ACD/EWI briefing on CyberThreats & the Economy, April 9, 2013. The global financial markets are the virtual equivalent of the US power grid; each of these two networks - whether physical or virtual-may exhibit both the fragility and robustness … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity and Economic, Financial, and Market Warfare
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CyberThreats & The Economy
On April 9, ACD/EWI held a briefing on CyberThreats and the Economy, which was hosted by George Mason University's Law School. These are preliminary notes from the meeting: Threats to the U.S. economy have been a longstanding concern of the … [Read more...] about CyberThreats & The Economy
The Crash of Civilization
Introduction: It isn't exactly news that Europeans have been soft on Islamism. Indeed, accommodating and capitulating to Islamic demands has driven European civilization to self-immolation. Favoring Islam has not been confined to accepting laws to … [Read more...] about The Crash of Civilization
“Heroin for Nukes”
Opiates and other illegal drugs are known to have caused and funded many wars. Afghan heroin has been funding the Taliban, al Qaeda, Iran, the Assad family, Hezbollah and other rouge regimes and terror groups, corrupting governments, and enslaving … [Read more...] about “Heroin for Nukes”
The Third Scenario – Business Continuity: Planning in the Face of Cyber Threats
Our lives are interlaced in a gentle existence fabric that is usually balanced between everyday routine and special events. Exceeding that precious balance due to an unusual event such as a flat tire in high noon, a cancellation of a much needed … [Read more...] about The Third Scenario – Business Continuity: Planning in the Face of Cyber Threats
Calling North Korea’s Hand
A bitter and unresolved struggle behind the scenes for control of North Korea, the world's most regressive regime, is the likeliest explanation for Pyongyang's unprecedented deluge of threats against South Korea, the U.S. and Japan. For heavy hangs … [Read more...] about Calling North Korea’s Hand
Running Out of Stimulus Bubbles
Frequent and massive cyber attacks on U.S. industrial base, financial institutions, business and other sectors have forced into the open that the U.S. economy is under attack. Banks and industries have turned to the government for help. But that is … [Read more...] about Running Out of Stimulus Bubbles
Passing the Intelligence Test
Introduction: Michael B. Mukasey is former U.S. Attorney General (2007-2009). Earlier, as a federal judge in Manhattan, he presided over the trial of and sentenced "The Blind Sheik." Both positions exposed him to the difficult problems of fighting … [Read more...] about Passing the Intelligence Test
Iran Beyond Oil
Introduction: Much of the commentary on Western sanctions on Iran focuses on the extent to which the sale of Iranian crude oil has been diminished, thus strangling Iran's economy. Therefore, goes the argument, if we would only continue with the … [Read more...] about Iran Beyond Oil
The Iran Sanctions Charade
The rugs under President Obama's vows to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons are being pulled out constantly. Last Monday, former EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana, pointed out that the negotiations between … [Read more...] about The Iran Sanctions Charade