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Emile Nakhleh

Congratulations to The Cipher Brief for actively promoting a national conversation - through conferences, analysis, and webinars at the highest level - on our country's national security, intelligence capabilities, and challenges in confronting adversaries and competitors alike.

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The Many Parts of Trump's Golden Dome Missile Defense Plan

Walter Pincus

The Many Parts of Trump's Golden Dome Missile Defense Plan

OPINION — “The Golden Dome for America Industry Summit will be held on June 11, 2025 at the Von Braun Center downtown Huntsville, Ala., at the [...] More
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From Kabul to Kyiv: Lessons the U.S. Must Heed for Peace

Matin Bek

From Kabul to Kyiv: Lessons the U.S. Must Heed for Peace

OPINION — Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, I’ve found the familiar rhetoric supporting Ukraine’s right to self-defense against Russian [...] More
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U.S. Counterintelligence in the 21st Century: Confronting the Russia–China Threat Nexus

Susan Miller

U.S. Counterintelligence in the 21st Century: Confronting the Russia–China Threat Nexus

Emmanouil M. Karatarakis

U.S. Counterintelligence in the 21st Century: Confronting the Russia–China Threat Nexus

OPINION — Geopolitical rivalry with China and Russia is growing, and this is making counterintelligence even more critical to U.S. national security. [...] More
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