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One Year Later, Reflections on the Terror of October 7 – and the Wars That Followed
Early on the morning of October 7, 2023, thousands of Hamas fighters broke through Israel’s southern border in a violent raid ...
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Iran Targets Israel – and This Time, Signs Point To Wider War
Many experts believe Israel may not 'take the win' of a successful defense against Iran's strikes. And that an Israel-Iran ...
The Cipher Brief2d
Iranian Cyber Operations Raise Fears of Attacks on Military Personnel
Ari Ben Am is an adjunct fellow at FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation. His research focuses on emerging threats, ...
The Cipher Brief1d
Why Innovation Cooperation is Key to U.S. Tech Leadership
Andrew Makridis, former COO of the CIA, offers new policy ideas on emerging technologies and national security for the U.S.
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Ex-US Commander: In Mideast, ‘We’re in the Wider War Now’
General Frank McKenzie believes Israel holds a key advantage over Iran in what he calls the 'escalation ladder' in the Middle ...
The Cipher Brief2d
Larry Hanauer
Larry Hanauer is the Deputy Director of the Global Dynamics and Intelligence Division at the Institute for Defense Analyses ...
The Cipher Brief5d
Israel’s ‘Limited’ Invasion of Lebanon Opens New Chapter in War
Israeli officials say it won't be 'another Gaza' — but experts say there are potential dangers in Israel's latest move ...
The Cipher Brief2d
One Year Later, Lessons from Israel’s October 7 Intelligence Failures
One year after the Hamas massacre, there are lessons for intelligence agencies in how Israel's government missed (or ignored) the warnings.
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National Security Official Warns of ‘Persistent’ Efforts to Interfere in US Elections
Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen says the overall threat landscape is as 'complex and dynamic' as it's ever been ...
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Odesa’s War – and What Comes After
The Mayor and Governor of one of Ukraine's most important cities and regions look at how Odesa has survived the war - and ...
The Cipher Brief2d
Max Lesser
Max Lesser is the senior analyst on emerging threats at FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, where his research focuses on countering foreign malign influence operations. Max previously ...
The Cipher Brief5d
Pentagon Leaders Say the Budget Process Hurts National Security. They’re Right.
When it comes to the congressional budget process and the Pentagon, top officials -- and Walter Pincus -- say there has to be a better way.