by nsiteamadmin | Dec 17, 2016 | 2016, All Publications, Cragin, K., Edited Volume, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, Qualitative Analysis, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Terrorism, USA, ViTTa
Question (LR3): What actions and polices can regional and coalition nations employ to reduce recruitment of ISIL inspired fighters? Author | Editor: Cragin, K. (National Defense University). This paper addresses the issue of ISIL recruitment from Literature Review...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 16, 2016 | 2016, All Publications, Astorino-Courtois, A., Edited Volume, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, Qualitative Analysis, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Stability Analysis / StaM, Terrorism, ViTTa
Question (LR1): What opportunities are there for USCENTCOM to shape a post-ISIL Iraq and regional security environment promoting greater stability? Author | Editor: Astorino-Coutois, A. (NSI, Inc). The expert contributors to this paper agree on the relationship...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 15, 2016 | 2016, All Publications, Astorino-Courtois, A., Communications, Edited Volume, MIDDLE EAST, Qualitative Analysis, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Social Media Analysis, Terrorism, ViTTa
Question (QL5): What are the predominant and secondary means by which both large (macro-globally outside the CJOA, such as European, North African and Arabian Peninsula) and more targeted (micro- such as ISIL-held Iraq) audiences receive ISIL propaganda? Author |...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 14, 2016 | 2016, All Publications, Astorino-Courtois, A., Iran, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Technical Report, ViTTa
Question (R3 QL4): What are the critical elements of a continued Coalition presence, following the effective military defeat of Da’esh [in Iraq] that Iran may view as beneficial? Author | Editor: Astorino-Coutois, A. (NSI, Inc). Dr. Omar Al-Shahery of Carnegie Mellon...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 14, 2016 | 2016, All Publications, Astorino-Courtois, A., Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Technical Report, ViTTa
Question (R3 QL3): What are the aims and objectives of the Shia Militia Groups following the effective military defeat of Da’esh? Author | Editor: Astorino-Coutois, A. (NSI, Inc). Referring to the Shi’a Militias as a unitary or homogenous entity masks the...
by nsiteamadmin | Dec 14, 2016 | 2016, All Publications, DeGennaro, P., Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Technical Report, ViTTa
Question (R3 #2): How does Da’esh’s transition to insurgency manifest itself, and what actions should the Coalition take to minimize their ability to maintain either military effectiveness or popular support? Author | Editor: DeGennaro, P. (TRADOC...