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"US Intelligence Chiefs Warn of Growing Threats to Global Order"

US intelligence agencies warn of an increasingly fragile world order, citing challenges from China, Russia, and Iran, as well as the potential for broader conflict related to Israel's campaign against Hamas in Gaza. The report highlights China's support for Russia in the Ukraine war and warns of China's potential attempts to influence the US elections. Concerns are also raised about the generational impact of the Gaza conflict on terrorism, and the report notes potential political changes in Israel. Additionally, FBI Director Christopher Wray expresses concern about terrorism implications from potential vulnerabilities at the US-Mexico border.

via Al Jazeera English|

#china #gaza-conflict #international-relations-national-security

international-relations-national-security1 year ago•6 min saved

"Sweden's NATO Accession: Implications and Concerns"

Sweden's vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and lack of preparedness for war have been exposed, prompting a historic shift as the country prepares to join Nato. Decades of austerity, deregulation, and privatization have left Sweden uniquely vulnerable, with foreign ownership and lack of defense shelters posing significant risks. The government is belatedly shifting priorities, investigating foreign investment, and increasing funding for civil defense and the military, but faces challenges such as decentralized systems, anachronistic regulations, and a lack of public awareness about potential threats.

via The Guardian|

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international-relations-national-security1 year ago•2 min saved

"U.S. Officials Address Russian Space Weapon Deployment and Biden's Reassurance on Nuclear Threat"

President Biden reassures the public that there is "no nuclear threat" to the U.S. despite Russia's consideration of an anti-satellite capability in space. The threat is related to a nuclear-powered space asset that could potentially be weaponized, but it has not been deployed. Biden has directed actions including additional briefings to Congress and diplomatic engagement with Russia and allies. Russian officials have dismissed the information as a "malicious fabrication."

via NBC News|

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international-relations-national-security1 year ago•2 min saved

"Russia's Nuclear Space Weapon Threatens US Satellites, Prompts GOP Inquiry"

Former CIA Director Leon Panetta warned that Russia could potentially "blind" the US by using a nuclear space weapon to disable satellites, posing a significant threat to national security. Reports indicate that Russia is developing a nuclear weapon capable of disrupting civilian communication, GPS, surveillance, and military command and control from space. The US is said to be working on similar capabilities to target and defend against such attacks. House Republicans are calling for the declassification of information on this threat, while experts note that the use of such a weapon would likely violate international treaties.

via Business Insider|

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