Counter-Terrorism (CT) and Counter-Insurgency (COIN) are challenging complex adaptive systems in that they are non-linear, dynamic and rich in emergent properties.
This competition seeks innovative approaches that strengthen the ability of decision-makers to:
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detect, recognise and predict strategic shocks and other extreme events;
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deliver viable CT/COIN interventions that are affordable and sustainable in a rapidly changing and uncertain environment; and,
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quantify the impact of uncertainty on decisions and choices.
As the world is composed of many complex adaptive systems, it is anticipated that approaches and methods developed for other problem areas (e.g. ecosystem resilience, climate change, financial markets etc) may lend themselves to this problem space.
The competition launched at a seminar event on 23rd March where a set of case studies will be provided as an illustration of the types of complex problems that the call aims to address. Registration is via the website www.science.mod.uk.
It is expected that effective solutions will require the combination of methods and ideas drawn from a broad spectrum of science. Proposals that offer a multi-disciplinary, or team, approach are likely to have a greater chance of success in the assessment process.
Open date: 23 March 2011
Close date: 21 June 2011
Website: www.science.mod.uk
