Rebroadcast: The Navy and Strategic Competition with China
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
Release Date: 12/25/2024
Why Were Nine Military Officials Purged from the CCP?
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Experts discuss the Fourth Plenum of the 20th CCP Central Committee, where nine senior military officials were expelled from the Chinese Communist Party. Guest Biographies Michael Donmoyer is a Research Analyst with CNA’s . Eduaro Jaramillo is an Associate Research Analyst with CNA’s . Further Reading CNA InDepth: CNA Report:
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Optimally Deploying Unmanned Systems
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This episode examines a new CNA model that can help government officials optimally deploy unmanned systems, and how it overlaps with our existing tools. Guest Biographies is an expert in optimization, modeling, and simulation in CNA's . is an expert in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and natural language processing in CNA’s Center for Data Management Analytics. is an expert in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) for FAA NextGen and a specialist in data visualization and modeling in CNA’s . Further Reading UAS Cooperative...
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Women in Data Science Regional Event 2025
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This episode features a panel of CNA’s own Gayatri Gopavajhala and Lizzy Schneider, data scientists, discussing their paths to being in their roles as data scientists at CNA. Guest Biographies Gayatri Gopavajhala is a Data Analyst in CNA's Data Science for Sustainment Program. Lizzy Schneider is a Research Analyst in CNA's Data Science for Production Program.
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Russian Concepts for Future Warfare
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In this episode, we explore how the war in Ukraine has impacted Russian military thought on combined arms operations, naval surface warfare, and air dominance operations. Guest Biographies is a principal research scientist in CNA's He is an expert on Russian military strategy, operations, and net assessments of high-intensity conflict. From 2023-2024, he served as senior advisor to Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti. Paul Schwartz is a Senior Research Scientist with CNA’s is an Associate Research Analyst at the CNA . Her research centers on...
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Russia’s Evolving Threat Perceptions
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In this episode, we discuss how the war in Ukraine has not altered Moscow’s threat perceptions, but amplified and reinforced them. Guest Biographies is an Associate Research Analyst at the CNA . Her research centers on security orders, deterrence issues, and Russia’s security policy, supplemented by her significant in-country experience living in Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and other countries in the region. Further Reading CNA Report:
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Unmanned Invasion: The PRC's Drone Swarm Research and Taiwan
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This episode explores how the PRC is developing autonomous drone swarm technology for deployment during a potential military invasion of Taiwan. Guest Biographies Timothy Ditter is a senior research scientist in CNA’s . His work covers PLA amphibious warfare, China’s military modernization and expansion, China’s growing nuclear weapons program, and China’s nascent global military presence. Eleanor Harvey is a senior research secialist in CNA’s Further Reading CNA Report: CNA InDepth:
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Drone as First Responder Programs
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This episode discusses the benefits of drone as first responder (DFR) programs for police departments and public safety offices. Guest Biographies Officer J. “Matt” Rowland is a 20-year veteran of the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) located in Fort Wayne, IN. He was a founding member of the FWPD Air Support Unit (ASU) in 2017. He spent 15 years in the Operations division and served 6 years during that time as a hostage negotiator. He is a certified instructor both in the classroom and emergency vehicle driving. Todd Withers is a 34-year veteran of law enforcement with the last 28 years...
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Competition Between the US and China Enters a New Phase
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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
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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?
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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...
info_outlineThe 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 armed conflict.
In this episode, three experts from across CNA join the show to discuss their specific recommendations and what the future fleet needs to look like to implement them.
Guest Biographies
David M. Finkelstein is vice president and director of CNA's China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. A retired U.S. Army officer, he held significant China-related positions at the Pentagon as an advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Gordon Jaquith is the vice president and director of CNA’s Systems, Tactics and Force Development Division. He formerly served as director of the Strategic, Defensive, and Science/Technology Division at the Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) office within the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Ann Parcell is the Director of CNA’s Navy Human Resources Program.
Further Reading
CNA: The Department of the Navy and Strategic Competition with the People’s Republic of China