Analyzing Digital Traces of Political Manipulation: The 2016 Russian Interference Twitter Campaign
Analyzing Digital Traces of Political Manipulation: The 2016 Russian Interference Twitter Campaign Speaker: Lerman, K. (University of Southern California [USC] Information Sciences Institute [ISI]) Date: 24 July 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Kristina Lerman (University of Southern California [USC] Information Sciences Institute [ISI]) as a part of its […]
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China’s Role and Interests in Afghanistan
China’s Role and Interests in Afghanistan Speaker: Pantucci, R. (Royal United Services Institute [RUSI]) Date: 20 July 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Raffaello Pantucci (Royal United Services Institute [RUSI]) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM (Afghanistan) Speaker Series. Mr. Pantucci first provided a brief history of China’s […]
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Afghanistan: Devolution and ‘Good’ Corruption
Afghanistan: Devolution and ‘Good’ Corruption Speaker: Chayes, S. (Carnegie Institute for International Peace [CEIP]) Date: 18 July 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Ms. Sarah Chayes (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [CEIP]) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM (Afghanistan) Speaker Series. During her discussion, Ms. Chayes provided insights on […]
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Emerging Trends in the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Ecosystems
Emerging Trends in the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Ecosystems Speaker: Blowers, M. (Peraton) Date: 17 July 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Misty Blowers (Peraton) as a part of its SMA DHS Speaker Series. Dr. Blowers first spoke about the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and how ease of access, attraction […]
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Can Pakistan be Converted from a Net Spoiler to a Net Enabler of Afghan Stability?
Can Pakistan be Converted from a Net Spoiler to a Net Enabler of Afghan Stability? Speakers: Miller, L. (RAND); Robinson, L. (RAND) Date: 13 July 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Ms. Linda Robinson (RAND) and Ms. Laurel Miller (RAND) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM (Afghanistan) Speaker Series. […]
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Complexity in the Convergent Forces of Change
Complexity in the Convergent Forces of Change Speaker: Hughes, P. (Retired) Date: 11 July 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Lt Gen (Ret) Patrick Hughes as a part of its SMA DHS Speaker Series. Lt Gen Hughes began his presentation by stating that the United States, its allies, and its […]
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A Peace Deal For Afghanistan: Views of the Key Parties
A Peace Deal For Afghanistan: Views of the Key Parties Speaker: Walsh, J. (United States Institute for Peace [USIP]) Date: 12 July 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Johnny Walsh (United States Institute of Peace [USIP]) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM (Afghanistan) Speaker Series. Mr. Walsh discussed […]
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Local and Regional Dynamics of Bringing Stability to Afghanistan
Local and Regional Dynamics of Bringing Stability to Afghanistan Speaker: Ahmadzai, S. (University of Nebraska at Omaha) Date: 10 July 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Sher Jan Ahmadzai (University of Nebraska at Omaha) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM (Afghanistan) Speaker Series. During this discussion, Mr. Ahmadzai […]
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The Purdue Peace Project (PPP): A Locally Driven Approach to Political Violence Prevention
The Purdue Peace Project (PPP): A Locally Driven Approach to Political Violence Prevention Speaker: Connaughton, S. (Purdue University) Date: 10 July 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Stacey Connaughton (Purdue University) as a part of its SMA Speaker Series. Dr. Connaughton stated that the Purdue Peace Project (PPP) provides […]
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Comparisons of News Presentations of Afghanistan in Russian and Chinese Media
Comparisons of News Presentations of Afghanistan in Russian and Chinese Media Speakers: Cooley, S. and Hinck, R. Date: 5 July 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Skye Cooley (Oklahoma State University) and Dr. Robert Hinck (Monmouth College) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM (Afghanistan) Speaker Series. As part […]
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