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 Fleet Operations and Assessments Program. He is CNA’s field representative at Naval Forces Central Command.
Kevin O'Connell is a research analyst in CNA’s Fleet Operations and Assessments Program. 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 Field Program
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
April Herlevi 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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