by nsiteamadmin | Jun 22, 2021 | 2021, Cognitive Complexity, Communications, Hunt, C., Kuznar, L., NORTH AMERICA, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, SMA Publication, Strategic Communication, USA
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...
by nsiteamadmin | Feb 5, 2021 | 2020, Bragg, B., COVID-19, Iran, MIDDLE EAST, Qualitative Analysis, SME Elicitation, Stability, Technical Report, ViTTa, Written Contribution
Author | Editor: Bragg, B. (NSI, Inc.) Questions of Focus [Q4] What, if any, effect will COVID-19 have on regime stability in Iran, both over the short and medium term? Report Preview Iran appears to have been hit hard by the COVID-19 virus, and there has...
by nsiteamadmin | Feb 5, 2021 | 2020, ASIA, Bragg, B., China, Economics, Geopolitics, Intent, Iran, MIDDLE EAST, Nuclear, Qualitative Analysis, Russia, SME Elicitation, Technical Report, ViTTa, Written Contribution
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...
by nsiteamadmin | Feb 5, 2021 | 2020, Canna, S., Economics, Iran, MIDDLE EAST, Qualitative Analysis, SME Elicitation, Technical Report, ViTTa, Written Contribution
Author | Editor: Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.) Questions of Focus [Q1] What is the extent of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) involvement in black (criminal) economic activity in Iran and internationally? How significant is the drug abuse problem in Iran...
by nsiteamadmin | Feb 5, 2021 | 2020, Deterrence, Intent, Iran, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, Nuclear, Popp, G., Qualitative Analysis, SME Elicitation, Technical Report, USA, ViTTa, Written Contribution
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...
by nsiteamadmin | Feb 5, 2021 | 2020, Astorino-Courtois, A., Bahrain, Cyber, Deterrence, Geopolitics, Intent, Iran, Israel, MIDDLE EAST, Qualitative Analysis, SME Elicitation, Technical Report, United Arab Emirates, ViTTa, Written Contribution
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...