by nsiteamadmin | Mar 7, 2018 | 2018, All Publications, Geopolitics, Iran, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, Pagano, S., SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, USA, ViTTa
Question (R6.7): Are there examples from US history of competition short of open conflict1 with a regional power? What lessons exist that may be applied to resolving competing US/Iran objectives short of open conflict? Which examples are most relevant—pre- or...
by nsiteamadmin | Mar 7, 2018 | 2018, All Publications, ASIA, Geopolitics, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, Russia, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, USA, ViTTa
Question (R6.2): In the event that the US/Coalition is challenged by another global power [Russia for the purposes of this response], what are the second and third order effects in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility? Author | Editor: Jafri, A. (NSI, Inc). Executive...
by nsiteamadmin | Feb 27, 2018 | 2018, All Publications, SMA Publication, SME Elicitation, Space, Stevenson, J., ViTTa
[Q18] What are the principles (e.g., flexible vs. controlled response; proportionality, etc.) upon which international policy makers should develop response options for aggression in space? A Virtual Think Tank (ViTTa)® Report. Author | Editor: Stevenson, J. (NSI,...
by nsiteamadmin | Feb 27, 2018 | 2018, All Publications, SMA Publication, SME Elicitation, Space, Stevenson, J., ViTTa
[Q22] Can international agreements effectively protect high-value space assets in time of crisis and/or conflict? How could such a treaty be sufficiently verified? How would it be enforced? How would dual- use technologies be treated? A Virtual Think Tank (ViTTa)®...
by nsiteamadmin | Feb 27, 2018 | 2018, All Publications, Astorino-Courtois, A., Bragg, B., SMA Publication, SME Elicitation, Space, ViTTa
[Q12] Will major commercial space entities likely serve as disruptors or solid partners in terms of state national security interests? In the short-term (5-10 years), mid-term (15-20 years), and long-term (25+ years)? A Virtual Think Tank (ViTTa)® Report. Author |...
by nsiteamadmin | Feb 12, 2018 | 2018, All Publications, ASIA, China, Popp, G., Russia, SMA Publication, SME Elicitation, Space, USA, ViTTa
[Q16] Which international actors currently have the greatest strategic risk in the space domain? What affordable non-space alternatives are there to mitigate or avoid that strategic risk? A Virtual Think Tank (ViTTa)® Report. Author | Editor: Popp, G. (NSI, Inc,)....
