Five Russian diplomats expelled from Moldova recruited fighters

June 13, 2017, 12:29 pm

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Confirmation. Russian envoy to Moldova confirms expulsion of five diplomats Reuters and Russian diplomats expelled from Moldova recruited fighter – Reuters UNIAN 11:30 Post-Soviet excesses: What does the diplomatic scandal between Russia and Moldova tell us? Intersection Project 11:11 ‘Empty Talk’: Russian Deputy FM Slams Reuters Story About Diplomats in Moldova Sputnik 09:15 Exclusive: Russian diplomats… Continue reading Five Russian diplomats expelled from Moldova recruited fighters

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A cryptocurrency for weed, PitCoin, is sending Dennis Rodman back to North Korea

June 13, 2017, 5:20 pm

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: julesfeiler@thepitchingstaff-pr.com Dennis Rodman Heads Back to North Korea NBA legend Dennis Rodman traveling for his fifth time to the Communist country This historic trip made possible by PotCoin NYC, NY- 6/13/17-Hall of Famer and former NBA bad-boy Dennis Rodman is headed back to North Korea on Tuesday, June 12, 2017,… Continue reading A cryptocurrency for weed, PitCoin, is sending Dennis Rodman back to North Korea

More Than 1000 Detained as Anti-Corruption Protests Sweep Russia

June 13, 2017, 5:27 pm

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The demonstrations against corruption in Russia, and by association, with Russian President Vladimir Putin, are growing in strength and frequency.  Putin is clearly worried. The Duma is pending legislation making these protests more illegal, Putin has authorized a 400,000 Praetorian Guard for his personal use, and there are increasingly draconian laws suppressing free speech and a free… Continue reading More Than 1000 Detained as Anti-Corruption Protests Sweep Russia

This Week’s Highlights From OCCRP – 14 June 2017

June 14, 2017, 9:50 am

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Donate & Support The Fight Against Corruption OCCRP on iPhone  |  OCCRP on Android How Macedonia’s Scandal-plagued Nationalists Lobbied America’s Right And Pulled Them Into An Anti-Soros Crusade Until late last year, a mention of Macedonia in the halls of power in Washington, DC, would most likely elicit only shrugs. But things have changed. In… Continue reading This Week’s Highlights From OCCRP – 14 June 2017

Trevor Noah Calls Out Media For Reporting On Donald Trump ‘Gossip’

June 14, 2017, 12:07 pm

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I am shocked this comes from Trevor Noah. I am even more shocked this comes from Huffington Post. Both firmly embrace fairly extreme liberal perspectives.  I’m not totally convinced this is truthful, however. This was under the Comedy category at Huffington Post.  This, however, is what needs to be said about the mainstream media in… Continue reading Trevor Noah Calls Out Media For Reporting On Donald Trump ‘Gossip’

Hybrid war’s sword arm: The Russians have found good tactical innovations

June 14, 2017, 1:06 pm

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Good article, good review of a paper by Majors Fox and Rossow.   I knew the article was going to have problems when he made a quote: “Men worry more about what they cannot see than what they can.” and tried to attribute it to an actual quote from Ceasar.  It was an over-reach, an… Continue reading Hybrid war’s sword arm: The Russians have found good tactical innovations

New RAND Research: Lessons for Future Department of Defense Social Media Analysis in Support of Information Operations

June 14, 2017, 1:27 pm

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  Monitoring Social Media Lessons for Future Department of Defense Social Media Analysis in Support of Information Operations William Marcellino, Meagan L. Smith, Christopher Paul, Lauren Skrabala DOWNLOAD THE REPORT ORDER A FREE HARD COPY Although there are compelling national security reasons to field a social media analysis capability, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)… Continue reading New RAND Research: Lessons for Future Department of Defense Social Media Analysis in Support of Information Operations

Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy “Seen on the Web” – 14 June 2017

June 14, 2017, 1:36 pm

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Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy “Seen on the Web” (#73) June 14, 2017 Edited by Donald M. Bishop, Bren Chair of Strategic Communications, Marine Corps University Jeffery W. Taylor, University of Mary Washington, Assistant Seen on the Web 2439-2518 Readers:  A wedding in South Carolina and a reunion in Connecticut delayed our regular compilation of… Continue reading Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy “Seen on the Web” – 14 June 2017

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Physicists use quantum memory to demonstrate quantum secure direct communication

June 14, 2017, 5:11 pm

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Two things struck me instantly.  One, the quantum secure direct communication (QSDC) protocol will mean absolutely unbreakable communications for whoever uses it. Granted, quantum memory is almost unheard of outside the computer research community.  You can bet your bottom dollar, however, this will be implemented almost instantly in the US intelligence community. Once it can be… Continue reading Physicists use quantum memory to demonstrate quantum secure direct communication

A Cyber-Weapon Warhead Test

June 14, 2017, 5:35 pm

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By Nicholas Weaver Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 11:38 AM The Daily Beast has a story on “CrashOverride”, a computer program best described as transient anti-infrastructure warhead designed to disrupt the power grid. It was tested live against a Ukrainian substation in December 2016 creating a small blackout. Kim Zetter has another good report at Motherboard,… Continue reading A Cyber-Weapon Warhead Test

Russia sanctions deal clears key Senate hurdle

June 14, 2017, 5:44 pm

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June 14, 2017 – 02:59 PM EDT By Jordain Carney The Senate easily voted Wednesday to advance a bipartisan agreement to slap new financial penalties on Russia and let Congress weigh in before President Trump can lift sanctions. Senators voted 97-2 to attach the deal to an Iran sanctions bill currently being debated on the Senate floor.… Continue reading Russia sanctions deal clears key Senate hurdle

Russia / Strategy Media Update – 14 June 2017

June 14, 2017, 7:02 pm

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Anonymous expert compilation, analysis, and reporting. Caution: the story about Japan cancelling Ukraine visas means they will be accepting Ukrainians by EU Ukrainianvisa-free standards.  It is not an anti-Ukraine story…   </end editorial> Russia again dominates MSM traffic, despite the DC shooting incident. SECSTATE’s efforts to “stabilise” the relationship with Russia are apt to be… Continue reading Russia / Strategy Media Update – 14 June 2017

The world in black and white – Disinformation Review

June 15, 2017, 12:05 am

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Share Tweet Forward 15 June 2017 *TRENDS OF THE WEEK* The world in black and white In fairy tales, things have to be black and white and easy to understand. The villain is always cruel, horrible and insidious; the hero is pure, fair, and honest. A look at the pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign shows us a… Continue reading The world in black and white – Disinformation Review

‘Wonder Woman’ Has Far-Reaching Appeal And Effects For Good

June 15, 2017, 12:30 am

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What lessons can we, as inform and influence professionals, learn from this? Call me sappy, naive, even juvenile, but I honestly believe in the inherent goodness of man. So when something comes along with widespread effects for good over a large area, I am supremely interested. Besides, it makes me feel good. Yes, this alpha… Continue reading ‘Wonder Woman’ Has Far-Reaching Appeal And Effects For Good

Why the U.S. is struggling with the digital war on ISIS

June 15, 2017, 9:31 am

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WRITTEN BY Chris Bing JUN 14, 2017 | CYBERSCOOP The U.S. military’s reported inability to effectively “drop cyber bombs”on the Islamic State is raising new questions about the military’s existing “cyberweapons arsenal,” a loosely defined collage of digital warfare capabilities shrouded in secrecy. Computer network attacks have been conducted by operators within the National Security Agency and U.S.… Continue reading Why the U.S. is struggling with the digital war on ISIS

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Russia’s cyber trolls attack online as NATO troops gather in Latvia

June 15, 2017, 9:34 am

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Jeff Lagerquist, CTVNews.ca Published Tuesday, June 13, 2017 10:00PM EDT More Canadian troops will arrive in Latvia next week, fulfilling Ottawa’s commitment of 450 personnel to the multinational battle group tasked with deterring any potential military action by Russia. While the show of NATO-led “hard power” may convince the former Soviet superpower to respect its… Continue reading Russia’s cyber trolls attack online as NATO troops gather in Latvia

Russia / Strategy Media Update – 15 June 2017

June 15, 2017, 11:36 am

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Anonymous expert compilation, analysis, and reporting. </end editorial> Russia again leads in self-inflicted MSM flagellation, and in more disturbing domestic reports. Former Agency analyst compares political complacency on Russia to pre-911. Swedish analysts point out possibility of pre-emptive Russian use of tactical nukes against Scandinavia. Harding points out the now widely denied but obvious –… Continue reading Russia / Strategy Media Update – 15 June 2017

Moscow’s Assaults on American Democracy Began 80 Years Ago

June 15, 2017, 12:26 pm

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Excellent short essay on how the Soviet Union attempted to influence American politics over the course of the past 80 years.  I have no doubt there are a plethora of other stories of this type, it would be interesting to see a modern compilation done with comments on their effectiveness and as a reflection on current… Continue reading Moscow’s Assaults on American Democracy Began 80 Years Ago

America’s answer to Russian propaganda TV

June 15, 2017, 8:25 pm

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This is a start. A small start, but it is the first tiny baby step towards fully countering the massive Russian propaganda machine. It is not nearly enough, by no means, but it indicates a step in the right direction. </end editorial> Current Time broadcasts in Russian from Capitol Hill Jun 15th 2017| WASHINGTON, DC… Continue reading America’s answer to Russian propaganda TV

Yandex: Tool of Russian Disinformation and Cyber Operations in Ukraine

June 16, 2017, 7:47 am

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Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 14 Issue: 80 By: Sergey Sukhankin June 15, 2017 05:49 PM The recent decision by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to ban popular Russian social networks VKontakte (VK) and Odnoklassniki, on May 15 (see EDM, June 7), provoked serious debate both inside Ukraine and abroad. Now that the initial anxiety over… Continue reading Yandex: Tool of Russian Disinformation and Cyber Operations in Ukraine