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Summary: Andrew Futter outlines the effects of using cyberattacks as anti-nuclear measures. The article states that there are appealing factors to using cyberspace. There economic and efficiency means that could make it appealing. Then it’s outlined that using cyberattacks can be very detrimental. It causes the loss of things like M.A.D. and confidence building measures. Read More
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In the meeting over the recently released 2019 Missile Defense Review (MDR), Assistant Secretary Anderson explained the implications of the 2019 MDR for U.S. defense policy. Anderson spoke specifically about five key topics: (1) evolving threat environments; (2) missile defense roles, policy, and strategy; (3) clarification on U.S. missile defense posture and capabilities; (4) growing Read More
This article analyses how even with the summit in Singapore North Korea is still developing nuclear weapons. It explains how the U.S. should, get on the same page in terms of “Denuclearization,” solidify diplomatic ties with North, and reach agreement that would satisfy both parties to an extent. All of this while keeping in consideration, Read More
While neither the U.S. or Russia are willing to resolve their dispute over compliance of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, both countries consider backing out. This article discusses the consequences of the Treaty’s collapse and possible next steps to maintain International Arms Control. Significance: If the INF Treaty comes to an end, the United States and Read More
The United States’ Office of Foreign Assets Control, along with the French government, froze the assets of dozens of individuals and companies which have provided support to the Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC) in Syria. The SSRC is believed to be responsible for the development and maintenance of Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal. The article Read More
On December 12th 2018 at a UN Security Council meeting, U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, brought forth allegations that Iran, in its support for Houthi rebels in Yemen, are attempting to circumvent UN Resolution 2331, which places restrictions on the country’s conventional weapon and ballistic missile technology. An Iranian Official responded that the Islamic Read More
It’s been twenty-five years since the signing of the Trilateral Statement and Annex, an agreement between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine, which effectively led to the denuclearization of Ukraine. This, along with the Budapest Memorandum, exchanged Ukraine’s post-Soviet Union nuclear stock with an acknowledgment of sovereignty and a promise to “refrain from the Read More
Summary : United Nations and United States have been working on improving North Korea’s air space for travel. The ICAO was preparing to help North Korea’s aviation system improve. The United States discouraged the ICAO to do that until North Korea makes progress in Pyongyang to denuclearize the area. Significance: This is significant to Read More
Summary: This article discusses the current situations of the United States and Russia in relation to the INF Treaty. The INF Treaty ( Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force Treaty) bans the usage of cruise missiles and land-based ballistic missiles that have a range of 500-5,000 km. This treaty was signed by Reagan and Gorbachev on December 8, Read More
This article is the summary of a discussion had by Brookings scholars about nuclear proliferation in this geopolitical moment. It comments on the US pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal, North Korea not denuclearizing in the immediate future, and the need for policy makers to think trough non-nuclear options. Significance: These scholars offer these Read More
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Classified Intelligence Officer MENA- Alex Berg Distribution: Station Chief MENA Under Secretary Arms Control Secretary of Defense Intelligence Bulletin Cyrenaica Province, Eastern Libya- 6 November 2018 14:30 EEST Subject: ISIL Chemical Weapons Specialist Movement into Libya Status: Imminent Events: Intelligence tracking movement of ISIL chemical weapons specialist Ismail Alwaan al-Ithawi fleeing hiding outside of Raqqa, Read More
FS-NA Classified North Asia Intelligence Officer – Frida Silva Distribution: Section Chief NA Chief of Staff – President Martin Widzer Intelligence Bulletin India – November 13th, 2018 16:23 EEST Subject: India has Assured Second-Strike Capability Status:Low Event:Increased Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean has prompted the Indian Navy to get 57 new fighter jets, Read More
FS-NA Classified North Asia Intelligence Officer – Frida Silva Distribution: Section Chief NA Chief of Staff – President Martin Widzer Intelligence Bulletin India – November 13th, 2018 16:23 EEST Subject:Commercial Satellites Reveal North Korean Missile Base Status: Moderate Event: Commercial satellite imagery has revealed the location and layout of an undisclosed North Korea missile base, including deep Read More
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Threat Assessment: WMD’s in Russia and Poland *Updated False report of WMD strikes in Poland and Russia has caused a massive military mobilization by Russian armed forces. There needs to be an immediate de escalation of tensions between Russia and the United States. We must share the information we have that confirms the WMD attack Read More
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Dear all: I am going to clear the ASiPSS map of ALL it’s markers. Please POST NEW MARKERS THAT ARE REFLECTIVE OF YOUR INTEL BRIEFS. If your brief is Top Secret…note some activate in the respective location without reveling any details. Sorry, if you have things in the works that I am going to delete, Read More