Russian Nuclear Strategy after the Cold War
Russian Nuclear Strategy after the Cold War Speaker: Ven Bruusgaard, K. (Center for International Security and Cooperation [CISAC] at Stanford University) Date: 17 April 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Ms. Kristin Ven Bruusgaard (Center for International Security and Cooperation [CISAC] at Stanford University) as a part of its SMA […]
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Nuclear Entanglement: The Growing Threat to Command and Control
Nuclear Entanglement: The Growing Threat to Command and Control Speaker: Acton, J. (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) Date: 19 April 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. James Acton (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) as a part of its SMA Space Speaker Series. Dr. Acton’s talk focused on two findings: […]
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US Retain Stability in Post-Kurdish Referendum Iraq
Question (R6.8): What is the role of the United States and coalition partners in maintaining stability as Iran, Iraq, Turkey, as other groups grapple with the Iraqi Kurdish independence referendum? Authors | Editors: Aviles, W. (NSI, Inc.) Overview Since the controversial September referendum for Iraqi Kurdish independence, the political stability of the Kurdistan Regional Government […]
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Vulnerability-Credibility Tradeoff in Space Domain
Space Deterrence: The Vulnerability-Credibility Tradeoff in Space Domain Deterrence Stability Authors | Editors: Jafri, A. (NSI, Inc.); Stevenson, J. (NSI, Inc.) Abstract We define space deterrence as preventing intentional attacks against space capabilities, regardless of their physical location. Intentional attacks may target space capabilities to deprive space-dependent nations of the ability to leverage space capabilities […]
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Measuring Success: Reconsidering the Use of Data for Evaluating Military Operations and Strategy
Measuring Success: Reconsidering the Use of Data for Evaluating Military Operations and Strategy Speaker: Koven, B. (University of Maryland START) Date: 11 April 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Barnett Koven (University of Maryland START) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM Speaker Series. Dr. Koven began the session […]
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Enforcement as Verification, and the Problem of Dual-Use
[Q21] What can the US do to best facilitate development of verifiable norms that maintain a peaceful space domain? Author | Editor: Kuznar, L. & Stevenson, J. (NSI, Inc). Summary Response This report describes expert views on the existence and non-existence of space norms and the challenges and opportunities norms represent for peaceful space use. […]
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Governing in a Crowded Space – The Legal Regime for Space
[Q19] What international legal codes or norms are needed to govern the increasingly crowded space domain? [Q23] Fifty years of space has seen much change. Which aspects of the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 are still valid and which need updating? Is it better to add to/amend the 1967 Treaty or to establish a new […]
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Challenges in Multilateral Work, Iraq 2009-2014: Lessons Learned
Challenges in Multilateral Work, Iraq 2009-2014: Lessons Learned Speaker: Allan, J. (independent) Date: 27 March 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Jeffrey Allan (Independent) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM Speaker Series. Mr. Allan worked as a United Nations political affairs officer for the United Nations Assistance Mission […]
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The Logic of American Nuclear Strategy: Why Strategic Superiority Matters
The Logic of American Nuclear Strategy: Why Strategic Superiority Matters Speaker: Kroenig, M. (Georgetown University) Date: 30 March 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Matt Kroenig (Georgetown University) as a part of its SMA STRATCOM Academic Alliance Speaker Series. Dr. Kroenig began the session by posing the question “What […]
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Exploring the Economic Effects of Conflict in Space
[Q5] Is it possible to realistically quantify the economic impact of warfighting events in space (e.g., increase in insurance costs for commercial satellites, stock market perturbations of a space attack, change in consumer behavior due to disruption of communication or PNT services)? Author | Editor: Avilies, W. (NSI, Inc). Summary Response This report captures the […]
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