Drivers and Ramifications of US Sanctions Policy Towards Russia
“Drivers and Ramifications of US Sanctions Policy Towards Russia“ Speaker: Conley, H. (Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)) Date: 10 October 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted speaker session presented by Ms. Heather Conley (Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. During her brief, Ms. Conley discussed the effectiveness of […]
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Computation and Artificial Intelligence for Integrated Campaigning
“Computation and Artificial Intelligence for Integrated Campaigning“ Speaker: Pike, T. (National Intelligence University) Date: 9 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 two of his two-part brief, LTC Pike focused on a primary argument made in his […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingUnited States Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis
United States Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Kuznar, L. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data Four datasets on wealth and status distribution in the United States were analyzed: 2016, 2010, and 2007 World Bank quintile and decile estimates of income, and 2017 US Bureau of Labor statistics income deciles. Results Overall the population […]
Continue ReadingMexico Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis
Mexico Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Roshelli, E. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data Two datasets on wealth and status distribution in Mexico were analyzed: 2016 World Bank quintile and decile estimates of income, and income by occupation data from the Mexican Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) for 2017. Results Overall, […]
Continue ReadingHonduras Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis
Honduras Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Kuznar, L. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data Three datasets on wealth and status distribution in Honduras were analyzed: the 2017 World Bank quintile and decile estimates of income, the 2011-12 distribution of agricultural land, and the 2011-12 distribution of the USAID DHS wealth factor score. Results […]
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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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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Power Under Parity – A Future of Global Competition and Conflict Virtual Think Tank Report
Power Under Parity – A Future of Global Competition and Conflict Virtual Think Tank Report Author | Editors: Stevenson, J. (NSI, Inc.); Popp, G. (NSI, Inc.); Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.) Subject Matter Expert Contributors Paul I. Bernstein (National Defense University), Dean Cheng (Heritage Foundation), Abraham M. Denmark (Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars), Michael Fabey (Jane’s Fighting Ships), Dr. Peter Layton (Griffith University), […]
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