Language Patterns in International Relations

April 2019 No Comments

“Language Patterns in International Relations” Speaker: Windsor, L. (University of Memphis) Date: 9 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Leah Windsor (University of Memphis) as a part of its SMA Minerva Speaker Series. During this presentation, Dr. Windsor discussed how computational discourse analysis can help the Department of Defense and intelligence community […]

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Raising Great Power Operating Costs: Strategic Opportunities in Central Asia – Tajikistan

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“Raising Great Power Operating Costs: Strategic Opportunities in Central Asia – Tajikistan” Speaker: Bidoli, N. (US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)) Date: 8 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by CW4 Nickolas Bidoli (US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)) as a part of its SMA NDU Speaker Series. CW4 Bidoli began by explaining the shift of […]

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Future Military Intelligence: CONOPS and S&T Investment Roadmap 2035-2050 (The Cognitive War)

April 2019 No Comments

“Future Military Intelligence: CONOPS and S&T Investment Roadmap 2035-2050 (The Cognitive War)“ Speaker: Haugland, E. (US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)) Date: 4 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Edward Haugland (US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. During this presentation, Mr. Haugland reviewed […]

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How to Think About Nuclear Crises

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“How to Think About Nuclear Crises” Speaker: Macdonald, J. (University of Denver) Date: 3 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Julia Macdonald (University of Denver) as a part of its SMA STRATCOM Academic Alliance Speaker Series. Dr. Macdonald began by discussing the increased media coverage of the potential for nuclear crisis, especially amidst rising tensions between North […]

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Russia Is a Rogue, Not a Peer; China Is a Peer, Not a Rogue: Different Challenges, Different Responses

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“Russia Is a Rogue, Not a Peer; China Is a Peer, Not a Rogue: Different Challenges, Different Responses“ Speakers: Shatz, H. (RAND); Dobbins, J. (RAND); Wyne, A. (RAND) Date: 2 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Howard J. Shatz (RAND), Mr. James Dobbins (RAND), and Mr. Ali Wyne (RAND) as a part of its SMA Future of […]

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Innovating SOF to Counter Proxies, Puppets, and Partners in Great Power Competition

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“Innovating SOF to Counter Proxies, Puppets, and Partners in Great Power Competition“ Speakers: Meredith, S. (National Defense University); Maloney, M. (United States Special Operations Command (USASOC)) Date: 1 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Spencer Meredith III (National Defense University) and LTC Mike Maloney (US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)) as a part of its new SMA NDU Speaker Series. This presentation focused on […]

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The National Defense Strategy: How Are We Doing and Where Do We Need to Go?

March 2019 No Comments

“The National Defense Strategy: How Are We Doing and Where Do We Need to Go?“ Speaker: Colby, E. (Center for a New American Security (CNAS)) Date: 28 March 2019 Speaker Session Preview During this presentation, our speaker discussed the content presented in his testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee in January 2019. To access the testimony, please visit https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Colby_01-29-19.pdf. SMA hosted a speaker session […]

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Food Price Volatility, Rebel Groups, and Civilian Victimization in Sub-Saharan Africa

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“Food Price Volatility, Rebel Groups, and Civilian Victimization in Sub-Saharan Africa“ Speaker: Landis, S. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) Date: 27 March 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Steven Landis (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. First, Dr. Landis presented three questions that motivated his research: 1) A broad […]

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Systems, Complexity & Networks in US Military Thought: A Brief History

March 2019 No Comments

“Systems, Complexity & Networks in US Military Thought: A Brief History“ Speaker: Lawson, S. (University of Utah) Date: 26 March 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Sean Lawson (University of Utah) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. During his presentation, Dr. Lawson presented a brief history of the ways in which […]

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Harnessing the Beneficial Effects of Acute Stress on Response Inhibition

March 2019 No Comments

“Harnessing the Beneficial Effects of Acute Stress on Response Inhibition” Speaker: Hamilton, K. (University of Maryland) Date: 22 March 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Kristen Hamilton (University of Maryland) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. Dr. Hamilton presented her team’s research, which was focused on harnessing the beneficial effects of […]

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