Cyber and information warfare operate below the threshold of conventional conflict, yet shape outcomes continuously. This sub-magazine examines how states and non-state actors contest power through networks, narratives, and digital systems.
Intelligence Briefings
Cyber operations, influence campaigns, electronic intrusion, disinformation, and digital coercion.
Why This Magazine Exists
Cyber conflict is often reduced to incidents and headlines. This sub-magazine exists to analyze campaigns, capabilities, and strategic intent, not just breaches—connecting technical actions to political and military outcomes.
What We Track
- Cyber offense and defense doctrines
- Information warfare and influence operations
- Digital command-and-control systems
- Critical network vulnerabilities
- Escalation dynamics in cyberspace
Latest Analysis & Intelligence
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China’s Quantum Satellites: Forging a Global Cybersecurity Frontier with Space-Based Unhackable Communication Networks
In today’s world, where cyber threats are growing in sophistication and critical infrastructures face unprecedented vulnerabilities, secure communication has become a matter of national and global security. The advent of quantum computing further heightens this urgency, as conventional encryption methods risk being rendered obsolete, exposing sensitive information to potential breaches. In response, China has emerged…
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Securing the Mind: How DARPA is Building Hack-Proof Mixed Reality
Mixed reality (MR) has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept to a transformative force, weaving digital overlays into our physical world with applications ranging from manufacturing and medicine to education and entertainment. Within military contexts, its potential is profound: soldiers navigating urban environments aided by augmented intelligence, or technicians conducting equipment repairs guided by animated…
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From Theory to Tactics: The DoD’s Zero Trust Evolution is Underway
The SolarWinds breach was more than just another cyber incident—it was a watershed moment that fundamentally reshaped how the federal government, and particularly the Department of Defense (DoD), thought about security. The attack revealed that traditional perimeter defenses were no longer enough to safeguard the digital crown jewels of the U.S. military. Leaders like then-Assistant…
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The Digital Doomsday Clock: How Cyber Threats Are Forcing a Global Upgrade of Nuclear Command & Control
This article explores how cyber warfare is reshaping the future of nuclear security. As hackers gain the ability to disrupt sensors, communications, and decision-making networks, the risk of miscalculation in nuclear command and control (NC3) systems has never been greater. Nations are now racing to modernize these systems to protect against both physical and digital…
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The Grid Under Fire: Why Cyber Attacks on Energy and Nuclear Facilities Are a Clear and Present Danger
Cyber attacks on power grids and nuclear plants are no longer just a distant possibility—they’re happening now. With critical infrastructure increasingly targeted by hackers, the risks extend from economic disruption to national security crises. This article explores the threats, real-world incidents, and the urgent efforts underway to safeguard our energy future. Introduction: A Nation in…
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Supply Chain Security: The Hidden Weak Link in Global Business
In today’s hyperconnected world, businesses thrive on global networks of suppliers, vendors, and contractors. These relationships enable efficiency, innovation, and speed—but they also introduce new and often invisible risks. One of the most pressing of these is the supply chain attack, a cybersecurity threat that undermines organizations not by targeting them directly, but by…
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Cyber Threats and Security Trends in 2025: Navigating the Evolving Digital Battlefield
Introduction: The Escalating Cyber Arms Race As we move deeper into 2025, cyber threats have reached unprecedented levels of sophistication and global impact. The cost of cybercrime is projected to exceed $10.5 trillion annually, driven by AI-powered attacks, vulnerabilities exposed by quantum computing, and increasingly well-organized cybercriminal ecosystems. This year alone, the world has witnessed…
