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Lessons from Mosul and Raqqa: Next Time, Do “Everything Possible” to Reduce Civilian Casualties

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In testimony for UK Parliament, Larry Lewis addresses how the UK government can learn from Mosul and Raqqa to better avoid and respond to civilian casualties.

Lessons From Mosul And Raqqa In testimony for UK Parliament, Larry Lewis addresses how the UK government can learn from Mosul and Raqqa to better avoid and respond to civilian casualties. Written testimony by Dr. Larry Lewis for the UK Parliament SUMMARY: Any effort to assess the effectiveness of UK military operations in support of partner forces retaking Mosul and Raqqa should include consideration of the civilian toll from those operations. The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has repeatedly said that it does  everything possible” to avoid civilian casualties. But more can be done

Developing an Army-Focused, Integrated Prevention Approach for Harmful Behaviors

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A 5-page summary recommends the Army adopt an integrated approach to prevent harmful behaviors with life skills, positive behaviors, and healthy environments.

. These lines of effort include developing life skills in professional military education at relevant touchpoints, reinforcing positive behaviors in units by merging two existing Army fitness programs ... and the Services mature their efforts to prevent harmful behaviors, including suicide and sexual assault, they have recognized the enhanced effectiveness of integrated approaches over separate ones

Using Unmanned Systems for Safety and Security

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The rapid proliferation of unmanned systems designed for air, land, and water (represented by the term "UxS") ranges from low-end commercial platforms suitable for hobbyists to high-end platforms appropriate for jurisdictional and organizational use. Public safety and security professionals can leverage these diverse and powerful systems for meeting their public safety and security objectives – and are already doing so in missions such as firefighting, special event security, law enforcement, and patrol via air, land, and water. However, CNA believes that long before an organization begins to explore specific systems, it should begin with analysis and generation of requirements.

organizations (including the military). From assessing the readiness of specialized teams (such as Bomb Squads, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Teams, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological ... to increase their effectiveness and efficiency. CNA designs these techniques to ensure that stakeholders produce tangible results about the following: The characteristics any UxS solution must include How

Monica Giovachino

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Monica Giovachino leads efforts to modernize CNA’s business processes and corporate infrastructure.

the efficiency and effectiveness of our research programs and foster an environment of continuous improvement. Giovachino joined CNA in 1994, supporting research on military infrastructure, readiness

Cyber, IT Systems, and Networks Program

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Technical analyses informed by first-hand experience with operators, including continuous on-site presence with Fleet Cyber Command by the CNA Field Program.

Cyber, IT Systems, and Networks Technical analyses informed by first-hand experience with operators, including continuous on-site presence with Fleet Cyber Command by the CNA Field Program. /images/Centers/CNA/STFD/STFD-CYBER-6086776.jpg Cyber, IT Systems, and Networks Program CONNECTED EXPERTISE CNA enables the success of military cyberspace operations at the tactical edge against all ... effectiveness, resource efficiency, and shared understanding of cyberspace operations. Dr. John Clifford Research Program Director Clifforj@cna.org white CNA Cyber, IT Systems, and Networks | Systems

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.

5nm chips at all. If the PRC ultimately succeeds in making leading-edge chips, it may be able to obtain a global market share sufficient to undermine the effectiveness of US export restrictions ... on their industrial expertise, thereby re-energizing US efforts to build advanced military and civilian vessels. According to Nikkei Asia, Del Toro's efforts reflect US concerns over the growth of the PRC's

Countering Chinese and Russian Alliance Wedge Strategies Write Up

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In CNA’s National Security Seminar Series, Timothy Crawford, CNA’s David Wallsh, and others discuss efforts by China and Russia to weaken U.S. alliances.

the following: China and Russia have a poor overall record of wedging effectiveness. Of the study’s six cases, only one includes a clear instance of wedging success: Russia’s use of military sales

AI in Russia Issue 11

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This report, the eleventh in a series of biweekly updates, is part of an effort by CNA to provide timely, accurate, and relevant information and analysis of the field of civilian and military artificial intelligence (AI) in Russia and, in particular, how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. It relies on Russian-language open source material.

, and relevant information and analysis of the field of civilian and military artificial intelligence (AI) in Russia and, in particular, how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities ... into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments ... (services), based predominantly on domestic AI technologies, that provide a qualitatively new level of activity effectiveness.” Its key activities seek to generate demand for Russia-developed AI

Africa is China’s Testing Ground for Overseas Military Missions

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China’s military activities in Africa—including its first overseas military base—have become entrenched. China has ambitions for a deeper African presence.

that the PLA would “ further enhance the quality and effectiveness of defense cooperation ” between the militaries of Africa and the PRC. Arms sales are one dramatic sign of increasing PRC military engagement ... Africa is China’s Testing Ground for Overseas Military Missions China’s military activities in Africa—including its first overseas military base—have become entrenched. China has ambitions for a deeper African presence. /images/InDepth/2024/10/China-UN-Peacekeeper-South-Sudan-2.webp Africa is China’s Testing Ground for Overseas Military Missions Africa: China’s Testing Ground for Overseas

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.

that would be the death knell of the draft. The Military Selective Service Act nearly doubled the pay of first-term recruits, which Nixon hailed as “a significant step toward an all volunteer armed force.” On this anniversary, we would be well served to consider the transformation made possible by the all-volunteer military: the professionalization of the enlisted force. Whether measured ... and retain enlistees. Even more important, the armed forces needed answers to tough questions about how to recruit, pay, retain, train, and measure the effectiveness of volunteers in ever-changing economic