How Foreign Threats to U.S. Academic and Research Institutions Undermine National Security
America’s research institutions are being infiltrated, surveilled, and strategically redirected by state adversaries. China accelerates military power through stolen innovation, Iran targets scholars and dual-use research, Russia embeds influence in policy networks, and North Korea exploits access to sustain its regime. The cumulative effect is a long-term erosion of U.S. technological leadership and strategic edge.
The Hybrid Architecture of Russian Intelligence in the Western Balkans
Russian intelligence is sustained through diplomatic cover, commercial fronts, political patronage, and nationalist enablers in the Balkans. From fuel depots and training centers to sanctioned elites and cultural outreach, Moscow has built a hybrid infrastructure designed to persist below the threshold of confrontation.
Grey Zone Maritime Threats in European Waters Demand New Security Strategies
Grey zone maritime threats in European waters are reshaping the landscape of transatlantic security. From the Baltic to the Mediterranean, covert operations targeting undersea cables, pipelines, and strategic infrastructure are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. Russia and China are leveraging the opacity of the seabed and the ambiguities of international law to press their aims while avoiding open conflict. NATO and its allies are now racing to detect, deter, and counter these hybrid tactics before they undermine Europe’s economic and military resilience.
China’s Geospatial Influence: How China Is Redrawing the Map Through Infrastructure and Satellites
China’s geospatial influence is accelerating, challenging global stability through satellite networks, territorial mapping, and digital infrastructure. From BeiDou’s rise over GPS to cartographic aggression in the South China Sea, China is reshaping the Indo-Pacific and creating new risks for the international order.
Chinese Telecom Infrastructure in Africa Shapes New Strategic Risks for U.S. Security
Chinese telecom infrastructure in Africa has expanded rapidly, embedding Beijing’s influence into the continent’s digital backbone. While Chinese investments have boosted connectivity, they also introduce grave strategic vulnerabilities, including espionage risks, supply chain manipulation, and coercive leverage. This deep-dive examines how China’s telecom dominance in Africa could undermine U.S. security interests and influence future geopolitical contests. Understanding and addressing these risks is critical for safeguarding both African digital sovereignty and American strategic stability.
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.
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.
From China to Yemen: The Houthis’ Resilient Supply Lines Run Through Oman
Houthi smuggling networks are adapting under pressure, using Oman as a key transit hub for weapons and dual-use tech from China. With escalating threats to global trade and security, disrupting these supply lines is critical to countering Houthi influence in the region.
China’s Information Operations Strategy: Controlling Narratives and Shaping Global Perceptions
China’s information operations strategy differs significantly from Russia’s, focusing on shaping global perceptions and promoting the political and economic stability of China. Through state-controlled media, coordinated inauthentic behavior on social media, and leveraging international influencers, China seeks to amplify positive narratives and suppress critical voices. This multi-faceted approach aims to enhance China’s soft power and counteract negative perceptions related to human rights and territorial disputes.
The Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America: A Strategic Analysis of Economic Exploitation and Debt Diplomacy
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is reshaping Latin America’s economic landscape through significant infrastructure investments. However, these projects often come with opaque terms and heavy debt burdens, raising concerns about economic dependency and compromised sovereignty. Understanding the BRI’s impact is crucial for assessing the region’s future stability and geopolitical alignment.