Adversarial Tactics to Undercut US Interests in New Generation Warfare 2019
Adversarial 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 ReadingSMA TRADOC White Paper- Russian Strategic Intentions
Russian 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 ReadingUnderstanding China’s AI Strategy: Clues to Chinese Strategic Thinking on Artificial Intelligence and National Security
“Understanding China’s AI Strategy: Clues to Chinese Strategic Thinking on Artificial Intelligence and National Security” Speaker: Allen, G. (Center for a New American Security (CNAS)) Date: 30 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Gregory Allen (Center for a New American Security (CNAS)) as a part of its Future of Global Competition & Conflict Speaker Series. Mr. Allen’s presentation […]
Continue ReadingA Good Neighbor of Bad Governance: China’s Energy and Mining Development in Southeast Asia
“A Good Neighbor of Bad Governance: China’s Energy and Mining Development in Southeast Asia” Speaker: Liao, J. (North Carolina State University) Date: 12 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Jessica Liao (North Carolina State University) as a part of its Future of Global Competition & Conflict Speaker Series. During her presentation, Dr. Liao presented a study of China’s […]
Continue ReadingRussia Is a Rogue, Not a Peer; China Is a Peer, Not a Rogue: Different Challenges, Different Responses
“Russia Is a Rogue, Not a Peer; China Is a Peer, Not a Rogue: Different Challenges, Different Responses“ Speakers: Shatz, H. (RAND); Dobbins, J. (RAND); Wyne, A. (RAND) Date: 2 April 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Howard J. Shatz (RAND), Mr. James Dobbins (RAND), and Mr. Ali Wyne (RAND) as a part of its SMA Future of […]
Continue ReadingSoft Power 2.0, China Style- STORY WARS
“Soft Power 2.0, China Style- STORY WARS“ Speaker: Monroe, M. (Marshall Monroe MAGIC) Date: 20 March 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Marshall Monroe (Marshall Monroe MAGIC / Magic Canyon Institute) as a part of its Future of Global Competition & Conflict Speaker Series. During his presentation, Mr. Monroe discussed how China has implemented […]
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Haunted by Chaos: China’s Grand Strategy from Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping
“Haunted by Chaos: China’s Grand Strategy from Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping“ Speaker: Khan, S. (Tufts University) Date: 12 March 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Sulmaan Khan (Tufts University) as a part of its Future of Great Power Competition & Conflict Speaker Series. To begin, Dr. Khan revealed the inspiration for his […]
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Relentless- China’s Quest for Control
“Relentless- China’s Quest for Control” Speaker: Fabey, M. (Independent) Date: 31 January 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Michael Fabey (Independent) as a part of its Future of Great Power Competition & Conflict Speaker Series. Mr. Fabey began by stating that Chinese decision makers are very strategic, long-term thinkers; however, they […]
Continue ReadingNegotiating with the Leaders of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Inferences from Thematic Content Analysis
Negotiating with the Leaders of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Inferences from Thematic Content Analysis Authors: Dr. Bradford Morrison (University of British Columbia) and Dr. Peter Suedfeld (University of British Columbia) Executive Summary The UBC research group assessed psychological processes of six DPRK leaders, including Kim Jong-un, using thematic content analysis for integrative complexity […]
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Chinese Strategic Interests and Operations in Central Asia
“Chinese Strategic Interests and Operations in Central Asia” Speaker: Pantucci, R. (Royal United Services Institute) Date: 4 December 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Raffaello Pantucci (Royal United Services Institute [RUSI]) as a part of its Future of Global Competition & Conflict Speaker Series. To begin his presentation, Mr. […]
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