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...
Turkish Interests in Syria and Iraq

Turkish Interests in Syria and Iraq

Question (R2 QL6): What are near and long term Turkish interests and intentions in Syria and Iraq? What are Turkish interests and intentions with respect to al-Bab? Author | Editor: Astorino-Courtois, A. (NSI, Inc). Despite policy shifts Turkey’s key interests remain...
Part 4 Actor Interests and Motivations

Part 4 Actor Interests and Motivations

SMA CENTCOM Reach-back Reports – Part 4: Regional Actor Interests and Motivations. Author | Editor: SMA Program Office. This is Part 4 of a 9 part series of SMA Reach back responses to questions posed by USCENTCOM. Each report contains responses to multiple...
Part 2 Learning From the Fight Against ISIS

Part 2 Learning From the Fight Against ISIS

SMA CENTCOM Reach-back Reports – Part 2: The Fight Against ISIS. Author | Editor: SMA Program Office. This is Part 2 of a 9 part series of SMA Reach back responses to questions posed by USCENTCOM. Each report contains responses to multiple questions grouped by...
Regional Interests Analysis

Regional Interests Analysis

Question (S2): In light of their divergent goals and interests, what are the necessary factors that would permit the U.S.-led Coalition, regional stakeholders (including Israel, Russia, and Iran), or jihadist groups to achieve their aims in Iraq? Where do disparate...