by nsiteamadmin | Dec 15, 2016 | 2016, All Publications, Astorino-Courtois, A., Communications, Edited Volume, MIDDLE EAST, Qualitative Analysis, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Social Media Analysis, Terrorism, ViTTa
Question (QL5): What are the predominant and secondary means by which both large (macro-globally outside the CJOA, such as European, North African and Arabian Peninsula) and more targeted (micro- such as ISIL-held Iraq) audiences receive ISIL propaganda? Author |...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 14, 2016 | 2016, All Publications, Astorino-Courtois, A., Iran, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Technical Report, ViTTa
Question (R3 QL4): What are the critical elements of a continued Coalition presence, following the effective military defeat of Da’esh [in Iraq] that Iran may view as beneficial? Author | Editor: Astorino-Coutois, A. (NSI, Inc). Dr. Omar Al-Shahery of Carnegie Mellon...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 14, 2016 | 2016, All Publications, Astorino-Courtois, A., Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Technical Report, ViTTa
Question (R3 QL3): What are the aims and objectives of the Shia Militia Groups following the effective military defeat of Da’esh? Author | Editor: Astorino-Coutois, A. (NSI, Inc). Referring to the Shi’a Militias as a unitary or homogenous entity masks the...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 14, 2016 | 2016, All Publications, DeGennaro, P., Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Technical Report, ViTTa
Question (R3 #2): How does Da’esh’s transition to insurgency manifest itself, and what actions should the Coalition take to minimize their ability to maintain either military effectiveness or popular support? Author | Editor: DeGennaro, P. (TRADOC...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 13, 2016 | 2016, All Publications, Canna, S., Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Technical Report, ViTTa
Question (R3 #1): Are Government of Iraq initiatives for political reconciliation between the sectarian divide moving in step with military progress against Da’esh, and what conditions need to be met in order to accommodate the needs of the Sunni population?...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 13, 2016 | 2016, All Publications, Israel, MIDDLE EAST, Palestine, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Technical Report, ViTTa, Wilkenfeld, J.
Question (R2#12): How does the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict influence, affect, and relate to current conflicts in the region? Author | Editor: Wilkenfeld, J. (University of Maryland, ICONS). The Israel-Palestine conflict has been a constant presence in the Middle East...
