{"id":944,"date":"2021-09-23T09:59:23","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T13:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cognitivewarriorproject.com\/?p=944"},"modified":"2021-09-23T17:29:55","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T21:29:55","slug":"daily-dump-competition-space-analysis-china-and-the-us-exit-from-afghanistan-the-afghans-that-fought-pakistan-space-travel-and-more-september-23-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cognitivewarriorproject.com\/?p=944","title":{"rendered":"Daily Dump: Competition Space Analysis, China and the US Exit from Afghanistan, The Afghans That Fought, Pakistan, Space Travel and More \u2013 September 23, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A couple deep dives today as we start off with War Room\u2019s: To Keep Pace With Rivals, Analyze The Competition Space<\/a>. Understanding the human geography is vitally important in any conflict and some could argue that this lack of understanding was a major US failure in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Tools such as Competition Space Analysis will help in this effort. So, what is it? According to the article, \u201cCompetition Space Analysis (CSA) is an event and network-based methodology to map malign actor activities, revealing their foci and connections between seemingly benign organizations and people.\u201d<\/em> That sounds great and all but this sentence best states it\u2019s importance. \u201cThis capability is vital because great power competition is ultimately local and its success or failure is dependent on local demographics, social trends, and cultural characteristics.\u201d<\/em> If you or someone you know is deploying to a new country, Competition Space Analysis is something that you need<\/em> to know about.<\/p>\n

Not unrelated to CSA, United States Institute of Peace takes a measured and nuanced look at the US exit from Afghanistan in: China and the U.S. Exit from Afghanistan: Not a Zero-Sum Outcome<\/a>. Their conclusion, yes, a stable Afghanistan is important to China but they are not the only ones trying to influence the Taliban, there are complications. While we are talking about Afghanistan, why don\u2019t we talk about The Afghans that Fought<\/a> from Small Wars Journal. This is an important article that highlights how good some Afghan troops were and the US really did build a fighting force capable of direct-action missions. However, I had never considered this is the past, is the lack of training in \u2018soft power\u2019 that Green Berets are typically celebrated for the element that was lacking? Soft power is defined as the ability to attract and co-op rather than coerce and this is an area where the Taliban clearly defeated us on the battlefield. Speaking of soft power, our next article, The AP Interview: Top Pakistan diplomat details Taliban plan<\/a> from the AP, should include a Read With Caution<\/em> reminder that Pakistan has always worked with, and most-likely sponsored the Taliban. Just keep that in mind. For something different, let\u2019s go out of this world with Wired and dream on space: Here\u2019s a Sneak Peek at the Far-Out Future of Space Travel<\/a>. Admittedly, I am a sucker for sci-fi and a person has not walked on the moon in my lifetime. I\u2019m 45.<\/p>\n

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September 23, 2021<\/p>\n

TO KEEP PACE WITH RIVALS, ANALYZE THE COMPETITION SPACE<\/a> \u2013 WAR ROOM<\/p>\n

Training Day: North Korean Missile Tests Underscore a Diversifying Missile Arsenal<\/a> \u2013 Royal United Service Institute<\/p>\n

The E3\u2019s Post-JCPOA Role on Iran<\/a> \u2013 Royal United Service Institute<\/p>\n

Speaker Series: National Security in a Digital World<\/a> \u2013 NSI<\/p>\n

A Deterrence by Denial Strategy for Addressing Biological Weapons<\/a> \u2013 War on the Rocks<\/p>\n

Al-Shabaab and Chinese Trade Practices in Mozambique<\/a> \u2013 War on the Rocks<\/p>\n

Peekaboo with Mars or: How I learned to Love Jus ad Vim and address the Ethical Implications to the Changing Character of War<\/a> \u2013 The Forge<\/p>\n

The Afghans that Fought<\/a> \u2013 Small Wars Journal<\/p>\n

Evolution of China\u2019s Cyber Threat<\/a> \u2013 Small Wars Journal<\/p>\n

9\/22\/2021 National Security and Korean News and Commentary<\/a> \u2013 Small Wars Journal<\/p>\n

Using MAGE to Facilitate Mission Command in USSOUTHCOM\u2019s Response to Hurricane Eta<\/a> \u2013 The Civil Affairs Association<\/p>\n

China Headaches for Iran Deal<\/a> \u2013 Center for Strategic and International Studies<\/p>\n

Too early to celebrate a Somalia\u2013Kenya rapprochement<\/a> \u2013 Institute for Security Studies<\/p>\n

Event Today: Rethinking the African Union\u2019s approach in the Sahel<\/a> \u2013 Institute for Security Studies<\/p>\n

Event 28 September: Africa\u2019s security partnership with China: looking to the future<\/a> \u2013 Institute for Security Studies<\/p>\n

CNAS Press Note: The Quad Heads to the White House<\/a> \u2013 Center for a New American Security<\/p>\n

Ukrainian lawmakers pass law on oligarchs after assassination attempt<\/a> \u2013 Reuters<\/p>\n

After fall of Bashir, Sudan closes door on support for Hamas<\/a> \u2013 Reuters<\/p>\n

Australia says will be patient on rebuilding ties with France<\/a> \u2013 Reuters<\/p>\n

The AP Interview: Top Pakistan diplomat details Taliban plan<\/a> \u2013 AP<\/p>\n

Tensions grow as US, allies deepen Indo-Pacific involvement<\/a> \u2013 AP<\/p>\n

UN: In war, 16 million Yemenis \u2018marching\u2019 toward starvation<\/a> \u2013 AP<\/p>\n

Mideast in shambles, but the world has moved on for now<\/a> \u2013 AP<\/p>\n

Taiwan asks to join trade group, says China might interfere<\/a> \u2013 AP<\/p>\n

Iraq’s marshes are drying up<\/a> \u2013 DW<\/p>\n

Are Iranian threats to escalate in Iraqi Kurdistan more hot air?<\/a> \u2013 Al Monitor<\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s membership in Asian security body won\u2019t solve sanctions problem<\/a> \u2013 Al Monitor<\/p>\n

France\u2019s loss is not China\u2019s gain in Indo-Pacific<\/a> \u2013 Asia Times<\/p>\n

AUKUS sub deal splits ASEAN into pro and anti camps<\/a> \u2013 Asia Times<\/p>\n

Photos of an Eruption: Canary Island Volcano Sends Thousands Fleeing<\/a> \u2013 The New York Times<\/p>\n

Watch: Afghan Students In Tajikistan Face An Uncertain Future<\/a> \u2013 Radio Free Europe<\/p>\n

Navalny App Disappearance Shows Russia’s Strength In The Battle Against Big Tech<\/a> \u2013 Radio Free Europe<\/p>\n

When the White House Changed Hands, It Changed Tone but Not Policies<\/a> \u2013 Foreign Policy<\/p>\n

The China-Lithuania Rift Is a Wake-Up Call for Europe<\/a> \u2013 Foreign Policy<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Underestimate the AUKUS Rift With France<\/a> \u2013 Foreign Policy<\/p>\n

\u2018God needed an angel\u2019 says gunnery sergeant in moving eulogy for Marine killed in Kabul airport attack<\/a> \u2013 Task and Purpose<\/p>\n

U.S. Judge Orders Facebook To Release Records Of Accounts Tied To Anti-Rohingya Violence In Myanmar<\/a> \u2013 Forbes<\/p>\n

A Question of Value: The British Army and the UK<\/a> \u2013 Wavell Room<\/p>\n

China and the U.S. Exit from Afghanistan: Not a Zero-Sum Outcome<\/a> \u2013 United States Institute of Peace<\/p>\n

What Does IS-K\u2019s Resurgence Mean for Afghanistan and Beyond?<\/a> \u2013 United States Institute of Peace<\/p>\n

Augmented Reality Dogfight Training For Fighter Pilots Has Made A Major Leap In Capability<\/a> \u2013 The Drive<\/p>\n

The Air Force Wants Its Own Flying ‘Jeep.’ Here’s What That Could Look Like.<\/a> \u2013 Popular Mechanics<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a Sneak Peek at the Far-Out Future of Space Travel<\/a> \u2013 Wired<\/p>\n

Security audit raises severe warnings on Chinese smartphone models<\/a> \u2013 Ars Technica<\/p>\n

New genomic analysis sorts out when Polynesians reached which islands<\/a> \u2013 Ars Technica<\/p>\n

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