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Creating an Air Space That is ASSUREd Safe

Release Date: 03/12/2025

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 —

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...

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

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:...

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:

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...

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:

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

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].

Retrospective on Russia Studies with Dmitry Gorenburg

CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast

Dmitry Gorenburg, winner of this year’s Trustees Award, joins the show to discuss his 20-year career at CNA and how the study of Russia has changed during that time. Guest Biography 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. His recent research has focused on decision-making processes in the senior Russian leadership, Russia’s relationship with China, Russian naval strategy, and Russian influence operations. Further Reading...

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Our partners from the FAA’s Center for Excellence’s ASSUREd Safe join the show to discuss integrating uncrewed aerial systems into the national airspace.

Guest Biographies

BJ McClenton is the Associate Director of ASSUREd Safe, brings over 20 years of first responder and emergency service experience as a firefighter and emergency medical technician. Prior to joining ASSUREd Safe, he spent 15 years working with Mississippi State University Extension conducting adult education and outreach programs.

Michelle Hanlon is the Executive Director of the Air and Space Law Program at the University of Mississippi. She is the Editor-in-Chief of both the Journal of Space Law and the Journal of Drone Law & Policy. As a key partner with ASSURE, the FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS Research, Michelle drives advancements in drone policy, from airspace integration to beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations.

Steven Habicht is the director of CNA’s Center for Enterprise Systems Modernization.

Further Reading

CNA: Agent-Based Modeling of Uncrewed Aircraft System Flight Planning for Airspace Fairness

CNA: Port Security and Emergency Response Using Autonomous Systems: Virginia Pilot Program

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