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Russia's relationship with its Axis of Upheaval Partners of Iran, China, and North Korea differs based on each country's needs and capabilities. @NicoleGrajewski on how this manifests.

Both Iran and Russia are leading energy producers, while China requires vast imports to sustain it's economy. @M_Kaczmarski on how that impacted Russia's involvement in the Iran war.

"What was very different with this war was how Russia was actually directly complicit in the targeting of U.S. troops." @NicoleGrajewski on how Russia supported Iran in its war against the United States.

How far would Russia go to support its partners in the Axis of Upheaval? Tune in to our live discussion: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

"Russia has never been as isolated as the West has wanted to make it... [but] its capacity as a central place has also diminished because the war." @KadriLiik on Russia's place in the Axis of Upheaval.

@AKendallTaylor @NicoleGrajewski @M_Kaczmarski @KadriLiik Read the new report here: cnas.org/publications/r…

We are LIVE with an event on how Russia is viewing the future of the Axis of Upheaval. Featuring: 🎙️@AKendallTaylor 🎙️@NicoleGrajewski 🎙️@M_Kaczmarski 🎙️@KadriLiik Tune in here and join the discussion: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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🗓️ July 14 Join CNAS to hear from @NicoleGrajewski, @M_Kaczmarski, @KadriLiik, and @AKendallTaylor on the future of Russia’s relationships with China, Iran, and North Korea.

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For venture-backed defense companies to deliver scale—not just innovation—Congress and the Department of Defense must commit to real, sustained demand signals. Mela Louise Norman outlines how the U.S. can ensure the durability of venture investment in defense tech.

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🗓️July 14 How far would Russia be willing to go to support its partners, including in crisis? Join CNAS for a virtual discussion on the “Axis of Upheaval”—the deepening relationships between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea—from Moscow’s perspective. 🎙️@NicoleGrajewski 🎙️@M_Kaczmarski 🎙️@AKendallTaylor

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“But if the Pentagon fails to push its operations in the necessary directions, it will be eclipsed by competitors that are more dogged and intrepid in adjusting to the realities of a new age.” In a new piece for @ForeignAffairs, @paul_scharre highlights the impact of emerging technologies on warfare and what it means for U.S. military strategy.

1/ On June 12th, a reported jailbreak led to the first export control directive ever used to restrict an AI model. Jailbreaks are not going away. The U.S. government needs a rational, predictable, and institutionalized process.🧵

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Sharpened U.S. policy regarding China’s AI progress will require an analytical shift away from comparative rankings. @danielremler’s new report on the Chinese AI ecosystem provides a framework for measuring specific capabilities and thresholds—and what this means for U.S. national security.

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ICYMI: @KhanSaifM, Emily Weinstein, and @danielremler joined moderator @ashleyrgold to discuss why policymakers should shift focus from the “AI race” to the actual capability gains of Chinese models. Analyzing the national security implications of China’s AI strategy, panelists suggested how policymakers can ensure U.S. analytical capacity and response is prepared for the Chinese AI ecosystem’s continued evolution.