by nsiteamadmin | Mar 7, 2018 | 2018, All Publications, Aviles, W., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Terrorism, ViTTa
Question (R6.1): What conditions (demographic, political, etc.) should exist on the ground in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and the tri border (Syria/Jordan/Iraq) region to deny the seeds of future conflict from being planted – particularly taking into account the...
by nsiteamadmin | Oct 24, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Canna, S., Geopolitics, Iran, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, ViTTa
Question (R5.3): How much influence can Iran wield in the next Iraqi election? Author | Editor: S. Canna (NSI, Inc,). Executive Summary Overview of Electoral System Iraq is a parliamentary democracy and, as the April 2018 elections approach, political jockeying for...
by nsiteamadmin | Oct 13, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Canna, S., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, ViTTa
Question (R5.2): What are the risks associated with the security situation in Syria/Iraq outpacing diplomatic progress and policy in the region? What should be done about it? Author | Editor: S. Canna (NSI, Inc,). Executive Summary Our experts noted that we cannot say...
by nsiteamadmin | Aug 10, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, Peterson, N., SMA Publication, Socio-cultural, Stability, Syria, Terrorism, ViTTa
Future of ISIS: What Do Experts Think Will Happen Next? Author | Editor: Peterson, N. (NSI, Inc.). At its zenith in 2014, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) controlled more than 100,000 square kilometers of territory. ISIS seized control over major cities,...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 28, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Aviles, W., Canna, S., Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Technical Report, ViTTa
1. How have regional governments responded to Ma’soud Barzani’s announcement of a referendum on Iraqi Kurdish independence to be held in September? 2. How have different sub-state groups responded, to include different Kurdish factions in Iraq and across borders? 3....
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 12, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Canna, S., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, Popp, G., Proceedings, SMA Publication, Syria, Terrorism
Panel Discussion on Iraq and Syria. Author | Editor: Popp, G. & Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.). Executive Summary This report represents the views and opinions of the participants. The report does not represent official USG policy or position. At the request of United...
