US-China Technological “Decoupling”: Strategy, Policy, and Military Implications
Speaker: Jon Bateman (Senior Fellow, Technology and International Affairs Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) Date: 20 December 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Mr. Jon Bateman (Senior Fellow, Technology and International Affairs Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) as part of its SMA “Anticipating the Future Operational Environment” (AFOE) Speaker Series. The […]
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Modeling Exploitable Conditions in the 21st Century Strategic Environment
SMA Anticipating the Future Operational Environment (AFOE) Computational Modeling Update Speaker: Dr. Lawrence Kuznar (Chief Cultural Sciences Officer, NSI) Date: 30 November 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Lawrence A. Kuznar (NSI) as part of its SMA “Anticipating the Future Operational Environment” (AFOE) Speaker Series. The creation of a computational model that […]
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Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace
Speaker: Dr. Christopher Blattman (Ramalee E. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies, Pearson Institute and Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago) Date: 18 October 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Christopher Blattman (Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago) as part of its SMA “Anticipating the Future Operational Environment” (AFOE) Speaker […]
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Why Are We Integrating Now—and How Can We Integrate Better?
Speaker: Dr. Nicholas Wright (Intelligent Biology) Date: 11 October 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Nicholas Wright (Intelligent Biology) as part of its SMA “Anticipating the Future Operational Environment” AFOE Speaker Session. Integration between military and civilian leaders has been a significant part of strategic competition and military revolutions throughout history. For example, the […]
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Climate Change and Food Security in Africa: From the Continent to the Local
Speaker: Professor Kathleen Galvin (University Distinguished Professor, Department of Anthropology and Geography & Director, The Africa Center, Colorado State University) Date: 23 September 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Prof. Kathleen Galvin (University Distinguished Professor of Anthropology & Director of the Africa Center, Colorado State University) as part of its SMA “Anticipating the Future […]
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Capitalizing on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to Advance Mutual US-Africa Prosperity
Speaker: Professor Landry Signé (Associate International/Defense Researcher, RAND) Date: 14 September 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Prof. Landry Signé (Executive Director & Professor, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University; Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution) as part of its SMA “Anticipating the Future Operational Environment” (AFOE) Speaker Series. Despite being considered economically hopeless during the […]
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Russian Disinformation Strategies in Africa
Speaker: Dr. Mark Duerksen (Research Associate, Africa Center for Strategic Studies) Date: 30 August 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Mark Duerksen (Africa Center for Strategic Studies, National Defense University) as part of its SMA “Anticipating the Future Operational Environment” (AFOE) Speaker Series. Africa is a frequent target for Russian information […]
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Misinformation in Africa: An Overview of Current and Future Research
Speakers: Professor Herman Wasserman (University of Cape Town, South Africa) and Dr. Dani Madrid-Morales (University of Sheffield) Date: 11 August 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Prof. Herman Wasserman (University of Cape Town) and Dr. Dani Madrid-Morales (University of Sheffield) as part of its SMA “Anticipating The Future Operational Environment” (AFOE) Speaker Series. […]
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Why are we integrating now—and how can we integrate better?
Author: Dr. Nicholas Wright (Intelligent Biology) This publication was released as part of a formal SMA effort, Anticipating the Future Operational Environment (AFOE) project. For more information regarding this project, please click here. Report Preview Integrating effectively has always provided a strategic edge, from the ancient world to the present day. Integration is a central […]
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Value Chains in Flux: Commercial and Geopolitical Imperatives Framing Possible Futures
Speaker: Peter Steen (Global Strategy and Economics Advisor, US Department of Defense, Joint Staff Strategy, Plans and Policy Directorate, Director’s Advisory Group) Date: 27 July 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Mr. Pete Steen (Global Strategy and Economics Advisor, US Department of Defense, Joint Staff Strategy, Plans and Policy Directorate, Director’s Advisory Group) […]
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