Semiconductors, China, Taiwan, and the US Policy Debate: Intersecting Technological, Economic Security, and Geopolitical Realities

Semiconductors, China, Taiwan, and the US Policy Debate: Intersecting Technological, Economic Security, and Geopolitical Realities

by | Nov 3, 2022 | 2022, ASIA, Audio File, Bios, Briefing, China, Economics, Future Global Comp, Geopolitics, Intent, NORTH AMERICA, PACOM, Qualitative Analysis, SMA Speaker Series, SPEAKER SERIES, USA

Speaker(s): Cronin, R. (The Stimson Center) Date: 9 November 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Richard Cronin (Distinguished Fellow, The Stimson Center) as part of its SMA INDOPACOM Speaker Series. China and Taiwan’s political...
Threat Inflation and the Taiwan Issue: The Need for an Active Denial Strategy, Plus Assurances

Threat Inflation and the Taiwan Issue: The Need for an Active Denial Strategy, Plus Assurances

by | Nov 3, 2022 | 2022, ASIA, Audio File, Bios, Briefing, China, Future Global Comp, Geopolitics, Intent, Japan, NORTH AMERICA, PACOM, Qualitative Analysis, SMA Speaker Series, SPEAKER SERIES, Swaine, M., USA

Speakers: Swaine, M. (East Asia Program, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft); Heginbotham, E. (Center for International Studies, MIT) Date: 10 November 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Michael Swaine (Director, East Asia...
Russian Integration of Humans and Technologies for Future War—Strengths and Vulnerabilities

Russian Integration of Humans and Technologies for Future War—Strengths and Vulnerabilities

by | Oct 27, 2022 | 2022, Artificial Intelligence, ASIA, Audio File, Bios, Briefing, Future Global Comp, Human Factors, Intent, Mind-tech, Mind-tech, Russia, SMA Speaker Series, SPEAKER SERIES

Speakers: Bendett, S. (Center for Naval Analyses); Konaev, M. (Center for Security and Emerging Technology, Georgetown University); Meserole, C. (Brookings Institution) Date: 3 November 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a panel discussion with Mr. Sam Bendett...
Implications of China’s Nuclear Modernization and Expansion

Implications of China’s Nuclear Modernization and Expansion

by | Oct 25, 2022 | 2022, ASIA, Audio File, Bios, Briefing, China, Deterrence, Intent, Nuclear, SMA Speaker Series, SPEAKER SERIES, STRATCOM Academics

Speaker: Bradley, J. (Plans and Policy Directorate, United States Strategic Command) Date: 1 November 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Ms. Jennifer Bradley (Plans and Policy Directorate, United States Strategic Command) as part of its SMA...
Transcultural Predictors of Will to Fight

Transcultural Predictors of Will to Fight

by | Oct 6, 2022 | 2022, Afghanistan, ASIA, Audio File, Bios, Briefing, Case Study, EUROPE, Future Global Comp, Human Factors, Intent, Iraq, Lebanon, MIDDLE EAST, Palestine, Psychology, Qualitative Analysis, SMA (General), SMA Speaker Series, SPEAKER SERIES, Syria, Vietnam

Speaker(s): Atran, S. (Co-founder, Artis International; Emeritus Director of Research, France’s National Centre for Scientific Research) Date: 12 October 2022 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session with Dr. Scott Atran (Co-founder, Artis...
A World Emerging from Pandemic: Implications for Intelligence and National Security (Part 1 of 2)

A World Emerging from Pandemic: Implications for Intelligence and National Security (Part 1 of 2)

by | Oct 3, 2022 | 2022, ASIA, Audio File, Bios, Briefing, Communications, COVID-19, EUROPE, Future Global Comp, Geopolitics, Intent, NORTH AMERICA, Russia, SMA (General), SMA Speaker Series, SOUTH AMERICA, SPEAKER SERIES, Strategic Communication, Transnational Criminal Org

Speaker(s): Gradon, K. (Associate Professor, Department of Cybersecurity, Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)); Hashemi, L. (Researcher & Data Analyst, Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center...