Considering How and Why Deterrence Works in Public Health
Author: Dr. Kristina Talbert-Slagle (Yale University) This publication was released as part of the SMA project “21st Century Strategic Deterrence Frameworks.” (SDF) For more information regarding this project, please click here. Publication Preview Public health experts often approach “deterrence”—or prevention of behaviors and/or decisions that adversely affect health outcomes—by considering the many factors that influence […]
Continue ReadingDeterrence and Space Warfare
Author: Dr. John Klein (Delta Solutions & Strategies, LCC) This publication was released as part of the SMA project “21st Century Strategic Deterrence Frameworks.” (SDF) For more information regarding this project, please click here. Publication Preview The strategy of space warfare is a subset of general warfare strategy; therefore, the ideas of deterrence, compellence, and […]
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The Russian Way of Deterrence: Strategic Culture, Coercion, and War
Speaker: Professor Dmitry (Dima) Adamsky (School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy at Reichman University) Date: 23 January 2024 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Professor Dmitry (Dima) Adamsky (School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy at Reichman University) as part of its SMA “Strategic Deterrence Frameworks” (SDF) Speaker Series. Russia entered the war in Ukraine […]
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Building U.S. Responses to Russia’s Threats to Use Nonstrategic Nuclear Weapons: A Game Theoretic Analysis of Brinksmanship
Speaker: Krista S. Langeland (Deputy Lead, RAND Space Enterprise Initiative; Senior Physical Scientist) and Clinton Reach (RAND) Date: 16 January 2024 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Ms. Krista S. Langeland (Deputy Lead, RAND Space Enterprise Initiative; Senior Physical Scientist) and Mr. Clinton Reach (RAND) as part of its SMA “Strategic Deterrence Frameworks” […]
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Constructing Killwebs for Effects Based Targeting in Multi-Domain Operations
Speaker: COL Brian Davis (Northeast Asia Regional Fusion Cell, US Forces Korea) Date: 9 January 2024 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with COL Brian Davis (Northeast Asia Regional Fusion Cell, US Forces Korea) as part of its SMA “Strategic Deterrence Frameworks” (SDF) Speaker Series. A kill web is defined as a network map of […]
Continue ReadingHow do Non-State Entities Taking Actions in a Crisis or Conflict Impact Escalation and Deterrence?
Speaker: Dr. Anna Péczeli (LLNL) Date: 14 December 2023 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Anna Péczeli (LLNL) as part of its SMA “Strategic Deterrence Frameworks” (SDF) Speaker Series. Non-state actors have increased in number, their interest in international relations, and influence since the end of the Cold War. These actors include various […]
Continue ReadingBritish and French Nuclear Thinking in the ‘Three Body Problem’ Era
Speakers: Dr. Bruno Tertrais (Foundation for Strategic Research) and Professor Malcom Chalmers (RUSI) Date: 12 December 2023 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Bruno Tertrais (Foundation for Strategic Research) and Professor Malcom Chalmers (RUSI) as part of its SMA “Strategic Deterrence Frameworks” (SDF) Speaker Series. France and Britain are part of a Western […]
Continue ReadingChina’s Use of Armed Coercion: To Win Without Fighting
Speaker: James Siebens (Stimson Center) Date: 5 December 2023 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Mr. James Siebens (Stimson Center) as part of its SMA “Strategic Deterrence Frameworks” (SDF) Speaker Series. China has become a regional power in the Asia-Pacific with minimal use of its armed forces. However, the buildup of its armed forces […]
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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. […]
Continue ReadingDeterring 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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