The Qualities that Make Nations Competitive: Chinese and Russian Views
Speakers: Dr. Timothy Heath, Dr. Michael Mazarr, Clint Reach (RAND) Date: 23 April 2024 Speaker Session Summary A significant portion of the current literature exploring Great Power Competition (GPC) among the United States, China, and Russia predominantly reflects a Western perspective. However, a research group from RAND is seeking to provide a more comprehensive understanding […]
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The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter
Speaker: Shannon K. O’Neill (Council on Foreign Relations) Date: 16 April 2024 Speaker Session Summary Dr. O’Neil offers a reframed perspective on economic globalization, highlighting the prominence of increased interregional trade rather than international trade. She comments that, with a few notable exceptions like Boeing, the movement of goods and products has predominantly remained regional […]
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The Sanctions Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Speaker: Christine Abely (New England Law | Boston) Date: 9 April 2024 Speaker Session Summary The sanctions imposed on Russia in response to its past aggressive actions, such as the annexation of Crimea, targeted actors directly involved in its aggression. However, the current sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine have a much […]
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Upstart: How China Became a Great Power
Speaker: Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro (Stanford University) Date: 12 March 2024 Speaker Session Summary China’s ascent as a formidable challenger to the United States, both economically and militarily, represents a significant shift from just a quarter-century ago. In her recent book, “Upstart: How China Became a Great Power,” Dr. Mastro delves into the rapid trajectory […]
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The Future of US-Russian Relations
Speaker: Thomas Graham (Council on Foreign Relations) Date: 22 February 2024 Speaker Session Summary Even in the event of a military defeat suffered by Russia at the hands of Ukraine, it will continue to pose a formidable adversary to the US for the foreseeable future. Despite this adversarial stance, there will also be opportunities for […]
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Great Power Economic Competition, the PRC Economic Challenge, and the Prospects of De-Dollarization
Speaker: Dr. Brandon Kirk Williams (LLNL) Date: 1 February 2024 Speaker Session Summary China aims to de-dollarize the world economy, utilizing BRICS member states—namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates—as a beachhead in the global economic system. According to Dr. Williams, there are two other important strategies employed […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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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Safety and Security of Nuclear Installations in Ukraine and Implications for Future Conflicts
Speaker: Ms. Darya Dolzikova (RUSI) Date: 1 August 2023 Speaker Session Summary The war in Ukraine is raising questions about the security of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants and the safety of civilians who are in their proximity. Military and civilian leaders in other countries that possess nuclear power plants are examining how litigation could protect […]
Continue ReadingA New Asian Order is Emerging
Speaker: Mr. Mohammed Soliman (Middle East Institute) Date: 26 July 2023 Speaker Session Summary India’s expanding political influence is altering the current geopolitical order in Asia, with India positioned at its center. India’s growing role in geopolitics will over time take away some of the geopolitical focus on the Asia-Pacific region and place it on […]
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