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NSA Scutinized, Not FBI?
There has been much discussion about NSA and whether it is collecting too much data (especially on American citizens) and whether the procedures and authorizations by which it operates should be revised. This debate will not be resolved anytime soon … Continue reading
Posted in Intelligence, NSA, Russia, Terrorism
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American Vulnerability – The Dollar
American media seems to be focused on domestic affairs while astonishing things are going beyond the borders—and we seem to stand by watching helplessly. The United States position of prominence is eroding. Yesterday, at a summit in Shanghai between China’s … Continue reading
Posted in China, Financial Wars, Russia
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Syria CW – Success, but so what?
Syria has missed its latest deadline to finish removing Chemical agent and precursors from its territory. However, they almost made it–about 92% done. Bashar al-Assad clearly has moved to fulfill his obligation to get rid of his CW capability. There … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Russia, Syria CW
Tagged Intelligence, Iran Nuclear, Iran Nuclear Agreement, Lavrov, Syrian CW, Ukraine, WMD
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The New Russian Threat: May be Good News for some
Putin may discover to his surprise that it is in many American parties interests to have Russia as an enemy. It is not overly cynical to point out that, for many interests in Washington, there is a great need to … Continue reading
Posted in China, Financial Wars, Russia, Space, Terrorism, Ukraine
Tagged defense budget, Duelfer, Lavrov, Russia, Sergey Lavrov, Ukraine
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MH370 – Hacking an Aircraft in Flight?
Another thing to think about besides whats in the cargo hold of your next overseas flight. The general public is now becoming aware that modern jets have ongoing data feeds back to manufacturers. This helps companies like Boeing and Rolls … Continue reading
Malaysian Aircraft Cargo?
Scheduled airlines don’t just carry passengers. They carry cargo–lots of it. While there has been a release of the passenger manifest, there has not been a release of the cargo manifest. The cargo manifest will be at least as interesting … Continue reading
Ukraine – Dollar vs. Ruble
Looking ahead at the conflict between the US and Russia over Ukraine, it may turn out that this could become a financial war rather than a kinetic war. The US has an enormous strength irrespective of our military–the US dollar. … Continue reading
Posted in Financial Wars, Intelligence, Russia, Ukraine
Tagged Putin, Ruble, Russia, Ukraine
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Space Station and the Ukraine Crisis
The international space station is currently occupied by a crew of six. There are three Russians, two Americans and a Japanese member. The commander is a Russian. Presumably they all get along and are bonded by their collective mission. Nevertheless, … Continue reading
Posted in Intelligence, Russia, Space, Ukraine
Tagged International Space Station, Lavrov. Kerry, Ukraine
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Russia in Ukraine and Market Predictors
No one should have been surprised by Putin’s actions regarding Ukraine after the Olympics. While Americans may have a short memory, that is generally not said about Russians. Putin would have learned from Brezhnev’s experience that it is better to … Continue reading
Posted in Intelligence, Russia, Ukraine
Tagged Market Intelligence, Markint, Russia, Ukraine
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Olympic Sport – CW Racing? And Snowden?
Snowden Lighting the Olympic Flame? I bet someone in Moscow has considered it. The Olympics in Sochi are getting to be a test of political skill as well as athletic skill. President Vladimir Putin clearly has Russia’s reputation, and more … Continue reading
Posted in Syria CW, United Nations, WMD
Tagged AT&T and Snowden, Lavrov, Olympics, Snowden at Olympics
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