police discrimination.

. Overall, MSU’s analysis found that “African-American drivers experienced significant disparities with respect to MSP traffic stops.” In addition, MSU’s analysis found that “Hispanic drivers were significantly more likely than White drivers to be searched or arrested after traffic stops.”  MSU conducted a second round of traffic stop data analysis using MSP data for traffic stops conducted during 2021. In this second round, MSU added a Post-by-Post analysis, which revealed that “a small proportion of MSP posts accounted for the racial and ethnic disparities observed statewide.” The analysis also

Role of Space in Russia Operations in Ukraine

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Analysis: Russian military space activities in Ukraine have played a critical enabling role for Russian forces, but Russia operates at a disadvantage in space.

Role of Space in Russia Operations in Ukraine The Role of Space in Russia’s Operations in Ukraine Analysis: Russian military space activities in Ukraine have played a critical enabling role ... of the roles, missions, and functions of Russia’s Space Forces. The paper then provides a detailed analysis of the military’s space‑related capabilities and activities in Ukraine by functional area ... , and countering operations, along with the beginning of strategic operations in continental (land) and maritime theaters. Russia’s perceptions in this regard are driven by its observations of the US approach

Arctic Economic Security

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We summarize findings from across the project and provide policy and legislative recommendations regarding China’s Arctic foreign direct investment (FDI).

strategic regional objectives? The research paper answering this question addresses NDAA tasking requiring a review of PRC Arctic policy documents. This analysis describes China’s strategic ... The Department of Defense (DOD) selected CNA to execute this analysis, for which CNA produced four reports addressing the following research questions: 1. What is the nature and scope of current FDI ... in the Arctic? The research paper answering this question addresses NDAA tasking mandating an analysis of the regulatory environment for FDI in the United States, Russia, Canada, Greenland, Norway

Understanding an Adversarys Strategic Calculus

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Insights into the strategic and operational calculus of a 21st century adversary – like Iran -- can be gained by examining similar cases. One such case is the evolution in the U.S. understanding of the Soviet Union’s strategic and operational calculus regarding the wartime employment of its navy during the last two decades of the Cold War.

Understanding an Adversarys Strategic Calculus Understanding an Adversary’s Strategic and Operational Calculus: A Late Cold War Case Study with 21st Century Applicability | U.S. Views on Soviet Navy Strategy and Operations Insights into the strategic and operational calculus of a 21st century adversary – like Iran -- can be gained by examining similar cases. One such case is the evolution in the U.S. understanding of the Soviet Union’s strategic and operational calculus regarding the wartime employment of its navy during the last two decades of the Cold War. It is difficult to understand

Dr. Andrew Mara Named Executive Vice President of the CNA's Center for Naval Analyses

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CNA Corporation today announced that Dr. Andrew Mara has been named Executive Vice President of the Center for Naval Analyses, which is the Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) that provides research and analysis for the Department of the Navy.

) that provides research and analysis for the Department of the Navy. /images/About-Us/Leadership/MaraA-landscape.jpg.jpg Dr. Andrew Mara Named Executive Vice President of the CNA's Center for Naval ... (FFRDC) that provides research and analysis for the Department of the Navy. “Dr. Mara brings two decades of experience as a researcher in academia and government, including experience in every aspect of analysis for the Department of Defense. He has seen the spectrum of issues that impact our national security and how analysis can support those issues and provide actionable solutions,” said