Discrete, Specified, Assigned, and Bounded Problems: The Appropriate Areas for AI Contributions to National Security
“Discrete, Specified, Assigned, and Bounded Problems: The Appropriate Areas for AI Contributions to National Security“ Author | Editor: Rogers, Z. (Flinders University of South Australia); Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary The cluster of technologies associated with artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, and the implications of these technologies across the spectrum of human activity […]
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Chinese Strategic Intentions: A Deep Dive into China’s Worldwide Activities
“Chinese Strategic Intentions: A Deep Dive into China’s Worldwide Activities” Authors | Editors: Allen, G. (Center for a New American Security (CNAS)); Astorino-Courtois, A. (NSI, Inc.); Beckley, M. (Tufts University); Bragg, B. (NSI, Inc.); Bremseth, L.R. (Computer Systems Center Incorporated (CSCI)); Cheng, D. (Heritage Foundation); Cooley, S. (Oklahoma State University); Copeland, D. (University of Virginia); DeFranco, […]
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Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs): The Strategic Importance of Defining the Enemy
“Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs): The Strategic Importance of Defining the Enemy” Author | Editor: Liebl, V. (Center for Advanced Operational Culture Learning (CAOCL)); Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary In this paper, as part of SMA’s Invited Perspectives series, Mr. Vern Liebl indicates that ‘violent extremist organization’ (VEO) may not be an accurate term for […]
Continue ReadingThe Future of Global Competition & Conflict Comparative Analysis: A Media Ecology & Strategic Analysis (MESA) Group Report
The Future of Global Competition & Conflict Comparative Analysis: A Media Ecology & Strategic Analysis (MESA) Group Report Authors | Editors: Cooley, S. (Oklahoma State University); Hinck, R. (Monmouth College); Kitsch, S. (Monmouth College); Cooley, A. (Oklahoma State University) Executive Summary This report provides a comparative analysis of Chinese, Russian, Iranian, and Venezuelan media narratives regarding visions of the future of global […]
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 ReadingIran Under Maximum Pressure: Between Graduated Escalation and Strategic Patience
“Iran Under Maximum Pressure: Between Graduated Escalation and Strategic Patience“ Speaker: Taleblu, B. (Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)) Date: 8 October 2019 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. Mr. Taleblu began his brief by stating that the primary force driving Iran’s […]
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 […]
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 ReadingSMA Quick Concepts Series: Global Influence
SMA Quick Concepts Series: Global Influence Author | Editor: Stevenson, J. (NSI, Inc.) Summary “Influence” and “power” are foundational to how geopolitics are discussed and understood. Many American planners and policymakers are strong believers in global influence: fearing both its relative and absolute loss; seeking to “grow” and “spread” the United States’ influence; and trying […]
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