by nsiteamadmin | Jun 13, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, ASIA, China, Gray Zone, Hinck, R., Kluver, R., Manly, J., Norris, W., SMA Publication, Social Media Analysis, Technical Report
Geopolitical Visions In Chinese Media. Author | Editor: Hinck, R., Manly, J., Kluver, R. & Norris, W. (Texas A&M University). Executive Summary This study analyzed Chinese web media in an effort to uncover key frames and cultural scripts that are likely to...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 12, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Canna, S., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, Popp, G., Proceedings, SMA Publication, Syria, Terrorism
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...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017, Adelman, J., All Publications, Ellis, D., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Terrorism, ViTTa
Question (R4.4): What does a successfully concluded campaign against ISIS look like? Considering costs, reputation, and balance of influence, how should the U.S./Coalition define success? Is the defeat of ISIS a success if it causes the balance of power in the region...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Astorino-Courtois, A., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, ViTTa
Question (R4.3): To what extent is the Iraqi Army apolitical? Do they have a political agenda or another desired end- state within Iraq? Could the Iraqi military be an effective catalyst for reconciliation between different groups in Iraqi society? Could conscription...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Canna, S., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Socio-cultural, Terrorism, ViTTa
Question (R4.1): How Strong is Iraqi Nationalism in Countering Iranian Influence? Author | Editor: Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.). Executive Summary History of Iraqi Nationalism As with all newly formed Arab states following the conclusion of WWI, Iraq struggled to establish...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, ASIA, Geopolitics, Iran, MIDDLE EAST, Saudi Arabia, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, ViTTa, Yemen
Question (R4.11): What are the implications for the U.S. and GCC countries if the Arab coalition does not succeed or achieve an acceptable outcome in Yemen? Author | Editor: Aviles, W. (NSI, Inc.). Executive Summary Conflict in Yemen is now reaching the third year of...
