NSI, Inc

In the era of social distancing and #COVID-19, NSI’s Chief Analytic Officer, Dr. Allison Astorino Courtois, details 6 quick insights and lessons from managing NSI’s innovative, virtual workplace for over 13 years. #workingfromhome #resilience nsiteam.com/6-things-weve-…

Mr. Girish Nandakumar (USSOCOM Donovan Group) presented to the SMA community on the topic of national security concerns with #cryptocurrencies and #blockchain tech, specifically how such innovation interacts with 21st century geopolitics. Listen here: nsiteam.com/geopolitics-an…

Dr. @RJacksonterror (@otago) explores various approaches to #counterterrorism and presents his thesis that coercive, force-based strategies lack empirical efficacy. Listen to Dr. Jackson's approach to non-violent CT solutions in this SMA Speaker Series. nsiteam.com/can-nonviolent…

An updated version of the @IncNSI white paper on Russian strategic intentions that I contributed to is now available with a working link - sorry for the earlier confusion! nsiteam.com/sma-white-pape…

CW4 Jeffrey Elwell @USASOCNews briefed the #StrategicMultilayerAssesment community on the US's undermatch in #ElectronicWarfare in the European #AOR, in the context of #GreatPowerCompetition with #Russia and #China. Access audio & presentation slides here: nsiteam.com/countering-ele…

Dr. Jessica Liao (@NCState) discusses #China's #BeltandRoadInitiative (BRI) and explores the dynamics of Beijing's corresponding #EconomicDiplomacy and obstacles to BRI expansion. Access this "Future of Global Competition & Conflict Speaker Series" here: nsiteam.com/a-good-neighbo…

Last week I had the chance to brief my work on #Russian Grand Strategy to @DeptofDefense, USG, academic, and think tank audiences via @IncNSI's "Future of Global Competition and Conflict" speaker series. Audio/slides available below. @WestPointSOSH nsiteam.com/russian-grand-…

LTC David Doran, LTC Steven Meek (US Army), & Lt Col Bryan Bailey (US Air Force) discuss a strategic model to grapple with the defining geopolitical struggle of the 21st century, i.e., "Adversarial Competition." Listen to this "GPCC" speaker series here: nsiteam.com/adversarial-co…

Dr. Leah Windsor (@uofmemphis) discussed how computational discourse analysis can help the DoD/Intel Community better understand political trends in #InternationalSecurity. Access this SMA-@DoDMinerva Speaker Series here: nsiteam.com/language-patte…

Listen to this SMA-@NDU_EDU Speaker Series at the link above.

CW4 Nickolas Bidoli (@USASOCNews) explores the convergence of countering violent extremist organizations and great power competition in the context of #Tajikistan. Noting that "Great power competition creates them (#VEOs), and great powers support them." nsiteam.com/raising-great-…

Edward Haugland (@USArmy INSCOM) briefed his thought-piece on the future of #MilitaryIntelligence, positing that the #IC/#DoD needs to shift from a reactive to proactive posture to address the needs of #cognitive #war rather than #kinetic war. Listen here: nsiteam.com/future-militar…

Dr. @jumacdo (@UofDenver) discussed different various models for conceptualizing nuclear crises, noting that there is no single logic of nuclear crises as different crises have different underlying dynamics Listen this SMA-@US_Stratcom speaker series here: nsiteam.com/how-to-think-a…

The Strategic Multilayer Assessment J39 hosted 3 @RANDCorporation experts (@HowardJShatz @Jim_Dobbins @Ali_Wyne) to discuss 21st century Great Power Politics and how "#Russia Is a Rogue, Not a Peer; #China Is a Peer, Not a Rogue" Access session audio here: nsiteam.com/russia-is-a-ro…

Dr. Steven Landis (@unlv) discusses the confluence of climate change and food insecurity with insurgencies and conflict, and the potential challenges/concerns for military operations and strategy. Listen to this SMA general Speaker Series session here: nsiteam.com/food-price-vol…

Dr. @seanlawson (@UUtah) spoke to the SMA community discusses the application and impact of non-linear #science and historical perspectives to US #military thinking, #doctrine, and #strategy. Listen to this SMA Speaker Series session audio here: nsiteam.com/systems-comple…

Dr. Kristen Hamilton (@UofMaryland) discusses her team's research on harnessing the beneficial effects of acute stress response inhibition, and how to integrate this knowledge to improve military and personal readiness Access this SMA speaker series here: nsiteam.com/harnessing-the…

Mr. Marshall Monroe (Marshall Monroe MAGIC/Magic Canyon Institute) explores #China's #Soft_Power tactics and how they implement industrial manipulation tactics in media both domestic & international. Listen to this SMA-GPCC Speaker Series here: nsiteam.com/soft-power-2-0…

On this #MedalofHonorDay, we remember those who have received the highest award for valor in action against enemy forces. We are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice. #HonorThem

SMA hosted Dr. Paul Lieber (Joint Special Operations University) to discuss strategic communication and influence, where he defined both and explained the corresponding challenges to US decision makers. Listen to Dr. Lieber's "unofficial primer" here: nsiteam.com/strategic-comm…