Comparative Analysis of Kim Family Political Discourse
Comparative Analysis of Kim Family Political Discourse Authors: Weston Aviles (NSI, Inc.) and Dr. Larry Kuznar (NSI, Inc.) This publication was released as part of SMA’s Strategic Outcomes in the Korean Peninsula project. For more information regarding this project, please click here. Executive Summary This study was conducted to address three guiding questions: 1. How […]
Continue ReadingGetting Messages Through: The Cognition of Influence with North Korea and East Asia
“Getting Messages Through: The Cognition of Influence with North Korea and East Asia” SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Nicholas Wright (Intelligent Biology / Georgetown University) as a part of its SMA Korea Strategic Outcomes Speaker Series. This panel supported SMA’s Korea Strategic Outcomes project. For additional speaker sessions and project publications, please visit the […]
Continue ReadingThe Salafi Jihadi Threat to the US from Afghanistan
“The Salafi Jihadi Threat to the US from Afghanistan” Speaker: Kaltenthaler, K. (University of Akron) Date: 31 October 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler (University of Akron) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM (Afghanistan) Speaker Series. Dr. Kaltenthaler first outlined his key observations from studying various […]
Continue ReadingSMA Space Panel Discussion: Outer Space; Earthly Escalation? Chinese Perspectives on Space Operations and Escalation
SMA hosted a panel with Dean Cheng (Heritage Foundation), Lt Col Peter Garretson (US Air Force); Dr. Namrata Goswami (Independent Analyst), Bruce MacDonald (Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies), Dr. Brian Weeden (Secure World Foundation), and Dr. Nicholas Wright (Intelligent Biology / Georgetown University) as part of its SMA Contested Space Operations: Space […]
Continue ReadingNecessary Conditions For Achieving FFVD Without Militarized Conflict – A Korea Strategic Outcomes Virtual Think Tank Report
[Q3] Under what regional and domestic political, economic, and social conditions would it be possible to achieve final, fully verified denuclearization (FFVD) of the DPRK without resorting to militarized conflict (i.e., what conditions would have had to occur to make that possible)? Author(s): George Popp (NSI, Inc.) and Mariah Yager (NSI, Inc.) This publication was […]
Continue ReadingConditions Conducive to Enforcing a Non-Proliferation Regime in the Asia Pacific Region – A Korea Strategic Outcomes Virtual Think Tank Report
[Q4] Under what regional and domestic political, economic, and social conditions would it be possible to reinforce a non-proliferation regime in the region including extra-regional sales? What conditions would have had to occur to make that possible? Author: George Popp (NSI, Inc.) Summary Response This publication was released as part of SMA’s Strategic Outcomes in […]
Continue ReadingAchieving a Stable Regional Order in the Asia Pacific: What Does the US Need and What Should It Not Negotiate Away – A Korea Strategic Outcomes Virtual Think Tank Report
[Q6] What are the minimum regional and domestic political, economic, and social conditions that are essential for achieving a stable regional order in alignment with US and ally interests? Are there any factors that are sufficient to generate such stability in the region? That is, what should not be negotiated away? Authors: Dr. Belinda Bragg […]
Continue Reading“Tech and Terrorism: Examining the Medium and the Message” AND “Trucks, Knives, Bombs, Whatever: Exploring Pro-Islamic State Instructional Material on Telegram”
“Tech and Terrorism: Examining the Medium and the Message” AND “Trucks, Knives, Bombs, Whatever: Exploring Pro-Islamic State Instructional Material on Telegram” Speakers: Alexander, A. (George Washington University); Clifford, B. (George Washington University) Date: 19 October 2018 Speaker Session Preview “Tech and Terrorism: Examining the Medium and the Message” Ms. Alexander began by emphasizing the importance […]
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The Influence Machine – Hacking Deterrence with Automated Information Operations: NSI Podcast 04
Speaker: Telley, C. (Naval Postgraduate School) Podcast Preview In NSI’s fourth podcast, MAJ Christopher Telley (Naval Postgraduate School) discusses the convergence of automated influence and information operations, as well as gaps in the defense community’s capability and development within these domains. During the exclusive Q&A portion of the podcast, MAJ Telley further explores challenges and […]
Continue ReadingOn Target: Capabilities, Intentions, and the Post-JCPOA Future of Iran’s Ballistic Missiles
“On Target: Capabilities, Intentions, and the Post-JCPOA Future of Iran’s Ballistic Missiles” Speaker: Taleblu, B. (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) Date: 18 October 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Behnam Ben Taleblu (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM Speaker Series. After summarizing his […]
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