Louise Marie Hurel
@lmhurel.bsky.social
Tech, Cyber diplomacy, Norms etc.
Cyber at @rusi.bsky.social & among other things.
Jazz and personal views only.
Personal website: www.louisemariehurel.com
Cyber at @rusi.bsky.social & among other things.
Jazz and personal views only.
Personal website: www.louisemariehurel.com
Had a marvellous time speaking at Oxford Analytica’s Global Horizons Conference about AI supply chains, tech-trade competition, US-China relations, and the role of AI in the offense-defence balance in cybersecurity w @kellolucas.bsky.social Eduardo Plastino and @tatiabolkvadze.bsky.social.
September 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Had a marvellous time speaking at Oxford Analytica’s Global Horizons Conference about AI supply chains, tech-trade competition, US-China relations, and the role of AI in the offense-defence balance in cybersecurity w @kellolucas.bsky.social Eduardo Plastino and @tatiabolkvadze.bsky.social.
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The Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on cybersecurity recently concluded a five-year negotiation on how nations should behave in cyberspace. Experts who have been tracking these talks offer their insights on the group's progress and what the future holds for the OEWG's goals and themes.
The Rules of the Road in Cyberspace, 10 Years Later
For five years, the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on cybersecurity has negotiated key thematic areas which can undermine international stability. Experts following these negotiations weigh in on the...
www.rusi.org
August 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on cybersecurity recently concluded a five-year negotiation on how nations should behave in cyberspace. Experts who have been tracking these talks offer their insights on the group's progress and what the future holds for the OEWG's goals and themes.
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“This innovation equips drones with side-mounted rocket boosters, enabling them to perform abrupt, high-G maneuvers just seconds before a missile or interceptor strikes. The result: a dramatic increase in the odds that these drones can evade destruction and complete their missions.”
China’s Drone Swarms Gain Advanced Evasion Capabilities: The Next Phase of the Global Drone Arms Race
China’s Breakthrough in Drone Swarm Evasion: A New Era in WarfareChina’s military drone program has taken a dramatic leap forward with the unveiling of a new “terminal evasion” technology, a develo…
asiadaily.org
August 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
“This innovation equips drones with side-mounted rocket boosters, enabling them to perform abrupt, high-G maneuvers just seconds before a missile or interceptor strikes. The result: a dramatic increase in the odds that these drones can evade destruction and complete their missions.”
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'Cyber attribution is rarely a binary decision. States do not simply jump from silence to confrontation' writes @lmhurel.bsky.social in the latest RUSI Commentary on the implications of Singapore calling out a Chinese-linked cyber threat actor group for the first time.
What Singapore's First Public Cyber Attribution Tells Us
For the first time, Singapore has called out a China-linked cyber threat actor group, to the chagrin of Asia's regional hegemon.
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July 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
'Cyber attribution is rarely a binary decision. States do not simply jump from silence to confrontation' writes @lmhurel.bsky.social in the latest RUSI Commentary on the implications of Singapore calling out a Chinese-linked cyber threat actor group for the first time.
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Fiona Hill, a former aide to President Trump, recently returned to her roots in northeastern England, advising Britain on defense. She still has her eye on global threats.
Fiona Hill on Trump, Putin and Why Great Powers Fall
The former White House aide recently returned to her roots, advising Britain on defense and taking a role at Durham University in northeastern England. She still has her eye on global threats.
trib.al
July 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Fiona Hill, a former aide to President Trump, recently returned to her roots in northeastern England, advising Britain on defense. She still has her eye on global threats.
Had a great time sitting down with @ciaranm.bsky.social @euben.bsky.social to discuss ‘The Evolution of Chinese Cyber Statecraft’ in a conversation chaired by Conrad Prince.
The recording of our @rusi.bsky.social event is now available here: www.rusi.org/research-eve...
The recording of our @rusi.bsky.social event is now available here: www.rusi.org/research-eve...
July 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Had a great time sitting down with @ciaranm.bsky.social @euben.bsky.social to discuss ‘The Evolution of Chinese Cyber Statecraft’ in a conversation chaired by Conrad Prince.
The recording of our @rusi.bsky.social event is now available here: www.rusi.org/research-eve...
The recording of our @rusi.bsky.social event is now available here: www.rusi.org/research-eve...
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The UK’s new National Security Strategy reaffirms its ambition to spend 5% of GDP on natsec in line with NATO—but beyond headlines, what’s actually changing in UK security thinking? My @rusi.bsky.social colleagues and I unpack the narratives on cyber, military, economic, and geopolitical strategy.👇🏻
The release of the National Security Strategy lays out a troubling picture of the UK's place in an increasing hostile and volatile world. RUSI experts offer their reaction to the major strategic document, and the light it sheds on the Britain's response.
National Security Strategy: RUSI Reaction
The release of the National Security Strategy lays out a troubling picture of the UK's place in an increasing hostile and volatile world. RUSI experts offer their reaction to the major strategic docum...
www.rusi.org
June 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The UK’s new National Security Strategy reaffirms its ambition to spend 5% of GDP on natsec in line with NATO—but beyond headlines, what’s actually changing in UK security thinking? My @rusi.bsky.social colleagues and I unpack the narratives on cyber, military, economic, and geopolitical strategy.👇🏻
The UK’s new National Security Strategy reaffirms its ambition to spend 5% of GDP on natsec in line with NATO—but beyond headlines, what’s actually changing in UK security thinking? My @rusi.bsky.social colleagues and I unpack the narratives on cyber, military, economic, and geopolitical strategy.👇🏻
The release of the National Security Strategy lays out a troubling picture of the UK's place in an increasing hostile and volatile world. RUSI experts offer their reaction to the major strategic document, and the light it sheds on the Britain's response.
National Security Strategy: RUSI Reaction
The release of the National Security Strategy lays out a troubling picture of the UK's place in an increasing hostile and volatile world. RUSI experts offer their reaction to the major strategic docum...
www.rusi.org
June 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The UK’s new National Security Strategy reaffirms its ambition to spend 5% of GDP on natsec in line with NATO—but beyond headlines, what’s actually changing in UK security thinking? My @rusi.bsky.social colleagues and I unpack the narratives on cyber, military, economic, and geopolitical strategy.👇🏻
Iran executed Mohammad-Amin Mahdavi-Shayesteh, accused of leading “a cyber team linked to Mossad under the guise of an immigration consultancy, and reportedly met Mossad agents in a neighbouring country.” on.ft.com/4eeUBjj
Iranian paramilitaries go on the hunt for Mossad agents
Islamic republic’s Basij force has spearheaded crackdown in which hundreds of alleged collaborators have been arrested
on.ft.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Iran executed Mohammad-Amin Mahdavi-Shayesteh, accused of leading “a cyber team linked to Mossad under the guise of an immigration consultancy, and reportedly met Mossad agents in a neighbouring country.” on.ft.com/4eeUBjj
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A better quality version of the cartoon
June 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A better quality version of the cartoon
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I (almost) entirely agree with this. A lot, but not all of the narrative around AI is hype.
Caveat: I’m not an AI specialist but like a lot of cyber experts I get annoyed with AI hype distracting people from fixing long-standing problems with the tech we already have.
Anyway. A few thoughts: 🧵 1/
Caveat: I’m not an AI specialist but like a lot of cyber experts I get annoyed with AI hype distracting people from fixing long-standing problems with the tech we already have.
Anyway. A few thoughts: 🧵 1/
June 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I (almost) entirely agree with this. A lot, but not all of the narrative around AI is hype.
Caveat: I’m not an AI specialist but like a lot of cyber experts I get annoyed with AI hype distracting people from fixing long-standing problems with the tech we already have.
Anyway. A few thoughts: 🧵 1/
Caveat: I’m not an AI specialist but like a lot of cyber experts I get annoyed with AI hype distracting people from fixing long-standing problems with the tech we already have.
Anyway. A few thoughts: 🧵 1/
A timely piece on the cyber/hybrid dimensions of Operation Sindoor by Sameer Patil for @rusi.bsky.social.
"The recent conflict between 🇮🇳🇵🇰was another instance of cyber warfare in parallel w kinetic attacks, w increased activity in the info space."
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
"The recent conflict between 🇮🇳🇵🇰was another instance of cyber warfare in parallel w kinetic attacks, w increased activity in the info space."
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
Operation Sindoor and India-Pakistan’s Escalated Rivalry in Cyberspace
The recent conflict between India and Pakistan was another instance of cyber warfare in parallel with kinetic attacks, with increased activity in the information space.
www.rusi.org
June 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A timely piece on the cyber/hybrid dimensions of Operation Sindoor by Sameer Patil for @rusi.bsky.social.
"The recent conflict between 🇮🇳🇵🇰was another instance of cyber warfare in parallel w kinetic attacks, w increased activity in the info space."
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
"The recent conflict between 🇮🇳🇵🇰was another instance of cyber warfare in parallel w kinetic attacks, w increased activity in the info space."
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
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Predatory Sparrow has dumped the Nobitex crytpo platform source code on Telegram
They previously stole $90mil worth of assets in a hack yesterday
t.me/gonjeshkdara...
They previously stole $90mil worth of assets in a hack yesterday
t.me/gonjeshkdara...
June 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Predatory Sparrow has dumped the Nobitex crytpo platform source code on Telegram
They previously stole $90mil worth of assets in a hack yesterday
t.me/gonjeshkdara...
They previously stole $90mil worth of assets in a hack yesterday
t.me/gonjeshkdara...
Super interesting to see how Trump’s second term has been legitimising or at least stimulating a sort of ‘Silicon Valley patriotism’.
US army’s new ‘Detachment 201’ initiative is recruiting senior tech executives to serve part-time in the Army Reserve.
www.army.mil/article/2863...
US army’s new ‘Detachment 201’ initiative is recruiting senior tech executives to serve part-time in the Army Reserve.
www.army.mil/article/2863...
www.army.mil
June 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Super interesting to see how Trump’s second term has been legitimising or at least stimulating a sort of ‘Silicon Valley patriotism’.
US army’s new ‘Detachment 201’ initiative is recruiting senior tech executives to serve part-time in the Army Reserve.
www.army.mil/article/2863...
US army’s new ‘Detachment 201’ initiative is recruiting senior tech executives to serve part-time in the Army Reserve.
www.army.mil/article/2863...
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📺No longer a Western monopoly, public cyber attribution is now used by diverse nations like China, Iran, Venezuela, and Ethiopia for their own strategic gains. @lmhurel.bsky.social explores how their clashing narratives risk eroding trust in fostering responsible cyberspace behaviour: bit.ly/4jovhZ2
May 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📺No longer a Western monopoly, public cyber attribution is now used by diverse nations like China, Iran, Venezuela, and Ethiopia for their own strategic gains. @lmhurel.bsky.social explores how their clashing narratives risk eroding trust in fostering responsible cyberspace behaviour: bit.ly/4jovhZ2
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Just read a CTI/threat actor blog that used the word "sophisticated" FOUR TIMES in the first paragraph.
a man sits at a desk in front of a computer and a bulletin board with a map on it
ALT: a man sits at a desk in front of a computer and a bulletin board with a map on it
media.tenor.com
May 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Just read a CTI/threat actor blog that used the word "sophisticated" FOUR TIMES in the first paragraph.
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To truly grasp responsible cyber behaviour, we must look beyond UN discussions and Western perspectives, taking into account the significant influence of cultural values, regional alliances, and domestic factors. Our new paper by @lmhurel.bsky.social offers that broader conceptual lens.
May 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
To truly grasp responsible cyber behaviour, we must look beyond UN discussions and Western perspectives, taking into account the significant influence of cultural values, regional alliances, and domestic factors. Our new paper by @lmhurel.bsky.social offers that broader conceptual lens.
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🧵🚨New RUSI paper, "New Ways to Frame Responsible Cyber Behaviour Beyond the UN", by @lmhurel.bsky.social, which argues that understanding Responsible Cyber Behaviour (RCB) requires looking beyond the UN framework is out now!
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May 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🧵🚨New RUSI paper, "New Ways to Frame Responsible Cyber Behaviour Beyond the UN", by @lmhurel.bsky.social, which argues that understanding Responsible Cyber Behaviour (RCB) requires looking beyond the UN framework is out now!
China’s rare earths controls prompt fears of auto shortages and shutdowns
“It’s a form of retaliation where the 🇨🇳 government can say ‘OK, we’re not going to go tit-for-tat any more on the tariff rate but we will hurt you 🇺🇸 & incentivise companies to plead to change tariff policy’” on.ft.com/42ujjqk
“It’s a form of retaliation where the 🇨🇳 government can say ‘OK, we’re not going to go tit-for-tat any more on the tariff rate but we will hurt you 🇺🇸 & incentivise companies to plead to change tariff policy’” on.ft.com/42ujjqk
China’s rare earths controls prompt fears of auto shortages and shutdowns
Traders and executives warn of limited inventories and a risk of disruption to automotive production
on.ft.com
April 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
China’s rare earths controls prompt fears of auto shortages and shutdowns
“It’s a form of retaliation where the 🇨🇳 government can say ‘OK, we’re not going to go tit-for-tat any more on the tariff rate but we will hurt you 🇺🇸 & incentivise companies to plead to change tariff policy’” on.ft.com/42ujjqk
“It’s a form of retaliation where the 🇨🇳 government can say ‘OK, we’re not going to go tit-for-tat any more on the tariff rate but we will hurt you 🇺🇸 & incentivise companies to plead to change tariff policy’” on.ft.com/42ujjqk
OpenAI and SoftBank weigh UK investment for Stargate AI project.
While the focus remains on American infrastructure, investment in the UK has been considered as part of a future international expansion if the project proves successful. on.ft.com/4jEgsCh
While the focus remains on American infrastructure, investment in the UK has been considered as part of a future international expansion if the project proves successful. on.ft.com/4jEgsCh
OpenAI and SoftBank weigh UK investment for Stargate AI project
US $500bn data centre venture looks overseas to build out global infrastructure capacity
on.ft.com
April 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
OpenAI and SoftBank weigh UK investment for Stargate AI project.
While the focus remains on American infrastructure, investment in the UK has been considered as part of a future international expansion if the project proves successful. on.ft.com/4jEgsCh
While the focus remains on American infrastructure, investment in the UK has been considered as part of a future international expansion if the project proves successful. on.ft.com/4jEgsCh
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Me every time a new piece of news comes out
April 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Me every time a new piece of news comes out
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"Some territories face even higher tariffs than their governing nations. Norfolk Island, an Australian territory in the South Pacific Ocean, faces 29 percent tariffs, compared with the 10 percent rate Mr. Trump imposed on the country."
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Remote Islands
Some of the more sparsely populated territories in the world that do little trade with the United States have been caught up in the trade war.
nyti.ms
April 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Some territories face even higher tariffs than their governing nations. Norfolk Island, an Australian territory in the South Pacific Ocean, faces 29 percent tariffs, compared with the 10 percent rate Mr. Trump imposed on the country."
I’m a great fan of @therecordmedia.bsky.social Click Here podcast. The lastest one with former NSA/USCYBERCOM chief Paul Nakasone is a must.
He reflects on the rising sophistication of Chinese threat actors and the role of AI in boosting cyber defence.
therecord.media/nakasone-int...
He reflects on the rising sophistication of Chinese threat actors and the role of AI in boosting cyber defence.
therecord.media/nakasone-int...
Exclusive: Gen. Paul Nakasone says China is now our biggest cyber threat
More than a year away from leading the NSA and Cyber Command, Paul Nakasone told the Click Here podcast that they could ask him anything. So they did. About China, AI, DOGE and more.
therecord.media
April 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I’m a great fan of @therecordmedia.bsky.social Click Here podcast. The lastest one with former NSA/USCYBERCOM chief Paul Nakasone is a must.
He reflects on the rising sophistication of Chinese threat actors and the role of AI in boosting cyber defence.
therecord.media/nakasone-int...
He reflects on the rising sophistication of Chinese threat actors and the role of AI in boosting cyber defence.
therecord.media/nakasone-int...
Govs, companies, & CSOs are heading to Paris this week for the 2nd meeting of the Pall Mall Process to discuss a code of practice to tackle the irresponsible use of commercial cyber capabilities.
We brought together a group of experts to reflect on what to expect from the meeting.👇
We brought together a group of experts to reflect on what to expect from the meeting.👇
The Pall Mall Process, aimed at curbing the misuse of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities, is holding its second meeting in Paris. In our latest RUSI Commentary, a number of experts assess the effectiveness and expectations concerning the process.
Paris, Pall Mall and a Code of Practice for Cyber Capabilities
The proliferation of commercial cyber-intrusion has elevated concerns among states and non-governmental entities alike, and a second meeting of stakeholders is due to discuss the issue in early April ...
www.rusi.org
April 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Govs, companies, & CSOs are heading to Paris this week for the 2nd meeting of the Pall Mall Process to discuss a code of practice to tackle the irresponsible use of commercial cyber capabilities.
We brought together a group of experts to reflect on what to expect from the meeting.👇
We brought together a group of experts to reflect on what to expect from the meeting.👇