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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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
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
Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 3 – Technology and Infrastructure Security in National Security
In this episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, we discuss the dynamic impact that the technology revolution has on our society as well as how it effects the ability of the U.S. to operate and compete with near-peer competitors. We also discuss concerns regarding the ability to secure national security infrastructure and capabilities, as well gaps in modernization and … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 3 – Technology and Infrastructure Security in National Security
Unpacking the China-Russia Alliance – Caspian Report
China and Russia are ancient neighbors with long and complex histories together. However, we have been witnessing a gradual upward trend in friendly relations between the two since the end of the Cold War. This recent presentation by the Caspian Report explores the possibility of an alliance between China and Russia while also addressing the likeliness of it not happening as … [Read more...] about Unpacking the China-Russia Alliance – Caspian Report
China and ASEAN’s Restructuring Reality in Light of the USMCA Trade Deal
By Sam Kessler – Chief & Managing Editor; Contributor The updated North American trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada that replaced the old NAFTA agreement is very much a policy that correlates with the 2017 U.S. National Security Strategy that emphasizes heavily on great power competition with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In fact, the … [Read more...] about China and ASEAN’s Restructuring Reality in Light of the USMCA Trade Deal
NATO and the New Decade: Assessing the Transatlantic Alliance – Hudson Institute Discussion
YouTube Streaming Link - Lecture and Q&A Session - 47 Minutes Long Here is a streamed live discussion that the Hudson Institute held on Friday, February 7, 2020. This discussion talks about the ongoing shared values of members in the NATO alliance as well as the continued need for the organization going forward in the new decade. Transatlantic security remains an … [Read more...] about NATO and the New Decade: Assessing the Transatlantic Alliance – Hudson Institute Discussion
New Friction Between the U.S., Iran, and China Makes Cyber Warfare More Attractive
By Sam Kessler - Chief & Managing Editor and Contributor Dustin Oaks - Contributor *Note: The two co-authors also wrote another article piece for Asian Affairs Magazine that discusses new U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper’s approach to tackling the Iran issue with a focus on the cyber, nuclear, proxy warfare, and China issues that surround it. The … [Read more...] about New Friction Between the U.S., Iran, and China Makes Cyber Warfare More Attractive
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
