by nsiteamadmin | Jun 13, 2017 | 2017, AFRICA, All Publications, ARCTIC, ASIA, Canna, S., EUROPE, Geopolitics, Gray Zone, MIDDLE EAST, Neuroscience, NORTH AMERICA, Peterson, N., Popp, G., Proceedings, Psychology, SMA Publication, SOUTH AMERICA, Strategic Communication, Terrorism
10th Annual SMA Conference – From Control to Influence? A View of—and Vision for—the Future. Author | Editor: Popp, G., Canna, S. & Peterson, N. (NSI, Inc.). Conference Background The Strategic Multi-Layer Assessment (SMA) office hosted the 10th Annual SMA...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 13, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, ASIA, China, Gray Zone, Hinck, R., Kluver, R., Manly, J., Norris, W., SMA Publication, Social Media Analysis, Technical Report
Geopolitical Visions In Chinese Media. Author | Editor: Hinck, R., Manly, J., Kluver, R. & Norris, W. (Texas A&M University). Executive Summary This study analyzed Chinese web media in an effort to uncover key frames and cultural scripts that are likely to...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 12, 2017 | 2017, All Publications, Canna, S., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, Popp, G., Proceedings, SMA Publication, Syria, Terrorism
Panel Discussion on Iraq and Syria. Author | Editor: Popp, G. & Canna, S. (NSI, Inc.). Executive Summary This report represents the views and opinions of the participants. The report does not represent official USG policy or position. At the request of United...
by nsiteamadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017, Adelman, J., All Publications, Ellis, D., Geopolitics, Iraq, MIDDLE EAST, SMA Publication, SMA Reachback Cell, SME Elicitation, Syria, Terrorism, ViTTa
Question (R4.4): What does a successfully concluded campaign against ISIS look like? Considering costs, reputation, and balance of influence, how should the U.S./Coalition define success? Is the defeat of ISIS a success if it causes the balance of power in the region...
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...
