Getting Disaster Aid Where It’s Needed Most
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
Release Date: 03/30/2022
Competition Between the US and China Enters a New Phase
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode covers CNA's latest research into technology competition between the US and the People’s Republic of China. Guest Biographies is a senior research scientist in CNA’s China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. Christopher Cairns is a research scientist in CNA’s China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. Further Reading
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Russia/India Relations and the War in Ukraine
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode examines the political, military, and economic elements of the relationship between Russia and India. Guest Biographies is a Senior Research Scientist in CNA’s . He is an expert on security issues in the former Soviet Union, the Russian military, Russian foreign policy, and ethnic politics and identity. Jeffrey Kucik is a research scientist with CNA’s Further Reading CNA Report —
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What’s Next for the US Navy?
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
In this episode, our experts discuss the Navy’s effort to rebuild US shipbuilding and to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Guest Biographies Joshua Tallis is CNA’s Hybrid Fleet Research Coordinator and our scientific analyst to the Chief of Naval Operations, a position he has occupied since the end of 2023. is an expert in US Navy strategy and policy, and U.S. Navy surface warfare programs and platforms, and the Navalist for the Center for Maritime Strategy at the Navy League. Thank you both for being here. Further Reading Defense News: Center for...
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Next Generation 911
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode explores how the Fairfax County 911 Center is using Next Generation 911 systems to better serve its jurisdiction. Guest Biographies Heleana Melendez is an expert in criminal justice research and policing. At CNA, Melendez supports projects focused on violence prevention, system improvement, crisis intervention and use of force for law enforcement agencies across the nation. Further Reading
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How Stable is Iran?
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode covers the stability of Islamic Republic of Iran in the aftermath of the 12 Day War, and how the regime will adapt to its new reality. Guest Biographies Michael Connell is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. He has served as CNA's Field Analyst to Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT). Dov Zakheim a Senior Fellow at CNA and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He served as Undersecretary of Defense from 2001-2004. Further Reading CNA Report: CNA Report:...
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Planning for Respiratory Pathogens in Prisons
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
We examine efforts to prevent the spread of resporitory viruses in America’s jails and prisons and what practices were identified from this experience. Guest Biographies NhuNgoc Pham is a research scientist with CNA’s . Jim Alexander is a senior advisor with CNA’s Center for . Darren Sieger is the Director of the Administration Broward Sheriff’s Office and has helped correctional facilities implement steps to mitigate respiratory viruses. Further Reading Bueru of Justice Assitance:
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South Korea’s Extraordinary Snap Election
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
We examine what happened in South Korea’s snap election and its implications for South Korea’s relations with the US, Japan, China, Russia, and North Korea. Guest Biographies Dr. Thomas Bickford is a principal research scientist in the CNA . His research has focused on Chinese maritime strategy, Chinese national security policy, and China’s relations with its neighbors. Carita Reid is the Research Assistant for the . Her research focuses on the Korean peninsula, and she is interested in the domestic environment of both Koreas, nuclear proliferation, democratization efforts, and human...
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India, Pakistan, and Nuclear Deterrence
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
We cover the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, why they were able to desescalate so quickly, and what this tells us about nuclear deterrence and escalation. Guest Biographies is a Research Scientist with CNA’s . She is an expert in nuclear policy and strategic deterrence, with a focus on strategic competition within the emerging two-near-peer security environment. Decker Evelth is an Associate Research Analyst with CNA’s . He specializes in open-source analysis. Further Reading CNA:
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Under Fire: Supporting Navy Operations During the Red Sea Crisis
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
Two CNA field analysts discuss their work assisting operations to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. Guest Biographies Dr. Keith Zirkle is a research scientist in CNA’s He is CNA’s field representative at Naval Forces Central Command. Kevin O'Connell is a research analyst in CNA’s . He is currently CNA’s field representative to Commander, Seventh Fleet, but he deployed with Carrier Strike Group 2 during the Red Sea crisis. Further Reading CNA
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DeepSeek and China’s AI Ecosystem
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode examines what DeepSeek’s AI model tells us about China’s AI ecosystem, military applications for this technology, and other developments in China’s high-tech sector. Guest Biographies is a senior research scientist in CNA’s China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. Christopher Cairns is a research scientist in CNA’s China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. Further Reading To subscribe to Intersections, email [email protected].
info_outlineIn this episode of CNA Talks, CNA’s Angie De Groot sits down with Jason Biermann and Jody Ferguson, emergency management professionals from the Pudget Sound region, in Washington. They discuss an innovative approach that priorities getting aid to their most vulnerable citizens, with the help of their private sector partners.
Jason M Biermann is the Director of the Snohomish County (WA) Department of Emergency Management. He has supported the response and recovery efforts to multiple disasters including the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States in January 2020.
Jody Ferguson is the Director of Emergency Management for Pierce County Emergency Management, the second-largest county in Washington State and is the Sponsoring Agency Chief for Washington Task Force One, one of FEMA’s 28 urban search and rescue teams.
Angie De Groot is a senior research scientist with CNA's Institute for Public Research. In 2019, she led the planning for a new emergency support function under the National Response Framework, created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to promote the stabilization of critical lifelines.