Intelligence Brief #9 China Space Threat to U.S. Assets Fulcrum Global Contributor, James W. Weichold is our Primary Open-Source Analyst for this week. His topic deals with the expansion into the space realm by the People's Republic of China (PRC), competitive nature of their space program, and the increasing number of threats and uncertainties for U.S. space … [Read more...] about China Space Threat to U.S. Assets – Intelligence Brief #9
Intelligence Briefs
How It Started
The Intelligence Brief section of Fulcrum Global was inaugurated on July 2, 2018. It originally started as a 3-month intelligence brief challenge where staff and members of the Society for Defense and Strategic Studies (SDSS) would prepare weekly intelligence briefs on a wide variety of issues that are currently of interest to U.S. policymakers.
These weekly briefings were an effort to simulate the intelligence cycle by collecting open-source material (OSINT), creating analysis, conducting peer review, and the creation of the final product that is put together in a brief format. The initiative became a success and has become one of the best selling features of the Fulcrum Global publication at SDSS.
Project Goals and Objectives
The other reason this project was initiated was to help increase the profile of American Military University in the American Public University System (AMU/APUS) as well as the Society for Defense and Strategic Studies (SDSS) at AMU/APUS. In addition, this initiative is also designed to enable students and alumni the opportunity to work together and create an intelligence product based on their skills and knowledge learned from their degrees and professions.
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Intelligence Brief Team:
- Sam Kessler - Chief & Managing Editor and Open-Source Analyst
- Lorinda Rosario - Senior Editor
- Dustin Oaks - Open-Source Analyst and Peer Reviewer
- Brian Moody - Open-Source Analyst and Peer Reviewer
- Cameron Grischott- Open-Source Analyst and Peer Reviewer
- Ron Brooks - Peer Reviewer
- Alyssa LeVasseur - Peer Reviewer
- Allen Cline - Peer Reviewer
Iranian Relations, Cyberwar, and Trade Deals with China – Intelligence Brief #8
Intelligence Brief #8 Iranian Relations, Cyberwar, and Trade Deals with China Fulcrum Global Contributor, Dustin Oaks, is our Primary Open-Source Analyst for this week. His topic deals with Iran's cyber warfare capabilities, current negotiation strategies and tactics with the United States, economic sanctions and growing social unrest, naval capacity in the Strait of … [Read more...] about Iranian Relations, Cyberwar, and Trade Deals with China – Intelligence Brief #8
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
