by nsiteamadmin | Dec 2, 2021 | 2021, Astorino-Courtois, A., Deterrence, NORTH AMERICA, Nuclear, Qualitative Analysis, Reachback, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, USA
Author: Astorino-Courtois, A. (NSI) Question of Focus [Q1] Does deterrence theory change if the US faces two nuclear-armed, near-peer competitors? If so, how? What are the impacts to strategy? If not, what impacts to strategy still exist in that scenario? What are the...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 2, 2021 | 2021, Audio File, Bios, Briefing, INSS/PRISM, Intent, NORTH AMERICA, SMA Speaker Series, SPEAKER SERIES, Strategic Communication, USA
Speaker(s): Braw, E. (American Enterprise Institute (AEI)); Farwell, J. (The Farwell Group); Paul, C. (RAND) Date: 8 December 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a panel discussion with Dr. Christopher Paul (RAND), Mr. James P. Farwell (The Farwell Group),...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 2, 2021 | 2021, Astorino-Courtois, A., Deterrence, NORTH AMERICA, Nuclear, Qualitative Analysis, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, USA
Authors | Editors: Bragg. B (NSI, Inc.); Popp, G. (NSI, Inc.); Astorino-Courtois, A. (NSI, Inc.) Question of Focus [Q8] What are key analytic approaches that USSTRATCOM planners might use to assess competitors’ behaviors, intentions, and capabilities holistically,...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 2, 2021 | 2021, ASIA, China, Deterrence, Nuclear, Qualitative Analysis, SMA Publication, Swegle, J., Written Contribution, Yeaw, C.
Authors | Editors: Swegle, J. (National Strategic Research Institute); Yeaw, C. (National Strategic Research Institute) Publication Preview In this paper, we reevaluate China’s production of weapons-grade plutonium (WGPu) in order to estimate the maximum number of...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 1, 2021 | 2021, Deterrence, Elder, R., Intent, NORTH AMERICA, Nuclear, SMA Publication, Timed Influence Nets, USA
Author(s): Elder, R. (George Mason University) Publication Preview George Mason University (GMU) worked with Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to model risk of strategic deterrence failure, identify potential indicators and factors...
