The Character of Global Competition and Conflict, 2019-2029 – A Future of Global Competition and Conflict Virtual Think Tank Report
The Character of Global Competition and Conflict, 2019-2029 – A Future of Global Competition and Conflict Virtual Think Tank Report Author | Editor: Astorino-Courtois, A. (NSI, Inc.); Popp, G. (NSI, Inc.) Subject Matter Expert Contributors Dr. Gawdat Bahgat (National Defense University), Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Biller (US Naval War College), Dr. Patricia J. Blocksome (US Naval War College), Dr. […]
Continue ReadingGuns to Butter: Economic Concerns and Policy Preferences in Russia
“Guns to Butter: Economic Concerns and Policy Preferences in Russia“ Speaker: Snegovaya, M. (Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies) Date: 12 September 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Maria Snegovaya (Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies) as a part of its SMA EUCOM Speaker Series. Dr. Snegovaya first explained […]
Continue ReadingTalking to the Enemy: Explaining Diplomatic Strategy in Conflicts with China
“Talking to the Enemy: Explaining Diplomatic Strategy in Conflicts with China“ Speaker: Mastro, O. (Georgetown University) Date: 9 September 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro (Georgetown University) as a part of its SMA INDOPACOM Speaker Series. Dr. Mastro first explained the motivation behind her research. The US does not have a good understanding of how […]
Continue ReadingProblems in Viewing China’s Rise as a Threat to the Liberal International Order
Speaker: Professor Charles Glaser (George Washington University) Date: 5 September 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Prof. Charles Glaser (George Washington University) as a part of its SMA Minerva Speaker Series. During his brief, Prof. Glaser discussed his project for the Minerva Research Institute focused on the liberal international order (LIO) and tools of influence. […]
Continue ReadingFMSO Review of Selected Operational Environment Watch (OE Watch) Articles
“FMSO Review of Selected Operational Environment Watch (OE Watch) Articles” Speaker: Bartles, C. (Foreign Military Studies Office (FMSO)); Finch, C. (FMSO); Kaya, K. (FMSO); Wilhelm, T. (FMSO) Date: 27 August 2019 Speaker Session Preview A summary of this speaker session will not be provided, as per the speakers’ request. Speaker Session Audio File This speaker session was not recorded, as per the speakers’ request. Download the Speakers’ […]
Continue ReadingGame Theory Applications to 21st Century Deterrence
“Game Theory Applications to 21st Century Deterrence“ Speaker: Coletta, D. (US Air Force Academy) Date: 23 August 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Damon Coletta (US Air Force Academy) as a part of its SMA STRATCOM Academic Alliance Speaker Series. During his brief, Mr. Coletta discussed game theory’s application to modern deterrence. […]
Continue ReadingWhen the Friend of My Friends is Not My Friend: The United States, US Allies, and Russia in the Middle East
Speaker: Prof Mark Katz (George Mason University) Date: 22 August 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Prof. Mark Katz (George Mason University) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM Population Dynamics Speaker Series. Prof. Katz began by stating that, while the US has steadily withdrawn troops from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria over recent years, Russian engagement […]
Continue ReadingTrends in Online Foreign Influence Efforts
“Trends in Online Foreign Influence Efforts” Speaker: Shapiro, J. (Princeton University) Date: 15 August 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Professor Jacob Shapiro (Princeton University) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. To begin, Professor Shapiro outlined three criteria used to define a foreign influence effort: 1) “foreign” (i.e., an attempt by country […]
Continue ReadingThe Implications of Climate Change for the US Military
Speaker: Miller, S. (US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) G-2 Mad Scientist Laboratory) Date: 14 August 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Ms. Sage Miller (US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) G-2 Mad Scientist Laboratory) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. During her brief, Ms. Miller presented an overview of the military and […]
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12th Annual SMA Conference- The Evolving Anatomy of Conflict in a Dynamically Changing World
12th Annual SMA Conference – The Evolving Anatomy of Conflict in a Dynamically Changing World Author | Editor: Aviles, W. (NSI, Inc.) Conference Theme The 12th Annual SMA Conference, entitled “The Evolving Anatomy of Conflict in a Dynamically Changing World,” was held 21-22 May 2019 at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center at Joint […]
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