Attribute Tradeoff Model (ATOM) for Force Posturing
Attribute Tradeoff Model (ATOM): Model and Software Documentation. Author | Editor: Bragg, B., Orlina, E. & Salwen, M. (NSI, Inc). The ATOM model seeks to link discrete and measurable force posture attributes (such as flexibility, sustainability and reach) to such broad concepts as deterrence and counter proliferation in a systematic and meaningful way. Given New […]
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Influencing Violent Extremists: Focus on Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Influencing Violent Extremists: Focus on Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) Author | Editor: Desjardins, A. & Adelman, J. (NSI, Inc). In 2010 the Strategic Multi-Layer Assessment (SMA) office saw a need to bring academics, practitioners, and individuals from all branches of the United States government together to discuss the current research and debate […]
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Countering Violent Extremism: Scientific Methods & Strategies (2011 Edition)
Countering Violent Extremism: Scientific Methods & Strategies (2011 Edition) Author | Editor: Fenstermacher, L. & Leventhal, T. (Air Force Research Laboratory). [Note: There is a revised edition, released in 2015.) If there were a simple solution for countering violent extremism, a solution would have been found centuries ago. Countering violent extremism successfully requires a balanced […]
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From the Mind to the Feet: Assessing the Perception-to-Intent-to-Action Dynamic
From the Mind to the Feet: Assessing the Perception-to-Intent-to-Action Dynamic Author | Editor: Kuznar, L., Astorino-Courtois, A. & Canna, S. (NSI, Inc). The purpose of From the Mind to the Feet is to open a much deeper dialogue about gauging intent than currently exists ei- ther in operational or academic arenas. It is intended to […]
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Neurobiology Insights on Political Violence
Proceedings from the Neurobiology of Political Violence: New Tools, New Insights Workshop. Author | Editor: Canna, S. (NSI, Inc). The Neurobiology of Political Violence: New Tools, New Techniques workshop hosted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), United States Strategic Command (STRATCOM), the Joint Staff, and the Strategic Multilayer Assessment Office (OSD) brought together nearly […]
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Counter and Delegitimize Violent Extremism
Defining a Strategic Campaign for Working with Partners to Counter and Delegitimize Violent Extremism Workshop. Author | Editor: Arana, A., Baker, T. & Canna, S. (NSI, Inc). Dr. Hriar Cabayan, OSD, welcomed the participants on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD), the State Department (DoS), and the RAND Corporation to the Defining a Strategic […]
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Protecting Homeland from Int’l & Domestic Terrorism
Protecting the Homeland from International and Domestic Terrorism Threats: Current Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on Root Causes, the Role of Ideology, and Programs for Counter-radicalization and Disengagement. Author | Editor: Fenstermacher, L. (Air Force Research Laboratory), Kuznar, L., Rieger, T. (NSI, Inc) & Speckhard, A. (Independent Consultant). It would be comforting to be able to find some […]
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PAKAF Rich Contextual Understanding of COIN
SMA PAKAF Rich Contextual Understanding (RCU) Project: Information and Analyses in Support of COIN Operations Executive Summary. Author | Editor: Canna, S. (NSI, Inc). The Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA) program provides planning support to COCOMs and warfighters. The program coordinates with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, and STRATCOM to support […]
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Afghanistan Helmand Province Deep Dive
Rich Contextual Understanding of Pakistan and Afghanistan: Helmand Deep Dive. Author | Editor: Astorino-Courtois, A., Canna, S., et al. (NSI, Inc). The objective of Helmand Deep Dive Development and Governance Workshop was to examine academic works and newly generated data and models and to develop guidelines and recommendations for low-cost development project implementation. The Helmand […]
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Anticipating Rare Events of Terrorism and WMD
Anticipating Rare Events: Can Acts of Terror, Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction or Other High Profile Acts Be Anticipated? A Scientific Perspective on Problems, Pitfalls and Prospective Solutions. Author | Editor: Chesser, N. (DTI). This white paper covers topics related to the field of anticipating/forecasting specific categories of “rare events” such as acts of […]
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