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CNA's experts understand today's complex and dynamic national security environments. On CNA Talks, you'll find analysis of globe-shaping conflicts, foreign policy and shifting alliances, regional breakdowns, pandemics and other health crises, environmental disasters, homeland security concerns, and the future of strategic competition. Follow CNA Talks to go behind the headlines and learn from data-driven, objective, discussions on the factors shaping today's national security landscape.
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- 5 days ago24 min
Semper AI
This episode explores Semper AI. This large language model was developed to help augment marine operational thinking, without stripping away their experience, judgement or tacit knowledge. Further Reading CNA Talks: Morse Code Success Stories CNA: Center of AI and Autonomy
- 2 weeks ago16 min
Drone as First Responder Programs: Do They Work?
This episode covers recent CNA research on the impact of Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs on law enforcement operations. Guest Biographies Thomas Christoff is an expert on criminology, law, and justice. Christoff has extensive experiencing working with local and state law enforcement agencies, providing technical assistance in all facets of police operations. Heleana Melendez is an expert in criminal justice research and policing. Her research areas include social network analysis, violent crime investigations, cryptomarkets and police reform. Further Reading Previous CNA Talks Episode: Drone As First Responder Programs CNA's Center for Justice Research and Innovation
- Oct 7, 202622 min
Sino–Russian Military Cooperation
This episode covers past and potential military cooperation between the People's Republic of China and Russia. Guest Biographies Elizabeth Wishnick is an expert on Sino-Russian relations, People's Republic of China and Russian security policy, Asian security, polar strategy, and resource security. Dmitry Gorenburg is an expert on security issues in the former Soviet Union, the Russian military, Russian foreign policy, and ethnic politics and identity. Further Reading CNA's Russia Studies Program CNA's China Studies Program Wishnick in China Leadership Monitor
- Sep 23, 202627 min
Russia's Shadow Fleet
This episode explores how Russia uses shadow fleet tactics to avoid Western sanctions, and the complexities of countering these tactics under maritime law. Guest Biographies Cornell Overfield is a specialist in the relationship between maritime law and foreign policy. At CNA, he has worked on projects covering Arctic security and economic activity, improved engagement with allies and partners, and data analytics. Further Reading CNA InDepth: The Shadow Fleet's New Flags Challenge Order at Sea
- Sep 9, 202632 min
CNA's Partnership with The National Mass Violence Center
The directors of the National Mass Violence Center join the show to discuss their work helping communities prepare for and recover from mass violence incidents. Guest Biographies Dr. Alyssa A Rheingold, Director of Response, Recovery, and Resilience at the National Mass Violence Center. Dr. Angela Moreland Director of the Improving Community Preparedness Division at the National Mass Violence Center. Lindsey Clancey, Research Scientist with CNA's Center for Justice Research and Innovation and an expert in crime, justice and victimology. Further Reading National Mass Violence Center Center for Justice Research and Innovation
- Aug 26, 202628 min
Oregon's Worst Wildfire Season on Record
This episode covers Oregon's wildfire season and how a CNA tool provides a new resource for state emergency managers. Guest Biographies John Kearse III is a senior research specialist in CNA's Center for Emergency Management Operations. He has supported more than 10 critical incident analyzes, ranging from wildfires and floods to active shooters. Shaun Williams is an expert in geographic information systems (GIS) and data science, specializing in geospatial artificial intelligence, accessibility modeling, crime analysis, and environmental analytics. Further Reading CNA InDepth: Carey Whitehair-Conde on Using AI to Pinpoint Transportation Wildfire Risk CNA InDepth: Unique Challenges of Wildfire Cleanups Confront Los Angeles CNA Release: CNA Secures Second Place in Global Spatial AI Challenge for Wildfire Threat Detection CNA Report: Best Practices in Social Media Crisis Communications for State and Local Emergency Management Agencies CNA Talks: How Can Emergency Managers Best Utilize Social Media?
- Aug 5, 202627 min
The Drone Blockade of Crimea
This episode explores how Ukraine is using unmanned systems to disrupt Russian logistics on the Crimean Peninsula, and how this campaign is impacting the Russia-Ukraine war. Guest Biographies Dmitry Gorenburg is an expert on security issues in the former Soviet Union, the Russian military, Russian foreign policy, and ethnic politics and identity. Samuel Bendett's research focuses on Russian defense and technology developments; uncrewed, robotic and autonomous military systems; artificial intelligence; and Russian military capabilities. Further Reading CNA's Russia Studies Program
- Jul 22, 202634 min
Joshua Tallis: Director of CNA's Ally and Partner Security Affairs Program
Joshua Tallis joins the show to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, his time as CNA's Scientific Analyst to the Chief of Naval Operations, and CNA's new Ally and Partner Security Affairs Program. Guest Biographies Joshua Tallis is the director of CNA's Ally and Partner Security Affairs program, where he oversees research on foreign government strategies, operations, and capabilities to support US national security objectives. Further Reading CNA's Ally and Partner Security Affairs Program
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CNA's experts understand today's complex and dynamic national security environments. On CNA Talks, you'll find analysis of globe-shaping conflicts, foreign policy and shifting alliances, regional breakdowns, pandemics and other health crises, environmental disasters, homeland security concerns, and the future of strategic competition. Follow CNA Talks to go behind the headlines and learn from data-driven, objective, discussions on the factors shaping today's national security landscape.
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