The Role of Political Islam in COVID Times and Regional Developments

The Role of Political Islam in COVID Times and Regional Developments

Speakers: Alrasheed, R. (Richardson Institute, Lancaster University); Ardovini, L. (Middle East and North Africa Programme, Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI)); Mabon, S. (Sectarianism, Proxies & De-sectarianisation (SEPAD));Zaccara, L. (Gulf Studies...
Masspersonal Social Engineering: Manipulative Communication at the Intersections of Cyber and Information Operations

Masspersonal Social Engineering: Manipulative Communication at the Intersections of Cyber and Information Operations

Speakers: Gehl, R. (Louisiana Tech University); Lawson, S. (University of Utah & Marine Corps University) Date: 18 February 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session, presented by Dr. Sean Lawson (University of Utah & Marine Corps...
Geoeconomics and Great Power Competition

Geoeconomics and Great Power Competition

Speaker: Petraeus, D. (Partner and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute & Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; Commander of the International Security Assistance Force; Commander, US Forces – Afghanistan; Commander, US Central...
Toward an Inclusive & Balanced Regional Order: A New US Strategy in East Asia

Toward an Inclusive & Balanced Regional Order: A New US Strategy in East Asia

Speaker: Swaine, M. (Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft); Odell, R. (Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft); Lee, J. (Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft) Date: 10 February 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session,...
Disinformation and Political Warfare: Historical and Technological Insights (A Conversation with Thomas Rid)

Disinformation and Political Warfare: Historical and Technological Insights (A Conversation with Thomas Rid)

Speaker: Rid, T. (Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies) Date: 11 February 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session, presented by Dr. Thomas Rid (Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies) as a part of its...