Beyond Decoupling: Biological Tech, Innovation, and Global Rivalry

Beyond Decoupling: Biological Tech, Innovation, and Global Rivalry

Speakers: DiEuliis, D. (National Defense University); Giordano, J. (Georgetown University, US Naval War College); Wright, N. (Georgetown University, University College London, and New America) Date: 2 March 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker...
Russian and Chinese Influence in Iran: Sources and Future Trends

Russian and Chinese Influence in Iran: Sources and Future Trends

Author | Editor: Bragg, B. (NSI, Inc.) Questions of Focus [Q3] What is the source of Russian and Chinese influence in Iran, and how have recent events (incl. COVID-19) changed this? Report Preview Among all the experts interviewed for this report, there was...
Disinformation and Political Warfare: Historical and Technological Insights (A Conversation with Thomas Rid)

Disinformation and Political Warfare: Historical and Technological Insights (A Conversation with Thomas Rid)

Speaker: Rid, T. (Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies) Date: 11 February 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session, presented by Dr. Thomas Rid (Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies) as a part of its...
Analyzing Election Disinformation Efforts by Foreign Actors

Analyzing Election Disinformation Efforts by Foreign Actors

Speaker: Helmus, T. (RAND); Marcellino, W. (RAND); Posard, M. (RAND) Date: 9 February 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session, presented by Dr. Todd Helmus (RAND), Dr. William Marcellino (RAND), and Dr. Marek Posard (RAND) as a part of its SMA...
Russian Military Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Developments: An Assessment

Russian Military Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Developments: An Assessment

Speaker: Bendett, S. (CNA) Date: 4 December 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted speaker session presented by Mr. Samuel Bendett (CNA) as a part of its SMA EUCOM Speaker Series. Mr. Bendett began his presentation by recognizing that new threats...
Russian Cyber Strategies and Information Operations: From Cuba to Crimea and Beyond

Russian Cyber Strategies and Information Operations: From Cuba to Crimea and Beyond

Speaker: Drozdova, K. (Seattle Pacific University) Date: 21 October 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session as a part of its SMA General Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Katya Drozdova (Seattle Pacific University). Dr. Drozdova began her...