AI and the Bomb
Speaker: Dr. James Johnson (University of Aberdeen) Date: 25 October 2023 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. James Johnson (University of Aberdeen) as part of its SMA “Strategic Deterrence Frameworks” (SDF) Speaker Series. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how combat and conflict are evolving and how actors conceptualize and manage their technological assets. […]
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Deterring the Risks of Simultaneous Conflicts and Limited Nuclear Attacks in East Asia
Speaker: Markus Garlauskas (Indo-Pacific Security Initiative of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Atlantic Council) Date: 26 October 2023 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Mr. Markus Garlauskas (Indo-Pacific Security Initiative of Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Atlantic Council) as part of its SMA “Strategic Deterrence Frameworks” (SDF) Speaker Series. Fears of […]
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Success in Your Near Future With Military Human-Machine Teams
Panelists: Professor Mary Cummings (George Mason University), Dr. Matthew Johnson (Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition), and Lauren Kahn (Georgetown University) Moderator: Dr. Nicholas Wright (Georgetown University) Date: 31 October 2023 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Professor Mary (Missy) Cummings (George Mason University), Dr. Matthew Johnson (Florida Institute for Human & […]
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Beijing Rules: How China Weaponized Its Economy to Confront the World
Speaker: Ms. Bethany Allen (Axios) Date: 18 October 2023 Speaker Session Summary During the last 25 years, China has strengthened its ability to economically coerce governments, companies, multilateral institutions, and individuals, bringing them in line with the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) desires. She summarized China’s statecraft as a “clearly communicated set of rewards and punishments […]
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The Future of Nuclear Weapons, Statecraft, and Deterrence After Ukraine
Speakers: Thomas Shattuck (Perry World House, University of Pennsylvania) Date: 17 October 2023 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Mr. Thomas Shattuck (Perry World House, University of Pennsylvania) as part of its SMA “Strategic Deterrence Frameworks” (SDF) Speaker Series. The narrative surrounding nuclear deterrence and statecraft has changed since the beginning of Russia’s invasion […]
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Putin and Putnam: The Unethical Rationality of Vladimir Putin Viewed Through a Game Theory Perspective
Speaker: LTC Nathan Colvin (US Army) Date: 11 October 2023 Speaker Series Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with LTC Nathan Colvin (US Army) as part of its SMA “Strategic Deterrence Frameworks” (SDF) Speaker Series. In current discourse, Putin has been described as an irrational actor, choosing to commit armed aggression toward non-NATO countries even when the […]
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Why Trust Matters in AI? How Can We Achieve It?
Speaker: Dr. David Bray (Stimson Center) Date: 5 October 2023 Speaker Session Summary The capabilities and implications of artificial intelligence are frequently discussed throughout all sectors of society. Among the many questions asked is, how can human users trust AI? Dr. Bray emphasized that the first step in understanding whether humans can trust AI, is […]
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Influence and Perception Management Office
Speaker: Mr. James Holly (OUSD (I&S)) Date: 3 October 2023 Speaker Session Summary The Influence and Perception Management Office (IPMO) is a young office within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD I&S). However, the need for an organization managing the US Armed Forces’ messaging has been debated for […]
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China’s Three Roads to Controlling Taiwan
Speakers: Dr. Dan Blumenthal (AEI) & Frederick W. Kagan (AEI); Jack Gaines, Moderator (One CA Podcast) Date: 27 September 2023 Speaker Session Summary The increasing political and military tensions between China and Taiwan are frequently discussed in Western media. During these discussions, politicians and pundits point out Taiwan’s strategic importance to the US and China, […]
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Putin and the Psychology of Nuclear Brinkmanship
Speakers: Dr. Rose McDermott (Brown University) and Dr. Paul Slovic (Brown University) Date: 28 September 2023 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Rose McDermott (Brown University) and Dr. Paul Slovic (Brown University) as part of its SMA “Strategic Deterrence Frameworks” (SDF) Speaker Series. The world has not experienced a global military conflict since […]
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