A Novel Model of Cyber Combat
A new, simplified computer model of cyberwarfare allows experimentation. Results suggest cyber offense will fail unless many times stronger than cyber defense.
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CNA is an independent, nonprofit research and analysis organization dedicated to the safety and security of the nation. For 80 years, our scientific rigor and real-world approach to data have been indispensable to leaders facing complex problems. CNA employs operations research to address military questions in the Center for Naval Analyses and domestic challenges in the Institute for Public Research.
Reports
Evaluation of Basic Allowance for Housing
This is a report for the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC) on the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH).
The Evolving Russia-Iran Relationship
The Russia-Iran relationship has changed over the past decade, and this report examines the relationship in temporal and thematic dimensions.
Taiwan Lessons Learned from the Russia-Ukraine War
This report examines Taiwan’s lessons learned from the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and how they are already influencing Taiwan’s defense strategy and created a sense of urgency for government leaders.
Experts
Sebastian Bae
Gaming and Integration
Samuel Bendett
Russia Studies
Brittany Cunningham, Ph.D.
Justice Research and Innovation
April Herlevi, Ph.D.
China Studies
Joshua Tallis, Ph.D.
Fleet Plans and Requirements
Multimedia
The Case for Data Science at Sea
A data science team on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier harnessed the power of data analytics and software development to achieve new efficiencies and better performance.
Press Release
CNA Welcomes Christopher J. Wiernicki to Board of Trustees
CNA recently announced that Christopher J. Wiernicki was elected to the CNA Board of Trustees.
Press Release
CNA Names Jonathan Schroden as Chief Research Officer
CNA announced this week that Dr. Jonathan Schroden has accepted the position of Chief Research Officer
Podcast
What Can We Learn About Drones from the Ukraine War
This episode examines how uncrewed systems have been used in the Ukraine war and how the US can use this information to develop countermeasures.
Press Release
CNA Brings Robust Presence to Largest Global Maritime Expo in US
CNA brings a robust presence to this year’s Sea-Air-Space conference
Blog
Indo-Pacific Transnational Crime Threatens National Security
Transnational organized crime in the Indo-Pacific—including drugs, money laundering, human trafficking, scams, and cybercrime—threatens US national security.
Working at CNA
Our flexible, collaborative and energizing work environment allows for creative teamwork in every step of theproblem-solving process.
Field Program
Run by CNA's Operations Evaluation Group (OEG) and Marine Corps Program, the Field Program deploys analysts for two to three years to posts ranging from aircraft carrier strike groups and Marine expeditionary forces to the U.S. Pacific Command.
