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 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...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017, Adelman, J., All Publications, Ellis, D., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Terrorism, ViTTa
Question (R4.4): What does a successfully concluded campaign against ISIS look like? Considering costs, reputation, and balance of influence, how should the U.S./Coalition define success? Is the defeat of ISIS a success if it causes the balance of power in the region...
by nsiteamadmin | May 18, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, Popp, G., SMA Publication, SMA Videos, Syria
Author | Editor: Popp, G. (NSI, Inc). This video is a brief overview of the Strategic Multi-Layer Assessment (SMA) team’s Project Noor effort in support of USCENTCOM. Over the past year, the SMA Reach Back Cell has produced a vast corpus of knowledge and...
by nsiteamadmin | May 11, 2017 | 2017, Afghanistan, All Publications, ASIA, EUROPE, Geopolitics, Iran, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, Peterson, N., Proceedings, SMA Publication, Syria, Terrorism, Turkey
SMA Reachback Panel Discussion with Experts from Naval Postgraduate School – May 2017. Author | Editor: Peterson, N. (NSI, Inc). On 11 May 2017, NPS convened a panel session and discuss areas related to the 4th round of CENTCOM Reach Back Cell Questions. The...
