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Countering Terrorists From Afghanistan to Cyberspace from 2020-02-25T18:00:30
From serving as a counterterrorism analyst for the Pentagon in Afghanistan to working on security issues at Facebook, Kara Frederick has spent her entire career confronting America's most dangerous...
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A Front Row Seat to China's Rise from 2020-02-18T20:00:20
How have China's global ambitions sharpened under President Xi Jinping, and how should the United States respond? Dr. Kurt M. Campbell served in the Obama administration as the Assistant Secretary ...
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Grappling With the Costs of Combat from 2020-02-11T21:03:31
As a woman serving on the front lines in Iraq, Kayla Williams faced not only the perils of combat, but the ordeals of sexism and harassment. Some of her greatest challenges, however, lay at home—le...
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Working Advance for the U.S. State Department from 2020-02-04T20:00:20
When American diplomats travel abroad and meet with foreign leaders, who works behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly? What negotiations go into preparing for a state dinner with K...
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Building the World’s Biggest Budget from 2020-01-28T20:00:20
What do the Pentagon's decisions about military spending say about our priorities as a nation? What goes into the DoD's $700 billion budget each year? Former Pentagon official Susanna V. Blume, now...
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Working National Security on John McCain’s Presidential Campaign from 2020-01-21T18:28:21
Richard Fontaine spent years advising leading figures in American foreign policy, but working for the late Sen. John McCain was unlike anything he had experienced before. Now Chief Executive Office...
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Preview: Stories from the Backchannel: Season Two from 2020-01-17T17:01
Now more than ever, Americans are interested in the people working behind the scenes on consequential national security decisions. In Season Two of Stories from the Backchannel, host Ilan Goldenber...
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Women in National Security: Emma Moore from 2019-08-27T14:00:25
Emma Moore joins the CNAS Women in National Security podcast mini-series on human capital to discuss changing the requirements for national service.
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Women in National Security: Maggie Feldman-Piltch from 2019-08-13T14:00:08
Maggie Feldman-Piltch joins the CNAS Women in National Security podcast mini-series on human capital to discuss the gaps she sees in launching and advancing careers in national security. Maggie is ...
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Women in National Security: Sina Beaghley from 2019-07-30T14:00:15
Sina Beaghley joins the CNAS Women in National Security podcast mini-series on human capital to discuss security clearance reform. Sina is a senior international/defense policy researcher at the RA...
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Women in National Security: Laura Junor from 2019-07-16T14:00:14
Dr. Laura Junor joins the CNAS Women in National Security podcast mini-series on human capital to discuss how the government must change its personnel systems to bring in the right talent at the ri...
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CNAS Tech: Discussing a Long-Awaited Executive Order on 5G Security from 2019-06-05T14:00:15
On May 15, President Trump issued an executive order designed to protect the United States from security vulnerabilities in the global communications technology supply chain. What took so long? Doe...
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In or Out? What Should the U.S. Do in Syria? from 2019-05-22T14:00:07
Nicholas A. Heras asks three notable experts on U.S. national security decision making—Frances Z. Brown, Melissa Dalton, and Loren DeJonge Schulman—whether the United States should remain committed...
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Russia, Hezbollah, and Iran...Oh My! from 2019-05-15T18:50:52
Nicholas A. Heras asks three notable experts on Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah in the Syrian conflict—Anna Borshchevskaya, Hanin Ghaddar, and Brian Katz—how the United States can engage with Russia to...
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Counter-Terrorism in Syria: More Than Contain and Drone? from 2019-05-08T14:12:04
Nicholas A. Heras asks three notable experts on Salafist-jihadist organizations and the Syrian conflict — Jennifer Cafarella, Hassan Hassan, and Sasha Ghosh Siminoff — about how Syria became the la...
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The Assad Dilemma from 2019-04-30T14:00:09
The Assad regime has been in power in Syria since 1970. For many analysts, the Syrian state could not exist without the regime, and the regime could not exist without the leadership of the Assad fa...
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The Autocrat’s New Tool Kit from 2019-03-15T15:32:04
A new set of technological tools—some of them now maturing, others poised to emerge over the coming decade—seem destined to wind up in the hands of autocrats around the world. They will allow stron...
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CNAS Tech: How (Not) to Talk About AI & Lethality from 2019-03-12T14:00:18
The U.S. Army recently announced its new Advanced Targeting & Lethality Automated System, or ATLAS program. The announcement generated concern and media headlines about the level of autonomy in ATL...
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CNAS Tech: "A Tale of Two AI Strategies" from 2019-03-05T15:30:08
Michael Kratsios and Dr. Lynne Parker from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy visited CNAS last week to discuss the Trump administration's American AI Initiative. Paul Scharre,...
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The White House: Accelerating America's Leadership in Artificial Intelligence from 2019-03-01T20:05:50
On Thursday, February 28, Michael Kratsios, Deputy Assistant to the President for Technology Policy, visited CNAS to discuss the President's Executive Order on Maintaining American Leadership in Ar...
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Quantum Hegemony from 2018-12-20T19:10:34
China is positioning itself as a powerhouse in quantum science, posing a challenge to U.S. national security and innovation leadership. Elsa B. Kania, an Adjunct Fellow at CNAS, and John Costello, ...
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The Iran Nuclear Negotiations from 2018-12-18T15:00:15
Ambassador Wendy Sherman discusses her unlikely career, which began as an advocate for women's issues. Then, she went into politics, and eventually wound up at the State Department, where she was t...
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Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War from 2018-12-11T16:53:29
What happens when a Predator drone has as much autonomy as a Google car? Or when a weapon that can hunt its own targets is hacked? Although it sounds like science fiction, the technology already ex...
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When Middle East Peace Almost Happened from 2018-12-04T16:21:31
When Bill Clinton took over as President in 1992, his then Middle East advisor Martin Indyk told him he has a chance to partner with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin to secure peace treaties wi...
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Quantum Hegemony? China’s Ambitions and the Challenge to U.S. Innovation Leadership from 2018-09-21T11:00:16
Paul Scharre, Director and Senior Fellow of the Technology and National Security program at CNAS, hosts a discussion with Technology and National Security Adjunct Fellow Elsa Kania on her new repor...
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Strategic Competition in an Era of Artificial Intelligence from 2018-07-25T11:00:05
Kara Frederick hosts a session with Paul Scharre and Gregory C. Allen on the third report of CNAS’ AI and International Security series, “Strategic Competition in an Era of Artificial Intelligence.”
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Artificial Intelligence and International Security from 2018-07-11T14:06:14
Kara Frederick, from the Technology and National Security program at CNAS, hosts a discussion on the basics of artificial intelligence and its impact on national security with Paul Scharre, Gregory...
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Stories from the Backchannel from 2018-06-29T19:47:58
Stories from the Backchannel is a new CNAS podcast program that examines the stories behind some of America's most important national security moments. Hosted by CNAS Middle East Program Director, ...
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“Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War” featuring Paul Scharre from 2018-06-08T11:00:05
Join Kara Frederick from the CNAS Technology and National Security Program in a discussion with Paul Scharre on the national security implications of robotics, autonomy, and artificial intelligence...
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China's Economic Coercion and the Potential U.S. Response from 2018-06-07T11:54:34
Neil Bhatiya, Research Associate in the Energy, Economics, and Security Program, leads a discussion on China's use of coercive economic measures and how the United States can respond with Elizabeth...
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Analysis on UN Certain Conventional Weapons Convention from 2018-06-06T14:13:30
Join Kara Frederick, from the Technology and National Security program at CNAS, in a discussion with Mary Wareham, Paul Scharre, and Elsa B. Kania on the key takeaways of the fifth meeting of the U...
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Analysis of the Trump Administration’s Drone Export Policy from 2018-05-11T11:00:06
Paul Scharre, Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology and National Security program at CNAS, discusses the Trump Administration’s recent Drone Export Policy and its relationship to the Missile...
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Under Pressure: Chinese Overseas Influence Operations from 2018-04-27T11:00:04
Anthony Cho interviews Harry Krejsa on Harry's new report, "Under Pressure," which examines how China is influencing rivals and competitors overseas through subversion and other means.
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Ethics and the Future of Artificial Intelligence from 2018-04-11T10:00:04
Join Paul Scharre, Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology and National Security program at CNAS, in a discussion with Amir Husain about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence on ...
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The US Pursuit of Competitive Advantage in Artificial Intelligence from 2018-03-28T12:48:49
Join Paul Scharre, Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology and National Security program at CNAS, in a discussion with Bob Work and Amir Husain on the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Tas...
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American Strategy for a New International Order from 2018-03-27T13:45:30
As part of the Zak Grand Strategy lecture series, CNAS welcomes Rebecca Friedman Lissner of Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania and Mira Rapp-Hooper of the Paul Tsai China Center at...
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Women In National Security: Morgan Ortagus and Samantha Vinograd from 2018-03-22T15:08:37
Samantha Vinograd and Morgan Ortagus join the CNAS Women in National Security podcast to discuss their careers in national security, the private sector, and media, their evolving understanding of t...
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Women in National Security: Jennifer Griffin from 2018-03-15T15:51:16
Launching the second chapter in the Women in National Security podcast series, Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin talks with CNAS Senior Fellow Loren DeJonge Schulman about h...
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The Intersection of Commercial and Military Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the U.S. from 2018-03-14T13:21:08
Join Paul Scharre, Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology and National Security Program at CNAS, in a discussion with Brendan McCord and Gregory C. Allen about the challenges and opportunitie...
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What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Grand Strategy from 2018-03-13T14:32:10
As part of our Michael J. Zak Grand Strategy Lecture series, Senior Fellow Loren DeJonge Schulman hosts four experts to discuss some fundamentals of grand strategy that are too easily glossed over:...
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The Future of Fighting Terrorist Financing from 2018-03-05T16:19:25
Elizabeth Rosenberg, Senior Fellow and Director of the Energy, Economics, and Security Program leads a discussion on new strategies and tools to counter terrorist financing. Since 9/11, the nature ...
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the United States Air Force from 2018-02-28T14:28:44
Join Paul Scharre, Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology and National Security program at CNAS, in a discussion with Capt Michael Kanaan about how artificial intelligence and machine learnin...
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What's Next for Artificial Intelligence? from 2018-02-13T22:23:07
Paul Scharre, Senior Fellow and Director, Technology and National Security interviews Dr. Andrew Moore, Dean of the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University on the most important pr...
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The History and Future of Heartland Security from 2018-02-09T18:57:01
In his new report, Heartland Security, Bacevich Fellow, Harry Krejsa, argues foreign policy pays off for the middle class when domestic policy *makes* it pay off -- and national security profession...
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Artificial Intelligence’s Transformative Effects on Society from 2018-02-02T15:34:54
Join Paul Scharre, Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology and National Security program at CNAS in a discussion with Helen Toner, Senior Research Analyst, Open Philanthropy Project and Jack C...
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Women in National Security: Nicole Pilkus from 2018-01-04T18:54:40
Nicole Pilkus, Deputy Director of the Maritime Safety Office National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency talks with Julie smith about her career in the defense industry, experiences that have shaped he...
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The Iran Protests: What Do We Know? from 2018-01-03T22:26:13
CNAS expert Ilan Goldenberg breaks down the past week of protest in Iran and its global implications, with a focus on its impact on the future of the Iran nuclear deal. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Women in National Security: Amanda Sloat from 2017-12-21T20:00:28
Amanda Sloat of the Brookings Institution shares what it's like working as a woman in national security.
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CNAS experts break down Trump's new National Security Strategy from 2017-12-21T16:40:11
CNAS Deputy Director of Studies dives into the Trump administration's National Security Strategy, talking strategy development, messaging, and implementation with CNAS experts Jerry Hendrix, Ilan G...
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Women in National Security: Laura Rosenberger from 2017-12-08T18:36:29
Laura Rosenberger, former foreign policy advisor for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign, discusses the misconceptions women have about working in national security.
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Women In National Security: Emma Ashford from 2017-11-30T14:55:51
?Emma Ashford, a research fellow with expertise in international security and the politics of energy,? shares her experiences working as a woman in national security.?
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Women in National Security: Mara Karlin from 2017-11-23T17:13:13
Mara Karlin, a nonresident senior fellow in the Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence in the Foreign Policy program at Brookings, discusses the roadblocks that keep women from working i...
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Eric Fanning and Susanna Blume talk NDAA, DoD budget from 2017-11-20T21:32:25
Eric Fanning, former Secretary of the Army, and CNAS fellow Susanna Blume talk about the NDAA, DoD budget, and acquisition reform.
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Women in National Security: Alina Polyakova from 2017-11-16T16:23:02
Alina Polyakova, the David Rubenstein Fellow for foreign policy at the Brookings Institution, discusses the options available to women who want to work in national security.
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Stephen Hawking, Artificial Intelligence, and the UN Summit from 2017-11-13T16:14:44
This week, countries discuss lethal autonomous weapons at the United Nations, while Stephen Hawking warns of the dangers of artificial intelligence.
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Women in National Security: Julie Smith, Loren DeJonge Schulman & Kate Kidder from 2017-11-09T16:18:15
CNAS experts Kate Kidder, Julie Smith, and Loren DeJonge Schulman discuss why they launched the women in national security project, what they've learned, and their personal struggles in how to talk...
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Women in National Security: Alice Hunt Friend from 2017-11-03T14:44:35
CNAS Adjunct Senior Fellow Alice Friend Hunt speaks on the importance of self-confidence and the ways in which men can help women succeed in national security.
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Preview: President Trump's trip to Asia, China's 19th Party Congress from 2017-10-27T21:30:09
CNAS experts Patrick Cronin and Harry Krejsa discuss the major recent and upcoming events in the Asia-Pacific. With the Chinese Communist Party concluding its 19th Party Congress, President Xi Jinp...
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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran’s Nuclear and Regional Challenges from 2017-10-27T14:07:08
CNAS expert Ilan Goldenberg and Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discuss a joint report, titled "Contain, Enforce, and Engage: An Integrated U.S. S...
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Women in National Security: Kate Bateman from 2017-10-26T16:49:53
Kate Bateman is a Visiting Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, and a Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow. Bateman was the lead author on a report for the Specia...
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Women in National Security: Yasmin Faruki from 2017-10-24T15:59:24
Former CNAS Executive Intern Yasmin Faruki shares her thoughts on beginning a career in national security as a woman of color and the importance of seeking out challenges.
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Women in National Security: Dr. Nora Bensahel from 2017-10-13T16:15:03
Dr. Nora Bensahel is a distinguished scholar in residence at the School of International Service at American University. She was most recently a senior fellow and codirector of the responsible defe...
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CNAS Event: A conversation with Sir Adrian Fulford, UK Investigatory Powers Commissioner from 2017-10-12T15:22:49
Last year, the United Kingdom passed the Investigatory Powers Bill, which codifies the British government's domestic surveillance authorities. The bill requires that surveillance orders be authoriz...
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Women in National Security: Kimberly Jackson from 2017-10-06T16:31:46
Kimberly Jackson, a senior policy analyst at the RAND Corporation, shares her advice on seizing opportunities and the importance of self-advocating in military environments. Hosted by Katherine Kid...
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Women in National Security: Dr. Tamara Cofman Wittes from 2017-09-28T18:50:55
Dr. Tamara Cofman Wittes, senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, talks about the impacts of female leadership in foreign diplomacy and overcoming personal doubts and fears.??
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What's Happening with Trump and the Iran Nuclear Deal? from 2017-09-27T20:43:38
CNAS experts Ilan Goldenberg and Elizabeth Rosenberg discuss the regional and global implications of the Iran nuclear deal. The discussion focuses on what happens if President Trump begins unraveli...
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National Competition in Artificial Intelligence from 2017-09-26T15:47:33
Vladimir Putin recently said that whoever leads in artificial intelligence "will be ruler of the world." Elon Musk has warned that national competition in AI is the "most likely cause of WW3." Are ...
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CNAS Event: A Conversation with HASC Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) from 2017-09-22T16:49:26
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David Norquist and Bob Hale discuss the Defense Budget from 2017-09-21T22:22:19
Pentagon Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller David Norquist and former Comptroller Robert Hale sit down to discuss continuing resolutions and the defense budget. Hosted by CNAS Defense Strategie...
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Women in National Security: Rebecca Zimmerman from 2017-09-21T16:01:50
RAND Corporation Policy Researcher Rebecca Zimmerman discusses her experiences in the defense community and navigating expectations in the field.
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A New Push for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) from 2017-09-15T18:19:56
Susanna Blume, fellow with the CNAS Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, discusses the new push for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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What does the U.S. withdrawal mean for the 2015 Paris Agreement? from 2017-09-14T15:00:23
Dr. David Gordon, Divya Reddy, and Elizabeth Rosenberg are the authors of the report, "After Paris: A Climate Agenda that Serves U.S. Interests." In this episode, the authors discuss foreign policy...
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Women in National Security: Nayyera Haq from 2017-09-14T14:13:05
Nayyera Haq, CEO of Avicenna Strategy, talks about the power of women owning their femininity and authenticity in a field full of men. Hosted by Loren DeJonge Schulman, Deputy Director of Studies a...
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Women in National Security: Christine Wormuth from 2017-09-07T13:32:07
Christine Wormuth, director of the Center for Resilience at the Atlantic Council, shares her thoughts on the importance of diversity in the national security community and self-confidence for profe...
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Women in National Security: Michèle Flournoy from 2017-09-06T00:00
CNAS Co-Founder and CEO Michèle Flournoy discusses working in a male-dominated environment and shares advice for overcoming obstacles and making career decisions. Hosted by Rachel Rizzo, Research A...
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Drones Podcast Series: Military and Non-State Actor Uses of Commercial Drones from 2017-08-24T18:37:29
Jeremy Hsu, a science and tech journalist in New York, joins CNAS experts Paul Scharre and Alexandra Sander to discuss military and non-state actor uses of commercial drones.
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A Conversation with the 2017 NCCDC Champions from 2017-08-24T13:21:56
Christian Beam and Justin Wright are two members of Cyber Dawgs, the champions from this year's National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. Beam and Wright stopped by to discuss the competition ...
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Paul Scharre Discusses Open Letter on Autonomous Weapons from 2017-08-22T21:29:26
Paul Scharre, senior fellow and director of the CNAS Technology and National Security Program, discusses an open letter warning of the dangers of autonomous weapons. While some have interpreted the...
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Assessing North Korea's Nuclear Threat from 2017-08-09T13:29:54
Dr. Daniel Kliman, a senior fellow with the CNAS Asia-Pacific Security Program, discusses the growing threat posed by North Korea's nuclear weapons program and the implications for the United State...
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What "Winning" Looks Like in Pakistan and Afghanistan from 2017-08-02T17:48:18
Stephen Tankel, an Adjunct Senior Fellow with CNAS, discusses what "winning" looks like in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Paul Scharre discusses Facebook Shutting Down its AI Program from 2017-08-01T13:06:36
Paul Scharre, senior fellow and director of the CNAS Technology and National Security Program, weighs in on news that Facebook shut down its artificial intelligence program after it invented its ow...
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Dr. Jerry Hendrix on the Defense Industrial Base from 2017-07-31T12:52:05
Dr. Jerry Hendrix, senior fellow and director of the CNAS Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, discusses Trump's executive order on the Defense Industrial Base. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Lauren Fish on the NDAA and Defense Policy from 2017-07-27T15:56:11
Lauren Fish, research associate with the CNAS Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, discusses new challenges and opportunities with the National Defense Authorization Act. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Drones Podcast Series: Drones and the MTCR from 2017-07-26T00:00
In this episode of the Drones Podcast Series, CNAS experts Michael Horowitz, Alexandra Sander, and Paul Scharre discuss the Missile Technology Control Regime.
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Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Debate the Future of AI: Who's Right? from 2017-07-25T16:29:57
As Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg publicly debate the future of artificial intelligence, CNAS Technology and National Security Program Director Paul Scharre sits down with Neal Urwitz to discuss new...
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Artificial Intelligence and National Security from 2017-07-20T20:29:22
Gregory Allen, a new adjunct fellow with the CNAS Technology and National Security Program, discusses a report that he recently co-authored a report on artificial intelligence and national security...
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Drones Podcast Series: U.S. Policy and Exports from 2017-07-20T13:55:37
On this episode, Michael Horowitz, Dan Gettinger, and Alexandra Sander join Paul Scharre to discuss U.S. policy changes on unmanned aircraft exports in recent years.
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The NDAA Explained from 2017-07-19T19:44:23
Lauren Fish, research associate with the CNAS Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, explains the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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How Artificial Intelligence Could Impact Warfare from 2017-07-18T13:31:38
Paul Scharre, the new director of the CNAS Technology and National Security Program, discusses what he calls a new industrial revolution powered by artificial intelligence due to recent advances in...
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Admiral Gary Roughead and Amy Schafer on the Rise of the Warrior Caste from 2017-07-13T17:33:12
Admiral Gary Roughead and Amy Schafer discuss the rise of the 'warrior caste' - the propensity of youth from military families to serve in the armed forces - and the all-volunteer force. Schafer re...
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Drones Podcast Series: Transparency on Use of Drones from 2017-07-11T20:28:06
Luke Hartig, a fellow in New America's International Security program, and Loren DeJonge Schulman, a senior fellow at CNAS, discuss transparency on the U.S. use of drones. Hosted by Paul Scharre.
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Drones Podcast Series: Emerging Norms from 2017-07-08T20:13:37
Rachel Stohl, a senior associate with Stimson Center's Managing Across Boundaries Initiative, joins CNAS' Paul Scharre and Alexandra Sander to discuss emerging norms for drones as they proliferate.
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Drones Podcast Series: Patterns of Proliferation from 2017-06-21T00:00
Dan Gettinger of the Center for the Study of the Drone, UPenn Professor Mike Horowitz, and CNAS Research Associate Alexandra Sander join Paul Scharre to discuss patterns of drone proliferation.
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Drone Proliferation: Policy Choices for the Trump Administration from 2017-06-13T12:50:49
Drone experts Dan Gettinger and Alexandra Sander discuss a new report laying out the extent of drone proliferation, providing recommendations to help the Trump administration adapt to an increasing...
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A Strategy for Ending the Syrian Civil War from 2017-06-08T19:59:07
Middle East experts Dr. Colin Kahl, Ilan Goldenberg, and Nicholas Heras discuss their report on a strategy for ending the Syrian Civil War. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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President Trump's Impression in Saudi Arabia and Israel: Insights by Ilan Goldenberg from 2017-05-31T20:00:37
CNAS Middle East Security Program Director Ilan Goldenberg discusses Saudi Arabia and Israel's impression of President Trump. Having recently visited the region, Ilan shares his thoughts from react...
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President Trump's First Foreign Trip: Takeaways by Loren DeJonge Schulman from 2017-05-30T19:28:51
Loren DeJonge Schulman, the CNAS Leon E. Panetta Senior Fellow, discusses President Trump's first international trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Europe. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Investing in Defense: Norway's Perspective on Opportunities for the NATO Alliance from 2017-05-19T14:41:13
Norwegian Minister of Defence Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide discusses the NATO defense landscape and Norway's role and investment in readiness. Hosted by Jim Townsend.
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Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist on Transatlantic Relations from 2017-05-18T12:04:09
Swedish Minister of Defense Peter Hultqvist joins Julie Smith and Jim Townsend to discuss Sweden's worldview, the current state of transatlantic alliances, Stockholm's relationship with Moscow, and...
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The Challenge of China's Blue-Water Navy from 2017-05-15T15:42:51
With China investing heavily in a blue-water navy capable of operating across open oceans and deep waters, the CNAS Asia-Pacific Security Program released a new report on the topic. Dr. Patrick Cro...
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CNAS Launches New Transatlantic Security Program from 2017-05-10T18:06:26
With the launch of the new Transatlantic Security Program, Julianne Smith, senior fellow and director of the program, sits down with Jim Townsend to discuss the program's focus on Europe, NATO, and...
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What Emmanuel Macron's Victory Means for France and the EU from 2017-05-08T20:41:16
Transatlantic Security experts Julianne Smith and Rachel Rizzo discuss President-elect Emmanuel Macron's victory in the French election. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Elizabeth Rosenberg and Zachary Goldman Discuss New Report on Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies from 2017-05-03T20:06:31
CNAS experts Elizabeth Rosenberg and Zachary Goldman stop by to discuss their new report on terrorist use of virtual currencies. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Palestinian President Abbas meets with President Trump from 2017-05-02T13:47:55
Middle East Security Program Director Ilan Goldenberg discusses what Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's meeting with President Trump could mean for middle east policy. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Alexander Velez Green Discusses Russia's Strategic Debate on Pre-emption from 2017-04-27T14:18:37
Alexander Velez-Green, research associate with the CNAS Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, discusses his report on Russia's strategic debate on a doctrine of pre-emption. Hosted by Neal Ur...
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Trump's First 100 Days and the State of National Security from 2017-04-26T21:19:29
As President Trump closes in on his first 100 days, CNAS President Richard Fontaine and Executive Vice President Shawn Brimley provide recommendations for what the administration can do to achieve ...
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The Next French President and Implications on NATO, EU from 2017-04-23T00:00
With round one of the French election completed, Transatlantic Security expert Rachel Rizzo discusses the outcome of the election results and what a victory for Emmanuel Macron or Marine Le Pen cou...
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Patrick Cronin and Anthony Cho Discuss a Strategy for the Trump Administration in Southeast Asia from 2017-04-20T13:37:37
CNAS Asia experts Dr. Patrick Cronin and Anthony Cho discuss a new report, "Averting Disengagement: A Geoeconomic Strategy for the Trump Administration in Southeast Asia." Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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NATO's Back on the Table: Reflections from the Secretary General from 2017-04-13T21:11:27
After a successful meeting in Washington with President Trump, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg sits down with CNAS' Transatlantic Security team. Hosted by Jim Townsend and Rachel Rizzo.
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Is Europe in Crisis or on Track? Nordic Pearls of Wisdom from Carl Bildt from 2017-04-13T13:05:48
Transatlantic Security experts Julie Smith and Jim Townsend sit down with Former PM of Sweden Carl Bildt to talk about the future of Europe and why every country in the transatlantic partnership, e...
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The U.S. Military Role in Libya: Where are we now? from 2017-04-11T13:02:34
Nicholas Heras, Bacevich Fellow at CNAS, discusses the U.S. military role in Libya and local partner forces in the fight against ISIS. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Phishing in Troubled Waters: Harry Krejsa and Hannah Suh on China's Cyber Espionage from 2017-04-10T17:36:17
CNAS Asia experts Harry Krejsa and Hannah Suh discuss their new report, "Phishing in Troubled Waters: Confronting Cyber Espionage Across the Pacific and the Strait of Taiwan." Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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The Strategic Implications of the U.S. Strike on Syria from 2017-04-07T15:30:15
CNAS Middle East experts Ilan Goldenberg and Nicholas Heras discuss U.S. missiles strikes on Syria and its implications.
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Katherine Kidder and Phillip Carter Discuss New Report on Women in National Security from 2017-04-05T13:19:13
The national security sector is increasingly looking at how it can retain the best talent and build more effective teams by examining parity in the sector. In this episode, Kate Kidder and Phil Car...
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CNAS Asia Experts Preview the U.S.-China Summit from 2017-04-03T20:37:05
Harry Krejsa and Hannah Suh, experts with our Asia-Pacific Security program, preview this week's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Lauren Fish on Exosuits and Gender Integration in the Military from 2017-03-30T00:00
Lauren Fish, research associate with the CNAS Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, discusses the use of exosuits in the U.S. military and their advantages and opportunities on the battlefiel...
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Why NATO is like a Potluck Dinner: Conversation with Jim Townsend and Julianne Smith from 2017-03-28T00:00
Transatlantic Security experts Jim Townsend and Julie Smith discuss this week's NATO Ministerial and why NATO is like a potluck dinner.
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Dr. Jerry Hendrix on Trump's 350-Ship Navy Plan from 2017-03-26T00:00
Dr. Jerry Hendrix, senior fellow and director of the Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, discusses President Donald Trump's plan for the U.S. Navy. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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What Trump's Budget Plan Means for the Pentagon from 2017-03-24T18:56:15
Defense Strategy and Assessments experts Lauren Fish and Adam Routh discuss Trump's $54 billion proposed budget for the Department of Defense and what it means for readiness and modernization. Host...
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68 Foreign Ministers and Senior Leaders Meet to Discuss Fight against ISIS from 2017-03-22T00:00
State Secretary Tillerson will host 68 foreign ministers and senior leaders of the Global Coalition, the first meeting of the global coalition working to defeat ISIS. Meanwhile, President Trump rec...
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Investigating Russian Hacking, Wiretapping Claims, and Surveillance Leaks from 2017-03-20T19:55:40
Adam Klein, senior fellow and surveillance expert at CNAS, provides an overview of the investigations into Russian active measures during the 2016 election campaign and President Donald Trump's wir...
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Sec. Rex Tillerson's Visit to Asia from 2017-03-19T00:00
Asia experts Dr. Mira Rapp-Hooper and Harry Krejsa discuss Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's recent trip to the Asia-Pacific and what it means for American diplomacy. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to the White House from 2017-03-17T15:30:37
Julianne Smith, senior fellow and director of the Strategy and Statecraft program, discusses German Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to the United States. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Geert Wilders and the Freedom Party's Impact in the Netherlands from 2017-03-17T00:00
Julianne Smith, senior fellow and director of the CNAS Strategy and Statecraft Program discusses the Dutch election outcome and Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Harry Krejsa on U.S.-China Relations and the Trump Administration from 2017-03-01T00:22:22
Harry Krejsa, research associate for the CNAS Asia-Pacific Security Program, discusses challenges and opportunities for U.S.-China Relations under the Trump Administration. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Chris Kolenda discusses New Report on Way Forward in Afghanistan from 2017-02-21T22:13:02
CNAS Adjunct Senior Fellow Christopher Kolenda discusses his new report, "Focused Engagement: How the United States Should Modify Its Strategy Afghanistan." Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Turning AT&L Reorganization into Technical Advantage from 2017-02-21T14:14:23
Technology and national security experts Ben FitzGerald and Alexandra Sander discuss a new report recommending the DoD leverage organizational reforms to drive military-technical innovation and bet...
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Trump, Europe, and the Future of the Transatlantic Security Relationship from 2017-02-16T00:00
Rachel Rizzo, research associate for the CNAS Strategy and Statecraft Program, discusses a report on the future of the transatlantic security relationship. Hosted by JaRel Clay.
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Flournoy, Goldenberg Preview the Netanyahu-Trump Summit from 2017-02-13T15:11:17
In a press briefing, CNAS CEO Michèle Flournoy and Middle East Security Program Director Ilan Goldenberg discuss the upcoming summit between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Ho...
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Dr. Patrick Cronin Previews the Trump-Abe Summit from 2017-02-07T21:13:01
Dr. Patrick Cronin, Senior Adviser and Senior Director of CNAS' Asia-Pacific Security Program, discusses what to expect from Friday's meeting. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Congress, Trump Scrap Payment Disclosure Requirements for Oil, Gas, Mining Companies from 2017-02-02T00:00
Kate Bateman, a visiting fellow at the Center for a New American Security, discusses President Trump's plans to repeal a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that is critical to preventing corru...
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CNAS' Ilan Goldenberg Discusses U.S.-Israel Relations in the Trump Administration from 2017-01-31T21:46:47
Ilan Goldenberg, senior fellow and director of CNAS' Middle East Security Program, provides his forecast on a number of topics including President Trump's plans to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusale...
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Paul Scharre, Ben FitzGerald and Dan Gettinger on The Drone Database from 2017-01-31T20:35:45
CNAS senior fellows Ben FitzGerald and Paul Scharre were joined by Dan Gettinger, founder and co-director of the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College, to discuss a new database that pr...
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Paul Scharre on Automation in the U.S. Military from 2017-01-25T00:00
Paul Scharre, senior fellow and director of the CNAS Future of Warfare Initiative, discusses automation and the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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Asia Strategy in the Trump Administration from 2017-01-12T14:54:51
CNAS Asia experts Dr. Mira Rapp-Hooper and Harry Krejsa discuss Congress' role in Asia policy during the Trump presidency. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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The Future of U.S.-Russia Relations from 2017-01-11T14:44:01
Julianne Smith, senior fellow and director of the CNAS Strategy and Statecraft Program, forecasts the relationship between the United States and Russia during the Trump Administration. Hosted by Ne...
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Nicholas Heras on Combating Al-Qaeda in Syria from 2017-01-09T00:00
CNAS Bacevich Fellow Nicholas Heras discusses a new report, authored by a group of rising experts, on combating Al-Qaeda in Syria. Hosted by JaRel Clay.
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Startups Series: Neill Sciarrone, BAE systems from 2016-10-20T00:00
Neill Sciarrone, Senior Director of Strategy and Planning at BAE Systems, discusses how the defense industry can adapt to better collaborate with, and generate value from, startups.
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Startups Series: Jackie Space, BMNT Partners from 2016-10-12T04:01:50
Jackie Space, Partner at BMNT Partners, explores DOD’s current focus on Silicon Valley and national security startups and offers advice to entrepreneurs in the domain.
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Startups Series: Niloofar Razi Howe, RSA from 2016-10-05T00:00
Niloofar Razi Howe, Chief Strategy Officer at RSA, explores the potential and challenges for national security startups from her varied experiences as a management consultant, venture capitalist, s...
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Startups Series: Jim Perkins, Defense Entrepreneurs Forum from 2016-09-28T15:00:28
Jim Perkins, an active duty Army officer and the Director of the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum, discusses DEF, the ways in which it supports defense entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs and the challenges...
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Startups Series: Ben Riley from 2016-09-21T04:11:08
Ben Riley, former Principal Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Rapid Fielding Directorate, describes his experiences funding and working with startups from inside the Pentagon and offers advice fo...
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Startups Series: Dr. Erin Simpson from 2016-09-14T13:50:47
Dr. Erin Simpson, former CEO of analytics firm Caerus Associates, describes management techniques for defense startups, differences between services and product businesses and bootstrapping a natio...
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Startups Series: Steve Nordlund, Boeing from 2016-09-07T13:59:07
Steve Nordlund, Vice President, Strategy for Boeing Defense, Space and Security, tells the story of Insitu, the startup responsible for the ScanEagle drone, it’s collaboration with and eventual acq...
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Startups Series: Ted Schlein, Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers from 2016-08-31T00:00
Ted Schlein, Partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers, talks cybersecurity, his experience collaborating with the DoD, and differences in valuations between national securi...
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Startups Series: Nate Fick, Endgame from 2016-08-23T20:46:08
Nate Fick, CEO of cybersecurity company Endgame and former CEO at CNAS, discusses the cybersecurity market, running a venture backed startup, and ways in which the DoD provide value to startups.
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Startups Series: Raj Shah, DIUx from 2016-08-17T00:00
Raj Shah, managing partner at Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx), explains why the DoD is focused on partnering with startups, challenges for collaboration, and how the DIUx will achieve i...
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Narushige Michishita: How the U.S. and Allies Cope with Military Modernization from 2016-03-21T15:10:12
Narushige Michishita, Japan Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Asia Program, discusses with Dr. Patrick Cronin how the United States and its allies cope with military modernization.
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Hideshi Tokuchi: Japan's Changing Roles, Missions, and Capabilities from 2016-03-21T15:07:47
Hideshi Tokuchi, Former Vice Minister of Defense discusses with CNAS Asia-Pacific Security Program Director Patrick Cronin Japan's changing roles, missions, and capabilities.
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Kelley Sayler Discusses the Growing Threat to U.S. Aircraft Carriers from 2016-02-29T20:44:24
Associate Fellow Kelley Sayler, author of the new CNAS report, "Red Alert: The Growing Threat to U.S. Aircraft Carriers," discusses the the short-, medium-, and long-range threats to the military's...
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Shawn Brimley on America's Military Edge from 2015-12-18T20:54:31
CNAS Executive Vice President Shawn Brimley argues that the U.S. military edge – particularly in regards to technology – is rapidly eroding. Mr. Brimley makes concrete recommendations for how to re...
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Katherine Kidder on Women in Combat from 2015-12-10T14:04:12
CNAS Bacevich Fellow Katherine Kidder discusses Defense Secretary Ashton Carter's announcement on expanding the roles of women in the military.
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Grant Newsham on Improving Amphibious Capabilities from 2015-12-10T13:47:56
Grant Newsham, Executive Director, Corporate Security Morgan Stanley Japan, discusses how to improve amphibious capabilities with U.S. allies and partners.
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Dr. Patrick Cronin on the future of the U.S. Rebalance to Asia from 2015-11-12T16:45:38
Asia-Pacific Security team experts Dr. Patrick Cronin and Harry Krejsa discuss the future of the U.S. rebalance to Asia.
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Ilan Goldenberg on the Netanyahu-Obama Summit from 2015-11-05T15:13:17
Ilan Goldenberg, senior fellow and director of the Middle East Security Program, discusses what to expect from the upcoming Netanyahu-Obama Summit.
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Nicholas Heras on U.S. Troops in Syria from 2015-11-04T00:00
Nicholas Heras, research associate with the Middle East Security Program, discusses U.S. troops in Syria.
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Alliance Requirements Roadmap: The Overview from 2015-11-03T14:58:02
Experts from the Asia-Pacific Security Program at CNAS launch the Alliance Requirements Roadmap podcast series. Weekly episodes will feature analysts discussing how the United States, together with...
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Paul Scharre on the Future of the Ground Forces Project from 2015-10-29T15:14:19
Senior Fellow and Director of the 20YY Warfare Initiative Paul Scharre discusses a new CNAS project on The Future of the Ground Forces.
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Harry Krejsa on China's Latest GDP Numbers from 2015-10-29T14:58:25
Harry Krejsa, research associate in the Asia-Pacific Security Program, discusses the rise of China's GDP and what it could mean for the future of its economy.
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Dr. Mira Rapp-Hooper on FONOPs in the South China Sea from 2015-10-20T00:00
Dr. Mira Rapp-Hooper, senior fellow with the Asia-Pacific Security Program, discusses the FONOP in the South China Sea.
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Ilan Goldenberg: U.S. Strategy after the Iran Deal from 2015-09-14T00:00
Ilan Goldenberg, Senior Fellow and Director of the CNAS Middle East Security Program, discusses with Neal Urwitz U.S. strategy after the Iran deal.
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Elbridge Colby on Russia's Military Modernization from 2015-09-11T14:57:24
CNAS Robert M. Gates Senior Fellow Elbridge Colby and Director of External Relations Neal Urwitz discuss Russia modernizing its conventional military forces.
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CNAS President Richard Fontaine on Combatting ISIS from 2015-08-05T00:00
On his latest podcast, CNAS President Richard Fontaine discusses a new report, co-authored with CEO Michèle Flournoy, on combatting ISIS.
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Nick Heras: Assad is Stronger Than You Think from 2015-07-29T20:46:57
CNAS Researcher Nick Heras discusses why U.S. policymakers and the international community should not underestimate the ability of the Assad regime to prolong the Syrian civil war.
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Paul Scharre on The Open Letter on the Dangers of Autonomous Weapons from 2015-07-22T00:00
Many high-profile scientists and academics, including Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk, have signed an open letter warning of the dangers of autonomous weapons. CNAS Senior Fellow Paul Scharre discusses.
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