RuBase Session
AI-Augmented Defense Research: Decoding Russian Military Power
Opening
09:00-09:15 | Overview
Why this matters, not how everything works.
- The problem: fragmentation, scale, blind spots in Russian military analysis
- RuBase: corpora + taxonomy + AI + data fusion
- One compelling output to set the stage
09:15-09:30 | Participant Introductions
Structured introductions - we'll reference your answers during the demos.
- Name + affiliation
- "What do you struggle with most in your research/work?"
Your answers will be used during the demos to show instant relevance.
Guided Examples
This is a progressive narrative, not three separate talks. Each example builds on the previous one.
1. Red Lines Analysis
Concrete, intuitive entry point. Your "hook".
- Statements → classification → behavioral linkage
- 50,000+ Russian official statements processed
- Escalation threshold detection
- Tie to policy relevance
2. WACKO Framework
From observable signals to deeper ontology. Intellectual credibility.
- Philosophical roots → modern discourse
- Cognitive mapping of adversarial thinking
- "This is what you miss without structured analysis"
3. Transparent Battlefield
Data fusion at scale. Your "wow, this scales" moment.
- Text + events + temporal patterns
- Where analysis becomes predictive / operational
- Multi-source data integration
Red Lines Analysis
Concrete, intuitive entry point. Start with observable data and show how structured analysis reveals patterns invisible to traditional approaches.
The Pipeline
From raw statements to actionable intelligence:
- Collect: 50,000+ Russian official statements
- Classify: NLP-driven categorization of escalation signals
- Link: Connect rhetoric to actual behavioral outcomes
- Predict: Pattern recognition in crisis signaling
Key Demonstrations
- Live walkthrough of statement classification
- Escalation threshold detection methodology
- How this connects to policy decisions
- What traditional analysis misses
WACKO Framework
Moving from observable signals to deeper ontology. This deepens the intellectual credibility of the approach.
WACKO Presentation Slides
Decoding Russian strategic narratives through cognitive mapping.
- Philosophical roots of Russian strategic thinking
- From cracked marble philosophers to digital analysis
- Modern discourse patterns mapped to ontological framework
Click to open slides →
Key Message
"This is what you miss without structured analysis."
- Why surface-level reading of Russian statements is insufficient
- How ontological mapping reveals hidden connections
- From individual statements to systemic worldview
Transparent Battlefield
Data fusion: where text, events, and temporal patterns converge. This is where it becomes predictive and operational.
Data Fusion in Action
- Text layer: Processed statements, doctrine documents
- Events layer: Military actions, deployments, exercises
- Temporal patterns: How rhetoric precedes/follows action
- Cross-referencing: Multi-source validation
From Analysis to Operations
Where computational intelligence becomes decision-support:
- Early warning signal detection
- Pattern-based scenario building
- Real-time capability assessments
- NATO comparison benchmarks
"This is where it scales."
Hands-On Exploration
Your turn to explore the sunburst applications. This is where you discover patterns yourself.
Instructions (5 min)
Quick orientation on how to navigate the sunburst apps, then 30-35 minutes of free exploration.
Mini-Tasks
Don't just click around randomly - try these specific challenges:
- Find one surprising pattern - something you didn't expect to see in the data
- Trace one concept across levels - follow a theme from top-level category down to specific statements
- Compare two categories - what's the difference in how Russia discusses X vs Y?
Explore the Sunburst Apps
WACKO
Russian strategic philosophers → modern discourse
Transparent Battlefield
From fog of war to fever of exposure
Strengths & Weaknesses
Russian military regeneration assessment
Grey Horizon
Russia's strategic evolution in the non-linear zone
Glass Wall
Russian perceptions of Western deterrence
Russian Military Space
From posturing to practice
Full RuBase Deliverables Overview
All projects, reports, podcasts, vodcasts, and apps in one place
Debrief & Wrap-Up
Discussion
- "What did you find surprising?"
- "What would you use this for?"
Closing the Loop
Connecting back to your introductions:
- Revisit the research bottlenecks you shared at 09:15
- Show how RuBase specifically addresses them
- From "interesting demo" to "I can use this"
What's Next
- Full access to all workshop materials and tools
- Fletcher School 3-day workshop archive available
- Potential collaboration pathways
- European strategic autonomy in computational intelligence