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russian media analysis: Issue 7, January 7, 2022

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Russian Perspectives on Western Military Activities

and collapse Russia. In a December 21 speech, Russian defense minister Sergey Shoigu summed up annual results of modernization and activities in the Russian armed forces, according to Krasnaya Zvezda ... in the ensuing effort to resolve the crisis. Meanwhile, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov expressed concerns about military developments in Ukraine. Several articles also address Defense Minister Shoigu's ... threats, it is increasingly worried about defense cooperation between China and Russia. 9. Fallout from Afghanistan continues The fallout from the US withdrawal from Afghanistan remains a source

How to Use Administrative Data to Measure and Interpret Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Disparities in Military Justice Outcomes

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This report proposes a six-step iterative process for assessing the treatment of racial, ethnic, and gender (REG) groups in the military justice system (MJS).

(MJS). This study was sponsored by the Office of the Executive Director for Force Resiliency within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to address two taskings from the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Establish criteria for determining when to review data indicating that racial, ethnic, and gender (REG) disparities in military justice ... of institutional bias in the MJS, it is necessary to collect and analyze data that reflect outcomes that are guided by regulation or policy. Concerns about bias in the MJS Bias in the MJS—both real

ai and autonomy in russia: Issue 37, May 2, 2022

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on Information Policy, IT and Communications. He reiterated the ministry’s focus on internet accessibility, industry development, digital services, personnel training, and cybersecurity. He spent ... of Digital Transformation so that the names could be transferred to the Ministry of Defense to fall into the draft boards. These measures are meant to stop a massive outflow of IT specialists from ... and Ukrainian UAVs battling over Ukraine, the idea of an autonomous target recognition is not that farfetched, but the time and resources needed for such a development may be beyond Russia’s defense

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 11, March 23, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 11, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

related to AI made by China’s political and tech leaders. Policy suggestions by delegates included advocating for a more favorable policy environment for autonomous vehicles, the development of “green AI ... of strengthening the “digitization, informatization, and intelligentization” for aspects related to the NPC’s own work.  Political and tech leaders make policy suggestions for autonomous vehicles, green AI, the metaverse, and drones. Some suggestions made by CPCC delegates include: A more favorable policy environment for autonomous vehicles: According to the Shanghai-based Observer

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 10, March 10, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 10, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

and data.” UNMANNED SYSTEMS PRC defense firms display multiple UAV models at Middle East defense show, including one UAV that reportedly has “AI functionality” and can operate in “fully autonomous” mode.   From February 21–23, the United Arab Emirates hosted the   Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX)   in Abu Dhabi. Several PRC companies displayed systems at the event, including defense giants China North Industries Group Corporation ( NORINCO ) and the China National Aero-Technology Import-Export Corporation ( CATIC ), and relatively recent defense market entrant   ( SMD ). SMD

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.

.” The acquisition is alleged to have violated Italy’s so-called Golden Power law, which requires that companies in defense and other strategic industries receive permission from the government before being ... Vertical Takeoff and Landing) industry.” The company states on its   English language website   that, because of its commitment to social responsibility, it has decided “not to supply defense clients ... , especially as the Chinese market is turning increasingly to domestically made solutions. POLICY AND LAW China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) fined several companies, including

russian media analysis: Issue 4, November 17, 2021

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Russian Perspectives on Western Military Activities

and wide-ranging interview with Sergey Karaganov—the head of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy and dean of the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs at Moscow's Higher School ... into a situation of genuine conflict. 5. New Polish defense legislation and the migrant crisis Several Russian commentators touch on military developments in Poland in recent weeks, largely prompted by new Polish legislation on military doctrine. This “Law of the Defense of the Fatherland” is seen as a major statement on the side of Poland towards a military buildup and modernization program

Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears

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Moscow’s nuclear weapons doctrine is at an inflection point. This report examines the debates in Russia about the ineffectiveness of nuclear weapons threats.

policy and posture. This study focuses on the views of the following three groups: (1) high-level political officials within the Kremlin who hold the most influence on Russia’s nuclear policy given President Vladimir Putin’s role as the ultimate decision-maker; (2) a small circle of military planners and scholars in Russian Ministry of Defense institutes, referred to as “the military-analytical community,” whose writings are the basis for nuclear planning; and (3) civilian experts who have questionable influence on the Kremlin’s nuclear policy and posture but provide the Kremlin with alternative

The Biden Administrations Indo Pacific Policy

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How allies, partners, and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are assessing US policy in the Indo-Pacific.

policy. The Department of Defense continues to regard the Indo-Pacific as its “priority theatre,” and President Biden has characterized China as “our most serious competitor,” pledging to “counter its ... The Biden Administrations Indo Pacific Policy The Biden Administration’s Indo-Pacific Policy How allies, partners, and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are assessing US policy in the Indo-Pacific ... ) are assessing US policy in the Indo-Pacific. It focuses on how select allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific were viewing US policy toward the region during the initial months of the new US administration

Russian Perspectives on Western Military Activities Oct 1

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An in-depth analysis of the AUKUS alliance, published in Nezavisimoe Voennoe Obozrenie, argues that the alliance is part of an ongoing US strategy.

by the French Communist Party for France to leave NATO’s military command structure in order to restore France’s independence in defense and foreign policy. In discussing the French party’s statement ... and announced reflects the America First policy. If friendly relations and existing obligations in some parts of the world hamper US national interests, then the US feels it can safely ignore them. The damage to US-French relations is provided as an example of this US policy. He quotes Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, “When the US, Great Britain and Australia, without asking anyone