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...
Russian and Chinese Influence in Iran: Sources and Future Trends

Russian and Chinese Influence in Iran: Sources and Future Trends

Author | Editor: Bragg, B. (NSI, Inc.) Questions of Focus [Q3] What is the source of Russian and Chinese influence in Iran, and how have recent events (incl. COVID-19) changed this? Report Preview Among all the experts interviewed for this report, there was...
A New US-Iran Nuclear Agreement: What are the Chances?

A New US-Iran Nuclear Agreement: What are the Chances?

Author | Editor: Popp, G. (NSI, Inc.) Question of Focus [Q1] In the next five years, how likely is it that Iran will be willing to negotiate a new nuclear treaty with the United States? Bottom Line Up Front Microsoft Word – NSI ViTTa_A New US-Iran...
The Abraham Accords and Iran’s Unconventional Warfare Activities

The Abraham Accords and Iran’s Unconventional Warfare Activities

Author | Editor: Astorino-Courtois, A. (NSI, Inc.) Question of Focus [Q4] How have the Abraham Accords shaped Iranian activity abroad in terms of unconventional warfare (UW)? Report Preview The Abraham Accords normalizing diplomatic and economic relations...