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 post How Foreign Threats to U.S. Academic and Research Institutions Und...| 3GIMBALS
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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 t...| 3GIMBALS