Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community - February 5, 2024 - Published by Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Foreword Excerpt from Document: "During the next year, the United States faces an increasingly fragile global order strained by accelerating strategic competition among major powers, more intense and … [Read more...] about Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community – February 5, 2024
Background Reports
These are mainly short detailed summaries on important issues and events.
Transforming Intelligence: From What, to What? – Dr. Mark M. Lowenthal – American Intelligence Journal (Vol 29, No 1, 2011)
This article by Dr. Lowenthal in 2011 looks at many of the ongoing challenges we continue to face regarding the evolution of the intelligence process that transitioned from the Cold War era and into the Global War on Terror (GWOT) and post Iraq/WMD era. Lowenthal discusses the attractiveness of finding new analytical methods but questions just how effective they are in the … [Read more...] about Transforming Intelligence: From What, to What? – Dr. Mark M. Lowenthal – American Intelligence Journal (Vol 29, No 1, 2011)
Forging Wargamers: A Framework for Wargaming Education – Multiple Authors ; Edited by Sebastian J. Bae ; Published by U.S. Marine Corps
Forging Wargamers: A Framework for Wargaming Education Edited by Sebastian J. Bae Published: MCUP ; Marine Corps University Press ; Quantico, Virginia 2022 Contents: Foreword - vii Preface - xiii Select Abbreviates and Acronyms - xvii Introduction - 3 by Sebastian J. Bae Chapter One - 9 Professional Wargaming: From … [Read more...] about Forging Wargamers: A Framework for Wargaming Education – Multiple Authors ; Edited by Sebastian J. Bae ; Published by U.S. Marine Corps
The Russian Way of War – Force Structure, Tactics, and Modernization of the Russian Ground Forces – Dr. Lester W. Grau and Charles K. Bartles
This book covers the increased interests and speculation about the Russian armed forces structure, capabilities, and future development. The Russian Way of War Force Structure, Tactics, and Modernization of the Russian Ground Forces By Dr. Lester W. Grau and Charles K. Bartles Foreign Military Studies Office, Fort Leavenworth, KS 2016 Page Length: 416 Pages Link: … [Read more...] about The Russian Way of War – Force Structure, Tactics, and Modernization of the Russian Ground Forces – Dr. Lester W. Grau and Charles K. Bartles
Quantum Chemistry for Detecting Cybersecurity Threats to Information Systems
Quantum Security Alliance (QSA) All rights reserved. All content on this document is protected by Quantum Security Alliance (QSA) copyrights and other protective laws. Quantum Chemistry for Detecting Cybersecurity Threats to Information Systems A Joint Research Issue Paper Originally Published by Quantum Security Alliance (QSA) 2022 Authors Dr. Hans C. … [Read more...] about Quantum Chemistry for Detecting Cybersecurity Threats to Information Systems
Best Practices: Protecting Your Organization from Foreign Intelligence Threats – NCSC
Here is a best practices guide by the U.S. National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) on how to "Protect Your Organization from the Foreign Intelligence Threat". Protecting an organization is not solely the duty of security personnel; everyone in the organization must play a role. To help public and private-sector organizations guard against foreign intelligence … [Read more...] about Best Practices: Protecting Your Organization from Foreign Intelligence Threats – NCSC
What to Watch for as the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates – Stratfor-Worldview
Here is an article from SDSS's Stratfor Worldview subscription that is titled, "What to Watch for as the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates". - Published 22 February, 2022 With the prospect of Russian troops crossing into Ukrainian-controlled territory now a distinct possibility, the potential escalation or de-escalation of the conflict will hinge on the evolution of the … [Read more...] about What to Watch for as the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates – Stratfor-Worldview
National Intelligence Council Global Trends 2040 Report – A More Contested World – 7th Edition
Here is the 7th Edition of the National Intelligence Council (NIC) Global Trends 2040 Report: A More Contested World. This edition was first published in March 2021on the DNI website and has been published every four years since 1997. Global Trends assess the key trends and uncertainties that will shape the Strategic environment for the United States during the next two … [Read more...] about National Intelligence Council Global Trends 2040 Report – A More Contested World – 7th Edition
OSCE Reports Surge of Fighting in Ukraine
By Dr. Frank C. Danesy– Contributor The seven-year conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine appears to be escalating with Russian support. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has reported a sharp increase of more than 250% in ceasefire violations in the Donetsk and the Luhansk districts of … [Read more...] about OSCE Reports Surge of Fighting in Ukraine
AGENDA 2030 – NATO CHARTS ITS COURSE
By Dr. Frank C. Danesy – Contributor On Monday, June 14, the 30 NATO Heads of State and Government met in Brussels to chart the organization's strategy leading up to 2030 and beyond. During the meeting, the Allies reaffirmed their unity, solidarity, and cohesion and their will to open a new chapter in transatlantic relations. In a joint statement, the leaders underscored … [Read more...] about AGENDA 2030 – NATO CHARTS ITS COURSE
The 2020 China-India Dispute: An Ongoing and Historical Conundrum
By Dr. Mark Kass, Ph.D – Contributor The ongoing boundary dispute between China and India is back in the news again exhibiting “controlled” displays of aggression by both sides without resorting to full-scale combat operations by either side. It is a classic “border skirmish” with limited utilization of martial resources. The issues this briefing will explore centers on the … [Read more...] about The 2020 China-India Dispute: An Ongoing and Historical Conundrum
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
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
