Nigeria Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis
Nigeria Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Kuznar, L. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data Two datasets on wealth and status distribution in Nigeria were analyzed: 2017 World Bank quintile and decile estimates of income, and 2013 USAID Demographic Health Survey (DHS) wealth factor scores. Results Nigeria has a largely risk acceptant population based […]
Continue ReadingIran Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis
Iran Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Kuznar, L. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data Five datasets on wealth and status distribution in Iran were analyzed: 2017 World Bank quintile and decile estimates of income, and Iranian government income data for years 2015 and 2006 for both urban and rural populations. Results Iran has […]
Continue ReadingFinland Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis
Finland Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Kuznar, L. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data Two datasets on wealth and status distribution in Finland were analyzed: 2016 World Bank quintile and decile estimates of income, and International Labor Organization (ILO) income by occupation data for the years 2017 and 2011. Results Finland is known as […]
Continue ReadingEthiopia Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis
Ethiopia Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Kuznar, L. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data Five datasets on wealth and status distribution in Ethiopia were analyzed: 2016 World Bank quintile and decile estimates of income, International Labor Organization (ILO) income by occupation estimates for 2013, and USAID Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data from 2016 […]
Continue ReadingDPRK Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis
DPRK Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Kuznar, L. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data No primary data were available for analysis. Instead, a literature review of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, i.e., North Korea) inequality and stability is summarized. Results Primary data on North Korean inequality are not available. However, anecdotal information […]
Continue ReadingThe Age of Disruption: How Power Shifts Create More Conflict
The Age of Disruption: How Power Shifts Create More Conflict Authors | Editors: Aviles, W. (NSI); Blocksome, P. (Naval War College– Monterey); Bolduc, D. (Truth to Power LLC); Cooley, S. (Oklahoma State University); DeGennaro, P. (USARMY TRADOC G2 OEC); Dorondo, D. (Western Carolina University); Hinck, R. (Monmouth College); Kamp, A. (University of Maryland START); Koven, B. (University of Maryland START); Kuznar, L. (NSI); Levi-Sanchez, S. (Naval War […]
Continue ReadingViolent Non-State Actors and the Kashmir Conflict
Authors: Gina Ligon (University of Nebraska Omaha); Michael Logan (University of Nebraska Omaha); Lauren Zimmerman (University of Nebraska Omaha) Abstract In this study, we examine five active Violent Non-State Actors (VNSAs) and their capacity for violence in a potential conflict in the Kashmir region. The four VNSA include Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Al Qaeda. Drawing from both the Leadership […]
Continue ReadingJammu and Kashmir Reach Back: Media Analysis of Extremist Activities in Indian and Pakistani News
Authors: Dr. Skye Cooley, (Oklahoma State University); Dr. Robert Hinck, (Monmouth College); Dr. Robert Utterback, (Monmouth College) This report was part of a small, rapid effort by SMA. Please email mariah.c.yager.ctr@mail.mil for additional information. A second report from this effort can be found here. Executive Summary The following study explored how extremist organizations may take advantage of the […]
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Using Narratives to Shape Chinese and Russian Behavior – A Future of Global Competition and Conflict Virtual Think Tank Report
Using Narratives to Shape Chinese and Russian Behavior – A Future of Global Competition and Conflict Virtual Think Tank Report Authors | Editor: Kuznar, E. (NSI, Inc.); Popp, G. (NSI, Inc.); Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.) Subject Matter Expert Contributors Dean Cheng (Heritage Foundation), Dr. Skye Cooley (Oklahoma State University), Dr. Nicholas J. Cull (University of Southern California), Dr. […]
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Chinese and Russian Economic Statecraft: Strategic Threat or Benign Business Activity? – A Future of Global Competition and Conflict Virtual Think Tank Report
Chinese and Russian Economic Statecraft: Strategic Threat or Benign Business Activity? – A Future of Global Competition and Conflict Virtual Think Tank Report Author | Editors: Polansky (Pagano), S. (NSI, Inc.); Popp, G. (NSI, Inc.); & Stevenson, J. (NSI, Inc.) Subject Matter Expert Contributors Dr. Kerry Brown (King’s College, London), Dean Cheng (Heritage Foundation), Major Christopher Culver (US Air Force […]
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