The Abraham Accords and Iran’s Unconventional Warfare Activities
Author | Editor: Astorino-Courtois, A. (NSI, Inc.) Question of Focus [Q4] How have the Abraham Accords shaped Iranian activity abroad in terms of unconventional warfare (UW)? Report Preview The Abraham Accords normalizing diplomatic and economic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Israel and Bahrain, as well as a less robust agreement with Sudan, […]
Continue ReadingSMA Prior Work in the Information Environment: An Annotated Bibliography
Authors: Nathan Heath, N. (NSI, Inc.) and Veronica Murdoch (Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA)) Quick Look Preview Introduction This report supported SMA’s Integrating Information in Joint Operations (IIJO) project. For additional speaker sessions and project publications, please visit the IIJO project page. The current SMA project, Integrating Information in Joint Operations (IIJO), builds on a strong foundation of prior […]
Continue ReadingCOVID, Global Power, War, and US Restraint: A Conversation with Barry Posen
Speaker: Posen, B. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)) Date: 28 October 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session as a part of its SMA UK MoD Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Barry Posen (Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)). Dr. Posen began the conversation by discussing grand strategy. He argued that whether states know it or […]
Continue ReadingThe Emperor’s New Road: China and the Project of the Century
Speaker: Hillman, J. (Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)) Date: 16 October 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session as a part of its SMA INDOPACOM Speaker Series, featuring Mr. Jonathan Hillman (Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)). Mr. Hillman’s presentation focused on the findings presented in his new book, entitled The […]
Continue ReadingAmerica and the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
Speakers: Hon. Robert Zoellick (Former World Bank President; US Trade Representative; and Deputy Secretary, Undersecretary, and Counselor to the US Department of State); with moderator Gen (Ret.) David Petraeus (Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; Commander of the International Security Assistance Force; Commander, US Forces – Afghanistan; Commander, US Central Command; and Commanding General, Multi-National Force – Iraq) Date: […]
Continue ReadingGeoEconomics and the Emerging World Order: The Power of the U.S. Dollar
Speaker: Honorable Jack Lew (Former United States Secretary of the Treasury, White House Chief of Staff, and Director of the Office Management and Budget) Date: 23 September 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session as a part of its SMA INSS/PRISM Speaker Series, entitled “Geoeconomics and the Emerging World Order: The Power of the […]
Continue ReadingAlternative Futures of Geopolitical Competition in a Post-COVD-19 World (Part II of II)
Speakers: McGurk, S. (Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability, Strategic Foresight and Futures Branch); Sotiriadis, J. (US Air Force AF/A5AC); Zakem, V. (Technology for Global Security) Date: 16 September 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a panel discussion as a part of its SMA UK MoD Speaker Series, entitled “Alternative Futures of Geopolitical Competition in a Post-COVID-19 […]
Continue ReadingChina 2050: Preparing for an Ascendant China
Speakers: Scobell, A. (RAND); Cooper, C. (RAND) Date: 15 September 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session as a part of its SMA INDOPACOM Speaker Series, entitled “China 2050: Preparing for an Ascendant China.” The speakers included Dr. Andrew Scobell (RAND) and Mr. Cortez Cooper (RAND). Dr. Scobell began his portion of the brief by […]
Continue ReadingAlternative Futures of Geopolitical Competition in a Post-COVD-19 World (Part I of II)
Speakers: Cunzeman, K. (The Aerospace Corporation); Maziad, M. (University of Washington); Schenker, J. (The Futurist Institute & Prestige Economics); Sotiriadis, J. (US Air Force AF/A5AC) Date: 2 September 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a panel discussion as a part of its SMA UK MoD Speaker Series. The panelists included Lt Col Jake Sotiriadis (US Air Force […]
Continue ReadingSMA CENTCOM Panel Discussion—The Gulf and Egypt
Speakers: Weston Aviles (NSI); Dr. Marco Ehrl (Kutztown University); Dr. Robert Hinck (Monmouth College); Howard Lee (US Army TRADOC); and Dr. Sabrina Polansky (Pagano) (NSI) Date: 31 March 2020 Panel Description SMA hosted a panel discussion as a part of its SMA CENTCOM Population Dynamics Speaker Series. The panelists included Mr. Weston Aviles (NSI), Dr. Marco Ehrl (Kunztown University), Dr. Robert Hinck […]
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