by nsiteamadmin | Oct 13, 2017 | 2017, AFRICA, All Publications, ARCTIC, ASIA, Astorino-Courtois, A., EUROPE, Intent, MIDDLE EAST, Neuroscience, NORTH AMERICA, Psychology, Qualitative Analysis, SMA Publication, Strategic Communication
A Cognitive Capabilities Agenda: A Multi-Step Approach for Closing DoD’s Cognitive Capability Gap. Author | Editor: A. Astorino-Courtois (NSI, Inc,). Executive Summary The Strategic Multi-Layer Assessment (SMA) team conducted a year-long project for USSOCOM on...
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, Afghanistan, All Publications, ASIA, Astorino-Courtois, A., Geopolitics, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, ViTTa
Question (R4.10): Is the current U.S. approach to supporting Afghanistan beneficial? Or does it promote a cycle of dependency and counter-productive activities in the region? What strategic and local factors would need to be considered, managed and accepted in any...
by nsiteamadmin | Mar 20, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Astorino-Courtois, A., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Technical Report, Terrorism, ViTTa
SMA Reachback: Highlights From CENTCOM Round 1, 2 and 3 Questions. Author | Editor: Astorino-Courtois, A. (NSI, Inc). Overview ISIS will be defeated militarily. However, whether it is ultimately overcome by containment or by deploying ground forces to apply...
by nsiteamadmin | Mar 8, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Astorino-Courtois, A., Edited Volume, Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, Qualitative Analysis, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Stability, Syria, Terrorism, ViTTa
The Meaning of ISIS Defeat and Shaping Stability — Highlights from CENTCOM Round 1, 2 and 3 Reach-back Reports. Author | Editor: Astorino-Courtois, A. (NSI, Inc). Conclusion ISIS will be defeated militarily. However, whether it is ultimately overcome by...
by nsiteamadmin | Feb 9, 2017 | 2017, AFRICA, All Publications, ASIA, Astorino-Courtois, A., Cyber, Deterrence, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, Qualitative Analysis, SMA Publication, Technical Report, Terrorism
Strategic Multi-layer Assessment (SMA) Report Card. Author | Editor: Astorino-Courtois, A. (NSI, Inc). Strategic Multi-Layer Assessment (SMA) provides planning support to Commands. SMA projects focus on complex operational imperatives requiring multi-agency, multi-...
