Threat Inflation and the Taiwan Issue: The Need for an Active Denial Strategy, Plus Assurances

Threat Inflation and the Taiwan Issue: The Need for an Active Denial Strategy, Plus Assurances

Speakers: Swaine, M. (East Asia Program, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft); Heginbotham, E. (Center for International Studies, MIT) Date: 10 November 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Michael Swaine (Director, East Asia...
Russian Integration of Humans and Technologies for Future War—Strengths and Vulnerabilities

Russian Integration of Humans and Technologies for Future War—Strengths and Vulnerabilities

Speakers: Bendett, S. (Center for Naval Analyses); Konaev, M. (Center for Security and Emerging Technology, Georgetown University); Meserole, C. (Brookings Institution) Date: 3 November 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a panel discussion with Mr. Sam Bendett...
Implications of China’s Nuclear Modernization and Expansion

Implications of China’s Nuclear Modernization and Expansion

Speaker: Bradley, J. (Plans and Policy Directorate, United States Strategic Command) Date: 1 November 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Ms. Jennifer Bradley (Plans and Policy Directorate, United States Strategic Command) as part of its SMA...
Success and the Ethics of Harnessing Minds Plus Technology

Success and the Ethics of Harnessing Minds Plus Technology

Speaker(s): Omand, D. (Kings College London; Former Director, GCHQ; First UK Security and Intelligence Coordinator); Giordano, J. (Georgetown University Medical Center); Moreno, J. (University of Pennsylvania). Moderator: Wright, N. (Intelligent Biology, Georgetown...
Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace

Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace

Speaker(s): Blattman, C. (Ramalee E. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies, Pearson Institute and Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago) Date: 18 October 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Christopher...