Monthly Archives: February 2017

International Law and Cyber Warfare. From the Tallinn Manual to a Digital Geneva Convention?

Posted on February 15, 2017 by L

“Moscow’s hacking and dumping of Democratic emails to WikiLeaks is not an initiation of armed conflict. It’s not a violation of the U.N. Charter’s prohibition on the use of force. It’s not a situation that would allow the U.S. to … Continue reading →

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Mike Flynn has resigned. Could an indictment lead to an impeachment? UPDATE 14/02/2017

Posted on February 14, 2017 by L

“In the course of my duties as the incoming national security advisor, I held numerous phone calls with foreign counterparts, ministers, and ambassadors. (…) Unfortunately, because of the fast pace of events, I inadvertently briefed the vice president elect and … Continue reading →

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Mike Flynn has resigned. Could an indictment lead to an impeachment?

Posted on February 14, 2017 by L

“In the course of my duties as the incoming national security advisor, I held numerous phone calls with foreign counterparts, ministers, and ambassadors. (…) Unfortunately, because of the fast pace of events, I inadvertently briefed the vice president elect and … Continue reading →

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CIA Covert Ops in Italy Lasted Long After the 1948 Elections (National Security Archive)

Posted on February 14, 2017 by L

“Despite rhetoric, Eisenhower was not prepared to intervene militarily to block Communists short of forcible seizure of power.” Dr. Ronald D. Landa State Department — Office of the Historian Washington, D.C. February 7, 2017 – CIA covert aid to Italy … Continue reading →

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UK: Law Commission proposals to radically increase prison terms for revealing and handling state secrets

Posted on February 13, 2017 by L

“The Official Secrets Act 1989 (…) is reputedly one of the most draconian secrecy laws in the world. It seems to me to have been very effective at dissuading and preventing the 99.9% of British citizens who have signed to … Continue reading →

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Intel Today: First 200 Posts!

Posted on February 13, 2017 by L

“When you’re wounded and left on Afghanistan’s plains, and the women come out to cut up what remains, jest roll to your rifle and blow out your brains and go to your gawd like a soldier. Go, go, go like … Continue reading →

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UN: Former Tanzania’s top judge will lead new investigation into Dag Hammarskjold’s suspicious death

Posted on February 13, 2017 by L

“It will be Necessary to find some way of pulling Hammarskjold up short.” UK Prime Minister Harold Macmillan (September 13  1961) “Hammarskjöld was at the point of getting something done when they killed him. Notice that I said ‘when they killed … Continue reading →

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US kid launched cyber attack on Brussels airport a few hours after 2016 bombings

Posted on February 12, 2017 by L

“From the investigation and the first analyses of the seized hardware it appeared that there were no terrorist motives. In the interest of the investigation no further information will be released.” Official Statement from the Prosecutor Office Belgian prosecutors questioned … Continue reading →

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RUSSIA: FSB Shaken by a Major Reshuffle

Posted on February 12, 2017 by L

“One might think this would be a good time for Russian cyber intelligence officials, credited as they are with hacking and leaking Democratic emails that may have altered the course of the U.S. presidential election. One would be wrong.” Emily … Continue reading →

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Saudi Crown Prince Awarded the CIA ‘George Tenet’ Medal of Honor

Posted on February 11, 2017 by L

“Our relationship with the United States is historic and strategic. Any attempts to undermine that will falter.” Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef On Friday (10 February 2017), CIA Director Mike Pompeo honored the Saudi Crown Prince with the CIA ‘George … Continue reading →

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