4 chapters across the catalog
Finland's entry into NATO is linked to the purchase of F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, with each unit costing approximately $90 million. Reports from "boots on the ground" suggest that defense funding is being prioritized for naval base relocation due to sea-level rise and a massive buildup to counter China's projected 2025 military capacity.
Six state capitals were evacuated following emailed bomb threats, though no explosives were found. In Utah, a Chinese exchange student was found safe after falling victim to a "cyber kidnapping" scam where he was coerced into isolating himself while his family was extorted for $80,000.
Pacing Threat Definition, US-China Military Technology Gap
A retired Marine Colonel provides a detailed definition of a "pacing threat," a term used by the Pentagon to describe a state actor—specifically China—that can plausibly contest U.S. defense capabilities. While the U.S. remains 15-20 years ahead militarily, China is rapidly closing the gap by integrating political propaganda with military operations and leveraging U.S. dependence on Chinese manufacturing.
John Dixon, Cyber Attack Attribution and Chinese Nation-State Threats
John Dixon discusses the damage to U.S. diplomatic standing caused by revelations of American cyber attack capabilities. He explains that while the U.S. has frequently accused China of economic espionage, the Snowden leaks provide China with a counter-argument of American hypocrisy. Dixon describes the "below the surface" conflict where nations engage in cyber warfare while maintaining outward commercial cooperation.
