Systemic Shift and the Middle East
“Systemic Shift and the Middle East” Speaker: Ehteshami, A. (Durham University) Date: 25 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Anoush Ehteshami (Durham University) as a part of its Future of Global Competition & Conflict Speaker Series. To begin, Dr. Ehteshami stated that the Middle East seems to sit at the center of […]
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The Theater Army in the Competition Phase
“The Theater Army in the Competition Phase” Speakers: Cantwell, G. (Joint Force Land Component Commander Course Center for Strategic Leadership, US Army War College); Mikolashek, P. (USAWC Highly Qualified Expert- Senior Mentor (HQE-SM)) Date: 24 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Gregory Cantwell (Joint Force Land Component Commander Course Center for Strategic Leadership, […]
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Ukraine: The Epicenter of Hybrid Warfare and Ways to Win There
“Ukraine: The Epicenter of Hybrid Warfare and Ways to Win There” Speaker: Meredith, S. (National Defense University) Date: 23 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Spencer Meredith III (National Defense University) as a part of its SMA EUCOM Speaker Series. Dr. Meredith first explained that Ukraine is at the epicenter of Russia’s global strategy. He […]
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UW Countergovernance: Political Warfare in Great Power Competition
“UW Countergovernance: Political Warfare in Great Power Competition” Speaker: Uherka, J. (US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)) Date: 22 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by MAJ Jeffrey Uherka (US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)) as a part of its SMA NDU Speaker Series. During his presentation, MAJ Uherka discussed the 1st Special Forces Command’s […]
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On the Horizon: Security Challenges at the Nexus of State and Non-State Actors and Emerging/Disruptive Technologies
On the Horizon: Security Challenges at the Nexus of State and Non-State Actors and Emerging/Disruptive Technologies Authors | Editors: Ackerman, G. (University at Albany); Burnett, R. (National Defense University); Clifford, B. (George Washington University); Earnhardt, R. (University at Maryland); Harrigan, G. (Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate); Holt, T. (Michigan State University); Ligon, G. […]
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Communicating Meaning in the Intelligence Enterprise
“Communicating Meaning in the Intelligence Enterprise“ Speaker: Broniatowski, D. (George Washington University) Date: 18 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. David Broniatowski (George Washington University) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. During his presentation, Dr. Broniatowski discussed intelligence analysis, stressed the importance of informing decision makers, and provided policy recommendations in his presentation. He […]
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Geopolitics and the Future of Money: CryptoConcerns
“Geopolitics and the Future of Money: CryptoConcerns“ Speaker: Nandakumar, G. (USSOCOM Donovan Group) Date: 17 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Girish Nandakumar (USSOCOM Donovan Group) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. Mr. Nandakumar framed his discussion of cryptocurriences in the context of the four pillars of the National Security Strategy […]
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Can Nonviolent Responses to Terrorism Provide an Alternative to the Failed War on Terror Paradigm?
“Can Nonviolent Responses to Terrorism Provide an Alternative to the Failed War on Terror Paradigm?“ Speaker: Jackson, R. (University of Otago, New Zealand) Date: 16 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Richard Jackson (University of Otago, New Zealand) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. Dr. Jackson’s presentation highlighted his assessment of whether […]
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Countering Electronic Warfare Undermatch in the European AOR
“Countering Electronic Warfare Undermatch in the European AOR” Speaker: Elwell, J. (US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)) Date: 15 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by CW4 Jeffrey Elwell (US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)) as a part of its SMA NDU Speaker Series. CW4 Elwell discussed countering electronic warfare (EW) undermatch in the European […]
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A Good Neighbor of Bad Governance: China’s Energy and Mining Development in Southeast Asia
“A Good Neighbor of Bad Governance: China’s Energy and Mining Development in Southeast Asia” Speaker: Liao, J. (North Carolina State University) Date: 12 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Jessica Liao (North Carolina State University) as a part of its Future of Global Competition & Conflict Speaker Series. During her presentation, Dr. Liao presented a study of China’s […]
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