Matthew Sargent

In this report, the authors assess mathematical strategies for quantifying complexity in wartime environments. By specifying ways to accurately measure complexity and by defining strategies for identifying parts of a process that are most vulnerable to complexity imposition, the authors aim to provide a framework that will help make complexity a concrete consideration in operational settings.

From 2001 to 2021, despite deteriorating conditions and no apparent hope of military victory, the United States pursued an unchanging policy objective in Afghanistan: to prevent a terrorist group from using the country as a haven in which to plan or launch an attack on the United States. The authors examined the reasons behind this policy inertia through interviews with the senior leaders involved in policy deliberations between 2001 and 2016.

In this first-ever regional assessment of firm-level governance networks in East and Southeast Asia, the author describes the structure of these interfirm networks and documents their dramatic growth and integration between 2006 and 2020. In addition to offering a descriptive account of the structure of these networks, the analysis describes suggestive structural factors that offer insight into the future of regional integration.

This report, the second of a two-volume series, provides technical details in support of the first volume, Leveraging Complexity in Great-Power Competition and Warfare: Volume I, An Initial Exploration of How Complex Adaptive Systems Thinking Can Frame Opportunities and Challenges. It contains a literature review of complex adaptive system (CAS) research, a CAS lens user manual, and a Markov chain formulation of the adversary decision process.

The authors seek to provide an initial examination of how complex adaptive systems thinking can frame opportunities and challenges of complexity in warfare. They examine how complex adaptive systems thinking can be applied to great-power competition and warfare to aid in understanding how complexity might be exploited to U. S. advantage.

The illicit antiquities market is fueled by a well-documented rise in looting at archaeological sites and a fear that the proceeds of such looting may be financing terrorism or rogue states. In this report, the authors compile evidence from numerous open sources to outline the major policy-relevant characteristics of that market and to propose the way forward for developing policies intended to disrupt illicit networks.

"Whether you play D&D or are just a fan of fantasy art, this is the coloring book for you." -- Amy, Nov. 2019 Goblins and Garrisons: Book of Coloring +2 is the second in a series of coloring books inspired by various popular tabletop role-playing games. This isn't like any other coloring book. Characters featured in this 124-page collection are real TTRPG characters, belonging to over 50 players in campaigns all around the world. You'll Love This Coloring Book If You Like: -Unique characters on every page. Each page contains a unique character, belonging to real players in real-life RPG campaigns all around the world.-Single-sided pages. Don't worry about markers and colors bleeding into another page like they do with other coloring books.-A goblin stampede Flip through the pages to find 4 full-page, colorable inserts of a wacky gaggle of goblins in a hurry (where are they even going?)-Professionally illustrated characters. All pages contain hand-drawn illustrations by Matthew Sargent, who specializes in fantasy art + RPG character design.-Something for everyone. From pirates riding UNICORNS to DWARVES in steampunk mech suits, there is a character for everyone of all ages.-Good geeky fun. Use this book as a relaxing hobby for yourself, a holiday gift for your campaign buddies or an introduction to RPGs for kids. Book Details: -# of Colorable Pages: 62-Book Size: 8" x 10"-Includes colorable version of cover-Contains 4 full-page inserts of goblin stampede So What Are You Waiting For? Equip your pencils, crayons, and markers, BRAVE ADVENTURER: it's time to color Scroll up and add this book to your cart.

"Even if you haven't played D&D this coloring book is well worth it." -- K. Smith, Aug. 2017 Wyverns & Watchtowers: Book of Coloring +1 is the first in a series of coloring books inspired by various popular tabletop role-playing games. You haven't seen a coloring book quite like this one. Characters featured in this 83-page collection are real TTRPG characters, belonging to over 30 players in campaigns all around the world. You'll Love This Coloring Book If You Like: -Unique characters on every page. Each page contains a unique character, belonging to real players in real-life RPG campaigns all around the world.-Single-sided pages. Don't worry about markers and colors bleeding into another page like they do with other coloring books.-Wyvern attacks Flip through the pages to find 5 colorable inserts of a cunning wyvern, ready to cause some trouble.-Professionally illustrated characters. All pages contain hand-drawn illustrations by Matthew Sargent, who specializes in fantasy art + RPG character design.-Something for everyone. From HALFLINGS riding warthogs to DWARF bards with drums, there is a character for everyone of all ages.-Good geeky fun. Use this book as a relaxing hobby for yourself, a holiday gift for your campaign buddies or an introduction into RPGs for kids. Book Details: -# of Colorable Pages: 40-Book Size: 8" x 10"-Includes colorable version of cover-Contains 5 full-page inserts of a wyvern attack So What Are You Waiting For? Equip your pencils, crayons, and markers, BRAVE ADVENTURER: it's time to color Scroll up and add this book to your cart.