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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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- 1 weeks ago34 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
- 3 weeks ago18 min
How Can Emergency Managers Safely Integrate AI Tools?
This episode examines how emergency managers can reap the benefits of AI tools while avoiding some of their pitfalls, like hallucinations. Guest Biographies Jamie Biglow is a Project Manager with CNA's Center for Emergency Management Operations. She'll be speaking at the 2026 National Homeland Security Conference. Gregor Goodman is CNA's chief AI officer, acting as the end-to-end technology interlock between study sponsors and CNA on the largest high-impact projects. He works together with business and research leaders to build a technology partnership, ensuring that offered technical solutions deliver exceptional results for clients.
- Jun 24, 202624 min
China's Influence in Pacific Island's Media
Over the past decade, China sought to deepen its ties with the Pacific Islands. This includes an effort to expand its footprint in the region's media landscape. Guest Biographies Heidi Holz is a Senior Research Scientist in CNA's China Studies Program. Her research focuses on People's Republic of China (PRC) strategic communications, propaganda, disinformation, and other global influence efforts. Genevieve Collins is a Senior Research Specialist in CNA's China Studies Program. Further Reading CNA Report: Understanding China's Footprint in the Pacific Islands' Media Landscape
- Jun 10, 202635 min
Analyzing Hollywood Portrayals of Emergency Management
This episode examines various depictions of emergency management in Hollywood movies and asks what the consequences are of inaccurate portrayals. Guest Biographies Heather Marshall is a Senior Research Specialist with CNA's Center for Emergency Management Operations. Sydney Stewart is an expert in emergency management and homeland security, specializing in large-scale incident planning and response and resilience of critical community lifeline networks and infrastructure systems. Further Reading House of Dynamite Trailer Twister (1996) Trailer DON'T LOOK UP trailer
- May 20, 202630 min
The Strait of Hormuz: A Maritime Chokepoint
This episode examines the effort to revitalize America's shipping and shipbuilding capacity in the context of the current crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Guest Biographies Bill Komiss is an expert in economic analysis of operational energy and infrastructure. He specializes in statistical modeling of military construction projects and facility life cycles, as well as structural modeling of energy supply and demand in wartime scenarios. Josh Tallis is CNA's Future Fleet Coordinator and Director of CNA's Ally and Partner Affairs Program. He previously served as the scientific analyst to the Chief of Naval Operations. Further Reading The Economic Implications of Disruptions to Maritime Oil Chokepoints
- May 13, 202635 min
The End of Orban's Regime
With the inauguration of Péter Magyar, Hungary has a new prime minster for the first time in 16 years. This episode explores what this means for the nation and for Europe. Guest Biographies Julian G. Waller is an expert in Russian political-military affairs, elite strategic decision-making, adversary systems of governance, and civil-military relations outside the West. He is also a scholar of the politics of authoritarian rule, authoritarian political and social orders, and illiberal/postliberal ideologies globally. Further Reading Julian's Substack: Political Order(s)
- Apr 30, 202622 min
How Can Playing a Game Improve Police Officer Wellness?
This episode covers Balance, a learning game that helps law enforcement supervisors protect the emotional well-being of their officers. Guest Biographies Brittany Cunningham is an expert in scientific research and analysis and has more than a decade of experience designing, implementing and managing rigorous research studies and evaluations at the local, state and national level. Geoff Smith is a former police chief and an expert on law enforcement and fire policies, operations and oversight. He has substantial expertise in technology, including deployment of in-car and body-worn camera systems, cell phone forensics, as well as active shooter training. Further Reading CNA—Balance: A Command Operations and Resilience Game If you are interested in running Balance at your agency you can contact Brittany at Cunninghamb@cna.org.
- Apr 15, 202626 min
How Can the US Strengthen, Improve, and Expand the DIB?
This episode explores CNA's Arsenal of Policy wargame, which is designed to explore opportunities to strengthen, improve, and expand the US defense industrial base (DIB). Guest Biographies Sarah Fusco is a specialist in international and non-traditional security threats. Her work focuses on emergent security challenges such as increasing partner capabilities in maritime security and domain awareness, countering violent extremism, and analyzing complex challenges through wargaming. Kaia Haney is an expert in African security, specializing in strategic competition on the continent and the African security environment. She has played a leading role in CNA wargames on the defense industrial base and the African operational environment. Further Reading CNA Report—Arsenal of Policy: Defense Industrial Base Wargame Final Report
About CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
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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