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Iran Strikes Back

by Vincent Stewart

Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif confirmed Monday that Tehran has violated the limits imposed on uranium enrichment that were a key part of the 2015 nuclear deal.  The U.S. withdrew its support...

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Twitter Diplomacy and North Korea

by Joseph DeTrani

The significant weekend visit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un started with a Tweet last Thursday as President Trump was getting ready to depart the G20...

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How Iran Targets U.S. Businesses

by The Cipher Brief

U.S. businesses are being warned to harden their defenses in anticipation of potential cyberattacks as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate.  President Donald Trump posted to...

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Deadlier Skies: Risks and Benefits of Drone Technology

by The Cipher Brief

Last week, the U.S. nearly launched retaliatory attacks against Iran for the shooting down of a U.S. military drone that was operating in the region.  While the Trump Administration has been casting...

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The Politics at Play in Iran

by The Cipher Brief

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his country “will not wage war against any nation”, as tensions continue to escalate between the U.S. and Tehran. U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense...

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Limited Options for Dealing with Iran

by The Cipher Brief

The week is beginning with more escalatory talk between the U.S. and Iran.  A spokesman for the Iranian atomic agency said Monday that within 10 days, the country will pass the allowed limit for...

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The Hypersonic Arms Race

by The Cipher Brief

U.S. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan recently warned that the U.S. “is not moving fast enough to stay ahead” of its rivals in space, specifically citing the technology and...

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Defending New York City's Digital Front Line

by The Cipher Brief

Defending New Yorkers against criminals and terrorists has been a priority for city leaders and law enforcement for quite some time, but in the last couple of years, officials have taken more...

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Afghanistan's Deadly Path to Peace

by Gen. (ret.) David H. Petraeus

U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad is just beginning a multi-nation tour that will include peace talks with the Taliban in Qatar.  This comes as Taliban...

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A Global Conversation with General Philip Breedlove

by General Philip M. Breedlove

Ripped straight from the headlines, there are a number of current, inter-related political and security issues that could have a significant impact on the U.S.’ future security posture, including...