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 Hormuz, and illegal business dealings with China.
DATE OF ANALYSIS AND SUBMISSION: December 10, 2019
PRIMARY ANALYST: Dustin Oaks
EDITING TEAM: Sam Kessler (Chief and Managing Editor) and Lorinda Rosario (Senior Editor)
PEER REVIEW TEAM: Cameron Grischott, Ron Brooks, Brian Moody, Allen Cline, and Alyssa LeVasseur
CUSTOMER QUESTIONS:
- Can Iran Sustain a cyber war with the United States?
- Is Iran seeking a negotiation similar to North Korea in terms of threatening nuclear attacks and attacking American troops in the region?
- Economic assistance needed?
- Can Iran survive sanctions?
- Can Iran form a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and would the U.S. survive it?
- Economic impact on the oil industry?
- How will enhanced conflict between the U.S. and Iran impact China’s strategic interests and the ongoing U.S.-China trade war dispute?
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Fulcrum Global Intelligence Brief #8 - Oaks - Iranian Relations, Cyberwar, and Trade Deals with China
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