DPRK Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis
DPRK Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis Author | Editor: Kuznar, L. (NSI, Inc.) Executive Summary Data No primary data were available for analysis. Instead, a literature review of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, i.e., North Korea) inequality and stability is summarized. Results Primary data on North Korean inequality are not available. However, anecdotal information […]
Continue ReadingCroatia Country Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Analysis
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
China 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
Brazil 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 Inequality Report- An NSI Aggrieved Populations Report
Afghanistan 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, […]
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Beyond PMESII: Advancing JIPOE for Integrated Campaigning
“Beyond PMESII: Advancing JIPOE for Integrated Campaigning“ Speaker: Pike, T. (National Intelligence University) Date: 3 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 one of his two-part brief, LTC Pike focused on three findings from his dissertation: […]
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Sourcing Air Supremacy: Determinants of Change in the International Fighter Jet Network
“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 […]
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Strategic Prevention Project: Assessing the Role of Foreign Assistance in Preventing Violent Conflict in Fragile States
“Strategic Prevention Project: Assessing the Role of Foreign Assistance in Preventing Violent Conflict in Fragile States” Speaker: Quaranto, P. (US Department of State Office of US Foreign Assistance Resources) Date: 30 September 2019 Speaker Session Preview SMA hosted speaker session presented by Mr. Peter Quaranto (US Department of State Office of US Foreign Assistance Resources) as a part […]
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SMA 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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The Age of Disruption: How Power Shifts Create More Conflict
The Age of Disruption: How Power Shifts Create More Conflict Authors | Editors: Aviles, W. (NSI); Blocksome, P. (Naval War College– Monterey); Bolduc, D. (Truth to Power LLC); Cooley, S. (Oklahoma State University); DeGennaro, P. (USARMY TRADOC G2 OEC); Dorondo, D. (Western Carolina University); Hinck, R. (Monmouth College); Kamp, A. (University of Maryland START); Koven, B. (University of Maryland START); Kuznar, L. (NSI); Levi-Sanchez, S. (Naval War […]
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