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Dead Drop: October 25
Each week, The Dead Drop uses its own sources and methods to bring you the very best national security gossip. You're welcome.
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North Korean Deployment Sparks Fears of Escalation – Even ‘World War’ – in Ukraine
No other country has sent ground forces to fight in Ukraine. Experts fear others might follow if North Korean troops move in.
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Whatever Happened to Russia’s Wagner Group?
The Wagner Group — once a key force for Russia in Ukraine — is back with a new name, tasked with doing Russia's dirty work in ...
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The Houthis are winning with Iran’s help. Here’s what we should do.
The Houthis continue to thrive nine months since they started attacking shipping in the Red Sea. What can the US do to stop them?
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The Threat from North Korea
North Korea is on a downward spiral with South Korea and aligned with Russia, sending weapons and reportedly troops for its war on Ukraine.
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US Cyber Official Warns of ‘Inflection Point’ in Attacks From Russia and China
A top cybersecurity official warns of Russian and Chinese cyberattacks -- and the possibility that copycat hackers may follow ...
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Putin is Offering the West a Choice between War and Dishonor
Former Senior CIA Officer Rob Dannenberg writes in The Cipher Brief that Putin is Offering the West a Choice between War and Dishonor ...
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A Victory Strategy for Ukraine: Disrupt Russia’s Artillery Supply Chain
Russia’s industrial might can and should be disrupted with a focused effort on the artillery supply chain. Doing so will save Ukrainian lives, degrade Russia’s offensive and defensive capabilities, ...
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Lessons in Diplomacy, Or Lack Thereof
Nick Fishwick, former Senior Member of the British Foreign Office, reviews Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties by Leigh Turner ...
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After Sinwar: Questions for Israel, Iran and the Mideast Wars
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT — Israel announced Thursday that it had killed its most wanted man, the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, an act that several Cipher Brief experts called one of the most significant ...
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Sinwar is Dead. What Does it Mean for Power Dynamics in the Region?
Norman Roule is a geopolitical and energy consultant who served for 34 years in the Central Intelligence Agency, managing numerous programs relating to Iran and the Middle East. As NIM-I at ODNI, he ...
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A Spy’s World: It’s All About Influence, Persuasion, and Trust
The Reviewer — Dr. Kenneth Dekleva served as a Regional Medical Officer/Psychiatrist with the U.S. Dept. of State from 2002-2016, and is currently Professor of Psychiatry and Director, ...