Escalation Management in 21st Century Operations in the Information Environment

Escalation Management in 21st Century Operations in the Information Environment

Author(s): Lawrence, K. (NSI, Inc.); Hunt, C. (US Army, Retired) Invited Perspective Preview We argue that the concept of escalation thresholds remains salient in national security and may be even more important than ever. However, the Cold War model is no longer...
The Three N Approach to Strategies for United States Government Information Operations

The Three N Approach to Strategies for United States Government Information Operations

Author(s): Kaltenthaler, K. (University of Akron/Case Western Reserve); Kruglanski, A. (University of Maryland) Invited Perspective Preview This paper seeks to answer the following question: What can we learn from the process ofradicalization into extremism that can...
Learning From Crises Like COVID-19 at Multiple Speeds of Relevance

Learning From Crises Like COVID-19 at Multiple Speeds of Relevance

Speaker(s): O’Donnell, G. (UK Cabinet Secretary 2005-2011, the UK’s highest Official and Head of the Civil Service); Freedman, L. (King’s College London) Date: 25 May 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a panel discussion with Lord Gus...
Success and the Ethics of Operations In the Information Environment

Success and the Ethics of Operations In the Information Environment

Speaker(s): Omand, D. (Kings College London; Former Director, GCHQ; First UK Security and Intelligence Coordinator); Rid, T. (Professor of Strategic Studies, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies); Casebeer, W. (Director,...
Transitioning to COVID-19’s Next Phase: National Security Risks and Opportunities Now

Transitioning to COVID-19’s Next Phase: National Security Risks and Opportunities Now

Speaker(s): Wessely, S. (King’s College London; Former President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists); Omand, D. (Former Director, GCHQ; First UK Security and Intelligence Coordinator); Wright, N. (Intelligent Biology, Georgetown University Medical Center,...