April 20, 2026 Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Cyber Policy What are the DPRK's policies and doctrines for cyberspace operations, including their perceived red lines and the specific cyber actions by other nations that could trigger a military escalation?
April 20, 2026 SOF Civilian Workforce Optimization How can the SOF enterprise best optimize its use of the civilian workforce to be more efficient and lethal following multiple rounds of workforce cuts in 2025?
April 20, 2026 U.S. Space Policy What are the pros and cons of increased government regulation of space systems, and what historical lessons from past arms races can inform U.S. National Space Policy as access to space becomes more widespread?
April 20, 2026 Utilization of Mobile Adware Identification for Tracking Individuals and Implications for Force Protection How can a comprehensive framework be developed to understand the applicability and dangers of mobile adware identification (MAI) to SOF personnel and operations, address the associated legal and policy considerations, and create effective countermeasures and informational campaigns?
April 20, 2026 Effectively Assessing OAI Impacts to PRC behavior How can PACAF develop effective methodologies to accurately and succinctly measure the cumulative impacts of its Operations, Activities, and Investments (OAI) on PRC perceptions and behaviors over time?
April 20, 2026 Language Analysts in Cyber and Space Intelligence How can we develop specialized analytic tradecraft, accesses, and formal training courses for language analysts to effectively support the unique demands of space and cyberspace intelligence units?
April 20, 2026 Multi-Level Security for Mobile Platforms vs Static Ground-Based Systems Is a Multi-Level Security (MLS) capability that allows for the controlled downward flow of data feasible for both mobile and static platforms in the near future, and what best practices, such as AI/ML, can be used to solve this complex data sharing problem?
April 20, 2026 Joint Cyber Command and Control (JCC2) integration into Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) What is the optimal strategy for integrating Joint Cyber Command and Control (JCC2) into Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2), considering risks, the balance between redundancy and resiliency, required tools, and scalable resourcing?
April 20, 2026 SOF Cognition How can the SOF enterprise systematically identify, measure, and address aspects of both individual and organizational cognition to build resilience, improve decision-making, and foster creative problem-solving while mitigating associated risks?
April 20, 2026 Historic Case Studies of US Allies Neglecting Treaty Obligations What historical case studies reveal instances where U.S. allies have not lived up to their treaty obligations, and what were the underlying reasons for their failure to do so?