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Report of Chinas Presence in the Indian Ocean

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On June 17 and 18, 2019, CNA held a two-day workshop entitled “Views of China’s Presence in the Indian Ocean Region.” This workshop aimed to assess the reaction to China’s economic and military activities of IOR stakeholders from a wide range of IO littoral countries, as well as external countries with stakes in the IOR. This paper synthesizes the insights gained from presentations, workshop discussion, and participant papers prepared for this workshop.

Report of Chinas Presence in the Indian Ocean Views of China’s Presence in the Indian Ocean Region: A Workshop Report On June 17 and 18, 2019, CNA held a two-day workshop entitled “Views of China’s ... , 2019, CNA held a two-day workshop entitled “Views of China’s Presence in the Indian Ocean Region,” at the Hilton Arlington Hotel, in Arlington, Virginia in the United States. The conference hosted 17 speakers from countries either in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) or ones that are a major stakeholder in the region. CNA invited participants from other nations as well in order to capture a diversity

Connecting FAA Data to Emergency Management

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One day, when the full story is assembled of how COVID-19 spread from a localized illness to a global pandemic, we know that the plot will revolve around flight patterns.

Administration (FAA) as an IT professional. At CNA, he works as a database analyst. One day, when the full story is assembled of how COVID-19 spread from a localized illness to a global pandemic, we know ... disasters or national security crises, it repeatedly turned to CNA, a trusted analytical partner of the Federal Aviation Administration for nearly 30 years. In fact, the last time a coronavirus was in the news, in 2015, CNA completed an urgent request for the FAA’s Office of Crisis Response and Emergency Operations. The group was tracking the possible spread of the Middle East respiratory syndrome

Katherine McGrady Presents Teamwork Award to the Emerging Technology Team

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The team was applauded for their outstanding performance in a series of UAS challenges organized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

of Standards and Technology. /images/InDepth/2023/07/CNA-Awards-day-editted.jpg Katherine McGrady Presents Teamwork Award to the Emerging Technology Team CNA Communications Team On July 26, 2023, CEO Katherine McGrady presented CNA’s 7th Annual Teamwork Award to a group of systems engineers who are adapting emerging technologies to the needs of first responders. McGrady said, “This team thrives where emerging technology and emergency management intersect. They have successfully brought together CNA expertise in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, drones, public safety, and emergency response

The-Impact-of-the-CNOs-Strategic-Studies-Group-1981-1995

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Condensed version of Making Captains of War summarizes the impact of the Chief of Naval Operations’ Strategic Studies Group in its first 15 years from 1981.

contributions to the U.S. Navy’s strategic endeavors in that era. At the request of the Director of the CNO’s SSG, CNA has documented the history of SSGs I-XIV, using archival research, open-source literature ... , and equip the Navy for future threats. Impact of the SSG Over the course of this study, CNA conducted interviews with dozens of former SSG fellows, directors, and staff members, and all living former ... /reports/2016/Impact-of-the-CNOs-Strategic-Studies-Group-1981-1995.webp /images/GenericReportImage.jpg SPPP /centers-and-divisions/cna/rsp Statement A (Public release/Unlimited) Specific authority: N00014-16-D-5003. 62

National Security and the Accelerating Risks of Climate Change

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It is through this analytical prism that 11 retired Generals and Admirals came together in 2007, under the moniker of CNA’s Military Advisory Board, to examine the security implications of climate change. Their landmark report, National Security and the Threat of Climate Change, was the first time that such an elite body of military leaders expressed their concern over the security implications of climate change. Now, seven years later, the Military Advisory Board has gathered again to re-examine the nexus of projected climate change and national security. This update reflects their decades of experience as risk managers and geopolitical security experts. With the foundation of CNA’s established analytical prowess, the report deserves strong attention from not only the security community, but also from the entire government and the American public. The update serves as a bipartisan call to action. It makes a compelling case that climate change is no longer a future threat—it is taking place now. It observes that climate change serves as a catalyst of conflict in vulnerable parts of the world, and that projected changes in global migration patterns will make the challenges even more severe. It identifies threats to elements of National Power here at home, particularly those associated with our infrastructure and our ability to maintain military readiness. The update makes clear that actions to build resilience against the projected impacts of climate change are required today. We no longer have the option to wait and see. We applaud this group of American patriots for this important update. We commend its reading in full and its recommendations to the Administration, to Congress, and to the American people.

came together in 2007, under the moniker of CNA’s Military Advisory Board, to examine the security implications of climate change. Their landmark report, National Security and the Threat of Climate ... . With the foundation of CNA’s established analytical prowess, the report deserves strong attention from not only the security community, but also from the entire government and the American public. The update ... to inhibit discussion and debate over what so many believe to be a salient national security concern for our nation. CNA Military Advisory Board /reports/2014/MAB_5-8-14.pdf

Veteran Unemployment of Transitioning Marines

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This study was motivated by the need to meet President Obama’s commitment to help servicemembers make a successful transition to civilian and veteran life.

who were collecting unemployment benefits. At that time, the Marine Corps’ Marine & Family Programs Division (MF) asked CNA to create a demographic profile of Marines who have a high likelihood of collecting Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (UCX). In addition, and separate from the UCX analysis, MF asked CNA to create a demographic profile of Marines who have a high probability ... /reports/2013/DAB-2013-U-005997-Final_Page_01.jpg /reports/2013/veterans%20meeting.jpg Navy Human Resources /centers-and-divisions/cna/rfr/navy-health-and-human-resources Cleared for Public Release

Women-in-Service-Restrictions

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CNA conducted an independent review of the Marine Corps existing policies related to women in ground combat providing information to help make an informed decision about (1) whether to change existing policies and (2) effects of prospective policy changes on recruiting, retention, manpower management, and training processes.

Women-in-Service-Restrictions Women in Service Restrictions CNA conducted an independent review of the Marine Corps existing policies related to women in ground combat providing information to help make an informed decision about (1) whether to change existing policies and (2) effects of prospective policy changes on recruiting, retention, manpower management, and training processes. In January ... Corps. CNA has been providing analytical support to the OPT since April 2011. The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC) also asked CNA to conduct an independent study, providing information

Long Littoral Project Bay of Bengal

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This report addresses the major security issues associated with the Bay of Bengal. In this 838,600 square mile area, security threats to numerous countries, including the United States, range from disputes over exclusive economic zones to terrorism, piracy, poaching, overfishing, and trafficking of humans, arms, and narcotics. A review of the full spectrum of threats in the Bay of Bengal reveals two dominant security challenges: nascent China-India competition and the likelihood of a natural disaster. This report explores these issues in order to assess U.S. policy options for addressing each of them. It concludes by recommending ways to manage the potential for China-India strategic rivalry and to mitigate the damage of an environmental catastrophe. This is one in a series of five reports on each of the major maritime basins found along the greater Asian littoral that runs from the Sea of Japan in the east to the Arabian Sea in the west. This “long littoral” is the subject of a CNA project of the same name under the direction of CNA Senior Fellow RADM (ret.) Michael A. McDevitt. The Long Littoral project examines the five great maritime basins of the IndoPacific—the Sea of Japan, the East China and Yellow seas, the South China Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea—in order to provide a different perspective, namely a maritime viewpoint, on security issues that the United States’ “rebalance” strategy must address as it focuses on the Indo-Pacific littoral. The project also aims to identify issues that may be common to more than one basin, but involve different players in different regions, with the idea that solutions possible in one maritime basin may be applicable in others.

littoral that runs from the Sea of Japan in the east to the Arabian Sea in the west. This “long littoral” is the subject of a CNA project of the same name under the direction of CNA Senior Fellow RADM (ret ... Samaranayake /reports/2012/irp-2012-u-002319-final.pdf /reports/2012/irp-2012-u-002319-final_Page_01.jpg /reports/2012/bay%20of%20bengal.jpg Strategy and Policy Analysis /centers-and-divisions/cna/rsp

China Iran Relations Closer Look

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Since diplomatic ties between China and Iran were established in 1971, the two countries have developed complex political, economic, and military relations. China has provided much-needed trade and investment to Iran, and as Iran has become increasingly isolated, China has gradually become the dominant external player in Iran’s economy. Chinese companies have played a particularly important role in developing Iran’s energy sector through oil purchases and major investments in resource extraction and infrastructure. Though China rarely trumpets its relationship with Iran, it maintains strong political ties with Tehran, and since the 1980s it has helped strengthen the country’s military with arms sales and military exchanges.

and military exchanges. On July 29, 2010, CNA China Studies hosted a half-day roundtable to discuss China’s relations with and activities in Iran (See Appendix for the roundtable itinerary ... ; security issues in China-Iran relations; the larger context of China-Iran relations; and, the implications of this relationship for the U.S. and regional security. This CNA report is based ... /reports/2010/D0023622.A3.pdf /reports/2010/D0023622.A3_Page_01.jpg /reports/2010/mahmoud.jpg China Studies /centers-and-divisions/cna/rsp/china-studies Unlimited distribution. 26 MISC

Conversations with Wargamers

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The Naval War College asked CNA to carry out the Wargaming Strategic Linkage project to explore new ideas for designing and carrying out wargames.

Conversations with Wargamers Conversations with Wargamers The Naval War College asked CNA to carry out the Wargaming Strategic Linkage project to explore new ideas for designing and carrying out wargames. Introduction The War Gaming Department (WGD) of the Naval War College (NWC) asked CNA to carry out the Wargaming Strategic Linkage project to explore new ideas for designing and carrying out ... conversations. The major results and recommendations of the overall study are documented in a separate CNA research memorandum. * Originally published in January 2009, this paper was reprinted in December