By Sam Kessler - Chief and Managing Editor This is Part 1 of a new series by the author called: “The Big Picture of the Russia-Ukraine War Series” The war in Ukraine is a catalyst breeding ground for several geopolitical and national security issues that have been looming in the background for several years. At this point in time there are recent efforts to de-escalate the … [Read more...] about How the War in Ukraine is Strengthening China and Weakening Russia
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China Space Threat to U.S. Assets – Intelligence Brief #9
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
Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community – February 5, 2024
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
Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 7 – Artificial Intelligence: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
On this latest episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, Carl "C.J." Unis returns with his colleague, Michael Maestas, to discuss artificial intelligence in the national security, defense, and private sectors. We also talk about the pros, the cons, and what's not being discussed. So, what are both the benefits and the dark side of A.I.? Let's find out now on Fulcrum … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 7 – Artificial Intelligence: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The Multi-Polar Role of Russia’s Primakov Doctrine and the Certainty of a Chinese-Russian Strategic Alliance
By Sam Kessler - Chief and Managing Editor ; SDSS President The new international system is one that has been built on trends, patterns, and indicators that have been in the making for several years. Trends are typically built on catalyst events and scenarios that cascade into a wide variety of situations and new norms that tend to result into both expected and unexpected … [Read more...] about The Multi-Polar Role of Russia’s Primakov Doctrine and the Certainty of a Chinese-Russian Strategic Alliance
China and Iran: In the Thralls of the Next Revolution? – SITREP #1
By Dr. Mark Kass, Ph.D. - Chief, Pacific Rim Desk - SITREP Both China and Iran have been experiencing serious unrest that has impacted their societies. From the Chinese perspective this has contributed to civil unrest and caused a continuing economic downturn as well as significant protests that have led to a strict COVID enforcement program being “silenced” There are other … [Read more...] about China and Iran: In the Thralls of the Next Revolution? – SITREP #1
Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 6 – Middle East Security, Russia-Ukraine War, and US-China Tensions
In this episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, we are joined with our guest, Adam Roosevelt, to discuss U.S. relationship with the Middle East and the Biden administrations visit to the region this past summer. We also discuss how the current Middle East situation(s) impact the cascading effects of the Russia-Ukraine war and China-Taiwan tensions. How does this impact the … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 6 – Middle East Security, Russia-Ukraine War, and US-China Tensions
AUKUS: Its Strategic Importance and What it Means for U.S. Allies and Quad Partners
By Katherine Sharp – Contributor The United States has long-maintained alliances with the United Kingdom and Australia by military cooperation and shared security concerns in the international community. Recently on September 15, 2021, the U.S. announced its formation of a new trilateral security pact with the United Kingdom and Australia known as AUKUS. This alliance will … [Read more...] about AUKUS: Its Strategic Importance and What it Means for U.S. Allies and Quad Partners
Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 5 – Russia-Ukraine War ; US/NATO/China Response ; Strategic Reality
In this episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, we do a roundtable discussion about the Russian war with Ukraine and the responses by the United States, NATO, China, and other world players. We also discuss how the international system is evolving, as well as other immediate national security concerns that are happening at home and abroad that can serve as cascade events and … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 5 – Russia-Ukraine War ; US/NATO/China Response ; Strategic Reality
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
What Putin Wants – Interview with John Mearsheimer on Russia and Ukraine Situation – GEOPOP Video Presentation
This video presentation by the GEOPOP YouTube channel provides us with a segment of an interview from the Andrew Sullivan podcast that he recently had with John Mearsheimer who is a renown foreign policy realist. In this video segment, Mearsheimer offers clear thinking and insight of the situation currently happening between the United States (and allies) and Russia regarding … [Read more...] about What Putin Wants – Interview with John Mearsheimer on Russia and Ukraine Situation – GEOPOP Video Presentation
The Future of America’s Defense Industrial Base – Hudson Institute – Livestream Discussion
Here is a streamed live discussion that the Hudson Institute held on Friday, June 18, 2021. This discussion sheds light on the current and long-term challenges associated with the future of the U.S. defense industrial base in regards to great power competition with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and other near-peer competitors and/or adversaries. Some of the key points … [Read more...] about The Future of America’s Defense Industrial Base – Hudson Institute – Livestream Discussion
Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 2 – U.S. Withdrawal in Afghanistan and Tensions in Central Asia
This episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast we discuss the U.S. announcement of withdrawing troops in Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. We also discuss issues and probabilities that surround that decision as well as the impact and relationship the decision has on the future of U.S. geo-strategy in Central Asia, particularly regarding the People's Republic of China (PRC) and … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 2 – U.S. Withdrawal in Afghanistan and Tensions in Central Asia
Burma and China’s Strategy Beyond the Western Pacific: Assessing Instability and Opportunity
By Wayland Blue – Contributor After many years the Chinese and Burmese relationship has reversed itself from displaying limited importance to one that has great strategic value in this current period of great power competition between the United States (U.S.) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). As a result, the Indo-Pacific region has risen to prominence for U.S. … [Read more...] about Burma and China’s Strategy Beyond the Western Pacific: Assessing Instability and Opportunity
