The Cognitive Dimension of Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs)– Al Qaeda, Islamic State, and Hezbollah
Speaker: Vern Liebl (Center for Advanced Operational Culture Learning (CAOCL)) Date: 23 October 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Vern Liebl (Center for Advanced Operational Culture Learning (CAOCL)) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM Population Dynamics Speaker Series. During his brief, Mr. Liebl compared and contrasted three violent extremist organizations (VEOs)—Al Qaeda, the Islamic […]
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Global Strategy Amidst the Globe’s Cultures: Cultures in Individual Cognition, States and the Global System
Global Strategy Amidst the Globe’s Cultures: Cultures in Individual Cognition, States and the Global System Author | Editor: Wright, N. (Intelligent Biology) Executive Summary How can the US make global strategy in a world both vast and rich with cultural diversity? This matters: the US shaped the global system more than any other power since 1945, and […]
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What Are Societies, and What Keeps Them Together and Tears Them Apart?
“What Are Societies, and What Keeps Them Together and Tears Them Apart?” Speaker: Moffett, M. (National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian / Harvard University / National Geographic) Date: 17 October 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Mark Moffett (National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian / Harvard University / National Geographic) as a part of its […]
Continue ReadingInequality, Risk Sensitivity, and Grievance in Context – An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis
Inequality, Risk Sensitivity, and Grievance in Context – An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Authors | Editors: Kuznar, L. (NSI, Inc.); Kuznar, E. (NSI, Inc.); Aviles, W. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Success in the global competition between the US, China, and Russia may be determined by a country’s ability to influence the world’s populations. A population’s […]
Continue ReadingStatistical Modeling of Risk and Political Instability in the Influence Environment – An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis
Statistical Modeling of Risk and Political Instability in the Influence Environment – An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Authors | Editors: Kuznar, L. (NSI, Inc.); Kuznar, E. (NSI, Inc.); Aviles, W. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Success in the global competition between the US, China, and Russia may be determined by a country’s ability to influence the […]
Continue ReadingDivided Society of Post-ISIS Mosul
“Divided Society of Post-ISIS Mosul“ Speaker: Mironova, V. (Harvard University) Date: 7 October 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted speaker session presented by Dr. Vera Mironova (Harvard University) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM Speaker Series. During her brief, Dr. Mironova presented the results of her December 2018-January 2019 survey of civilians and ISIS families in Mosul […]
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Global Competition: Planning Globally Integrated Operations
Global Competition: Planning Globally Integrated Operations Authors | Editors: Elder, R. (George Mason University); Levis, A. (George Mason University) Abstract With support from GTRI, GMU worked with Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify preferred, acceptable, and sustainable strategic outcomes for the U.S. and its partners. Decomposing these outcomes into causal effects and influencers served as […]
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TRADOC G-2 Modeling and Simulation Directorate China Futures Study
TRADOC G-2 Modeling and Simulation Directorate China Futures Study Author | Editor: TRADOC G-2 Modeling and Simulation Directorate Executive Summary The Competitive Zone (or Gray Zone) is “an operational environment ‘churning with political, economic, and security competitions that require constant attention.’” Given Russia’s military actions in eastern Ukraine and China’s expansion in the South China Sea, […]
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Beyond PMESII: Advancing JIPOE for Integrated Campaigning
“Beyond PMESII: Advancing JIPOE for Integrated Campaigning“ Speaker: Pike, T. (National Intelligence University) Date: 3 October 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted speaker session presented by LTC Thomas Pike (National Intelligence University) as a part of its Future of Global Competition & Conflict Speaker Series. During part one of his two-part brief, LTC Pike focused on three findings from his dissertation: […]
Continue ReadingSourcing Air Supremacy: Determinants of Change in the International Fighter Jet Network
“Sourcing Air Supremacy: Determinants of Change in the International Fighter Jet Network“ Speaker: Rounds, R. (US Air Force) Date: 2 October 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted speaker session presented by Lt Col Ray Rounds (US Air Force) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. During his presentation, Lt Col Rounds argued that international arms transfers are not […]
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