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

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

by | Oct 14, 2020 | 2020, ASIA, Bios, Briefing, Cyber, Intent, Russia, SMA (General), SMA Speaker Series, SPEAKER SERIES, Strategic Communication

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...
In the Eye of the Storm: Managing Terrorism and Asymmetric Threats During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In the Eye of the Storm: Managing Terrorism and Asymmetric Threats During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by | Oct 7, 2020 | 2020, Audio File, Bios, Braniff_B, Briefing, COVID-19, Gray Rhinos/COVID-19, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Speaker Series, SPEAKER SERIES, Terrorism

Speakers: Braniff, W. (National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), University of Maryland); Holt, C. (CHC Global); Smith, J. (CHC Global) Date: 14 October 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session as a part...
The Lapsing Arms Embargo on Iran: Challenges, Change, Iranian Military Modernization, and US Responses

The Lapsing Arms Embargo on Iran: Challenges, Change, Iranian Military Modernization, and US Responses

by | Sep 25, 2020 | 2020, Audio File, Bios, Briefing, CENTCOM, Deterrence, Iran, MIDDLE EAST, Nuclear, SMA Speaker Series, SPEAKER SERIES

Speaker: Ben Taleblu, B. (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) Date: 30 September 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session as a part of its SMA CENTCOM Speaker Series, featuring Mr. Behnam Ben Taleblu (Foundation for Defense of Democracies)....
Harnessing Futures and Foresighting Techniques – Using Methods, Approaches, and Multidisciplinary Teams to Understand the Strategic Implications of COVID

Harnessing Futures and Foresighting Techniques – Using Methods, Approaches, and Multidisciplinary Teams to Understand the Strategic Implications of COVID

by | Sep 23, 2020 | 2020, Audio File, Bios, Briefing, COVID-19, EUROPE, Gray Rhinos/COVID-19, SMA Speaker Series, SPEAKER SERIES, United Kingdom

Speakers: Braun, R. (Lancaster University, UK); Curry, A. (School of International Futures (SOIF)); Tovey, P. (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)) Date: 29 September 2020 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a panel discussion as part of its...