Afghanistan Inequality Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Report
Afghanistan Inequity Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Aviles, W. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data Two datasets on wealth and status distribution in Afghanistan were analyzed: the 2015 wealth factor scores and distribution of agricultural land from the USAID Demography Health Survey (DHS). Results Despite Afghanistan’s poverty, it does not have severe overall inequality. However, […]
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Beyond PMESII: Advancing JIPOE for Integrated Campaigning
“Beyond PMESII: Advancing JIPOE for Integrated Campaigning“ Speaker: Pike, T. (National Intelligence University) Date: 3 October 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted speaker session presented by LTC Thomas Pike (National Intelligence University) as a part of its Future of Global Competition & Conflict Speaker Series. During part one of his two-part brief, LTC Pike focused on three findings from his dissertation: […]
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Sourcing Air Supremacy: Determinants of Change in the International Fighter Jet Network
“Sourcing Air Supremacy: Determinants of Change in the International Fighter Jet Network“ Speaker: Rounds, R. (US Air Force) Date: 2 October 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted speaker session presented by Lt Col Ray Rounds (US Air Force) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. During his presentation, Lt Col Rounds argued that international arms transfers are not […]
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Strategic Prevention Project: Assessing the Role of Foreign Assistance in Preventing Violent Conflict in Fragile States
“Strategic Prevention Project: Assessing the Role of Foreign Assistance in Preventing Violent Conflict in Fragile States” Speaker: Quaranto, P. (US Department of State Office of US Foreign Assistance Resources) Date: 30 September 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted speaker session presented by Mr. Peter Quaranto (US Department of State Office of US Foreign Assistance Resources) as a part […]
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SMA Quick Concepts Series: Global Influence
SMA Quick Concepts Series: Global Influence Author | Editor: Stevenson, J. (NSI, Inc.) Summary “Influence” and “power” are foundational to how geopolitics are discussed and understood. Many American planners and policymakers are strong believers in global influence: fearing both its relative and absolute loss; seeking to “grow” and “spread” the United States’ influence; and trying […]
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The Age of Disruption: How Power Shifts Create More Conflict
The Age of Disruption: How Power Shifts Create More Conflict Authors | Editors: Aviles, W. (NSI); Blocksome, P. (Naval War College– Monterey); Bolduc, D. (Truth to Power LLC); Cooley, S. (Oklahoma State University); DeGennaro, P. (USARMY TRADOC G2 OEC); Dorondo, D. (Western Carolina University); Hinck, R. (Monmouth College); Kamp, A. (University of Maryland START); Koven, B. (University of Maryland START); Kuznar, L. (NSI); Levi-Sanchez, S. (Naval War […]
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Geopolitics: Mahan, Mackinder, Spykman, Kennan, China, Climate Change, and Current US Strategies
“Geopolitics: Mahan, Mackinder, Spykman, Kennan, China, Climate Change, and Current US Strategies” Speaker: Jones, R. (USSOCOM J52 Donovan Group) Date: 19 September 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Robert Jones (USSOCOM J52 Donnovan Group) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. Mr. Jones first presented a series of thoughts for […]
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Russian and Chinese Activities in Central Asia
“Russian and Chinese Activities in Central Asia” Speaker: Laruelle, M. (George Washington University) Date: 18 September 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Marlene Laruelle (George Washington University) as a part of its Future of Global Competition & Conflict Speaker Series. Dr. Laruelle first discussed China’s and Russia’s current roles in Central Asia. China became Central Asia’s main […]
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Violent Non-State Actors and the Kashmir Conflict
Violent Non-State Actors and the Kashmir Conflict Authors | Editors: Ligon, G. (University of Nebraska Omaha); Logan, M. (University of Nebraska Omaha); Zimmerman, L. (University of Nebraska Omaha) Abstract In this study, we examine five active Violent Non-State Actors (VNSAs) and their capacity for violence in a potential conflict in the Kashmir region. The four VNSA include Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen, Jaish-e-Mohammad, […]
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Jammu and Kashmir Reach Back: Media Analysis of Extremist Activities in Indian and Pakistani News
Jammu and Kashmir Reach Back: Media Analysis of Extremist Activities in Indian and Pakistani News Authors | Editors: Cooley, S. (Oklahoma State University); Hinck, R. (Monmouth College); Utterback, R. (Monmouth College) Executive Summary The following study explored how extremist organizations may take advantage of the Kashmir crisis; it identifies prominent extremist organizations and stakeholder interests reported […]
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