‘China’s military budget much bigger than what it reveals’
‘China already has its 3,000 km range DF-17 maneuverable hypersonic missile to take out India’s S-400s.’
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fixing Shortcomings in the Senate’s Endless Frontier Legislation
The Senate passed legislation earlier this month aimed at boosting U.S. technological competitiveness with China; however, last-minute changes resulted in significant funding reductions for several of the...
Policy Briefs
Biden’s cyber budget good, but still insufficient to meet the threats
Excerpt The White House’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 will seek significant increases in cybersecurity funding for most federal agencies. Cybersecurity, the budget plan asserted, is “a top...
Op-eds
US-based Iranian professor under fire for hiding facts about 1988 massacre
Several activists and human rights organizations have launched a campaign against Mohammad Jafar Mahallati, Iran’s former ambassador to the United Nations who now serves as a professor at Oberlin College...
Op-eds
The US Needs to Impose Costs on China for Its Economic Warfare
The linchpin of a more effective deterrence is developing a more effective way to hurt the Chinese Communist Party if it will not stop hurting the United States.
Op-eds
Iran sought nuclear weapons, technology for WMDs last year, reports find
Findings likely to animate broader discussion about whether US should return to Iran nuclear deal
Op-eds
Social Media Is an Intel Gold Mine. Why Aren’t Governments Using It?
“To platform or to deplatform” is the wrong debate.
Op-eds
Good Climate Policy Should Fight Corruption and Organized Crime
They are key drivers of deforestation and environmental degradation.
Op-eds
DOJ Charges Reveal North Korean Cybercrime and Money Laundering Schemes
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday indicted three North Korean cyber operatives and a Canadian-American money launderer for numerous cyberattacks against banks, virtual currency exchanges,...
Policy Briefs
Iran, Terrorism Finance, and Money Laundering: A Status Update Before FATF Meets Next Week
When the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) convenes its plenary next week, while not formally on the agenda, buzz on the sidelines will concern Tehran’s constant push to be removed from the FATF blacklist....
Insights
Hezbollah and Other Non-State Actors Acquire Asymmetric Tools in Cyberspace
The cyber domain is again forcing the United States and its allies to reevaluate assumptions about deterrence. But instead of rethinking the credibility of deterrence, the United States should focus on deterrence by denial.
Op-eds
Iran Commemorates the Death of Qassem Soleimani
Pro-Iranian outlets, including affiliates of Iran’s Al-Mustafa International University, earlier this month commemorated the first anniversary of the death of Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, whom...
Policy Briefs
The Chinese Communist Party’s Human Hack of Western Companies
There may be a frightening number of potential CCP loyalists in Western companies and consulates around the globe.
Op-eds
America Must Take North Korea’s Cyber Warfare Capabilities Seriously
While it has not launched any new missiles since July, North Korea instead demonstrated its hostility with cyber-attacks throughout 2020. What can Washington do to push back?
Op-eds
The death of a guest of the Ayatollah
An assassination provides insight into relations between Tehran and AQ
Op-eds
U.S. Issues Timely Alert on Another North Korean Hacking Group
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the United States Cyber Command Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) issued a joint alert on Tuesday...
Insights
Yes, Virginia, the Trump Administration Does Have a China Strategy
The administration is pursuing a whole-of-government approach to counter China’s concept of Comprehensive National Power.
Op-eds
Ransomware Rising: Steps for The Public and Private Sector to Address the Growing Threat
Last weekend, a major U.S. healthcare provider, Universal Health Services, was the victim of what may have been the largest ransomware attack in the history of the United States. The attack caused the company...
Insights
Coordinated U.S. Actions Combat Wide Range of Iran’s Malign Cyber Activities
In a series of coordinated actions in mid-September, the U.S. departments of Justice and the Treasury exposed more than 50 Iranian hackers and took steps in concert with the FBI to thwart their ability...
Insights
China Sanctions U.S. Lawmakers and Human Rights Advocates
Beijing imposed a fresh round of sanctions this week on six U.S. lawmakers and five leaders of organizations that promote democracy and human rights, matching exactly the number of Chinese and Hong Kong...