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Sabotage Without Warning: ​Why the Gray Zone Could Be America’s Biggest Blind Spot Experts are sounding the alarm on the risk to national security

Sabotage Without Warning: ​Why the Gray Zone Could Be America’s Biggest Blind Spot

Experts are sounding the alarm on the risk to national security
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Can the U.S. Fix a Broken System of Acquiring Weapons? The U.S. must reform its weapons procurement system to keep up with China. #defenseinnovation #procurementreform

Can the U.S. Fix a Broken System of Acquiring Weapons?

We're about to find out. 
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China's Disinformation Offensive in Taiwan China's relentless disinformation campaign against Taiwan is escalating, using AI and deepfakes to manipulate public perception. How can Taiwan defend against these sophisticated tactics? #thecipherbrief #DisinformationWarfare #NationalSecurity

China's Disinformation Offensive in Taiwan

Inside the CCP's Evolving Influence Campaign
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Experts Warn of Insurgents' Paradise in West Africa JNIM controls territory five times the size of Texas

Experts Warn of Insurgents' Paradise in West Africa

JNIM controls territory five times the size of Texas
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Ukraine’s Defense may Hinge on Offensive Operations Will Trump's ultimatum and support for anti-missile systems be enough to stop Putin's aggression? As drones redefine modern warfare, are we prepared for the new era of strategic strikes? #thecipherbrief #drones #ukraine

Forget missiles. Ukraine’s AI-enabled drones exposed Russia’s nuclear vulnerability.
This is what 21st-century warfare looks like.

Getting Inside the Mind of Xi Jinping Former Senior CIA Officer Shares Insights on China's Ambitions

Getting Inside the Mind of Xi Jinping

Former Senior CIA Officer Shares Insights on China's Ambitions
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As Taiwan Launches Military Drills, a Pressing Question for Washington Taiwan braces for its largest military exercise ever, with 22,000 reservists mobilized amid escalating tensions with Beijing. As China's pressure mounts, the question looms: how and when will Washington act?  Stay informed with The Cipher Brief. #Taiwan #China #MilitaryTensions #NationalSecurity".

As Taiwan Launches Military Drills, a Pressing Question for Washington

How and when would Washington act?
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Can President Trump Get a "Big, Beautiful" Deal in the Middle East? Experts weigh in ahead of Israeli Prime Minister's Visit to the White House

Can President Trump Get a "Big, Beautiful" Deal in the Middle East?

Experts weigh in ahead of Israeli Prime Minister's Visit to the White House.
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The U.S. Has 40,000 Troops in the Middle East Recent U.S. strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities have put American forces in the Middle East in the spotlight. #USMilitaryPresence #MiddleEast #NationalSecurity.

The U.S. Has 40,000 Troops in the Middle East

Experts debate whether we need them all there in our latest.
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The Cipher Brief's Hottest Summer Reading National security experts weigh in on the best books of the season

The Cipher Brief's Hottest Summer Reading

National security experts weigh in on the best books of the season
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Beijing’s Rare Disclosure on DF-5B Missile Signals Shift in Nuclear Messaging China's unveiling of the upgraded DF-5B missile with multi-warhead capacity and extended range signals a significant shift in nuclear messaging. As tensions rise globally, what implications does this have for arms control and strategic stability? Stay informed with The Cipher Brief. #nuclearweapons #China #armscontrol #strategiccompetition

Beijing’s Rare Disclosure on DF-5B Missile Signals Shift in Nuclear Messaging.
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NATO Lures Trump Back - at a Cost At this week's NATO summit, the stakes were sky-high - from support for Ukraine to shoring up Europe's defenses. President Trump's surprising pivot to full-throated support for the alliance left many relieved, but what does this mean for the future of NATO and Ukraine's fight for peace? Join the conversation on The Cipher Brief's exclusive insights. #NATO #Ukraine #Trump #security #peace

“I left here differently.”

Trump commits to @NATO Article 5—for a price. The Cipher Brief breaks down the tradeoffs at The Hague.
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YouTube video by The Cipher Brief Can NATO Spend its way out of Trouble?

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Jennifer Ewbank gives “Agents of Change” three out of four trench coats in her review @thecipherbrief.bsky.social www.thecipherbrief.com/women-cia

Former CIA Director on the Priority Intelligence Requirement in Iran EXPERT INTERVIEW – Tehran’s response on Monday to U.S. attacks against its nuclear facilities over the weekend was measured and possibly calibrated to what appears to be growing impatience by U.S. President Donald Trump over demands for the country to give up its nuclear program. A social media post...

One of the most significant U.S. military operations in years just unfolded. Now Gen. David Petraeus (Ret.) shares his insights with The Cipher Brief.
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Experts Assess Iran Strikes, Response and What Comes Next A Quick Summary of What Cipher Brief Experts are Watching

Experts Assess Iran Strikes, Response and What Comes Next

A Quick Summary of What Cipher Brief Experts are Watching.
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Former #CIA Director General David Petraeus talks with Cipher Brief Publisher Suzanne Kelly about the next crucial task in #Iran following U.S. airstrikes against Tehran’s nuclear facilities.
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How Resilient are Energy Markets in Times of Crisis? The answer may surprise you, according to energy expert Norm Roule

How Resilient are Energy Markets in Times of Crisis?

The answer may surprise you, according to energy & Cipher Brief expert Norm Roule.
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What Would it Take to End the Regime in Iran? As tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran, experts are reevaluating the possibility of regime change. Will the Iranian people unite against their oppressive government? Can external pressure lead to internal collapse? Find out more in The Cipher Brief's report on the complex dynamics at play. #Iran #RegimeChange #NationalSecurity.

What Would It Take to End the Regime in Iran?

A Complex Equation of Opposition, Leadership and Geopolitics.
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Tehran is reeling. Its military has been gutted. Its leadership is in hiding.

Will the regime survive?

Cipher Brief experts weigh in.

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One of the sharpest minds on Iran, Norm Roule, offers his take on what success looks like for Israel — and the risks for the region.
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How Long Can Ukraine Fight? Cipher Brief Experts assess Ukraine’s chances as hopes wane for a truce

How Long Can Ukraine Fight?

Cipher Brief Experts assess Ukraine’s chances as hopes wane for a truce.
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China’s ‘Leap Forward’ in Drone Weapons AI and the potential for war over Taiwan are driving a drone boom in China’s military

China’s ‘Leap Forward’ in Drone Weapons

AI and the potential for war over Taiwan are driving a drone boom in China’s military.
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Why Al Qaeda Refuses to Die DEEP DIVE — More than two decades after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Al Qaeda is not only alive — it has adapted, expanded, and quietly embedded itself into global jihadist networks. Despite relentless international efforts to dismantle it, the group continues to act as an umbrella foralmost all othe...

Why Al Qaeda Refuses to Die.

More than two decades after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Al Qaeda is not only alive — it has adapted, expanded, and quietly embedded itself into global jihadist networks.
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"Al Qaeda’s survival is not accidental".  An excellent perspective from the Former Director General & Former Deputy Director of Operations, National Directorate of Security (NDS), Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.  Exclusively on The Cipher Brief https://www.thecipherbrief.com/al-qaeda-refuses-to-die

The Genius – and the Implications – of Ukraine’s ‘Spider Web’ Drone Assault Beyond the damage to Russia’s military, experts see a stunning intelligence win for Ukraine

The Genius – and the Implications – of Ukraine’s ‘Spider Web’ Drone Assault

Beyond the damage to Russia’s military, experts see a stunning intelligence win for Ukraine.
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The Genius – and the Implications – of Ukraine’s ‘Spider Web’ Drone Assault Beyond the damage to Russia’s military, experts see a stunning intelligence win for Ukraine

The Genius – and the Implications – of Ukraine’s ‘Spider Web’ Drone Assault

Beyond the damage to Russia’s military, experts see a stunning intelligence win for Ukraine.
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Russia's Nuclear Rhetoric: Cold War Redux Russia escalates nuclear saber-rattling as signaling to West over Ukraine

Russia's Nuclear Rhetoric: Cold War Redux

Russia escalates nuclear saber-rattling as signaling to West over Ukraine.
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As U.S. Retreats on the Global Stage, Is China Winning? Experts see a concerted effort by China to fill gaps created by recent White House policies

As U.S. Retreats on the Global Stage, Is China Winning?

Experts see a concerted effort by China to fill gaps created by recent White House policies.
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The Trump AI Deals in the Gulf: Measuring the Value Against the Security Concerns Experts see both upside and danger in the AI mega deals done during the president’s visit

The Trump AI Deals in the Gulf: Measuring the Value Against the Security Concerns

Experts see both upside and danger in the AI mega deals done during the president’s visit.
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