A Convincing Finnish Move: Implications for State Identity of Persuading Sweden to Jointly Bid for NATO Membership

A Convincing Finnish Move: Implications for State Identity of Persuading Sweden to Jointly Bid for NATO Membership

Author: Stefan Lundqvist (Swedish Defence University) Publication Preview This article examines the consequences for Sweden’s state identity by the decision of Finland andSweden to apply for membership in NATO. Taking its starting point in Sweden’s shattering loss of...
Russian Strategic Deterrence Frameworks

Russian Strategic Deterrence Frameworks

Author: Dr. Graeme Herd (George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies) Publication Preview This paper is structured around four key sections, each answering a core question. First,what is the relationship between Russia’s core strategic goals and the...
Strategic Culture – Its history, issues, and complexity

Strategic Culture – Its history, issues, and complexity

Authors: Dr. Lawrence A. Kuznar (NSI, Inc.); Nathan Heath (NSI, Inc.); George Popp (NSI, Inc.) Publication Preview The concept of strategic culture emerges in discussions of both tailored and integrated deterrence. Thisreport examines the concept’s history, current...
The Belt and Road Initiative at 10 Years Old and the Future of China-Africa Relations

The Belt and Road Initiative at 10 Years Old and the Future of China-Africa Relations

Speaker(s): Benabdallah, L. (Assistant Professor of Politics and International Affairs, Wake Forest University) Date: 22 March 2023 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Lina Benabdallah (Assistant Professor of Politics and International...
When Democracy and Security Interests Clash: Hard Choices for US Policymakers

When Democracy and Security Interests Clash: Hard Choices for US Policymakers

Speaker(s): Carothers, T. (Co-director, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace); Press, B. (Non-resident Research Analyst, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) Date: 1...
Understanding Russian Coercive Signaling

Understanding Russian Coercive Signaling

Speaker(s): Charap, S. (RAND); Stravers, A. (RAND) Date: 18 January 2023 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Samuel Charap (Senior Political Scientist, RAND) and Dr. Andrew Stravers (Associate Political Scientist, RAND) as part of its SMA...