Daniel Wiser
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Venezuela ‘Spiraling Further into Crisis’ Ahead of Elections
Venezuela’s ruling socialist party is expected to suffer significant losses in the country’s parliamentary elections on Sunday but is unlikely to relinquish power, analysts say, an outcome that co → Read More
China Bans Book on Constitutional Democracy Ahead of âConstitution Dayâ
China has banned a new book on constitutional democracy just a day before Beijing celebrates âConstitution Day,â the Financial Times reports. The book by prominent historian Qin Hui discusses â → Read More
Al Qaeda Capitalizes on Chaos in Yemen to Expand Presence
A prominent al Qaeda affiliate that has plotted attacks on the U.S. homeland is quietly expanding its presence in Yemen, according to reports, a development that could fuel the terrorist group’s riv → Read More
Russia Spreads Propaganda in Crimea During Blackout
Russia is said to be tightening its grip on news sources in Crimea during a power blackout on the peninsula, according to reports, as the Kremlin continues to wage information warfare in Eastern Europ → Read More
Officials: Obama, Lawmakers Impede Intel Agencies in Terrorism Fight
U.S. policies are hindering efforts by intelligence agencies to prevent attacks by the Islamic State in Western countries, current and former U.S. officials say, raising concerns in the wake of the Pa → Read More
Islamic State Radicalizes ‘Thousands’ in United States
The Islamic State has likely radicalized thousands of people in the United States, according to a new report, raising concerns that supporters of the terrorist group could be plotting domestic attacks → Read More
Pentagon: Turkey’s Downing of Russian Jet ‘Not an Issue Involving’ United States
Turkey’s decision to shoot down a Russian warplane did not involve the United States, a Department of Defense spokesman said on Tuesday, indicating that the Pentagon has yet to take a side on the is → Read More
Russia Co-opts Western Media, Internet Companies to Spread Propaganda
Russia and other authoritarian states are attempting to co-opt Western social media websites and news outlets to disseminate their own propaganda after unsuccessful efforts to shut them down, accordin → Read More
Islamic State Employs New Tactics to Plot Attacks
The Islamic State is using a variety of new tactics, including encryption and control of local resources in Iraq and Syria, that make it more difficult to defeat without a greater U.S. presence in the → Read More
Russia, Capitalizing on Terror Threat, Pursues ‘Aggressive’ Military Posture Abroad
Russia is deploying more military assets abroad and mobilizing its proxies as the world focuses on the threat posed by the Islamic State, according to reports, raising concerns that Moscow could end i → Read More
Polish Minister: Europe Looking for ‘Any Good Excuse’ to Ease Pressure on Russia
Eastern European leaders are expressing concerns that Western officials will overlook Russia’s ongoing support to separatists in Ukraine amid efforts to partner with Moscow against the Islamic State → Read More
Cubans Surge Into Mexico, Southern United States
Cuban migrants are inundating Mexico and southern Texas in order to obtain asylum, an indication that Cubans still desire to flee their country after Havana’s normalization of relations with the Uni → Read More
Obama Administration Weighs Partnership with Russia Against Islamic State
The Obama administration is considering ways to form a closer partnership with Russia against the Islamic State terrorist group, including intelligence and counterterrorism cooperation, in the wake of → Read More
Critics: Obama’s Islamic State Strategy ‘Highly Dangerous’
President Obama’s containment strategy against the Islamic State has failed to prevent the terrorist group from launching further attacks, destabilizing the Middle East and potentially posing a thre → Read More
Kim Jong-Un’s Purge of Officials Threatens Stability of Regime
Reports say North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un appears to be continuing a purge of officials, threatening his regime and raising security concerns for the US. → Read More
6,000 Miles to Freedom
Having lost two limbs as a teenager, Ji faced discrimination in North Korea, and considered taking his own life. In 2000, he crossed into China on crutches in search of food. Guards spotted him when h → Read More
Russia Targets Prominent Human Rights Group
The Russian government has accused a leading human rights group of violating the country’s constitution and could soon seek to dissolve it, according to Human Rights Watch. Moscow’s Justice Min → Read More
China Quietly Expands Military Influence in Africa
A senior Chinese military official toured a Chinese warship docked in Djibouti during the weekend and met with the countryâs president, according to Chinaâs defense ministry, underscoring Beijingâ → Read More
Russian Internet Law Could Threaten Security of Americans’ Personal Data
A Russian law could place the personal data of millions of Internet users, including Americans, at risk if international digital companies comply by the start of next year, analysts say. The law, e → Read More
Report: United States Increasingly Vulnerable to Potentially Catastrophic EMP Attack
The threat of a devastating electromagnetic pulse attack on the United States is increasing just as American infrastructure has become more vulnerable, according to a new report. “Our nation has → Read More