The Russians have several advantages in the information warfare game. The mind of society is the battlefield in the current global struggle for geopolitical domination. The uses of soft power dominate in this battle and information warfare is … [Read more...] about Countermeasures to Russian Disinformation*
Guaranteeing Positioning, Navigation, and Timing for the United States
A special amendment to the defense budget for 2018, calls for allocating $10 million to the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Transportation. The funds would be used to develop a plan based on results of an ongoing study, "to devise a … [Read more...] about Guaranteeing Positioning, Navigation, and Timing for the United States
The road to Pyongyang through Bejing*
North Korea’s second intercontinental ballistics missile launch July 29 is a challenge to the five countries trying to keep the Peninsular stable. Neither China, Japan, South Korea, the U.S. nor Russia would welcome a reunited, strong and independent … [Read more...] about The road to Pyongyang through Bejing*
Are U.S. Missile Interceptors Any Good?
There is now evidence from credible analysts that the North Korean ICBM test shot had a problem: the warhead shredded on re-entry. That is good news for the United States and probably for anyone else facing a threat from North Korea, which certainly … [Read more...] about Are U.S. Missile Interceptors Any Good?
A war against Christians
A pervasive persecution of Christians goes on throughout the Middle East and South and Southeast Asia with relatively small organized efforts to oppose it, even among Western churchmen. True, both the Pope Francis has spoken out against … [Read more...] about A war against Christians
State Department Touting Palestinian Charade*
Left: FATAH twitter calling on Palestinians to kill Jews in Jerusalem. Credit: ITIC, May 6, 2017. - Left: A FATAH twitter calling on Palestinians to kill Jews in Jerusalem. Credit: ITIC, May 6, 2017 Judging by the standard used by the … [Read more...] about State Department Touting Palestinian Charade*
US Intervention Lets Qatar Off the Hook*
When Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt broke diplomatic relations with Qatar and imposed various sanctions on that minuscule but incredibly wealthy emirate, they presented the Qatari government with thirteen "non-negotiable" demands.The … [Read more...] about US Intervention Lets Qatar Off the Hook*
Was Russia behind Ukraine Cyberattack?
Left: A payment terminal out of order at a branch of Ukraine's state-owned Oschadbank in Kyiv on June 27. Photo credit: Reuters. - Some US authorities and 'private researchers' claim NotPetya attack was either carried out by Moscow or backed by it, … [Read more...] about Was Russia behind Ukraine Cyberattack?
To the Finland Station*
Left: The Finnish-Russian border. Photo credit: Wikipedia - While the U.S. debates whether it has “a Russian problem,” little Finland [6 million] is again fearful of wrestling with its old neighbor. There is a new wrinkle in the Russia-Finland … [Read more...] about To the Finland Station*
Soros is No Dreyfus*
Anti-Semitism should always be condemned. But it is somewhat ironic that leaders of Hungary’s Jewish community and Israel’s Ambassador in Budapest are rallying on behalf of a man who demeans Jews and gives millions to anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian … [Read more...] about Soros is No Dreyfus*