When Truths Are Categorized and Falsehoods Are Free – The Cipher Transient

OPINION — What occurs when an intelligence officer who has sworn to guard categorized data can’t…

The Center East is Reshuffling the Deck. – The Cipher Transient

Regardless of the shocks of current battle, Roule notes that among the area’s long-simmering challenges—from Lebanon’s…

The Criminalization of Trendy Statecraft – The Cipher Transient

OPINION — Within the fall of 2021, an FBI informant obtained a chilling supply: $300,000 to…

Charting a Path for an Unmanned U.S. Navy Fleet – The Cipher Temporary

OPINION — “The Medium Unmanned Floor Vessel (MUSV) is an reasonably priced and versatile vessel able…

How the U.S. Can Exploit China’s Disposable Alliances – The Cipher Temporary

OPINION — China’s response to the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear capabilities confirms Beijing’s view of…

True Partnership or an Alliance on Borrowed Time? – The Cipher Temporary

OPINION — Russia was as soon as a proud provider of weapons to a rising China.…

​Why the Grey Zone May Be America’s Greatest Blind Spot – The Cipher Transient

Welcome to the grey zone. As nice energy competitors is intensifying, superpowers are going out of…

Deepfakes and the Battle on Belief – The Cipher Transient

OPINION — It began with a voice. In early July, overseas ministers, a U.S. Member of…

CIA’s Popularity vs. Democracy’s Survival – The Cipher Temporary

OPINION — In his latest Cipher Temporary essay, CIA’s Newest Existential Problem, former CIA senior officer…

A Multi-Billion Greenback Area Gamble – The Cipher Transient

OPINION — “I believe the true technical problem [for the Golden Dome space-based missile defense system]…