By Alyssa LeVasseur - Contributor The scene is a typical afternoon in a quiet small neighborhood of houses where children regularly play outside and everyone knows each other’s name. A parent is currently playing with a drone and everyone thinks it is done to amuse the neighborhood kids. The awestruck children are fascinated by the drone but have no idea on the real reason … [Read more...] about Drug Trafficking and Narcoterrorism Awareness Needs More Emphasis
Summary of DNI Coats Intelligence Threats Testimony to Congress
By Allen Cline - Contributor Recently, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Dan Coats, provided his annual testimony to Congress on January 29th, 2019. This testimony was given in front of the Senate intelligence committee with a focus on threats to US national security. The types of US threats covered this year in Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats’s … [Read more...] about Summary of DNI Coats Intelligence Threats Testimony to Congress
U.S. Intelligence Community Officials 2019 Threats Testimony to Congress
In conjunction to the recent January 22, 2019 release of the National Intelligence Strategy (NIS) that updated the 2014 version, here is an important Congressional testimony by the U.S. Intelligence Community regarding the 2019 threats to U.S. national and global security. During this year the Fulcrum Global team will be publishing both blog articles and intelligence briefs … [Read more...] about U.S. Intelligence Community Officials 2019 Threats Testimony to Congress
Is war between China and the US Inevitable? | Graham Allison | TED Talk
Here is a recent TED Talk by academic, Graham Allison, regarding the growing competition between the U.S. and China. This is an ongoing topic that is quickly evolving in the international system and is one that will continue to be a recurring theme for many years to come. In addition, the reference to the "Thucydides Trap" and the Peloponnesian Wars in ancient Greece … [Read more...] about Is war between China and the US Inevitable? | Graham Allison | TED Talk
LeT Terrorist Group: Pakistani Ties – Intelligence Brief #7
Intelligence Brief #7 The LeT Terrorist Organization and their Pakistani Ties Fulcrum Global Contributor, Dustin Oaks, is our Primary Open-Source Analyst for this week. His topic deals with the LeT Terrorist Organization and their Pakistani Ties. DATE OF ANALYSIS AND SUBMISSION: September 25, 2018 PRIMARY ANALYST: Dustin Oaks EDITING TEAM: Sam Kessler (Chief … [Read more...] about LeT Terrorist Group: Pakistani Ties – Intelligence Brief #7
U.S. Space Force: Status and Geopolitical Implications – Intelligence Brief #6
Intelligence Brief #6 Status on U.S. Space Force Creation and its Geopolitical Implications Fulcrum Global Chief Editor and Contributor, Sam Kessler, is our Primary Open-Source Analyst this week. His topic deals with the current status of U.S. Space Force creation and its geopolitical implications. DATE OF ANALYSIS AND SUBMISSION: August 23, 2018 PRIMARY ANALYST: Sam … [Read more...] about U.S. Space Force: Status and Geopolitical Implications – Intelligence Brief #6
Japanese Reaction to Recent North Korea/USA Summit – Intelligence Brief #5
Intelligence Brief #5 The Japanese Reaction to North Korea/United States Summit Fulcrum Global Contributor, Brian Moody, is our Primary Open-Source Analyst for this week. His topic deals with the Japanese reaction to the recent high-level summit between North Korea/USA leaders, U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-Un. DATE OF ANALYSIS AND … [Read more...] about Japanese Reaction to Recent North Korea/USA Summit – Intelligence Brief #5
ISIS Utilization of Social Media – Intelligence Brief #4
Intelligence Brief #4 Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) Utilization of Social Media Fulcrum Global Contributor, Dustin Oaks, is our Primary Open-Source Analyst for this week and his topic deals with the continued utilization of social media by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). DATE OF ANALYSIS AND SUBMISSION: July 26, 2018 PRIMARY ANALYST: Dustin … [Read more...] about ISIS Utilization of Social Media – Intelligence Brief #4
Civil Unrest in Haiti: History Repeating – Intelligence Brief #3
Intelligence Brief #3 Civil Unrest in Haiti: History Repeating Fulcrum Global Contributor, Cameron Grischott, is our Primary Open-Source Analyst for this week. His topic deals with the current status of the civil unrest in Haiti. DATE OF ANALYSIS AND SUBMISSION: July 16, 2018 PRIMARY ANALYST: Cameron Grischott EDITING TEAM: Sam Kessler (Chief Editor) and Brittany … [Read more...] about Civil Unrest in Haiti: History Repeating – Intelligence Brief #3
China Global Expansion Initiatives – Intelligence Brief #2
Intelligence Brief #2 China: Expanding Their Global Influence Fulcrum Global Contributor, Cameron Grischott, is our Primary Open-Source Analyst for this week and his topic deals with the current status of China's global expansion initiatives in various regions. DATE OF ANALYSIS AND SUBMISSION: July 9, 2018 PRIMARY ANALYST: Cameron Grischott EDITING TEAM: Sam … [Read more...] about China Global Expansion Initiatives – Intelligence Brief #2
Yemen Civil War – Intelligence Brief #1
Intelligence Brief #1 Yemen Civil War: Impact on the Persian Gulf Fulcrum Global Contributor, Cameron Grischott, is our Primary Open-Source Analyst for this week and his topic deals with the current impact that the Yemeni civil war is having in the Persian Gulf region. DATE OF ANALYSIS AND SUBMISSION: July 2, 2018 PRIMARY ANALYST: Cameron Grischott EDITING TEAM: … [Read more...] about Yemen Civil War – Intelligence Brief #1
Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community: The Cyber Threat
By Brittany Lamon-Paredes - Contributor On February 13, 2018, “The Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community” was released to the general public. This report was presented to the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence by CIA Director Mike Pompeo, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and NSA Chief Mike … [Read more...] about Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community: The Cyber Threat
2018 G20 Summit: Facts and Outcome
By Allen Cline - Contributor The 2018 G20 summit occurred last month in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The summit consisted of a global discussion of the world’s 20 most industrialized and rising economies. One intriguing reality about this high-leveled gathering of the 20 richest and developed economies in the world is that they represent about 85% of the world’s gross domestic … [Read more...] about 2018 G20 Summit: Facts and Outcome
Chaos in Charlottesville
By Brian Moody - Contributor The city of Charlottesville became a battleground during a hot summer weekend in August, when white supremacist groups such as, the KKK, Neo-Nazi’s, and others, clashed with counter-protestors that included Black Lives Matter (BLM) and Antifa, a group that is anti-fascist as well as anti-capitalist. Antifa’s premise is to violently confront … [Read more...] about Chaos in Charlottesville
Renewed Russian Sanctions and its Impact on the China-Russia Relationship
By Sam Kessler - Chief & Managing Editor and Contributor Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress finalized the approval of renewed sanctions on the Russian Federation. This is a response to public outcry over allegations that Russia hacked the U.S. elections. However, it represents a continuation of U.S. sanctions policy toward Russia since their annexation of … [Read more...] about Renewed Russian Sanctions and its Impact on the China-Russia Relationship
