The Exploitable Conditions Framework: Anticipating Exploitation of the Operational Environment

The Exploitable Conditions Framework: Anticipating Exploitation of the Operational Environment

Speaker(s): Laster, N. (US Army TRADOC G-2, Global Cultural Knowledge Network (GCKN)); Johnson, A. (US Army TRADOC G-2, GCKN) Date: 5 May 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Nicole M. Laster (Lead Social Scientist, US Army TRADOC G-2,...
The Clash of Values in the Middle East and North Africa: Islamic Fundamentalism versus Liberal Nationalism

The Clash of Values in the Middle East and North Africa: Islamic Fundamentalism versus Liberal Nationalism

Speaker: Moaddel, M. (University of Maryland) Date: 11 December 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session as a part of its SMA CENTCOM/AFRICOM Speaker Series, entitled “The Clash of Values in the Middle East and North Africa: Islamic...
Global Strategic Situation Awareness: Economy

Global Strategic Situation Awareness: Economy

Speaker: Steen, P. (US Joint Staff, J5) Date: 10 December 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session, presented by Mr. Pete Steen (Joint Staff, J5), as a part of its SMA UK MoD Speaker Series. Mr. Steen began his presentation by posing the...
Evaluation of Counter Violent Extremism Campaigns in Nigeria, Indonesia, and the Philippines

Evaluation of Counter Violent Extremism Campaigns in Nigeria, Indonesia, and the Philippines

Speakers: Helmus, T. (RAND); Bodine-Baron, E. (RAND); Marrone, J. (RAND) Date: 13 November 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session as a part of its SMA INDOPACOM/AFRICOM Speaker Series. The panelists included Dr. Todd Helmus...
SMA CENTCOM Panel Discussion—The Gulf and Egypt

SMA CENTCOM Panel Discussion—The Gulf and Egypt

Speakers: Aviles, W. (NSI); Ehrl, M. (Kutztown University); Hinck, R. (Monmouth College); Lee, H. (US Army TRADOC); Polanksy, S. (NSI) Date: 31 March 2020 Panel Description At the request of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), SMA initiated a study in...