Media Narrative Analysis: Iranian, Russian, and Chinese News Coverage of the Future of Afghanistan
Media Narrative Analysis: Iranian, Russian, and Chinese News Coverage of the Future of Afghanistan Contributors: Cooley, S.C. (Oklahoma State University) & Hinck, R. S. (Monmouth College) Executive Summary This project analyzed Chinese, Russian, and Iranian media narratives concerning interests in, and future prospects of, Afghanistan stability through three phases: Phase I (May-June, 2018; 79 articles), […]
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The Options for Getting to Political Reconciliation in Afghanistan
The Options for Getting to Political Reconciliation in Afghanistan Contributors: Jafri, A., Stevenson, J., Kuznar, E. & Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary In August of 2018, United States Central Command asked the Strategic Multilayer Assessment Reachback team, How can the United States best increase the resolve and capability of regional actors to get to […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingOut of the Desert: ISIS’s Strategy for a Long War
“Out of the Desert: ISIS’s Strategy for a Long War” Speaker: Hassan, H. (The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy) Date: 2 October 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Hassan Hassan (The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM Speaker Series. During his […]
Continue ReadingLessons from Others for Future U.S. Army Operations in and through the Information Environment
Lessons from Others for Future U.S. Army Operations in and through the Information Environment Speaker: Paul, C. (RAND) Date: 7 August 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Christopher Paul (RAND) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. Dr. Paul spoke about how technological advances and threat use […]
Continue ReadingSMA CENTCOM (Afghanistan) Panel Discussion
SMA CENTCOM (Afghanistan) Panel Discussion (Featuring Dr. Hamdullah Mohib, Afghan Ambassador to the United States) Speakers: Khan, F. (NPS); Mohib, H. (Afghan Ambassador to the United States); Ostovar, A. (NPS); Rothstein, H. (NPS); Twomey, C. (NPS) Date: 13 June 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by BG (Ret.) Feroz Khan (NPS), […]
Continue ReadingIraqi Kurdistan Politics and Erbil-Baghdad Relations After May 12 Elections
Iraqi Kurdistan Politics and Erbil-Baghdad Relations After May 12 Elections Speaker: Van den Toorn, C. (American University of Iraq, Sulaimani) Date: 12 June 2018 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Ms. Christine van den Toorn (American University of Iraq, Sulaimani) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM Speaker Series. During this […]
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Network Analysis of Middle Eastern Regional Conflict: NSI Podcast 01
Speakers: Astorino-Courtois, A. (NSI); Jonas, A. (TRADOC); Kuznar, L. (NSI / Indiana University–Purdue University– Fort Wayne) Podcast Preview NSI just released its inaugural podcast, which features a previous SMA speaker session presented by Dr. Larry Kuznar (NSI / Indiana University- Purdue University- Fort Wayne), Dr. Allison Astorino-Courtois (NSI), and Mr. Adam Jonas (TRADOC). During this […]
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Allocation of Commercial Space Industry Components
Effects of Investment on Pathways to Space Security Authors: Dr. Belinda Bragg (NSI, Inc.) and Dr. Sabrina Polansky (Pagano) (NSI, Inc.) [Q8] How are the components of the commercial space industry allocated outside of the US? Which countries have which types of market interests on the commercial end (e.g. tourism, imagery, navigation etc.)? Summary Response […]
Continue ReadingPost-War Economic Development in Iraq & Syria
Question (R6.5): After a long period of war, both Iraq and Syria are devastated and considerable rebuilding efforts will be necessary to make these countries economically sound again. Is there an opportunity to entice regional countries to invest and thus improve stability and inter-state relations in the region and decrease their (economical) dependence on western […]
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