Japan Prepares for Olympic-level Cybersecurity
Japan’s cybersecurity will be put to the test over the next 18 months. The world’s attention will be fixed on the island country as it […] More
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Seoul and Washington: Far from United on North Korea
The signs emerging from Washington confirm that the military option is still very much on the table. There is now a breathing space while the […] More
Next Steps in Brazil
The Olympic Games have come to an end – without a major hitch – and now Brazil must once again face its internal issues: a […] More
Brazil: Getting its House Back in Order Post Olympics
The Olympic Games have been a nice distraction for Brazil but will leave the country with nothing gained – the negatives balancing out the positives […] More
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Prestige Over Policy
The Olympic Games are supposed to bring international prestige to host countries, if all goes well. But Rio 2016 is an example of a government […] More
Iran and Hezbollah Remain Hyperactive in Latin America
As the summer Olympics continue in Rio, Brazilian and international security forces are poised to stymie any terrorist plot that might threaten the games. According […] More
Rio Olympic Games: A Missed Opportunity
The Rio Olympics – which kicks off tonight with the opening ceremony at the Maracanã Stadium – is a missed opportunity for Brazil to assert […] More
Low Expectations
The Olympic Games kick off today in Brazil – a country plagued by a political crisis and economic downturn. The Cipher Brief’s Kaitlin Lavinder spoke […] More
No Major Effect
The Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro – starting today – had the potential to boost Brazil’s international image. Director of the Wilson Center’s Brazil […] More
Threat of Terror Attack During Rio Games Low, But Rising
The threat level of an organized Islamic State (also known as ISIS or ISIL) attack during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – […] More