by nsiteamadmin | Mar 8, 2018 | 2016, All Publications, Bragg, B., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, Pagano, S., SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Stability Analysis / StaM, ViTTa
Promoting greater stability in post-ISIL Iraq, Volume 2: Why do groups form and why does it matter for stability in Iraq? When the social becomes political. Author | Editor: Bragg, B. & Pagano, S. (NSI, Inc). Executive Summary United States Central Command...
by nsiteamadmin | Mar 8, 2018 | 2018, All Publications, Canna, S., Geopolitics, Iran, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, ViTTa
Question (R6.9): How does Iran prioritize its influence and presence in the region? Author | Editor: Canna, S. (NSI, Inc). Executive Summary Hoping to answer the question of how Iran prioritizes its influence and presence in the Middle East, we asked fifteen experts...
by nsiteamadmin | Mar 8, 2018 | 2016, AFRICA, All Publications, Canna, S., EUROPE, Geopolitics, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Terrorism, ViTTa
To what extent do populations maintain positive views of ISIL or ISIL’s ideology, particularly in European, N. African, and Arabian Peninsula countries most associated with foreign fighter flows into Syria and Iraq? What are the general perceptions associated...
by nsiteamadmin | Mar 8, 2018 | 2017, All Publications, Canna, S., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Terrorism, ViTTa
Question (V2): What are the key factors that would impact the wave of violent extremism and ideological radicalism that affect the Sunni community? Author | Editor: Canna, S. (NSI, Inc). Executive Summary The Sunni community is not homogenous, and contributors...
by nsiteamadmin | Mar 8, 2018 | 2018, All Publications, Canna, S., Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Terrorism, ViTTa
Question (R6.4): Knowing that religion is only one (and not the most important) stimulus for disgruntled Islamic youth to join VEOs, what could/should be the domestic messaging to youth to prevent their “radicalization” and joining the VEOs? To what extent could a...
by nsiteamadmin | Mar 8, 2018 | 2016, All Publications, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, Terrorism, ViTTa
What long-term actions and processes should U.S. government (USG) institutions, the Coalition and the international community examine to position ourselves against a long term ISIL threat? How can the private sector be effectively engaged by government institutions to...