U.S. Military Theories of Victory for a War with the People’s Republic of China
Speakers: Jacob Heim (RAND) & Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga (RAND) Date: 13 November 2024 Speaker Session Summary The United States has not had to seriously consider conflict escalation with a near-peer adversary that could result in a conflict that ends in large-scale destruction since the Cold War. However, it must now consider the potential for escalating toward that exact kind […]
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China’s Options for Taiwan Short of an Invasion
Speakers: Dr. Bonny Lin, Dr. Matthew Funaiole, & Brian Hart (China Power Project, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)) Date: 30 October 2024 Speaker Session Summary A blockade, by contrast, would be significantly more restrictive and kinetic, and would be led by the military. In another difference from a quarantine, there is doctrinal evidence […]
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Dynamic Parity: The Nuclear Strategy We Need
Speakers: Dr. Adam Lowther (National Institute for Deterrence Studies) & Curtis McGiffin (NationalInstitute for Deterrence Studies) Date: 24 October 2024 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Adam Lowther (National Institute for Deterrence Studies) & Curtis McGiffin (National Institute for Deterrence Studies) as part of its SMA “Strategic Deterrence Frameworks” (SDF) Speaker Series. Russia, […]
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American Statecraft and the Challenge of Emerging Powers
Speakers: Dr. Christopher S. Chivvis (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) & BeatrixGeaghan-Breiner (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) Date: 23 October 2024 Speaker Session Summary The United States has primarily focused on China’s geopolitical rise over the past two decades and the implications of a near-peer competitor to US interests. However, several other emerging state powers […]
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The CCP-ification of Pacific Islands: What it Means for U.S. Strategy and What Can Be Done
Speaker: Cleo Paskal (Foundation for the Defense of Democracies) Date: 8 October 2024 Speaker Session Summary China is expanding its influence in many Asia-Pacific countries by offering economic incentives and other forms of “good will,” which Chinese Communist Party (CCP) members use to fosters political corruption. This political corruption allows the CCP to build political […]
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The Origins of the War in Ukraine
Speaker: Michael Kimmage (Catholic University of America) Speaker Session Summary Russia seeks to dominate both Ukraine’s territory and its political future. Dr. Kimmage analyzed Russia’s motivations for initiating the war, as well as the failures of the United States, Europe, and Ukraine in deterring the invasion. He argued that Russia’s goals extend beyond Ukraine’s sovereign […]
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Climate Change and Food Security in the Indo-Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities
Speaker: Mr. Ameya Kelkar (Centre for Land Warfare Studies, New Delhi, India) Date: 3 October 2024 Speaker Session Summary The Indo-Pacific region is home to approximately 60% of the world’s population and contributes 60% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP), making it one of the most significant regions to monitor. Despite its importance, the […]
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Emerging Military Technologies: Putting Policy Before Profit
Speakers: Dr. Michael Brenes, William Hartung (Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft) Date: 25 September 2024 Speaker Session Summary There is growing concern among some scholars that the pursuit of economic incentives may push US military technology advancements ahead of the establishment of proper policies and security measures, prioritizing profits over policy. Mr. Hartung added that […]
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Biosecurity Balancing Act: Delicate Dual-Use Issues of Synthetic Biology and Precision Medicine
Speakers: Dr. James Giordano (Georgetown University Medical Center) & Dr. DiEuliis (National DefenseUniversity) Date: 2 October 2024 Speaker Session Summary The field of biomedical research is rapidly expanding and evolving, providing numerous opportunities for technological advancements in synthetic biology, genome editing, and bioengineered devices. Dr. Giordano categorized emerging biotechnology into six types: drugs, bugs, toxins, devices, […]
Continue ReadingSafely balancing a double-edged blade: Identifying and mitigating emerging biosecurity risks in precision medicine
Authors: Dr. Dianne DiEuliis (National Defense University) & Dr. James Giordano (Georgetown University Medical Center) Publication Preview: Tools and methods of precision medicine are developing rapidly, through both iterative discoveries enabled by innovations in biomedical research (e.g., genome editing, synthetic biology, bioengineered devices). These are strengthened by advancements in information technology and the increasing body […]
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