Mitigating Disinformation in a Contested Environment: Frontline Experience from the Western Balkans

Mitigating Disinformation in a Contested Environment: Frontline Experience from the Western Balkans

Speakers: Cappello, J. (Balkan Security Network) Date: 9 March 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session, presented by Mr. John Cappello (Balkan Security Network), as a part of its SMA IIJO Speaker Series. Mr. Capello began his presentation by...
Nord Stream 2: Implications and Outcomes for US-German Relations and the NATO Alliance

Nord Stream 2: Implications and Outcomes for US-German Relations and the NATO Alliance

Speakers: Dorondo, D. (Western Carolina University); other panelists TBA Date: 3 March 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker session, presented by Dr. David Dorondo (Western Carolina University), Dr. Arnold Dupuy (NATO Science and Technology...
Using Messaging and Communication to Influence and Inform: Insights from the Private Sector – An Integrating Information in Joint Operations (IIJO) Virtual Think Tank Report

Using Messaging and Communication to Influence and Inform: Insights from the Private Sector – An Integrating Information in Joint Operations (IIJO) Virtual Think Tank Report

Authors | Editors: Popp, G. (NSI, Inc.); Kuznar, E. (NSI, Inc.); Stokes, S. (NSI, Inc.); Jafri, A. (NSI, Inc.) Subject Matter Expert Contributors Paul Astorino (Senior Vice President, Global Merchandizing, Clarks), Catherine Chapman (Founder and...
Beyond Decoupling: Biological Tech, Innovation, and Global Rivalry

Beyond Decoupling: Biological Tech, Innovation, and Global Rivalry

Speakers: DiEuliis, D. (National Defense University); Giordano, J. (Georgetown University, US Naval War College); Wright, N. (Georgetown University, University College London, and New America) Date: 2 March 2021 Speaker Session Summary SMA hosted a speaker...
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...