by nsiteamadmin | Mar 7, 2018 | 2018, All Publications, Geopolitics, Iran, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, Pagano, S., SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, USA, ViTTa
Question (R6.7): Are there examples from US history of competition short of open conflict1 with a regional power? What lessons exist that may be applied to resolving competing US/Iran objectives short of open conflict? Which examples are most relevant—pre- or...
by nsiteamadmin | Mar 7, 2018 | 2018, All Publications, ASIA, Geopolitics, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, Russia, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, USA, ViTTa
Question (R6.2): In the event that the US/Coalition is challenged by another global power [Russia for the purposes of this response], what are the second and third order effects in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility? Author | Editor: Jafri, A. (NSI, Inc). Executive...
by nsiteamadmin | Oct 24, 2017 | 2017, AFRICA, All Publications, ASIA, Canna, S., China, Geopolitics, Iran, MIDDLE EAST, Pakistan, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, ViTTa
Question (R5.6): What are the strategic implications of the People’s Republic of China (PRC’s) new base in Djibouti? What will be the effect on the Iran-PRC relationship? Author | Editor: S. Canna (NSI, Inc,). Executive Summary Background There are a number of...
by nsiteamadmin | Oct 24, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Canna, S., Geopolitics, Iran, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, ViTTa
Question (R5.3): How much influence can Iran wield in the next Iraqi election? Author | Editor: S. Canna (NSI, Inc,). Executive Summary Overview of Electoral System Iraq is a parliamentary democracy and, as the April 2018 elections approach, political jockeying for...
by nsiteamadmin | Oct 13, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Aviles, W., Geopolitics, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, ViTTa
Question (R5.5): How stable is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and to what extent can the United States rely on the GCC to influence foreign policy objectives in the region? What are the implications of the changing dynamics between GCC members? Author | Editor:...
by nsiteamadmin | Oct 13, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Canna, S., DeGennaro, P., Geopolitics, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, ViTTa
Question R5.4: How should United States foreign policy evolve in the region post-Islamic State of Iraq and Syria? What are the dynamics in the region and what will be the implications of this for the USG? Author | Editor: P. DeGennaro (TRADOC G-27) & S. Canna...
