Assessment of Strategic Implications of Population Dynamics in the Central Region—Integration Report: Great Power Competition

Assessment of Strategic Implications of Population Dynamics in the Central Region—Integration Report: Great Power Competition

Authors | Editors: Bragg, B. (NSI, Inc.); Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.); Popp, G. (NSI, Inc.) Report Preview At the request of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), SMA initiated a study to understand the strategic implications of destabilizing...
A “Colder War” Future in the USCENTCOM AOR? Realpolitik Trajectory of Major Powers and Regional Players

A “Colder War” Future in the USCENTCOM AOR? Realpolitik Trajectory of Major Powers and Regional Players

Authors | Editors: Jiang, M. (Creighton University); Dorondo, D. (Western Carolina University) Report Abstract and Methodology This paper addresses potential security concerns in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region over the next 5-25 years if a...
Sino-Russian Competition: Self-Inflicted Competition in Central Asia?

Sino-Russian Competition: Self-Inflicted Competition in Central Asia?

“Sino-Russian Competition: Self-Inflicted Competition in Central Asia?” Authors | Editors: Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.); Kuznar, E. (NSI, Inc.) Report Preview China and Russia support each other’s political and economic objectives both globally and in the...
Assessing Buffers and Drivers of Conflict in the Arab Gulf

Assessing Buffers and Drivers of Conflict in the Arab Gulf

“Assessing Buffers and Drivers of Conflict in the Arab Gulf” Authors | Editors: Aviles, W. (NSI, Inc.); Rieger, T. (NSI, Inc.); Goncharova, A. (NSI, Inc.) Bottom Line Up Front Experts contend that the risk of militarization of the dispute between Qatar and...
Common Characteristics of “Successful” Deradicalization Programs of the Past

Common Characteristics of “Successful” Deradicalization Programs of the Past

“Common Characteristics of ‘Successful’ Deradicalization Programs of the Past” Authors | Editors: Popp, G. (NSI, Inc.); Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.); Day, J. (NSI, Inc.) NSI Reachback Report Preview There is no “one size fits all” approach to disengagement and...
SMA’s Chinese Strategic Intentions White Paper Panel Discussion- Part III (How the US, Its Allies, and Its Partner Nations Should Manage the Global Challenges Presented by China)

SMA’s Chinese Strategic Intentions White Paper Panel Discussion- Part III (How the US, Its Allies, and Its Partner Nations Should Manage the Global Challenges Presented by China)

“SMA’s Chinese Strategic Intentions White Paper Panel Discussion- Part III (How the US, Its Allies, and Its Partner Nations Should Manage the Global Challenges Presented by China)” Speakers: Babb, J. (US Army Command and General Staff College);...