Stratcom on North Korea: 2018 was a ‘better year’ than 2017
Geostrategy-Direct President Donald Trump’s approach to North Korea in 2018 has resulted in a much quieter year on the Korean Peninsula, a top U.S. commander said. “I can tell (more…)
U.S. agency to set up operations in Taiwan over China’s protest
Geostrategy-Direct The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, will soon set up a Taipei office to enhance bilateral cooperation, a major step by the U.S. government to elevate government-to-government (more…)
Chinese troops disguised as shepherds penetrate Indian territory
Geostrategy-Direct One year after a tense and prolonged armed standoff in the Indian-Chinese border region known as Doklam, Chinese troops disguised as shepherds sneaked into the Indian controlled territory (more…)
Pentagon bans electronic services based on geolocation data in ‘operational areas’
Geostrategy-Direct All U.S. defense personnel in “operational areas” have been banned from using devices which track the user’s geolocation. The ban, enacted earlier this month by the Pentagon, includes (more…)
U.S. intel leaders warn of ‘pervasive’ Russian intrusions in 2018 amid tension with White House
Geostrategy-Direct Russia is engaged in a “pervasive messaging campaign” to “weaken and divide the United States” ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, top U.S. intelligence officials said. Media reports (more…)
DNI : China’s cyber theft of tech (also Russia’s and Iran’s) threatens U.S. edge
Geostrategy-Direct The United States must confront China’s ongoing cyber theft of American technology before it erodes “America’s long-term competitive economic advantage,” according to a report from the Office of (more…)
Editors’ Note: Summer break
Geostrategy-Direct Dear Subscribers, We will be taking our annual summer leave with the next issue. Geostrategy-Direct.com will return with it July 31 edition. With our appreciation and best wishes, (more…)
U.S. intel: Russia on the move in Libya, encouraged by former CIA asset
Geostrategy-Direct Moscow is expanding its military activities in Libya, according to U.S. intelligence reports that point to possible expansion of Russia’s Syrian bases at Tartus and in Libya. Gen. (more…)
Reports: Dissent against Iran regime spreading, protesters taking up arms
Geostrategy-Direct Anti-government protests are erupting throughout Iran. At least four protesters were killed in one incident, while armed protesters fought off government troops in another as anger spread over (more…)