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coming in from the cold: Covert Action and the Solidarity Movement

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In this episode, the little-known story of QRHELPFUL, a CIA operation in Poland that supported Solidarity during the dark days of Martial Law.

, personnel and demographics. She has also conducted research at CNA on Russian nuclear strategy and thinking. She currently writes on women in the Russian economy for BMB Russia. ContactName

coming in from the cold: Active Measures

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In 1983,   The Patriot , an Indian newspaper with longstanding Soviet connections, printed an anonymous letter from New York, claiming that AIDS had actually been developed by the U.S. government as a bioweapon.  At the time, the story had little impact, but by late 1985 the story took off. As AIDS spread around the world, people were desperate for an explanation of the terrifying new disease. By the end of the year the story had run in 12 other countries. And where did this pack of lies originate? It was a prime example of Soviet disinformation. Guests Michael Kofman and Kasey Stricklin join our host, Bill Rosenau, to discuss Soviet disinformation tactics and how they compare to methods used by the Russian Federation today.

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justice talks: Recruitment and retention in policing: Challenges and innovative solutions from the field

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In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed supports provided to victims and survivors of crime, and the gaps in services currently provided to historically marginalized groups. In this episode, Dr. Chip Coldren leads a discussion with Chief Ivonne Roman (ret.), CNA Principal Advisor Tom Woodmansee, and CNA's Senior Research Specialist Monique Jenkins. Coldren, Roman, Woodmansee, and Jenkins discuss the challenges pertaining to recruitment and retention in policing and specific ways agencies can address these challenges.

and provides expertise in the areas of recruitment and retention, particularly among field training officers. Chief Ivonne Roman (ret.) is the founder of the   Women’s Leadership Academy

ai and autonomy in russia: Issue 41, June 27, 2022

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are better developed. The government expects that 9,000 men and women will enroll in bachelor’s and master’s programs in AI by 2024, a significant increase from previous years, and a result of new

ai and autonomy in russia: Issue 36, April 18, 2022

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expressed willingness to use AI methods in the provision of medical care.” While women frequently answered that they were willing to use electronic devices such as smart watches to monitor health

CNA Research in White House Directed Review of Military Compensation

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This week, the Department of Defense published the 13th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC), a comprehensive account of military compensation required for the White House every four years. This QRMC primarily focuses on two issues: the feasibility of moving to a single-salary system combining basic pay with basic allowances for housing and subsistence and the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by service members. CNA was a main contributor, providing eight studies that informed the QRMC’s findings and recommendations.

Families: Eligibility Criteria for SNAP; Women, Infants, and Children; and the Subsidized School Lunch Program Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Military Families: Who Qualifies

Women in Data Science Regional Event-Arlington 3/27/2023

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No Risk Free Option in Afghanistan

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The pace of developments in Afghanistan has created stark choices for the Biden administration. In recent weeks and months, many commentators have penned op-eds arguing for or against certain policy options.

forces would undoubtedly set back the progress made on women’s rights and the rights of minority groups. The current assassination and intimidation campaign targeting women and prominent members of civil society would likely continue and may worsen if the Afghan government proves unable to curb the violence. The degree to which the Taliban have shifted their views on the rights of women is highly debatable. If the group were to regain control of the country, women in Afghanistan would suffer. Option 2: Residual force Those who believe that the U.S. should stay in Afghanistan past the deadline

CNA Veterans on Their Missions—in the Military and at CNA

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Eight veterans describe the connections between their work at CNA and their years of service in the US Navy, Marine Corps, and Army.

seventh-grade French class looking at a magazine with a military advertisement that influenced my decision. My Dad was in the Army Reserve, and there were very few women who served. I wanted to help make a change, so more women would have opportunities in the military. I was commissioned in 1991 when I graduated from Boston University NROTC as a Surface Warfare Officer. I chose the Navy because I thought it would be the most progressive for women, and sure enough, when the combat exclusion law was repealed in 1994, I was one of the first women to ever serve on a combatant. I was the Anti-Submarine

50 Years of the Volunteer Force

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On the 50 anniversary of the All-Volunteer Force, Jeffrey Peterson this force made created a more professional enlisted force than its draft-induced predecessor.

the services have held a high school diploma , compared with 71 percent in the last decade of the draft. These better-educated young men and women are equipped to take advantage of a vast increase in training ... of our people. That was the result of many factors, but primarily it is the great benefit of having a volunteer professional force. The men and women who participated in Desert Shield and Desert ... and respond with proper support, the enlisted men and women of the U.S. armed forces will prove that these first 50 years were only a prelude to greater days ahead. top https://www.cna.org/experts