A New World Order?: The West, China, and Russia Post-COVID

A New World Order?: The West, China, and Russia Post-COVID

Speakers: Giles, K. (Chatham House); Pantucci, R. (RUSI) Date: 29 July 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Raffaello Pantucci (RUSI) and Mr. Keir Giles (Chatham House) as part of its SMA UK MoD Speaker Series. Mr. Giles...
Operationalising Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

Operationalising Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

Speakers: Santoro, D. (Pacific Forum); Thomas-Noone, B. (University of Sydney); Townshend, A. (University of Sydney) Date: 28 July 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Ashley Townshend (University of Sydney), Dr. David...
The Return of Great Power Rivalry: Democracy Versus Autocracy From the Ancient World to the US and China

The Return of Great Power Rivalry: Democracy Versus Autocracy From the Ancient World to the US and China

Speaker: Kroenig, M. (Georgetown University) Date: 17 July 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Dr. Matthew Kroenig (Georgetown University) as part of its SMA General Speaker Series. Dr. Kroenig’s brief focused on his...
Scenario-based Planning to Maintain the Credibility of the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent Against Emerging Threats

Scenario-based Planning to Maintain the Credibility of the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent Against Emerging Threats

Speakers: Lehman, R. (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory [LLNL]); Chambers, B. (Institute for Defense Analyses [IDA]) Date: 30 June 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted speaker session presented by Amb. Ronald F. Lehman II (Lawrence Livermore National...