Panel Discussion on Iraq and Syria

June 2017 No Comments

Panel Discussion on Iraq and Syria.

Author | Editor: Popp, G. & Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.).

Executive Summary

This report represents the views and opinions of the participants. The report does not represent official USG policy or position.

At the request of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), the Joint Staff (JS), the Deputy Director for Global Operations (DDGO), and jointly with other elements in the JS, Services, and US Government (USG) Agencies, the Strategic Multi-Layer Assessment (SMA) team established a virtual Reach Back Cell. This initiative, based on the SMA global network of scholars and area experts, has provided USCENTCOM with population based and regional expertise in support of ongoing operations in the Iraq/Syria region. This Panel will discuss the main findings from the SMA Reach Back Cell.

Panel members:

Ms. Sarah Canna (NSI), moderator
Dr. Allison Astorino-Courtois (NSI)
Dr. Munqith M. Dagher (IIACSS)
Dr. Jen Ziemke (John Carroll University)
Dr. Ian McCulloh (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory)
Dr. Diane Maye (ERAU)
Dr. Laura Steckman (MITRE)
Ms. Tricia DeGennaro (TRADOC G-27)
Dr. Jon Wilkenfeld (University of Maryland)