by nsiteamadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Astorino-Courtois, A., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, ViTTa
Question (R4.3): To what extent is the Iraqi Army apolitical? Do they have a political agenda or another desired end- state within Iraq? Could the Iraqi military be an effective catalyst for reconciliation between different groups in Iraqi society? Could conscription...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Canna, S., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Socio-cultural, Terrorism, ViTTa
Question (R4.1): How Strong is Iraqi Nationalism in Countering Iranian Influence? Author | Editor: Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.). Executive Summary History of Iraqi Nationalism As with all newly formed Arab states following the conclusion of WWI, Iraq struggled to establish...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, ASIA, Geopolitics, Iran, MIDDLE EAST, Saudi Arabia, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, ViTTa, Yemen
Question (R4.11): What are the implications for the U.S. and GCC countries if the Arab coalition does not succeed or achieve an acceptable outcome in Yemen? Author | Editor: Aviles, W. (NSI, Inc.). Executive Summary Conflict in Yemen is now reaching the third year of...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017, Afghanistan, All Publications, ASIA, Astorino-Courtois, A., Geopolitics, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, ViTTa
Question (R4.10): Is the current U.S. approach to supporting Afghanistan beneficial? Or does it promote a cycle of dependency and counter-productive activities in the region? What strategic and local factors would need to be considered, managed and accepted in any...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, ASIA, Geopolitics, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, Pagano, S., Russia, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, USA, ViTTa
Question (R4.7): What are the respective national interests of the US and Russia in the Middle East, and what are the options for alleviating US/Russian tensions to mutual satisfaction and improved regional stability? Author | Editor: Pagano, S. (NSI, Inc.). Executive...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, DeGennaro, P., Geopolitics, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, USA, ViTTa
Question (R4.5): Does US foreign policy strike the right balance in supporting US interests and its role as a global power? Or, should the US consider a more isolationist approach to foreign policy? What impact could an isolationist policy have on Middle East security...
