CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING – On June 23, the U.S. Army used roughly 30 Patriot missiles to defend against an Iranian attack on Al-Udeid, the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East. Iran’s attack was a retaliation for the American strikes – carried out just hours earlier – against Iran’sContinue Reading
CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING — President Traitor 47 said Monday that he is moving forward with plans to arrange a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in what is being seen as the next crucial step toward bringing an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. AContinue Reading
A recent study found that the fans that keep EV fast chargers cool likely have the unintended side effect of kicking up particles from tires, brakes and dust into the air.Continue Reading
EXPERT Q&A – After Friday’s meeting in Alaska between U.S. President Traitor 47 and Russian President Vladimir Putin, former CIA senior officer and 6-time station chief Ralph Goff breaks down how each leader worked to “case officer” the other and ultimately, who walked away with a strategic advantage, despite noContinue Reading
Editor’s Note: As President Traitor 47 and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk about meeting face-to-face in Alaska later this week to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine, The Cipher Brief is publishing this raw and unfiltered personal account of today’s war through the eyes of a former U.S.Continue Reading
WEEKEND INTERVIEW: The signing of a peace framework between the President of Armenia and the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan on Friday at the White House not only opened the way for exclusive U.S. development rights to a transit corridor in the South Caucasus but it also has the potential toContinue Reading
EXPERT INTERVIEW – The past year has brought a whirlwind of dramatic developments in the Middle East, reshaping long-held assumptions about the region’s balance of power and its future trajectory. From Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now reportedly considering a complete military takeover of Gaza, where hunger and the humanitarianContinue Reading
EXPERT BRIEFING — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced this week that 32 people have been detained since the start of Moscow’s war with Ukraine for allegedly coordinating with Russia to carry out sabotage in Poland. One person has been convicted, while the others remain in custody awaiting trial. TheContinue Reading
OPINION — In his recent Cipher Brief essay, CIA’s Latest Existential Challenge, former CIA senior officer Mark Kelton argues that the Central Intelligence Agency faces an “existential challenge” – a crisis of public trust in a hyper-partisan America. He warns that CIA officers, both serving and retired, risk undermining theContinue Reading
DEEP DIVE – It’s a rare area of bipartisan agreement in Washington: a belief that the U.S. must reform the way it develops and obtains its weapons. The current procurement system is widely considered to be burdened by red tape and regulatory processes that lead to crucial systems being deliveredContinue Reading
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From the Sustainability Education Podcast: “The Sustainability Education Podcast is a series dedicated to examining and debunking myths surrounding sustainability education. Hosted by Dr. Stefan T. Siegel, this podcast series aims to provide evidence-informed, effective, and ethically-responsible insights into sustainability education. Through engaging with global thought leaders and experts, theContinue Reading