Global Intelligence Briefs

The Shia Crescent

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Shia Crescent is a term we can expect to hear more frequently in the coming months as tensions in the Middle East, specifically between Saudi Arabia and Iran escalate. It is an expression used to visualize the growing geopolitical and military influence of Iran within the region. It also signifies a growing divide and…

Politics Society

The Fractured States of America

Reading Time: 6 minutes This is our America. This is why we are growing more stressed out and frustrated every day. It is why…

Global

Whose Got the Nukes

Reading Time: < 1 minute This infographic offers a few considerations from the recent podcast episode. This infographic shows which countries have nuclear weapons as well as who has the most nuclear weapons.  (click on the image for larger view) Hear my recent podcast episode on the Life of AQ Khan: North Korea, Iran and the Wrath of Khan that discusses how…

Podcasts

North Korea, Iran and the Wrath of Khan

Reading Time: < 1 minute This podcast features the true story of AQ Khan, the man who more than any other individual helped spread the threat of nuclear war around the world. When we hear stories of North Korea, Iran, Pakistan, India and the bomb, at least one of our thoughts should go to this person – AQ Khan. Find…

Society

Media-ocracy

Reading Time: < 1 minute The influence of the American media has empowered and accelerated the decline of American democracy. We are quickly changing…

Podcasts Politics

Election Meddling

Reading Time: < 1 minute In this podcast episode we take a brief look at the long history of election meddling which the US…

Politics Society

Divided We Stand

Reading Time: 3 minutes “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Abraham Lincoln   Yesterday’s podcast episode (11/9/16) looked at the issue of social divisions in America that have been at the center of our culture this election year. The political polarization within America was a serious issue needing to be addressed long before this election year started. Now…

Society

The Broken Trust

Reading Time: 6 minutes The anger and fear in America today is brought about by a broken trust. We have a responsibility to stand…

Global Podcasts

Venezuela in Crisis – Part 1

Reading Time: 2 minutes This two part podcast series explains the how the current crisis in Venezuela developed. Part 1 looks at the history…