The Role of Nuclear-Conventional Intermingling on State Decision-making and the Risk of Inadvertent Escalation

The Role of Nuclear-Conventional Intermingling on State Decision-making and the Risk of Inadvertent Escalation

by | Nov 29, 2021 | 2021, ASIA, China, Deterrence, Intent, NORTH AMERICA, Nuclear, Russia, SMA Publication, USA, Written Contribution

Author(s): Bahney, B. (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory [LLNL]); Péczeli, A. (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory [LLNL]) Publication Preview Questions Addressed What are the implications of nuclear and conventional intermingling on crisis stability and the...
Unraveling the Resilience of Jihadist Insurgencies: Lessons from Mosul & the Islamic State and The Long Jihad

Unraveling the Resilience of Jihadist Insurgencies: Lessons from Mosul & the Islamic State and The Long Jihad

by | Nov 11, 2021 | 2021, Afghanistan, ASIA, Audio File, Bios, Briefing, Ingram, H., Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, Philippines, SMA (General), SMA Speaker Series, SPEAKER SERIES, Terrorism

Speaker(s): Ingram, H. (Senior Research Fellow, Program on Extremism, George Washington University); Mohammed, O. (Lecturer, Middle East History and Cultural Heritage Diplomacy, Sciences Po University) Date: 17 November 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a...
Never Mind, We’ll Do It Ourselves: How a Team of Renegades Broke Rules, Shattered Barriers, and Launched the Drone Warfare Revolution

Never Mind, We’ll Do It Ourselves: How a Team of Renegades Broke Rules, Shattered Barriers, and Launched the Drone Warfare Revolution

by | Nov 4, 2021 | 2021, Afghanistan, ASIA, Audio File, Bios, Briefing, Intent, NORTH AMERICA, SMA (General), SMA Speaker Series, SPEAKER SERIES, USA

Speaker(s): Bierbauer, A. (CEO of Blackrock Strategy, LLC); Cooter, M. (USAF, Retired) Date: 9 November 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Mr. Alec Bierbauer (Blackrock Strategy, LLC) and Col Mark Cooter (USAF, Retired) as part of its SMA...