WASHINGTON (AP) — Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has written a memoir, telling his life story in detail for the first time and explaining why he chose to risk his freedom to become perhaps the most famous whistleblower of all time.| AP News
The war in Ukraine, and other recent geopolitical conflicts, has underscored the need for EU-based defence capabilities to scale up to face these| Covington Competition
President Donald Trump’s move to deploy federalized National Guard troops to cities led by Democrats has sparked a wave of legal battles, with the administration claiming the action is necessary to combat lawlessness and support ICE in enforcing its broad immigration agenda. As part of this effort, Texas National Guard members, mobilized under Trump’s orders, have arrived at a military facility near Chicago to undergo legal and crowd control training in preparation for potential future as...| France 24
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The war in Ukraine, and other recent geopolitical conflicts, has underscored the need for EU-based defence capabilities to scale up to face these challenges. Several EU initiatives which have sought to stimulate investment are starting to bear fruit, as the European Defence Agency recently reported record high defence spendings in the EU (€350bn for 2024, a 19% increase... Continue Reading…| Global Policy Watch
By: Chris Beckham On April 16, the Trump Administration (Administration) initiated a national security investigation into pharmaceuticals and their ingredients under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232).[1] The investigation was initiated one day after President Trump’s executive order to lower drug prices, which called for “promot[ing] a more . . . resilient pharmaceutical value […] The post Section 232 Blues: The Trump Administration’s National Security ...| Wake Forest Law Review
An executive order issued by the Trump Administration last month declares that NASA will now operate as an intelligence and security agency.| The Debrief
FBI Director Kash Patel struck a combative tone in a Tuesday hearing that included multiple shouting matches with Democratic lawmakers and a prediction that President Trump “will cut you …| The Hill
FBI Director Kash Patel launched into a heated takedown of Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) at a Tuesday hearing, lobbing multiple insults at a lawmaker who is also a frequent target of President Trump&…| The Hill
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) got into a heated exchange with FBI Director Kash Patel, telling the leader he expects President Trump will soon boot him from the job. Booker blasted Patel for widespread…| The Hill
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, criticized FBI Director Kash Patel for sharing news of an arrest in the shooting of Charlie Kirk only to quickly retra…| The Hill
Announcing the 2025 edition of the DoW PEO Directory. Online here. Think of this PEO Directory as a “Who buys in the government?” phone book. Finding a customer for your product in the Department o…| Steve Blank
In addition to erasing NASA's Union rights| NASA Watch
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How Russian and Chinese cultural penetration of European society threatens Europe’s security, sovereignty, and resilience.| 3GIMBALS
Boy Scout Troop 1571 touring the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) in 2018, docked at Naval Base Kitsap–Bremerton, Washington State. Photo courtesy of the author.| Journal of Political Risk
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has released a new report titled “Zero Trust Strategies for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Detection Systems: D.1 Cyber Scenarios,” prepared for the U.S. Department [...] Read the full story at CBRNE Central: Zero Trust Strategies for Securing CBRN Detection Systems.| CBRNE Central
On Thursday, August 7, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) held its monthly Open Meeting, where it considered items spanning several industries, including broadcasting, satellite communications, and public safety, among others. The expansive agenda reflected the Commission’s full court press on agency-wide regulatory streamlining, system modernization, and expansion of nationwide connectivity initiatives. Below are […]| Comm Law Center
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, has called on President Trump (R) to formal| Texas Politics
Nvidia and AMD agreed to share 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China with the U.S. government, President Donald Trump confirmed at a press conference on Monday.| AP News
The father of overseas activist Anna Kwok, who is wanted under the national security law, has pleaded not guilty to attempting to handle her funds.| Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
In the fabric of modern life, few technologies are as deeply woven yet as frequently overlooked as the Global Positioning System, or GPS. For billions of people, it is the simple dot on a map, the …| New Space Economy
Finding a customer for your product in the Department of Defense is hard: Who should you talk to? How do you get their attention? How do you know if they have money to spend on your product? It almost always starts with a Program Executive Office. The Department of Defense (DoD) no longer owns all […]| Steve Blank
This part 2 of the Secret History of Polaroid and Edwin Land. Read part 1 for context. Kodak and Polaroid, the two most famous camera companies of the 20th century, had a great partnership for 20+ …| Steve Blank
The connections between the world of national security and commercial companies still has surprises. December 1976 – Vandenberg Air Force Base, U.S. military space port on the coast of Califo…| Steve Blank
National Security probes ammunition diversion scandal under NPP administration, following a directive from the government| The Herald ghana
Senators chose a $4 billion FBI move to Maryland, putting pork ahead of a cheaper, commonsense alternative.| Citizens Against Government Waste
China’s control of global chemical supply chains threatens U.S. security, industry, and health by dominating vital raw and refined inputs.| 3GIMBALS
GovCast interviewed Andesite Chief Product Officer William MacMillan to talk about the role of Human-AI collaboration in national security. Artificial intelligence powers many cybersecurity applications, and government agencies are increasingly using AI to augment systems in national security and intelligence capacities. The complexities of AI implementation require careful architectural considerations and robust governance frameworks to […]| Andesite
According to the government, you need a REAL ID to fly. According to others? It's just a bluff. Find out the details here...| Palmetto State Watch
It’s time once again to feature some of the smart conversations that occur around the country through the Eisenhower Series College Program. For over 50 years, the Eisenhower Program has reached out to colleges and town halls across the nation to introduce War College students to audiences that are often unfamiliar with members of the U.S. military. This episode features Don Mozer and Luis Peral as they examine the current efforts of the U.S. military support to the ongoing drug interdict...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
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
The USC Gould School of Law’s Center for Transnational Business and Law (CTBL) has organized a cross-cutting program on “U.S. Global Technological Leadership, Intellectual Property Righ…| China IPR - Intellectual Property Developments in China
The videos embedded in this post are best viewed on steveblank.com International Policy students will be spending their careers in an AI-enabled world. We wanted our students to be prepared for it.…| Steve Blank
The Washington Post reporters who reported the activities of the […]| The Bipartisan Press
Chinese telecommunications infrastructure forms the digital backbone of many Pacific Island nations, quietly embedding strategic dependencies across mobile networks, undersea cables, data centers, and surveillance systems. As these platforms evolve from technical utilities into vectors of influence, Pacific states are confronting stark choices: whether to recalibrate toward trusted systems or remain tethered to opaque architectures aligned with Beijing. What’s at stake is not just connectiv...| 3GIMBALS
Cyber threats to U.S. critical infrastructure are escalating as adversaries pre-position malware and test disruption across key lifelines.| 3GIMBALS
Explore how tariffs impact imports and exports, their goals, and the potential benefits and drawbacks for businesses. Read More...| Export Solutions, Inc.
A UAE brigadier general received permission from the Pentagon to recruit former members of the Defense Digital Service to work on artificial intelligence for the UAE military — despite past warnings from US spy agencies and federal lawmakers that UAE could share AI technologies with China| ZERO DAY
Transnational drug trafficking networks have transformed the Pacific Islands into a strategic convergence zone for criminal influence, logistical coordination, and systemic corruption. This analysis traces the evolution from isolated smuggling routes to a deeply embedded, hemispheric trafficking architecture—one that fuses Chinese, Southeast Asian, Latin American, Balkan, and Australasian actors into a durable narcotics ecosystem. The Pacific is no longer a peripheral transit zone; it is a ...| 3GIMBALS
China’s geospatial influence is reshaping strategic realities through satellites, maps, and infrastructure with major global impact.| 3GIMBALS
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
The UK Parliament has passed emergency legislation to enable the government to direct the use of assets of British Steel, and to take control of assets if| Covington Competition
The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) has released a pivotal report highlighting the strategic importance of biotechnology to U.S. national security and expressing concern over China’s rapid advancements in this sector. The report underscores that the United States, historically a leader in biotechnology, is now at risk of falling behind in critical areas as China surges ahead.| Green Chemicals Blog
In November 2024, the UK’s High Court (the “Court”) issued its judgment on the first appeal of a Final Order (“Order”) imposed by the UK government| Covington Competition
In Brief Following weeks of tariff threats from the U.S. and the imposition of retaliatory Canadian tit-for-tat tariffs and non-tariff measures, the U.S. and Canada are currently in the midst of a trade war that is expected to have significant economic repercussions. On 5 March 2025, the Government of Canada announced that it would take [...] The post Guarding the North – Updated Guidelines on the National Security Review of Investments Amid U.S.-Canada Trade War appeared first on Canada In...| Canada Insights
President Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexico could raise prices on strawberries, avocados and bananas, Target CEO Brian Cornell said.| CNBC
Rob Joyce emphasized during a House hearing how important probationary employees are to NSA efforts to counter China and other threats in cyberspace.| CyberScoop
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will contribute $50 million for patrol helicopters to beef up the province’s capacity to defend the border amid a tariff dispute with the United States.| True North
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is appointing his deputy national security advisor to become Canada’s first fentanyl czar.| True North
When Elon Musk began digging into the U.S. Treasury, one phrase kept coming up: “Read-only access.” As in, Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency| PYMNTS.com
Around a million years ago (it feels like) but actually 9 months ago I delivered a brief talk on end to end encryption for the European Internet Forum at the European Parliament. Update: in February 2024, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in rather strong words that forcing providers to break end to end encryption violates human rights. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. If you can spare 9 minutes, I recommend watching the video.| Bert Hubert's writings
Gabbard gets a boost ahead of tumultuous hearing on Thursday| Responsible Statecraft
On January 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR), establishing new export controls targeting advanced artificial ...| Global Trade & Sanctions Law
In brief 2024 brought many changes and developments to foreign investment law in Canada. The Canadian government introduced various reforms to foreign investment policy through amendments to the Investment Canada Act (the “Act”), reframing risk in certain sensitive industries which Canada views as important for safeguarding its national security and economic interests. Geopolitical and trade [...] The post Canada: Key Insights and Outlook—Foreign Investment 2024 Year in Review appeared ...| Canada Insights
The current "mystery drone" flap has hints of "moral panic." However, these events highlight a legitimate national security threat.| The Debrief
Ongoing sightings of mysterious drones in the skies over New Jersey have sparked alarm among residents as officials continue to investigate the odd nightly incursions.| The Debrief
Imagine you got a job offer from a company but weren’t allowed to start work – or get paid – for almost a year. And if you can’t pass a security clearance your offer is rescinded. Or you get …| Steve Blank
Seemingly overnight, disruption has allowed challengers to threaten the dominance of companies and government agencies as many of their existing systems have now been leapfrogged. How an organizati…| Steve Blank
UPDATE: Nu ik niet meer werk voor de TIB kan deze uitleg van de nieuwe wet weer online. Via dit artikel zijn interviews en podcasts te vinden met meer context. UPDATE: Het rondetafelgesprek op 5 april 2023 in de Tweede Kamer is hier te bekijken en hier te lezen. En hier mijn spreektekst met voetnoten. Het kabinet heeft een wetsvoorstel gepubliceerd wat het toezicht en de bevoegdheden van de inlichtingen- en veiligheidsdiensten ingrijpend verandert.| Bert Hubert's writings
is an investigative documentary that reveals the hidden truth of the U.S.-China relations. Trawling through in-depth research and interviews from top CCP| BlackOps Partners
As China’s economy moved away from state planning and policymakers introduced market reforms in the 1980s and 1990s, many observers expected that in addition to promoting the growth of the Chinese economy, privatization would also have substantial political implications. Most importantly, it was thought that the rise of the private sector could lead to the...| Big Data China
The House of Representatives is passing a resolution that will allow for the creation of a new congressional committee to investigate the Chinese Communist| BlackOps Partners
Vandaag was mijn laatste dag als lid van de Toetsingscommissie Inzet Bevoegdheden Inlichtingen- en Veiligheidsdiensten (TIB), de commissie die vooraf bindend toetst of de voorgenomen inzet van de zwaarste bevoegdheden van de AIVD en MIVD rechtmatig is. Update: Onderaan dit artikel staat een uitgebreid media overzicht De reden voor dit vertrek is mijn zorg over de “Tijdelijke wet onderzoeken AIVD en MIVD naar landen met een offensief cyberprogramma” (samenvatting), die tot doel heeft het t...| Bert Hubert's writings
Reading a good book is a great joy. And recommending a good book is almost as enjoyable. I've long been fascinated by books on espionage, and this contributed in no small part to me eventually joining the Dutch intelligence world. On this page you'll find a collection of 'Useful Spy Books' that can help understand the world of intelligence and security agencies| Bert Hubert's writings
