Overcoming “the Silo Effect” in the Department of Defense Author: Lyle, D. (Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and Air University) Executive Summary Different perspectives and operational goals across services allows for specialized expertise, but also creates a vulnerability for silo creation. At times, these silos can inhibit cooperation, limit mission effectiveness, and leave critical decision points inadequately […]
Continue ReadingInfluential Violent Extremist Organizational Partners of Iran Authors | Editors: Logan, M. K. (University of Nebraska Omaha); Zimmerman, L. (University of Nebraska Omaha); Ligon, G. (University of Nebraska Omaha) Executive Summary This paper addresses two key Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs) with close ties to the Iran regime. More specifically, we examine the organizational and leadership characteristics of the Badr Brigades and Kata’ib Hezbollah (KH) using the Leadership for the Extreme […]
Continue ReadingFuture of Global Competition & Conflict (GCC) China Panel Discussion Author | Editor: Jafri, A. (NSI, Inc.) Discussion Details On 27 February 2019, the Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA, Joint Staff, J39) office—with the support of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and National Defense University (NDU) – convened a panel discussion on China in support […]
Continue ReadingFuture of Global Competition & Conflict (GCC) Russia Panel Discussion Author | Editor: Jafri, A. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary On 8 May 2019, the Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA, Joint Staff, J39) office, with the support of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and National Defense University (NDU), convened a panel discussion on Russia in support […]
Continue ReadingSMA Quick Concepts Series: Great Powers Author: Stevenson, J. (NSI, Inc.) Summary As part of the Quick Concept Series, Dr. John A. Stevenson of NSI, Inc. defines “great powers” in the context of this effort. Great powers are state actors with both of two types of capability: global force projection capability and agenda-setting capability. After describing the component elements […]
Continue ReadingSMA Quick Concepts Series: Fragile States Author: Stevenson, J. (NSI, Inc.) Summary As part of the Quick Concept Series, Dr. John A. Stevenson of NSI, Inc, defines “fragile states” in the context of this effort. In situating fragile states as internationally recognized political units experiencing disorder, Dr. Stevenson briefly reviews the various conceptions of state strength, and then operationalizes […]
Continue ReadingAdversarial Tactics to Undercut US Interests in New Generation Warfare 2019 Author: Farwell, J. (King’s College, U. of London and Middle East Institute.) Executive Summary This report addresses the elements of narrative that lend coherence to US military activities that could help shape Chinese and Russian behaviors. From there, the paper looks at kinetic and non- kinetic tactics […]
Continue ReadingRussian Strategic Intentions Authors | Editors: Arquilla, J. (Naval Postgraduate School); Borshchevskaya, A. (The Washington Institute for Near East Policy); Bragg, B. (NSI, Inc.); Devyatkin, P. (The Arctic Institute); Dyet, A. (U.S. Army, J5-Policy USCENTCOM); Ellis, R.E. (U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute); Flynn, D. (Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)); Goure, D. […]
Continue ReadingOn 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. […]
Continue ReadingGrand Strategy Alternatives Authors | Editors: P. Layton & S. Canna (NSI, Inc). Executive Summary The SMA Future of Great Power Competition & Conflict project is researching how the United States might strategize to defend its global interests. This paper supports the project in deriving some grand strategy alternatives specifically related to China (twelve) and […]
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