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Andrew Mara joins CNA as Vice President and Director for Systems, Tactics, and Force Development

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CNA welcomes Andrew Mara as the new Vice President and Director of the Systems, Tactics, and Force Development (STF) Division.

and was an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the Center for Technology and National Security Policy at the National Defense University. Arlington, VA ... CNA after 10 years in the Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) office within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, where he most recently served as Deputy Director of CAPE’s Capability ... of California, San Diego. Dr. Mara will lead the CNA division responsible for providing classical warfare analyses at the tactical level to the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense. CNA’s Systems, Tactics

State of Russian Chinese Defense Cooperation

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In this CNA Occasional Paper, Russian East Asia expert Vasily Kashin examines the current state of Russian-Chinese defense and security cooperation, Russia’s approach to developing it, and the possible outcomes of a further Russia-China rapprochement. He highlights the historical antecedents to the unprecedently long period of close ties between the two countries, focusing on the mutual advantages derived by both countries from defense industrial cooperation. The paper describes the gradually depending nature of bilateral military cooperation across a number of domains, including arms sales and joint exercises. The paper also addresses Russia’s evolving views on China’s increasing global role and the potential for an even closer Russia-China strategic alliance in the future, concluding that although the two countries are not ready for Western-style cooperation in defense technology, they are gradually moving toward a security partnership characterized by greater integration and interdependence.

State of Russian Chinese Defense Cooperation The Current State of Russian-Chinese Defense Cooperation In this CNA Occasional Paper, Russian East Asia expert Vasily Kashin examines the current state of Russian-Chinese defense and security cooperation, Russia’s approach to developing it, and the possible outcomes of a further Russia-China rapprochement. He highlights the historical antecedents to the unprecedently long period of close ties between the two countries, focusing on the mutual advantages derived by both countries from defense industrial cooperation. The paper describes the gradually

intersections: Issue 9, April 2024

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Intersections, Issue 9, CNA news digest of China’s efforts to acquire Western technology, U.S. and partner efforts to protect technology for national security.

national legislature and top advisory body offers few new insights into PRC economic policy and reinforces focus on innovation. The National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political ... , and regulatory changes for the next year. For analyzing PRC economic statecraft, the Two Sessions provides updates on the direction of foreign and domestic policy, offering clues about how PRC officials ... categories: (1) decision-making on PRC affairs, (2) national defense construction and armed forces activities, (3) diplomacy and foreign affairs, (4) national economic and social development, (5) S&T

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 8, February 10, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 8, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

and is based in Guangdong. SF Express is following a three-part development plan consisting of “large manned transport aircraft+large branch drones+terminal delivery drones.” PRC defense industry ... aircraft with “good enough” capabilities and the US policy of limiting UAV sales to close allies and partners. Industry PRC government promotes “little giants” to advance high-tech industry ... in the manufacturing and financial sectors. Policy and Governance PRC government releases a set of “opinions” on e-commerce platforms and other guidance on building the “platform economy

PRC Writings on Strategic Deterrence

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Military technology innovations have bred PRC and PLA concerns as to the sustainability of China’s approach to strategic deterrence, recent writings suggest.

vulnerability has enabled China to maintain a no first use (NFU) policy. Dynamics of deterrence in a changing world Recent PRC writings argue that technological evolution since the Cold War results ... conventional precision strike weapons, missile defense systems, and cyber and space capabilities that could destroy or undermine another country’s second-strike capacity. PRC writings argue ... defense, prompt strike capabilities, cross- or multi-domain deterrence, and offensive operations in space and cyber could weaken China’s second-strike capability and undermine its strategic deterrent

State Policy of Russia toward Nuclear Deterrence

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In 2020, the Russian Federation released its “Foundations of State Policy” regarding nuclear deterrence. CNA has produced an informal English translation.

State Policy of Russia toward Nuclear Deterrence Foundations of State Policy of the Russian Federation in the Area of Nuclear Deterrence In 2020, the Russian Federation released its “Foundations of State Policy” regarding nuclear deterrence. CNA has produced an informal English translation. I. General provisions These Foundations are a strategic planning document in the field of assuring defense and reflect official views on the essence of nuclear deterrence, define military dangers and threats for the neutralization of which nuclear deterrence is carried out, the principles of nuclear

Making-Captains-of-War-CNOS-Studies-Group-1981-1995

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The Strategic Studies Group, created by the Chief of Naval Operations in 1981 to prepare Navy officers to think strategically, succeeded, this review finds.

Union, including a more offensive declaratory policy and a robust naval rebuilding program. Internally the Navy had been pressing for a more offensive strategy. Intelligence was penetrating deeply ... case” scenario. While they provided intelligence indicators for what the Soviets might do, in retrospective, Mikhail Gorbachev’s glasnost, perestroika, and sufficient defense initiatives pointed ... scholar and military assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense and Under Secretary of the Navy. As with Hayward, he viewed broadening the education of future Flag officers as the greatest benefit

Sarah Sewall

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Sarah Sewall The Honorable Sarah Sewall, Ph.D. /images/About-Us/Leadership/Board/Sarah-Sewall.webp Dr. Sarah Sewall is In-Q-Tel’s Executive Vice President for Policy, bringing decades of experience in government and academia to help IQT inform the policy debate. Dr. Sewall served as the Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, responsible for issues ranging from counterterrorism to refugees. She served on the Defense Policy Board under Secretaries Gates and Hagel. During the Clinton Administration, she was the inaugural Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense

intersections: Issue 10, June 2024

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Intersections, Issue 10, CNA news digest of China’s efforts to acquire Western technology, U.S. and partner efforts to protect technology for national security.

have supposedly contributed funds to "63 Chinese companies blacklisted or red-flagged by the US government." The allegations that BlackRock and MSCI have contributed "$6.5 billion" to PRC defense ... export regulations. According to the Bloomberg report, although Huawei's action in this instance is likely legal, some US defense experts, such as James Mulvenon, argue that US universities taking part ... , Science, and Resources released a National Quantum Strategy with the goal of becoming a recognized leader in quantum by 2030. According to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's 2023 Critical

intersections: Issue 2, January 2023

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Intersections, Issue 2, CNA news digest of China’s efforts to acquire Western technology, U.S. and partner efforts to protect technology for national security.

the People's Republic of China (PRC's) technology acquisition efforts, US and partner nation responses, and critical and emerging technology risks for the US defense industrial base that stem from ... policy actions related to export controls. Impact on PRC Microchip Production Leading PRC chip company faces risks to continued production from new US export controls. According to the Financial ... for supporting advanced PRC chip fabrication plants-permission that DOC has said it is unlikely to grant. The Center for Strategic and International Studies notes that these US policy actions may