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

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. As an example, he cited Russia’s hypersonic weapons. They enhance military-political sovereignty but are also a result of Russia’s technological sovereignty. Putin provided a telegram to guests of the XXV St ... a range of AI-based platforms. In 2021, more than 2,600 Russian students visited scientific facilities, including factories, nuclear power plants, railways, and chemical plants on Russia Day.  Tomsk

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 4, December 2, 2021

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 4, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

of unmanned systems.   An article in the   PLA Daily , the official newspaper of the PLA, titled   “Unmanned Weapons: ‘Revolution’ or Abuse,”   discusses the increasing use of unmanned systems ... or attempted killings of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani, and Iranian nuclear

pla update: Issue 18, February 20, 2024

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PLA Update, Issue 18, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

trends as contributing to the erosion of global governance: Accelerating worldwide impacts of climate change Increasing risks of "nuclear leakage and proliferation" Increasing terrorism ... "lethal autonomous weapons systems" in recent years by the US and its allies and partners could create "killer robots." US efforts to integrate AI into military and strategic decision-making could

AI and Autonomous Technologies in the War in Ukraine

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A survey of artificial intelligence in the war in Ukraine finds AI use has had a limited effect on escalation, but this may change with extensive use of AI.

of nuclear weapons and conflict spreading to include other parties. The last section assesses how AI and autonomous technologies may affect strategic stability between the United States and Russia

North Korea A Case Study of Asymmetric Relations

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Examining North Korea as a case study for asymmetric relations and the issue of its nuclear weapons development as the threat to status quo in the international order.

North Korea A Case Study of Asymmetric Relations North Korea: A Case Study of Asymmetric Relations Examining North Korea as a case study for asymmetric relations and the issue of its nuclear weapons ... burgeoning nuclear program. North Korea, on the other hand, has remained relatively immune to US pressure diplomacy aimed at curtailing its nuclear program, taking only limited and reversible steps ... ) divergence between the two powers on the relative value of North Korea’s nuclear program, 3) contentment versus dissatisfaction with the status quo, and 4) North Korea’s fear of becoming even weaker

Artificial Intelligence in Russia Issue 18

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This report, the eighteenth 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.

Developments International Collaboration Article: General Staff Journal Discusses Military AI, AI in Nuclear Weapons Spotlight: S-500 Prometey The following preview shows the first item

Not-Just-Money

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Russian military journalist Alexei Nikolsky analyzes the macroeconomic conditions and budgetary constraints that affect Russia's military.

genuine military necessity. The government is imposing increasingly more onerous budget management requirements on the defense sector, leaving R&D—including cutting-edge weapons programs—especially ... these structural limitations, the Russian nuclear deterrent—viewed as the cornerstone of the Russian defense capability—is not facing a shortage of funds or any other significant constraints. This report

Golden Dome, Nuclear Modernization, and Arms Control: Can the Administration Have It All?

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President Trump is simultaneously pursuing the Golden Dome missile defense shield, nuclear modernization, and arms control—a challenging combination.

nuclear weapons. At the same time, the President wants to hold nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China to reduce nuclear arsenals. “There’s no reason for us to be building brand new nuclear ... that produced major reductions in nuclear weapons—even if it was less successful at missile defense. An examination of similarities and differences between today and the era of President Reagan’s Strategic ... successfully eliminated thousands of intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Europe and paved the way for Reagan’s successor, George H. W. Bush, to sign the START I treaty in 1991, limiting the US

cna talks: Nuclear Policy After the War in Ukraine

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Since the end of the Cold War, the threat of nuclear weapons has largely faded from popular consciousness. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats have brought the issue back into focus. In this episode of CNA Talks, we are discussing nuclear policy and strategy, and how things have shifted since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Nuclear Policy After the War in Ukraine Since the end of the Cold War, the threat of nuclear weapons has largely faded from popular consciousness. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats have brought the issue back into focus. In this episode of CNA Talks, we are discussing nuclear policy and strategy, and how things have shifted since Russia’s ... weapons policy, and nuclear strategy. Mary Chesnut   is an Associate Research Analyst in CNA’s   Russia Studies Program , where she studies Russian nuclear weapons and nuclear strategy. Further

New Life for New START is a First Step for Nuclear Talks

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Just over 24 hours into the new Biden administration, the Washington Post broke the news that the newly sworn in President plans to accept Russia’s proposal to extend the 2010 New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

) for an additional five years. Though New START alone is not sufficient for a world of new weapons and rising nuclear powers, the decision to extend New START was a critical and prudent choice ... the survivability of their nuclear deterrent. From the U.S. point of view, Russia’s pursuit of various “exotic” dual-capable weapons that can carry either nuclear or conventional warheads and Russia ... engagement from mid- and senior-level officials as well as their staff on issues they may not have in their day-to-day portfolios. By breaking down stovepipes across nuclear weapons, conventional