The difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning and why it matters

The difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning and why it matters
The difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning and why it matters

A Breaking Defense webinar with experts from CDAO, APL, and CNAS gets into the question of defining artificial intelligence vs machine learning.

The case for an immediate, US-led, stabilization mission in Gaza

The case for an immediate, US-led, stabilization mission in Gaza
The case for an immediate, US-led, stabilization mission in Gaza

Without a multi-national force plan to provide aid and security to the vulnerable Palestinian population, the IDF will be unsuccessful in dismantling Hamas, argues Jonathan Lord of CNAS.

White House AI exec order raises questions on future of DoD innovation

White House AI exec order raises questions on future of DoD innovation
White House AI exec order raises questions on future of DoD innovation

“What’s really going to matter is how these various departments and agencies actually start building the rules and interpreting the guidance that they received in the executive order,” Klon Kitchen of Beacon Global Strategies told Breaking Defense.

With ITAR reform, ‘culture change’ will be key to AUKUS, says Australia’s Chief Defense Scientist

With ITAR reform, ‘culture change’ will be key to AUKUS, says Australia’s Chief Defense Scientist
With ITAR reform, ‘culture change’ will be key to AUKUS, says Australia’s Chief Defense Scientist

“I’ve had up close and personal experience where [US] leaders responsible for certain areas of technology have given direction that [Australia] is to be brought in because we have something to offer,” said Tanya Monro, “and yet, it still gets strangled.”

‘A bloody mess’ with ‘terrible loss of life’: How a China-US conflict over Taiwan could play out

‘A bloody mess’ with ‘terrible loss of life’: How a China-US conflict over Taiwan could play out
‘A bloody mess’ with ‘terrible loss of life’: How a China-US conflict over Taiwan could play out

Early results from a DC think tank’s wargame suggest the US would prevail in defending Taiwan from China, but at a heavy cost that would leave it ill-prepared for new threats from Russia or Iran.

US at ‘relative disadvantage’ in biotech compared to China, report finds

US at ‘relative disadvantage’ in biotech compared to China, report finds
US at ‘relative disadvantage’ in biotech compared to China, report finds

“A successful U.S. biotechnology strategy will not be about biotechnology on its own; it will connect growth in the biotech industry to broader U.S. strategic objectives […],” according to a new CNAS report.

4 lessons China should take from Ukraine: Pentagon policy chief

4 lessons China should take from Ukraine: Pentagon policy chief
4 lessons China should take from Ukraine: Pentagon policy chief

Colin Kahl, the undersecretary for defense for policy, said he hopes Russia’s troubles in Ukraine are “soaking in” as China eyes Taiwan.

Show, don’t tell: Navy changes strategy to sell unmanned systems to skeptical Congress

Show, don’t tell: Navy changes strategy to sell unmanned systems to skeptical Congress
Show, don’t tell: Navy changes strategy to sell unmanned systems to skeptical Congress

The Navy’s pitch to Congress to embrace unmanned technology is changing, analysts say, to one that embraces the ‘evolutionary’ rather than the ‘revolutionary.’

With ‘delegation,’ US warns off China on Taiwan amid Russia’s Ukraine invasion

With ‘delegation,’ US warns off China on Taiwan amid Russia’s Ukraine invasion
With ‘delegation,’ US warns off China on Taiwan amid Russia’s Ukraine invasion

“The United States has not lost focus on the Indo-Pacific region, and […] Xi should not get any ideas from Putin’s aggression,” says Jacob Stokes at CNAS.

Geopolitics keeps overruling cyber norms, so what’s the alternative?

Geopolitics keeps overruling cyber norms, so what’s the alternative?
Geopolitics keeps overruling cyber norms, so what’s the alternative?

Laura G. Brent of the Center for a New American Security argues that cyber weapons have become a built-in part of the geopolitical strategies for governments around the world – and norms of behavior are now in the rear view mirror.

‘Made In USA’ Won’t Secure Supply Chain Vs. China: Solarium

‘Made In USA’ Won’t Secure Supply Chain Vs. China: Solarium
‘Made In USA’ Won’t Secure Supply Chain Vs. China: Solarium

Rather than try to mine strategic minerals, build key technologies, and develop high-tech talent entirely on its own, the US should work together with trusted allies like Australia, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and other experts argue.

5G: COVID Gives US A 2nd Chance Vs. Huawei

5G: COVID Gives US A 2nd Chance Vs. Huawei
5G: COVID Gives US A 2nd Chance Vs. Huawei

Global recession has slowed down 5G rollouts, and Chinese overreach has alienated customers, a new CNAS study says – but the US also needs a new strategy that offers an alternative to Huawei.

America Desperately Needs AI Talent, Immigrants Included

America Desperately Needs AI Talent, Immigrants Included
America Desperately Needs AI Talent, Immigrants Included

Congress and the White House should create a new pathway that recruits talented international students and provides them an opportunity to enter the US workforce upon graduation.

Security Trumps Speed For 5G Networks: CNAS

Security Trumps Speed For 5G Networks: CNAS
Security Trumps Speed For 5G Networks: CNAS

“Security will be more important than speed in establishing a durable foundation for 5G’s future,” writes leading scholar Elsa Kania – and Washington must lead the way.