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coming in from the cold: Napalm: The Original Weapon of Mass Destruction

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The dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is seen by most as the ultimate display of man’s capacity to destroy. While the destructive power of nuclear weapons cannot be denied, there was another weapon used in the Pacific campaign which was responsible for even more civilian death, Napalm. In this episode, Bob Neer, author of “Napalm an American Biography,” joins Bill to discuss the history of Napalm and its complicated role in U.S. Military history.

44 The dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is seen by most as the ultimate display of man’s capacity to destroy. While the destructive power of nuclear weapons cannot be denied, there was another weapon used in the Pacific campaign which was responsible for even more civilian death, Napalm. In this episode, Bob Neer, author of “Napalm an American Biography,” joins Bill to discuss the history of Napalm and its complicated role in U.S. Military history. Napalm: The Original Weapon of Mass Destruction Bob Neer’s Website NPR : “'Napalm Girl': An Iconic Image Of War

coming in from the cold: Duck and Cover

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On this episode of Coming in From the Cold, returning guests Steve Wills and Anya Fink join Bill to discuss the Cold War history of fallout shelters, evacuations plans, and other aspects of civil defense.

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intersections: Issue 12, January 2025

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

for bullets, as a fire retardant for military clothing, in the production of explosives and nuclear weapons, and in many other military applications. Graphite has numerous military applications , including

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.

and lithium-ion batteries specifically" as "essential to thousands of military systems from handheld radios, to unmanned submersibles and to future capabilities like lasers, directed energy weapons ... spaceflight, lunar and Martian exploration, deep sea and deep earth probes, supercomputers, satellite navigation, quantum information, nuclear power technology, new energy technology, airliner

ai and autonomy in russia: Issue 44, August 25, 2022

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identified: digital technologies, big data, and artificial intelligence; new materials and additive technologies; new, including nature-like, energy, and the development of nuclear energy; high-tech ... . Sullivan added that US intelligence indicated that Russia's war in Ukraine came at a cost to the sustainment of its own weapons. Since the start of its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the Russian

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