Podcasts by 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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The Navy and Strategic Competition with China from 2023-12-06T14:54
The Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy asked CNA for recommendations on how the Navy can better position itself for such competition, that is, below the threshold of a...
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The Benefits of Body-worn Cameras in a Local Jail Setting from 2023-11-08T16:37
Over the past decade, police departments across the United States have adopted body-worn cameras, and evidence suggests that they can help reduce complaints and use of force in...
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How Special Operations Forces Can Help Address IUU Fishing from 2023-10-25T16:24
The People's Republic of China is the most significant contributor to the global problem of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Its distant water fishing fleet is the largest...
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Rebroadcast: Better Metrics for Better Analyses from 2023-10-11T20:31
What do search engine optimization, airline schedules and standardized testing have in common? They are all vulnerable to Goodhart’s law, the idea that when a metric becomes a target, it ceases ...
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Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong and the future of Russia-North Korea relations from 2023-09-27T14:39
On September 13, North Korean Leader Kim Jong met with Russian President Vladmir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia’s most advanced space launch site. The meeting sparke...
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Large Scale Exercise 2023 from 2023-09-13T16:39
Last month, the Navy and the Marine Corps held Large Scale Exercise 2023. The exercise integrates six Navy and Marine Corps component commands and seven numbered fleets across ...
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DePoy Award Winner: Jerry Meyerle from 2023-08-30T17:25
CNA’s Phil E. DePoy Award recognizes analytic excellence, harmonious relations with colleagues and clients, and dedication to this organization. The ideal candidate produces co...
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Moving at the Speed of Innovation — Regulating Package Delivery Drones from 2023-08-16T18:33
Companies, including Amazon, UPS, and Domino's are all investing in package delivery drones. The...
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Alliance Wedge Strategies: Russia from 2023-08-02T15:48
In great power strategic competition, states deploy wedge strategies to divide, weaken, and prevent opposing alliances. In part two of a two-part series on the topic, host David Wallsh...
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Alliance Wedge Strategies: China from 2023-07-19T17:41
In great power strategic competition, states deploy wedge strategies to divide, weaken, and prevent opposing alliances. In part one of a two-part series on the topic, host David Wallsh...
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National Security Seminar: Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Operations from 2023-07-05T17:31
On April 20, 2023, CNA’s National Security Seminar (NSS) series hosted a virtual panel discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and risks of incorporating artificial intell...
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Cheap Commercial Drones and the War in Ukraine from 2023-06-21T13:00
High-end, long-range combat drones like the MQ-1 Predator can fly for thousands of m...
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Not Just Nuclear Weapons: How China Views Strategic Deterrence from 2023-06-07T17:34
For decades, competition between the United States and Russia has defined strategic deterrence. But as China emerges as the greatest rival to the United States, it is worth exa...
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Why Hasn’t Russia Established Air Superiority? from 2023-05-24T15:58
One of the defining features of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has been the inability of the much larger and more advanced Russian Aerospace Forces to establish air superiority ...
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How Can Jurisdictions Secure Their Elections? from 2023-05-10T19:44
Free and fair elections are an essential of the democratic process, but in recent years foreign inference and disinformation have shaken voters trust in the electoral system. Listen
Exploring Drones as Tools for Public Safety from 2023-04-26T17:17
Drones have become a ubiquitous part of our society, used by everyday people for fun or as part of their business. The potential of these tools seems limitless but one area tha...
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The Largest Protest Movement in Israel's History from 2023-04-12T18:51
For the past 3 months Israel has experienced the largest mass protest movement in its history. The demonstrators oppose judicial reforms which, if enacted, would give the gover...
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Finland and Sweden's NATO Accession from 2023-03-29T19:25
In this episode, Dmirtry Gorenburg and Steve Wills join John Stimpson. They discuss Finland and Sweden’s NATO accession and what it means for the alliance and for Russia.
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NSS Event: Nuclear Cooperation with Strategic Competitors from 2023-03-23T16:28
In this bonus episode of CNA Talks, we are bringing you the recording of CNA’s recent National Security Seminar, “Nuclear cooperation with strategic competitors,” which has hel...
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Virtual Reality for Naval Training from 2023-03-15T17:49
The Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, in Panama City Florida, trains more than 1,200 military divers from across the services. These students are persuing certificates ...
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New Export Rules for Semiconductors from 2023-03-01T18:35
In this episode, we examine a new regulation from the Department of Commerce aimed at limiting China’s access to semiconductors and microchips, the impact it is having on China...
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A New Paradigm for the Middle East from 2023-02-15T19:06
Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has been the predominant foreign power in the Middle East, influencing the economic, political and security affairs of the regi...
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NATO's Maritime Future with Joshua Tallis (Sea Power) from 2023-02-01T18:45
This episode originally aired on CIMSEC's Sea Control...
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Better Metrics for Better Analyses from 2023-01-18T18:28
What do search engine optimization, airline schedules and standardized testing have in common? They are all vulnerable to Goodhart’s law, the idea that when a metric becomes a target it ceases t...
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Rebroadcast: Center for Naval Analyses Year in Review from 2023-01-04T18:14
For the past 80 years, the Center for Naval Analyses has been the Navy’s partner and an essential resource for agencies across the federal government.
In this episode, Executive Vice Pres...
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An Unprecedented Challenge to Xi Jinping from 2022-12-07T19:40
On November 28, thousands of people across China took to the streets to protest the country’s ‘zero-COVID policies and censorship and to call for democracy. These demonstrations were an unpreced...
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THE 20TH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY: FOREIGN POLICY, TECHNOLOGY AND MILITARY DIMENSIONS from 2022-11-24T04:30
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The Iran Protests and Crackdown from 2022-11-09T17:25
Analysis of the impact of the women-led protests since the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police. Is this a new Iranian Revolution led by women?
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China, the U.S. and the Pacific Islands from 2022-10-26T17:30
The Pacific Islands region is a massive and diverse region, and one with strategic value to both the United States and China. What challenges do the people of the Pacific Island Countries face a...
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Brazil's Election: Bolsonaro vs. Lula from 2022-10-12T14:44
Brazil is currently amid a contentious presidential election between incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. President Bolsonaro has consistently claimed that Br...
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Center for Naval Analyses Year in Review from 2022-09-28T17:10
For the past 80 years, the Center for Naval Analyses has been the Navy’s partner and an essential resource for agencies across the federal government.
In this episode, Executive Vice Pres...
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Afghanistan: The Taliban, ISIS-K and Al Qaeda from 2022-09-14T16:52:45
It’s been just over a year since the Taliban seized control of Kabul and established themselves as the government of Afghanistan. What has changed in Afghanistan in that time and what is the sta...
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What's Next for Sri Lanka? from 2022-08-31T18:27:09
In July, the eyes of the world were fixed on Sri Lanka, when protesters stormed the Presidential Palace, demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. But while the headlines have s...
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The Race for Autonomy: David Broyles on Getting Autonomy to Work for Defense from 2022-08-18T20:46:59
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CNA Talks Delayed from 2022-08-17T19:05:35
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Due to technical difficulties, CNA Talks will be released tomorrow, August 18. Thank you all for your patience.
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New Tools for a New Navy from 2022-08-03T18:08:40
As the Navy transitions to the new Detailing Marketplace Assignment Policy increased demand will be placed on its detailers. In today’s episode, we discuss a new tool from CNA which could help e...
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The Most Challenging Recruiting Year on Record? from 2022-07-20T16:50:29
Every branch of the military is struggling to meet its fiscal year 2022 recruiting goals. Marine General David Ottignon recently told Congress that 2022 is “arguably the most challenging recruit...
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Rebroadcast: Getting Disaster Aid Where It’s Needed Most from 2022-07-06T16:03:07
This week we are bringing you a rebroadcast of Episode 108, to coincide with CNA's recent case study on the same topic.
As climate change increases the frequency and impac...
Nuclear Policy After the War in Ukraine from 2022-06-22T18:11:30
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 ha...
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A New Vision for Special Operations Forces from 2022-06-08T17:23:31
Since the start of the global war on terror in 2001, U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) have been laser-focused on counterterrorism. But as the Department of Defense shifts its priorities to g...
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Left of Boom Podcast: Meet the Real Charlie from 'Top Gun' (rebroadcast) from 2022-06-03T22:01:21
This episode originally aired on September 3, 2020.
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The Future of Unmanned Systems from 2022-05-25T19:10:10
Drones once an exclusive tool of the military, are spreading throughout our society. Hobbyists use them for photography, businesses are exploring them as a tool to make deliveries, and local and...
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The PLA's Role in China's COVID-19 Response from 2022-05-11T18:24:35
Like many militaries, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) played a role in their COVID-19 relief efforts. What do these operations show us about the PLA’s domestic and international capabilit...
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China’s Polar Silk Road Through the Arctic from 2022-04-27T17:49:49
As China seeks to expand its presence in the Arctic, it is important for observers to understand its motivations and how it fits into its larger global strategy.
In this episode CNA analy...
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Is China Investing in the Arctic? from 2022-04-13T21:28:18
China has consistently used foreign direct investment to increase its power and influence around the globe and has set its sights on the Arctic. These investments can be incredibly useful to sma...
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Getting Disaster Aid Where It’s Needed Most from 2022-03-30T13:00:05
As climate change increases the frequency and impact of natural disasters, the consequences of these events are not felt evenly. While disasters are devastating for everyone, they are exponentially...
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What Is the Future of COVID-19? from 2022-03-16T17:23:12
As new cases of COVID-19 continue to fall in the U.S., experts have begun to predict that the virus is shifting from a pandemic to an endemic. But while states all over the country have rolled b...
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A Checklist for Ethical Autonomy from 2022-03-02T19:02:06
As militaries around the world begin to integrate more autonomous systems into their ranks, nations have been asking themselves how to ensure that these systems follow the laws of war.
To...
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The Financial Collapse in Afghanistan from 2022-02-16T18:31:49
Last summer, following the collapse of the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan, the Taliban seized control of the country. In the months since Afghanistan’s economy has been devested by the Ta...
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Putin, Raisi and Their Common Enemy from 2022-02-02T18:39:24
In response to Russia’s buildup of troops on Ukraine’s border, the U.S. and its European partners have threatened crippling sanctions if Russia were to invade. As this situation evolves, another...
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The Scale of China's Illegal Fishing from 2022-01-19T18:53:33
China is one of the most powerful countries on the planet and its influence on the global economy is well known. However, many people may not realize that China has the largest distance water fi...
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Racial Extremism in the Military from 2022-01-05T17:55:05
In the wake of last year's attack on the U.S. Capitol, the participation of former and current members of the military called attention to the threat posed by racial extremism in the ranks.
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Rebroadcast: 4 Types of Innovation from 2021-12-22T14:00
Ariel Klein and Kaia Haney join John Stimpson to discuss their new framework for the four types of innovation, sustaining, breakthrough, disruptive and comprehensive. They explain how the Navy a...
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The Scientific Method for Staffing and More from 2021-12-08T16:46:53
When scientists test a hypothesis, they set up an experiment, control for external variables and refine their hypothesis based on their results. CNA’s service StaffLab makes this toolset availab...
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The Strategic Value of Maritime Sabotage from 2021-11-10T18:36:06
For centuries, sabotage has been a tool of war, but what role does it serve in today’s environment where great powers compete in the shadows and non-state actors are important global players. On...
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The National Security Ecosystem Model from 2021-10-27T17:26:44
In the modern economy businesses, NGOs and governments are interconnected and interdependent. In this ecosystem it is not enough for these actors to understand their own objectives and capabilit...
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CNA Talks: Listener Survey from 2021-10-18T15:26:50
CNA Talks wants to hear from you. We are conducting a survey to learn more about you, what you like about the show, and where you think we can improve. If you have a few minutes, we'd really app...
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How New Mexico Prepared for COVID-19 from 2021-10-06T18:49:24
Federal, State and local agencies regularly use exercises to prepare for natural disasters including pandemics. In 2019, many of these entities and private sector partners participated in the sc...
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Rebroadcast: China as a Twenty-First Century Naval Power from 2021-09-22T17:11:54
Rear Admiral Mike McDevitt (ret.) sits down with Kevin Pollpeter to discuss his book, “China as a Twenty-First Century Naval Power.” They cover topics including China’s military presence abroad,...
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The Collapse of the Afghan Security Forces (Part 2) from 2021-09-08T15:52:35
In part two of their discussion, CNA counterterrorism experts Alex Powell and Jon Schroden sit down with James Cunningham the lead author for two comprehensive lessons learned reports published ...
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The Collapse of the Afghan Security Forces (Part 1) from 2021-09-01T19:20:30
In this episode, CNA counterterrorism experts Alex Powell and Jon Schroden sit down with James Cunningham the lead author for two comprehensive lessons learned reports published by the Special I...
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A Belt and Road Through Afghanistan? from 2021-08-25T18:46:20
The collapse of the Afghan government to Taliban fighters has prompted the U.S. and its allies to evacuate their citizens from the country. However, China has bucked the trend by leaving its emb...
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4 Types of Innovation from 2021-08-11T19:07:31
Ariel Klein and Kaia Haney join John Stimpson to discuss their new framework for the four types of innovation, sustaining, breakthrough, disruptive and comprehensive. They explain how the Navy ...
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The U.S. Departs Afghanistan from 2021-07-28T18:04:50
On this episode of CNA Talks, Jonathan Schroden and Carter Malkasian join Elizabeth Cutler to discuss the ongoing U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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China and Iran's Pact from 2021-07-14T17:14:32
On this episode of CNA Talks, we are covering the Strategic Cooperation Agreement between Iran and China which was signed on March 27, 2021. CNA analysts Mike Connell and Jeffrey Becker discuss ...
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Resiliency in the Age of Cyber-Attacks from 2021-06-30T16:57:08
On this episode of CNA Talks, Jamie Biglow and Lars Hanson from CNA welcome Shawn Talmadge Deputy Secretary of public safety and homeland security for Virginia. Together the three of them discus...
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Crisis Como Siempre (Crisis as Always) from 2021-06-16T13:00
On this episode of CNA Talks, Ralph Espach welcomes Joseph Tulchin of the WWICS Group and Román Ortiz of the National Defense University. Together they discuss the current security situation in ...
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Polar Politics: Arctic Identities and the Great Powers from 2021-06-02T20:42:14
This time on our Polar Politics occasional series, Josh Tallis sits down with Dr. Cameron Carlson of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Dr. Elizabeth Wishnick of Montclair State University. ...
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Beyond Representation: Identifying Systemic Bias in the Military from 2021-05-19T17:50:55
In this episode of CNA Talks, Elizabeth Clelan, Anita Hattiangadi, Yancey Hrobowski and Amanda Kraus discuss what big data can tell us about systemic bias in the military and how this can be app...
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September 11, 2021 from 2021-05-05T16:00
On this episode of CNA Talks, Jonathan Schroden and Alex Powell discuss the plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. They cover the logistics of the withdrawal, how t...
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Reentering the Iran Nuclear Deal from 2021-04-21T18:26:11
On this episode of CNA Talks, Dr. Michael Connell provides a primer on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the current negotiations attempting to bring the United States and Iran back into compliance, a...
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Viral Extremism from 2021-04-07T17:44:54
Pamela Faber and Megan McBride sit down with David Knoll to discuss their new report Viral Extremism, which examines how Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs) are capitalizing on the COVID-19 p...
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China as a Twenty First Century Naval Power from 2021-03-24T17:47:29
Rear Admiral Mike McDevitt (ret.) sits down with Kevin Pollpeter to discuss his book, “China as a Twenty First Century Naval Power.” They cover topics including China’s military presences abroad...
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Analysis in Combat: The Legacy of Desert Storm from 2021-03-10T17:38:49
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm, CNA Talks presents Analysis in Combat. On our final episode, Admiral Arthur and Christine Fox sit down to discuss CNA’s reconstruction of ...
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Analysis in Combat: Operation Desert Saber from 2021-03-03T18:37:55
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm, CNA Talks presents Analysis in Combat. On this episode, you’ll hear about the story of the amphibious landing that never was.
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Polar Politics: A Blue Arctic from 2021-02-24T18:57:40
This week on our Polar Politics occasional series, Josh Tallis sits down with Walter Berbrick, one of the lead authors of the U.S. Navy’s new Arctic Strategy titled “A Blue Arctic.” Walter is an...
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Analysis in Combat: First to the Front from 2021-02-10T20:25:50
August 2nd 1990, Iraqi troops invade Kuwait, sweep aside its army and occupy the nation.
To deter further aggression, President George HW Bush deploys the Marines to Saudi Arabia. Some...
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CNA Talks: U.S. Strategy on Al-Qaeda from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Despite experiencing setbacks over the last 16 years, Al-Qaeda has proven to be a learning organization that has evolved and expanded. On this episode of CNA Talks, experts Listen
Analysis in Combat: Desert Storm at Sea from 2021-01-27T18:11:03
This episode of Analysis in Combat tells the stories of two CNA analysts who were assigned to command ships during Desert Storm. Robert Ward was stationed aboard USS John F. Kennedy, the flagshi...
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Analysis in Combat: The Story of Desert Storm from 2021-01-13T15:57:18
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm, CNA Talks presents “Analysis in Combat. In this mini-series we’ll be bringing you interviews with CNA field representatives, military offi...
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Rebroadcast: COVID-19- Lessons from Past Outbreaks from 2021-01-07T19:51:37
Eric Trabert and Amanda Kerrigan, sit down to discuss lessons from past outbreaks that can help us counter the Coronavirus.
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Rebroadcast: Diversity&Inclusion in Wargaming from 2020-12-23T18:31:52
This episode originally aired on August 5, 2020.
On this episode of CNA Talks, CNA's Dr. Chris Ma discusses the Derby House Principles on Diversity and Inclusion in Professional Wa...
COVID-19 in Latin America from 2020-12-09T21:51:59
Ralph Espach, director of analysis on Latin American political-military-strategic issues at CNA, sits down with Javier Melendez, director of the Central American research group Expediente Abiert...
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Polar Politics: Rule of Law at the Poles (Part 2) from 2020-11-25T17:32:31
On the latest episode of our occasional series, Polar Politics, Josh Tallis sits down with Mark Rosen and Cornell Overfield. They discuss how the Law of the Sea is applied in the Arctic, and exa...
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How China Acquires Foreign Technology from 2020-11-11T18:31:14
On this episode of CNA Talks, Amanda Kerrigan, April Herlevi and Rose Tenyotkin of CNA’s China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division, discuss how China legally acquires foreign technology. ...
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Polar Politics: Rule of Law at the Poles (Part 1) from 2020-10-28T15:37:46
On the latest episode of our occasional series, Polar Politics, Josh Tallis sits down with Mark Rosen and Cornell Overfield. They discuss the treaties and agreements that govern the Polar Region...
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Special Edition: The U.S. Navy's 245th Birthday from 2020-10-13T14:38:50
On this special edition of CNA Talks, we celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 245th birthday. Rear Admiral Mike McDevitt and Lt. Commander Steve Wills who joined CNA after long Navy careers, sit down to di...
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Consent Decrees: Implementation from 2020-09-30T18:02:31
In our second episode on consent decrees, Hildy Saizow sits down with CNA analysts and consent decree monitors Rodney Monroe and Steve Rickman. They discuss the process of reforming police depar...
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Consent Decrees: The Basics from 2020-09-16T17:43:48
On this episode of CNA Talks, Hildy Saizow speaks with Laura Kunard and Scott Decker about Consent Decrees and their role in police reform.
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Justice Talks: Rural Courts and COVID-19 (Part 2) from 2020-09-09T17:53:13
On this episode of our occasional series, Justice Talk...
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Justice Talks: Rural Courts and COVID-19 from 2020-09-02T17:18:43
On this episode of our occasional series, Justice Talks, CNA analyst Jennifer Lafferty sits down with Richard Chidester the County Attorney for Giles County, Virginia. In part one of their conve...
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Polar Politics: Argentina's View from 2020-08-19T15:39:39
CNA Analyst Ralph Espach sits down with Paulo Botta of Argentina Catholic University, to discuss Argentina's interests in Antarctica.
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Diversity&Inclusion in Wargaming from 2020-08-05T15:56:54
On this episode of CNA Talks, CNA's Dr. Chris Ma discusses the Derby House Principles on Diversity and Inclusion in Professional Wargamming with their creators: Dr. Yuna Wong of the Institute fo...
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The Parallels Between Education and Wargaming from 2020-07-22T17:07:20
On this episode of CNA Talks, Wargame designers and former professors, Jeremy Sepinsky and Justin Peachey sit down with Don Boroughs. They discuss what the latest ideas in education might tell u...
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The Future of Police Reform from 2020-07-08T18:27:51
On this episode of CNA Talks, Stephen Rickman, Zoë Thorkildsen and Hildy Saizow, discuss the future of police reform in the United States.
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Justice Talks: COVID-19 and Court Systems from 2020-06-24T17:38:58
In the first episode of our new occasional series, Justice Talks, Vivian Elliott sits down with Brad Berry the District Attorney for Yamhill County, Oregon. They discuss how prosecutors’ offices...
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Why We Wargame from 2020-06-10T17:46:31
On this episode of CNA Talks Samantha Hay, CNA’s newest wargamer, sits down with Kate Lea, one CNA’s most experienced wargamers. They discuss why and how CNA conducts wargames.
Polar Politics: Northern Allies and Partners from 2020-06-03T15:40:22
Steve Wills joins Josh Tallis to discuss the interests of U.S. allies and partners in The Arctic.
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China's Economic Statecraft: Indo-Pacific Responses to China’s Acquisition of Foreign Technology from 2020-05-27T15:26:27
On this episode of CNA Talks, Rose Tenyotkin and Satu Limaye discuss the legal economic tools China uses to acquire foreign technology.
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Tracking the Pandemic in Prisons (Bonus Episode) from 2020-05-20T16:46:38
On this episode of CNA Talks, CNA analysts James "Chip" Coldren and Yee San Su sit down with Guy Bosch, the warden of the correctional facility in Stillwater, MN. They discuss S...
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COVID-19: The First 100 Days from 2020-05-13T16:18:44
Dawn Thomas and Eric Trabert discuss the U.S. response to the Coronavirus in the 100 days since the outbreak. Including what we’ve done well, what we’ve done poorly and what we are likely to see...
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Polar Politics: Australia's View from 2020-04-29T18:21:18
CNA Analysts Nilanthi Samaranayake sits down with Dr. Rebecca ‘Bec’ Strating of Australia's La Trobe University, to discuss Australia's interests in Antarctica.
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COVID-19: After Social Distancing (Bonus Episode) from 2020-04-22T18:13:15
CNA experts Joel Silverman, Dawn Thomas and Eric Trabert discuss two areas of the COVID-19 recovery. How can organizations prepare for employees headed back to work and what guidance can be prov...
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Lessons from History: Pandemics on Ships from 2020-04-15T17:47:59
Following the spread of COVID-19 on the USS Theodore Roosevelt, CNA Naval Historian Steve Wills joins Josh Tallis to discuss the history of disease on navy vessels.
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Rebroadcast: Modern Military Recruiting from 2020-04-01T19:06:13
CNA experts Elizabeth Clelan, Jeffrey Peterson and Jared Huff discuss challenges and opportunities in the current military recruiting environment.
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Ending the Endless War from 2020-03-18T17:45:10
On this episode of CNA Talks, Jon Schroden and Carter Malkasian discuss the peace deal between the United States and the Taliban. They go through its strengths and weakness and what it means for...
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COVID-19: Lessons from Past Outbreaks from 2020-03-04T22:03:05
Eric Trabert and Amanda Kerrigan, sit down to discuss lessons from past outbreaks that can help us counter the Coronavirus.
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Polar Politics: Arctic Infrastructure and Installations from 2020-02-19T17:13:05
In the fourth episode of our occasional series, “Polar Politics,” Ron Filadelfo joins Josh Tallis to discuss, the future of military infrastructure in the arctic.
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Correctional Officer Safety from 2020-02-05T18:37:04
On this episode of CNA Talks, Zoë Thorkildsen sits down with Liza Cordeiro to discuss her research on correctional officer safety.
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After Soleimani from 2020-01-22T16:25:35
On this episode of CNA Talks, Michael Connell and Jerry Meyerle discuss the strike on Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani and how it will change the state of play in the Middle East.
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Polar Politics: Russia's Interests in the Arctic from 2020-01-08T18:09:15
In the third episode of our occasional series, “Polar Politics,” Jeff Edmonds and Kate Baughman join Josh Tallis to discuss Russia's interests and operations in the Polar Regions.
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The Modern Information Environment: The Pacific Island Countries from 2019-12-18T16:25:38
On this episode of CNA Talks, we are bringing you a new episode in our occasional series on the modern information environment. Heidi Holz sits down with Lauren Dickey and Andrew Taffer to discu...
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The Modern Information Environment: China's Covert Collaborations from 2019-12-09T16:26:55
In this episode CNA Analyst Erica Downs interviews, Alex Joske, a researcher at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, about the Chinese military's efforts to benefit from collaboration with...
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The Modern Information Environment: Chinese Influence in Australia from 2019-12-09T16:24:19
CNA Analyst Erica Downs interviews, journalist and former advisor to the Australian government, John Garnaut, about China’s efforts to influence public policy in Australia.
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Polar Politics: Military Exercises in the Arctic from 2019-12-04T17:14:21
In the second episode of our occasional series, “Polar Politics,” Adam Clemens and Mallory Ladd join Josh Tallis to discuss their experiences supporting Naval exercises in the Arctic.
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Russia's Role in the Libyan Civil War from 2019-11-20T17:25:55
Kate Baughman, David Knoll and Kasey Stricklin discuss the Libyan civil war and how a Russian private military company is tilting the balance of power.
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Polar Politics: Great Power Competition in the Arctic and Antarctic from 2019-11-06T17:51:56
On this episode of CNA Talks, we are bringing you the first episode of our new occasional series, “Polar Politics,” hosted by Josh Tallis. In this series CNA experts will discuss the strategic i...
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The Navy's Marine Mammal Programs from 2019-10-23T18:48:13
Ron Filadelfo and Scott Truver discuss the Navy's marine mammal programs.
Go to www.cna.org/CNAtalks to learn more about the participants and li...
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Why Isn't the U.S. Getting Anywhere With North Korea? from 2019-10-09T18:08:18
The U.S. and North Korea held working level negotiations in Stockholm last weekend, but the talks broke down. Ken Gause returns to CNA Talks to discuss what went wrong.
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Modern Military Recruiting from 2019-09-25T19:34:36
CNA Experts Elizabeth Clelan, Jeffrey Peterson and Jared Huff discuss challenges and opportunities in the current military recruiting environment.
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Beyond Jihad: Countering Violent Extremism at Home and Abroad (Live) from 2019-09-20T17:38:31
This episode of CNA Talks was recorded live at CNA’s National Security Seminar, “Beyond Jihad. Countering Violent Extremism at Home and Abroad.” CNA’s Bill Rosenau sat down with Peter Bergen of ...
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The War on Terror, 18 Years Later from 2019-09-11T17:52:16
The Protests in Hong Kong from 2019-08-28T16:42:30
CNA experts Heidi Holz and Josiah Case sit down to discuss the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong and the Chinese government's reaction.
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Proxy Warfare from 2019-08-14T17:58:19
In this episode, Bill Rosenau and Zack Gold sit down with Kasey Stricklin to discuss their report on proxy warfare. They discuss what makes proxy warfare an attractive option for policymakers, a...
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Linking Supply Chains After a Disaster from 2019-07-31T19:10:48
With the hurricane season around the corner, this episode of CNA Talks explores the importance of supply chains and communication in the aftermath of a disaster. CNA’s Delilah Barton and Lars Ha...
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What Does Kim Jong Un Want? from 2019-07-17T18:39:45
On this episode of CNA Talks, North Korea analysts Ken Gause, Christopher Steinitz and Sarah Vogler sit down to discuss Kim Jong Un’s objectives in the nuclear...
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Strategies for Policing Innovation from 2019-07-03T18:30:34
Street robberies, substance abuse, repeat violent offenders and gun violence are the realities faced by police every day in communities throughout America. However, strategies and innovations ho...
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The War For Muddy Waters: The Future of Maritime Security from 2019-06-19T20:01:15
In this episode of CNA Talks, Joshua Tallis sits down with Elizabeth Cutler to discuss his new book, “The War for Muddy Waters.” Tallis articulates the need to conceptualize maritime security th...
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After the Wargame from 2019-06-05T19:56:50
In part three of our occasional series on wargaming, CNA’s chief wargame designer Jeremy Sepinsky returns, accompanied by Robin Mays, research analyst for CNA’s Gaming and Integration program, t...
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Dissecting Disasters: A Dive Into Responding to Real World Incidents from 2019-05-22T16:46:37
In this episode of CNA Talks, Liza Corderio sits down with Monica Giovachino to discuss CNA’s real world incident analysis, the study of how we respond to real wor...
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Bonus Episode: Putin-Kim Summit from 2019-05-14T18:21:43
Sarah Vogler and Jeff Edmonds return to CNA Talks to discuss the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un. Sarah and Jeff discuss the motivations of bo...
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The Easter Sunday Bombings from 2019-05-08T15:32:54
Nilanthi Samaranayake and Alexander Powell join CNA Talks to discuss the tragic terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. Nilanthi provides necessary cultural context discussing the ethni...
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Arms Control Without a Treaty from 2019-04-24T16:41:31
In this episode of CNA Talks, Madison Estes joins Vince Manzo to discuss his new report, “Nuclear Arms Control Without a Treaty? Risks and Options after New START.” Vince points out that the New...
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CNA Talks: The Opioid Epidemic from 2019-04-10T17:28:28
In this episode of CNA Talks James “Chip” Coldren and Eric Talbert explore findings as part of the Opioid Data Initiative. The two discuss collaborating with communities across the country and p...
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CNA Talks: Playing a Wargame from 2019-03-27T19:55:28
In part two of our occasional series on wargaming, CNA’s chief wargame designer Jeremy Sepinsky returns, accompanied by Chris Steinitz, director of CNA’s North Korea program, to discuss what it’...
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CNA Talks: Cybersecurity Futures 2025 from 2019-03-13T18:48:41
Liza Cordeiro hosts a special episode of CNA Talks with UC Berkeley Professor Steve Weber and CNA analyst Dawn Thomas discussing the Cybersecurity Futures 2025 project. Through...
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CNA Talks: Policing from 2019-02-27T16:15:01
In a new occasional series on CNA’s policing programs, James “Chip” Coldren and Vivian Elliott sit down to discuss the capabilities of CNA’s Justice Group. Vivian lays out the group’s training a...
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CNA Talks: Data Scraping from 2019-02-13T21:03:14
As our society continues to navigate the age of “big data,” CNA Research Scientists Justin Ladner and Jared Huff sit down to discuss data scraping. Justin defines data scraping as a computer pro...
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CNA Talks: How to Make a Wargame from 2019-01-30T18:30
In part one of our occasional series on wargaming, Don Boroughs sits down with CNA’s lead wargame designer Jeremy Sepinsky to discuss what it takes to create a CNA wargame. Jeremy describes CNA’...
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CNA Talks: U.S. Withdrawal From Syria from 2019-01-15T20:32:57
Following the administration’s December 2018 announcement that U.S. forces would withdraw from Syria, CNA experts Michael Kofman and David Wallsh discuss how this will affect the state of play b...
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CNA Talks: Domestic Terrorism in the United States from 2018-11-14T19:30
In the wake of the recent mailed pipe bombs and Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting, CNA experts Bill Rosenau and Dawn Thomas discuss the historical context of domestic terrorism in America, and ...
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CNA Talks: Helsinki Summit from 2018-08-07T18:00
CNA's Russia experts Jeffrey Edmonds and Michael Kofman recap the contentious Helsinki Sum...
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CNA Talks: North Korea-U.S. Summit from 2018-07-20T16:00
In an excellent primer on the current state of affairs between North Korea and the United States, CNA experts Ken Gause, Listen
CNA Talks: Chinese Arctic Investment, Part II from 2018-05-15T16:01
In this two part CNA Talks episode, CNA SVP Mark Rosen and Cara Thuringer discuss the 2017 report “Listen
CNA Talks: Chinese Arctic Investment, Part I from 2018-05-15T16:00
In this two part CNA Talks episode, CNA SVP Mark Rosen and Cara Thuringer discuss the 2017 report “Listen
CNA Talks: Moscow Conference on International Security from 2018-04-23T20:44:32
Russia experts Michael Kofman and Jeffrey Edmonds share their experience attending the Mos...
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CNA Talks: The Reach of STEM, with CEO Katherine McGrady from 2018-02-28T20:47:45
In this episode of CNA Talks, we feature STEMwire Live, a podcast by CNA’s Education division on career and technical e...
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CNA Talks: Nuclear Posture Review from 2018-02-16T16:30
In Episode 14 of CNA Talks, CNA analyst Vincent Manzo and special guest Listen
CNA Talks: Russian Disinformation Tactics from 2017-12-11T18:04:52
"Disinformation for Russia is cheap, it’s quick, it’s low cost with high yield gain.” In this episode of CNA Talks, Russia experts Vera Zakem an...
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CNA Talks: USS Ford from 2017-11-24T17:00
In this 75th anniversary special episode of CNA Talks, Executive Vice President Mark Geis leads a discussion on the historical significance of th...
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CNA Talks: Red Robots from 2017-10-18T13:50:06
Artificial intelligence and unmanned systems are rapidly changing the dynamics of warfighting and military power. With Russia, China, and other nations investing in and testing these capabilitie...
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CNA Talks: Hurricane Harvey Recovery from 2017-09-05T19:45:19
As initial search and rescue operations in Houston shift to long-term recovery efforts, three CNA experts discuss the various challenges Houston will face based on their experiences with large-s...
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CNA Talks: Decade of War from 2017-07-10T17:01:59
In Episode 8 of CNA Talks, Dr. David Knoll moderates a discussion about a newly released paper, “Decade of War: Apply...
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CNA Talks: Emergency Management and Preparedness from 2017-06-08T16:38:17
Tune in to hear CNA's Tim Beres, David Kaufman, Monica Giovachino and Jason McNamara discuss CNA Safety and Security's work on homeland security, domestic preparedness, and emergency management ...
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CNA Talks: Latin American Security from 2017-04-17T14:20:43
This week listen to CNA analyst Dr. William Rosenau discuss Latin American security with CNA’s Dr. Ralph Espach and guest scholar Dr. Joseph Tulchin. The three experts talk about the United Stat...
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CNA Talks: ISIS Tactics from 2017-03-21T15:00
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has received a lot of attention for their innovative tactics on and off the battlefield including their messaging, media activities and technology use....
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CNA Talks: Justice and Policing in the U.S. from 2017-03-13T13:45
This week, CNA Board member and George Mason University professor Laurie Robinson sits down with a few of CNA’s policing experts to discuss the most pressing topics in justice and policing today...
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CNA Talks: Maritime Security in Asia from 2017-02-16T19:59:32
In episode 3, Dr. Dov Zakheim sits down with three CNA experts to discuss maritime issues in Asia. Bringing together a wealth of research knowledge and real-world experience in the region, Rear ...
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CNA Talks: Career and Technical Education from 2017-02-08T17:08:22
To recognize National Career and Technical Education Month 2017, CNA Education staff sat down to discuss the importance of CTE and its role in workforce development. As the demand for employees ...
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CNA Talks: Foreign Policy Advice for the New Administration from 2017-01-19T19:57:46
In light of this month’s presidential transition, six CNA analysts sat down to discuss foreign policy advice for the next administration. From Asia to Europe to the Middle East, the commentators...
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