Croatia Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Kuznar, E. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data Two datasets on wealth and income distribution were analyzed for Croatia’s country report: the 2017 World Bank quintile and decile estimates of income and data collected by Croatia’s government that provides the mean monthly income and number of employees for […]
Continue ReadingChina Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Kuznar, E. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data Two datasets on wealth and status distribution in China were analyzed: 2012 World Bank quintile and decile estimates of income, and 2011 net wealth centiles compiled by the Chinese government’s Household Finance Survey. Results Both datasets show that China’s population […]
Continue ReadingBrazil Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Kuznar, E. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data Three datasets on wealth and status distribution in Brazil were analyzed: 2015 World Bank centile estimates of income, and International Labor Organization (ILO) income by occupation data for the years 2017 and 2012. Results According to all three datasets, Brazil’s […]
Continue ReadingAfghanistan Inequity Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Aviles, W. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data Two datasets on wealth and status distribution in Afghanistan were analyzed: the 2015 wealth factor scores and distribution of agricultural land from the USAID Demography Health Survey (DHS). Results Despite Afghanistan’s poverty, it does not have severe overall inequality. However, […]
Continue Reading“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 […]
Continue ReadingSMA 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 […]
Continue Reading“Geopolitics: Mahan, Mackinder, Spykman, Kennan, China, Climate Change, and Current US Strategies” Speaker: Jones, R. (USSOCOM J52 Donovan Group) Date: 19 September 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Robert Jones (USSOCOM J52 Donnovan Group) as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series. Mr. Jones first presented a series of thoughts for […]
Continue Reading“Russian and Chinese Activities in Central Asia” Speaker: Laruelle, M. (George Washington University) Date: 18 September 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Marlene Laruelle (George Washington University) as a part of its Future of Global Competition & Conflict Speaker Series. Dr. Laruelle first discussed China’s and Russia’s current roles in Central Asia. China became Central Asia’s main […]
Continue ReadingAuthors: Gina Ligon (University of Nebraska Omaha); Michael Logan (University of Nebraska Omaha); Lauren Zimmerman (University of Nebraska Omaha) Abstract In this study, we examine five active Violent Non-State Actors (VNSAs) and their capacity for violence in a potential conflict in the Kashmir region. The four VNSA include Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Al Qaeda. Drawing from both the Leadership […]
Continue ReadingAuthors: Dr. Skye Cooley, (Oklahoma State University); Dr. Robert Hinck, (Monmouth College); Dr. Robert Utterback, (Monmouth College) This report was part of a small, rapid effort by SMA. Please email mariah.c.yager.ctr@mail.mil for additional information. A second report from this effort can be found here. Executive Summary The following study explored how extremist organizations may take advantage of the […]
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