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China Russia Space Cooperation May 2023

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China-Russia space relations suggest a deepening mutual trust and China’s rise as a space power, but secrecy shrouds the full extent of their cooperation.

efforts that balance against U.S. dominance Militarily , through combined military exercises, technology transfer, coordinated actions, and confidence-building measures Diplomatically, through ... raise the effectiveness of China’s existing missile defense systems and speed the development of new systems. Combined Chinese-Russian air and missile defense exercises indicate an effort to improve ... nature of space debris monitoring, China-Russia cooperation could have potential military applications. The similarity of space debris monitoring capabilities to military space surveillance capabilities

Redefining Human Control

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This report examines the issue of human control with regard to lethal autonomy, an issue of significant interest in United Nations discussions in the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) forum. We analyze this issue in light of lessons and best practices from recent U.S. operations. Based on this analysis, we make the case for a wider framework for the application of human control over the use of force. This report recommends that CCW discussions currently focusing on process considerations, such as human control, should instead focus on outcome—namely, mitigation of inadvertent engagements. This allows consideration of a more complete set of benefits and risks of lethal autonomy and better management of risks. The report also describes best practices that can collectively serve as a safety net for the use of lethal autonomous weapons. It concludes with concrete recommendations for how the international community can more effectively address the risk of inadvertent engagements from lethal autonomy.

their own decisions. Nongovernmental organizations are particularly worried about civilian casualties, while military leaders harbor additional concerns about friendly fire. In four years of meetings ... in human control, particularly over the final engagement decision—the trigger pull. Drawing upon CNA’s long history of analyzing military operations, we employ empirical analysis of recent ... fallibility One clear lesson from recent military experience is that human judgment during the trigger-pull decision is not perfect. Misidentifications were the reason for about half of all U.S.-caused

Integration of Female Marine Pilots and Naval Flight Officers 1990-2000

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CNA research on the integration of female Marine aviators offers some insights that senior service leaders should consider as they evaluate the expansion of assignments and MOSs for female Marines.

archives, congressional testimony, and oral histories, and held discussions with a range of subject matter experts, including male and female aviators, senior military leaders, and former policymakers ... officer (NFO) occupations to female Marines. This integration was part of a decades-long evolution of the role of women in the Marine Corps and the other military services. Change was incremental ... competitive, performance-oriented ethos was necessary to develop combat effectiveness. This information paper does not offer any tight “lessons learned” or a template that can be applied to any

Conscription in Afghan Army Compulsory Service

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In a widely publicized speech last year, Afghan President Hamid Karzai raised the pos- sibility of a return to conscription in the Afghan army – as a way to forge national unity and reduce costs. At present, Afghanistan has a professional, all volunteer force. This monograph evaluates the potential benefits and costs of a shift to conscription in Afghanistan. Is conscription advisable in Afghanistan, or is the current volunteer force a better option? If conscription were instituted, what forms should it take? This monograph may be of interest to anyone concerned with the development and sustainment of the Afghan army, conscription versus voluntary military recruitment in less developed societies, or nation-building and stability operations. The paper was produced by analysts in CNA’s Strategic Studies Division. Research was conducted over a five-month period from October 2010 through March 2011, including an extended trip to several sites in Kabul and southern Afghanistan. The authors wish to thank the many US, NATO, and Afghan service members who spoke with the authors and provided valuable data.

were instituted, what forms should it take? This monograph may be of interest to anyone concerned with the development and sustainment of the Afghan army, conscription versus voluntary military ... of loyalty to a national government. In early 2010, Afghan President Hamid Karzai raised the possibility of instituting conscription – defined as compulsory military service – as a means to bring ... in the Afghan army is advisable or not. The Afghan military today is an all volunteer force. This study concludes that conscription is not the best option for Afghanistan. Man- power needs do

The Evolution of Gender Integration in the Department of the Navy

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CNA surveyed the events, policies, and research that surrounded increase in female representation in the Navy and identified three phases of gender integration that delineate the DON’s evolving approach to women’s roles in its forces.

research during the three evolutionary phases has been associated with changing assumptions about women’s place in the military, as well as in society at large. Over time, cognitive biases have eroded ... . The main questions raised during this phase reflected an uneasiness with change: Do women have the physical strength to do various military jobs? Will the introduction of women have a negative ... fact, and changes were measured against the historical norm of an all-male force. It also happened to be a period of focus on the effectiveness of targeted special and incentive pays, which

Counter-IED Analysis: Hidden Dangers, Hidden Answers

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CNA analysis showed a U.S. military counter-IED (improvised explosive device) tactic was saving soldiers from roadside bombs in Iraq and led to its expansion.

Hidden Dangers CNA analysis showed a U.S. military counter-IED (improvised explosive device) tactic was saving soldiers from roadside bombs in Iraq and led to its expansion. /images/research ... ” of effectiveness in the “noise” of war. This required developing a suitable statistical approach for these unique circumstances, and the way to do this was not obvious. For weeks, the question ... — the first solid evidence that the tactic was actually protecting soldiers. “Good Lord,” the analyst muttered to himself. “This actually is a real thing.” Briefing counter-IED research to the military

Checklist Advances the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence

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CNA introduces tool to implement ethics policies for autonomous systems

designed to identify and mitigate risks from the military use of artificial intelligence. The independent research organization has published a checklist for ethical autonomy . The process could be used ... intelligent autonomous systems. Each question is based upon a risk that has already been identified — including those raised by organizations opposed to the military use of autonomy. Here are five examples ... on intelligent autonomous systems that preserve and maximize warfighting effectiveness while conforming to law, policy and ethical principles. The complete report, “ Dimensions of Autonomous

Strategic Stability and the Ukraine War Implications of Conventional Missile Technologies

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The Russia-Ukraine war is the 1st with widespread long-range strike weapons and missile defense and may put pressure on NATO-Russia nuclear strategic stability.

considers Russian, Ukrainian, and Western nonstrategic air and missile defense forces that have been deployed around the front line and deeper inland to protect military and civilian targets. The paper ... been employed by Ukraine and Russia and assess their effectiveness (and lack thereof) in the war so far. Section three analyzes the medium‑to long‑term implications of the deployment and use of long‑range strike weapons and missile defense systems in Ukraine for strategic stability. Demonstrated levels of effectiveness and ineffectiveness of these weapon systems shape the prospects of crisis and arms

Artificial Intelligence in Russia Issue 21

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CNA provides information and analysis of the field of civilian and military AI in Russia and how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. Issue 21.

Artificial Intelligence in Russia Issue 21 Artificial Intelligence in Russia Issue 21, February 26, 2021 CNA provides information and analysis of the field of civilian and military AI in Russia and how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. Issue 21. The Artificial Intelligence in Russia newsletter features a summary of recent Russian-language reports on the Russian AI and autonomy ecosystem, divided into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training

Global Health Engagement

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Global Health Engagement (GHE) related education and training are crucial missions but are carried out by disparate organizations in the military health system.

Global Health Engagement Global Health Engagement: Global Health Engagement (GHE) related education and training are crucial missions but are carried out by disparate organizations in the military ... in the military health system. Two such organizations, Center for Global Health Engagement (CGHE) and Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO) are the subjects of this study. The 2019 House Arms Services ... and findings in DOTmLPF framework. We also added funding, relationships, efficiency, and effectiveness attributes to the DOTmLPF framework. We point out that CGHE does much more than training, in fact