Chinese Telecom Infrastructure in the U.S.: National Security Risks and Supply Chain Threats
Chinese telecom infrastructure in the U.S. has raised serious concerns among policymakers due to its potential national security risks. With Chinese telecom giants like Huawei and ZTE legally obligated to assist Beijing’s intelligence operations, vulnerabilities in supply chains and the risk of foreign control over critical infrastructure remain pressing issues. This in-depth analysis examines where Chinese telecom networks still exist in the U.S., how they could be exploited, and what actions the U.S. government is taking to mitigate these risks.
Preventing Unauthorized Access to DoD Installations: Emerging Threats & Solutions
Preventing unauthorized access to DoD installations is no longer just about stopping trespassers—it’s now a critical national security imperative as adversaries like China and Iran increasingly test U.S. defenses. Incidents involving drone incursions, suspicious intrusions disguised as tourism, and coordinated espionage attempts highlight growing vulnerabilities that traditional force protection methods are ill-equipped to handle. In this blog, we delve into the urgent threat landscape, share recent alarming case studies from 2024 and 2025, explore policy responses such as the GATE CRASHERS Act, and advocate for modernized, integrated security approaches that combine artificial intelligence, open-source intelligence, and advanced analytics to decisively counter threats and secure DoD installations against unauthorized access.
Open-Source Vetting for National Security: AI-Driven OSINT and Insider Threat Detection
In an era of escalating insider threats and state-sponsored tech espionage, U.S. national security agencies are turning to open-source intelligence (OSINT) and unclassified data to vet individuals and companies for hidden risks. Open-source vetting for national security leverages AI, machine learning, graph databases, and data fusion to connect the dots across public information, enhancing risk assessments and spotting insider threats before they wreak havoc. From cutting-edge AI tools that flag anomalies in a contractor’s background to graph-powered analytics exposing covert networks, these innovations are reshaping how the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) safeguard America’s secrets. This in-depth analysis explores how open-source vetting works in practice—and why recent insider espionage cases in 2024 and 2025 underscore its urgency.
OSINT and AI in U.S. Law Enforcement: Evolving Tools from Border Security to Federal Courts
Explore how the focus on border security, drug trafficking, and illegal migration is driving an evolution in the use of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and AI by U.S. law enforcement and federal courts. Recent 2024–2025 cases and policies illustrate OSINT and AI’s growing role in investigations and prosecutions, from the border to the courtroom.
Securing Global Supply Chains in an Era of Heightened Risk
From Houthi attacks in the Red Sea to China’s strategic export controls, global supply chains have been rocked by disruptions in 2024 and 2025. This in-depth analysis examines the key threats—geopolitical, cyber, criminal, and environmental—impacting global logistics and critical industries. Learn how the U.S. and its allies are responding with new policies, partnerships, and innovations to strengthen supply chain resilience.
Unclassified Intelligence Research at FIU: Students Shaping National Security Analysis
At Florida International University, student-led unclassified intelligence research is shaping real-world national security operations. Through open-source dashboards and strategic analysis, students are tracking China’s expanding influence, critical minerals security, illegal maritime activity, and transnational migration patterns in the SOUTHCOM region. These insights, designed for operational use, demonstrate the power of geospatial intelligence in addressing emerging threats. Read how FIU’s Security Research Hub is bridging academia and national security with cutting-edge, shareable intelligence tools.
Understanding China’s Role in South America’s Lithium Supply Chain: Strategic Investments and Geopolitical Implications
China’s lithium investments in South America are transforming global resource competition and shifting geopolitical power dynamics. By securing control over vast lithium reserves in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile, China is advancing its green energy ambitions while undermining Western supply chain dominance. This strategic expansion raises concerns over economic leverage, resource dependency, and the long-term implications of Beijing’s growing influence in Latin America. Understanding these investments is critical to navigating the evolving landscape of global energy and security.
China’s Telecommunications Infiltration: A Growing Security Risk in Latin America
While concerns over DeepSeek dominate headlines, China’s telecommunications infiltration across Latin America has been expanding for years. Through Huawei, ZTE, and other state-linked firms, Beijing is embedding itself into the region’s digital infrastructure—raising cybersecurity risks, enabling potential surveillance, and increasing strategic dependence on Chinese technology. With Latin America’s digital future at stake, now is the time to push for secure alternatives and safeguard the Western Hemisphere from Beijing’s technological grip.
The Power of Intelligence Fusion in Understanding Migration Trends
Intelligence fusion for migration offers a groundbreaking approach to understanding global movement. By integrating satellite imagery, social media, economic indicators, and policy shifts, 3GIMBALS uncovers migration drivers in real time. This intelligence empowers governments, security forces, and humanitarian organizations to anticipate trends, allocate resources efficiently, and craft smarter, data-driven policies. Migration analysis has always struggled with answering “why”—until now.
Understanding the Sanctions Quartet: How Iran, Russia, China, and North Korea Navigate a Complex Business Environment
The Sanctions Quartet have developed strategies to reshape global sanctions enforcement, enabling Iran, Russia, China, and North Korea to bypass restrictions through alternative financial systems, shadow trade networks, and cyber-enabled illicit activities. Understanding how this alliance operates is crucial to countering its growing influence and the broader geopolitical risks it presents.