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Reports
Technology & National Security
The $100 Billion QuestionExecutive Summary The Navy is already beginning to examine options to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, which will retire in the mid-2030s.The replacement of the F/A-18E/F w...
By Daniel Burg & Paul Scharre
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Defense / Technology & National Security
A World of Proliferated Drones: A Technology PrimerAssociate Fellow Kelley Sayler examines the proliferation of drones to states, non-state actors, and individuals. The report also outlines the various types of drones and what...
By Kelley Sayler
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Technology & National Security
Autonomous Weapons at the UN: A Primer for DelegatesCNAS experts Paul Scharre, Michael Horowitz, and Kelley Sayler provide a pimer for UN delegates on autuomous weapons....
By Kelley Sayler, Michael Horowitz & Paul Scharre
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Technology & National Security
Directed-Energy Weapons: Promise and ProspectsVisiting Senior Fellow Dr. Jason Ellis examines the value of directed energy weapons and makes a series of recommendations for how the U.S. can invest in a cost-effective and ...
By Jason D. Ellis
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Indo-Pacific Security / Technology & National Security
Shades of Gray: Technology, Strategic Competition, and Stability in Maritime AsiaAmy Chang, Ben FitzGerald, and Van Jackson unpack how proliferating technologies are intersecting with strategic competition, coercive behaviors, and unclear norms to exacerba...
By Amy Chang, Ben FitzGerald & Van Jackson
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Technology & National Security
Meaningful Human Control in Weapon Systems: A PrimerDr. Michael Horowitz and Paul Scharre assess statements made by those advocating for meaningful human control and studied the use of weapons today, which have varying degrees ...
By Michael Horowitz & Paul Scharre
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Technology & National Security
An Introduction to Autonomy in Weapon Systems20YY Warfare Initiative Director Paul Scharre and Adjunct Senior Fellow Michael Horowitz discuss future military systems incorporating greater autonomy....
By Michael Horowitz & Paul Scharre
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National Security Human Capital / Technology & National Security
Nuclear Weapons in the Third Offset Strategy: Avoiding a Nuclear Blind Spot in the Pentagon’s New InitiativeRobert M. Gates Fellow Elbridge Colby argues that the Third Offset Strategy focus on how nuclear weapons will factor into the warfighting “regime” the new initiative envisions...
By Elbridge Colby
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Reports
Technology & National Security
Between Iron Man and Aqua Man"Between Iron Man and Aqua Man: Exosuit Opportunities in Maritime Operations" examines how exosuit technology, often considered in the context of special operations or ground ...
By Andrew Herr & Lt. Scott Cheney-Peters
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security / Technology & National Security
Warring State: China’s Cybersecurity StrategyResearch Associate Amy Chang explores the political, economic, and military objectives of China’s cybersecurity apparatus; reveals drivers and intentions of Chinese activity i...
By Amy Chang
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Technology & National Security
Autonomous Weapon Systems at the United NationsCNAS experts Michael Horowitz, Paul Scharre and Kelley Sayler examine the issues facing U.N. delegates, along with recommendations for action....
By Kelley Sayler, Michael Horowitz & Paul Scharre
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Technology & National Security
Robotics on the Battlefield Part II: The Coming Swarm20YY Warfare Initiative Director Paul Scharre explores the power of robot swarms and includes specific recommendations for action to preserve U.S. military dominance in an age...
By Paul Scharre
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Technology & National Security
The Coming Swarm: The Cost-Imposing Value of MassIn the second preview of the forthcoming report, Robotics on the Battlefield Part II: The Coming Swarm, Fellow and 20YY Warfare Initiative Director Paul Scharre explores the c...
By Paul Scharre
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Technology & National Security
Bringing Liberty Online: Reenergizing the Internet Freedom Agenda in a Post-Snowden EraCNAS President Richard Fontaine argues that, despite the many complications arising from the Snowden disclosures, America still needs a comprehensive Internet freedom strategy...
By Richard Fontaine
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Technology & National Security
Report Preview - Robotics on the Battlefield Part II: The Coming SwarmIn this preview of the forthcoming report, Robotics on the Battlefield Part II: The Coming Swarm, Fellow and 20YY Warfare Initiative Director Paul Scharre explores how rising ...
By Paul Scharre
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Technology & National Security
Surviving on a Diet of Poisoned Fruit: Reducing the National Security Risks of America’s Cyber Dependencies"Surviving on a Diet of Poisoned Fruit: Reducing the National Security Risks of America’s Cyber Dependencies" by the Honorable Richard Danzig offers key insights about how to ...
By Richard Danzig
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Reports
Technology & National Security
Creative DisruptionTechnology and National Security Program Director Ben FitzGerald and Research Associate Kelley Sayler highlight the "growing disconnect" between Defense Department (DOD) needs...
By Ben FitzGerald & Kelley Sayler
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Technology & National Security
Robotics on the Battlefield - Part I: Range, Persistence and Daring20YY Warfare Iniative Director Paul Scharre examines key enablers and obstacles for achieving advantages and concludes with recommendations for actions in Robotics on the Batt...
By Paul Scharre
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Reports
Technology & National Security
Digital TheatersBen FitzGerald and Lt Col Parker Wright, USAF recommend that Congress and the Department of Defense should establish a mature and effective C2 structure that responsibly decen...
By Ben FitzGerald & Parker Wright
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Technology & National Security
Securing the Grid: Opportunities and Risks in Operational Technology“Securing the Grid: Opportunities and Risks in Operational Technology” examines threats and risks associated with the convergence of Information Technology and Operational Tec...
By Robert J. Butler
