John Bolton suggests US will leave Nato if ‘erratic’ Trump wins in 2024 Ex-national security adviser calls former boss ‘irrational’ and criticizes Republicans who support him on foreign policy The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2023
Are we alone in the universe? 4 essential reads on potential contact with aliens The House subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs met in July 2023 to discuss affairs so foreign that they may not even be of this world. During the meeting, several military officers testified that unidentified anomalous phenomena – the government’s name for UFOs – pose a threat… The Conversation · Aug 4, 2023
NZ’s first national security strategy signals a 'turning point' and the end of old certainties When Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz proclaimed a “Zeitenwende”, or historical turning point. It resulted in Germany’s first ever official national security strategy. The Conversation · Aug 4, 2023
Hong Kong targets exiles’ loved ones as crackdown turns to old CCP playbook Hong Kong authorities are targeting the relatives of activists overseas in latest sign of alignment with mainland China. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2023
2 US Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security and China U.S. officials say two Navy sailors have been arrested on charges related to national security and ties to China The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023
‘Cop City’: civil rights groups urge US to investigate surveillance of protesters ACLU and NAACP among organizations condemning homeland security department over ‘domestic violent extremist’ label The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2023
Hezbollah’s Growing Arsenal Raises Concerns Of Israeli Preemptive Strike Israel faces a choice between taking preventive action and waiting while Hezbollah's provocations get worse. Zenger · Aug 2, 2023
Digital security a major concern in India: Major General B.V. Rao Digital security a major concern in India: Major General B.V. Rao, PVSM, VSM, addresses postgraduate students at Sri Y.N. College in West Godavari district on national security, emphasizing the need for right use of technology in digital age. R.V.Subba Rao, N. Chinta Rao, and other teaching staff present. The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023
TikTok ban on Australian government devices should also cover WeChat, parliamentary committee recommends Senate committee examining foreign interference on social media says it is ‘concerned’ with ‘unique national security risks’ the companies pose The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2023
US Public Debt Surges To $32.7 Trillion, Raises National Security Concerns Rising debt threatens economic decline and hampers defense capabilities, urge experts Zenger · Jul 31, 2023
Space Command stays in Colorado, infuriating Alabama delegation - Roll Call The Biden administration has reversed a Trump-era decision to move the U.S. Space Command headquarters to Alabama. Roll Call · Jul 31, 2023
Mossad Chief Secretly Visits Washington To Discuss Saudi-Israel Deal Israel's intelligence head met with top US officials to explore Saudi Arabia's potential entry into the Abraham Accords. Zenger · Jul 31, 2023
White House recommends the FBI limit its usage of spy database Officials advise limiting Section 702 searches to national security threats, amid bipartisan scrutiny of the database. Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2023
Interest of national security from Defence perspective is more important than public interest: Karnataka High Court The interest of national security from the Defence perspective assumes greater national significance than the public interest, the High Court of Karnataka has said while quashing a tender awarded by the BHEL to a private company, having consortium agreement with a Chinese company, contrary to the Union government’s restriction imposed… The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2023 Julian Assange supporters in Australian parliament urge US to get him out of maximum security prison Supporters Julian Hill, Andrew Wilkie and Bridget Archer respond after US secretary of state Antony Blinken claims WikiLeaks founder ‘risked very serious harm’ to national security
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2023 Road to normalising ties with Saudi Arabia ‘still long’: Israeli official Members of Israel’s hard-right government have ruled out concessions to Palestinians as part of any deal with Riyadh.
Dynamite News · Jul 29, 2023 Manipur Violence: Ex-army chief indicates 'foreign role'; Flags "Chinese aid to various insurgent groups" General (retd) Naravane said instability in border states is bad for the country's overall national security. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023 Hong Kong judge defies government’s bid to ban pro-democracy protest song Judge refuses Hong Kong government’s request for injunction against Glory to Hong Kong, saying it could have chilling effect
The Conversation · Jul 28, 2023 Trump faces additional charges – 4 essential reads to understand the case against him for hoarding classified documents Former President Donald Trump was indicted yet again on July 27, 2023, by federal prosecutors. While many were anticipating an imminent indictment related to Trump’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021, when a group of his followers violently stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to disrupt the certification of Democrat…
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023 Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel President Joe Biden dispatched his national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Saudi Arabia for talks with the kingdom’s de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on normalizing relations between the country and Israel
Reason · Jul 27, 2023 Industrial Policy Isn't About Creating Jobs It's a short-sighted approach that distracts us from the more important question.
The Conversation · Jul 27, 2023 Whistleblower calls for government transparency as Congress digs for the truth about UFOs A congressional subcommittee met on June 26, 2023, to hear testimony from several military officers who allege the government is concealing evidence of UFOs. By holding a hearing on UFOs – now called “unidentified anomalous phenomena” by government agencies – the subcommittee sought to understand whether these UAPs pose a…
The Conversation · Jul 26, 2023 Cutting-edge new aircraft have increased NZ’s surveillance capacity – but are they enough in a changing world? New Zealand’s national security was strengthened this month when the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s newest Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft became operational.
Zenger · Jul 26, 2023 Biden Seeks Compromise On Israeli Legislation Amid Judicial Reform Senior member of National Security Council emphasizes ongoing US-Israel cooperation in White House briefing
Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023 Officials juggle several US goals as they award CHIPS money - Roll Call The Commerce Department has assembled a team to allocate the money Congress provided last year to revitalize the US chip industry.