Situation continues to evolve at the Caribbean. Tension increases as the awarded Nobel Peace Prize, Corina Machado, has not been able to attend the event. The breaking news is that she is already out of the country and if she is, it has been done with the support of the U.S., which would represent the first action on the ground.

Trump's team has published the new National Security Strategy. It is disruptive. It presents a bluntly what Trump wants to achieve although Europeans seem to miss some of the main messages contained. European media are focused on what affects Europe but the picture is not Europe-centred anymore, and that's the lesson to be learnt and to be accepted. And if Europe doesn't like it, it is time to become a doer instead of remaining a thinker.

Analysts all over the place write and talk about the current situation in Russia, the United States and Europe as war develops in Ukraine. But, where all these analysis agree or disagree? With all the displayed knowledge on the situation, what can we predict for the coming future? Where is there consensus? What can we expect from future likely events? Is there a chance to change things, to cahnge a cycle of violence into another of peace?

A lot has been written about Epstein and his entourage. And more will be written, spoken, discussed, rebutted, denied but little confirmed in the coming months. It was needed to review tha facts of this case regarding the current presidency at the United States. But only the facts, getting rid of all the noise that every party has introduced since the inception of the case. Enjoy the read. Epstein_TrumpDescarga

The ongoing war on drugs in the Caribbean may have implications for the drug market in Europe. Everybody is focused on the probability of using the military deployment to overthrow Maduro from power. But it is more likely that Trump will spread the range of kinetic actions to a wider region. We have wondered if this war on drugs may affect European cocaine market. Enjoy the read. WarOnDrugsDescarga

As the US has many sources to dig in the cyber attacks and efforts that China has and is carrying out against US interests, here you will find some interesting information which exposes how China is preparing itself for a future conflict. It doesn't mean it will happen but it means that China has not discarded such a scenario. China is getting ready to face such a challenge, although the country of the dragon may not wish for it.

It's over 14 years that Bin Laden was hunted down in Pakistan. However, his legacy remains, not only because global jihad is still on, weakened but alive, but because his actions on 9th 11 had implications overtime. The world has been shaped by Bin Laden's actions and the intelligence community has not dodged this efect. Enjoy the read. EffectsofLadenDescarga

Some in the West may deny it, but the West is under attack. Defense budgets are rising for the long haul; once-neutral states have shed their neutrality; and governments are devising new ways to expand their armies, navies, and air forces. The defense industry has become a magnet for investment funds. Meanwhile, Russia is striking on Western soil—well beyond drones over Denmark or Poland and attacks on undersea infrastructure, not to mention relentless cyber operations. Read on. AttackOnTheWestDescarga

After the great success for Trump in Gaza, he seems determined to face the conflict in Ukraine. It would bring him renewed forces and international recognition, which he seeks and loves. Some months have gone by without paying attention to Ukraine on a daily basis. Here you have an update of the situation Trump has to deal with. Enjoy the read. Update_russia_ukrDescarga

Tools such as Candiru, Predator, and Pegasus are not new. While primarily deployed by governments, their use has at times fallen outside legal bounds. Given the diversity of governmental ideologies and interests, the resulting target sets can be unlikely bedfellows. Pegasus has been recently at the core of many controversies. Spain, Hungary, Morocco or Greece, to name a few, and other governments have been using it in ways which have resulted in political implications.

Genocide is a despicable word which is part of human history. It is not to make us proud, on the contrary it should remind us of what we are capable of, as a group, as sheep. We choose our shepards and we are to be accountable. In other parts of the world, citizens are not to be accountable for that, as they are given their leaders as our parents are given to us.

Troubles are unfolding everywhere. Winds of war are blowing. Right now it's a bit more than a breeze. There are worrying signs we should not overlook. And it is always better to be aware than not. It's a lie that ignorance is bliss. Denying facts will only lead to frustration and disaster. Be aware and act accordingly. It will keep fear at bay. Enjoy the read. Winds_of_warDescarga

Tulsi Gabbard is reshaping her office, as she was mandated to do when she took office. ODNI was likely to have grown in excess. Both parties seem to agree on this topic although differences remain regarding the scope of the reshufflement undertaken. Enjoy the read. ODNI_reshapedDescarga

The meeting in Alaska has taken place. It was shorter than expected. New meetings among leaders are in the agenda. Putin has been consistent all along. What does he tell us from previous events? How did he managed them? Was he successful? The coup that Wagner, under Prigozhin's leadership, undertook in 2023 can provide the world with some hints of what drives Putin's rationale. Enjoy the read. Autocracy_loyalty_UkrDescarga

Moroccan intelligence agencies are fighting each other. It is not new but interesting times may be looming in the kingdom. The King is sick and the Crown Prince is almost ready to replace his father when necessary. In addition, former colonial powers, Spain and France, and his traditional enemy, Algeria, are paying attention and positioning themselves for the new era. Morocco has been spying on French and Spanish politicians but Moroccan institutions are also being attacked. Here some hints. Enjoy the read. Moroccan_deep_stateDescarga

Mistrust is gaining traction among intelligence agencies in the Western world. It all works in favour of Russia and China. Mistrust is an insidious seed which grows silently. It takes little watering to blossom, especially in the world of spies, a world of mirrors. Just some hints on the topic.

Given that the director of the French DGSE has appeared on national tv being interviewed talking unexpectedly about different aspects of the spy agency he runs (he was previously the director of the DGSI, the French security service), let's have a look into the relations among Western agencies. Enjoy the read. West_relationsDescarga

Using the U.S. recommendation that Spain terminate its Huawei contract—linked to Spain's lawful interception system—as a starting point, we examined China's cyber activities. In addition, we reviewed the strategic objectives China is currently pursuing. We hope you find the analysis insightful. Enjoy the read. China_cyberDescarga

Trump is shaking the world but he is also rocking the US intelligence commmunity. Listen to the following: Trump is also firing people in other agencies although the level of involvement seems to be less profound. However, the number of people affected will have an overall effect on the intelligence community. It is not only the morale being affected but also the…

Just a conversation about current topics. A wrap up, an update you can listen while driving or gardening. Enjoy it. Geopolitical brief

Illiberal democracy is a new way of executing politics. It's gaining traction everywhere and Hungary stands out in Europe. This is not about politics, it's about understanding what's going on around us, why it happens and where it may lead us. There are different levels of Illiberalism, so to speak. Enjoy the read. Iliberal_democracyDescarga

France has always had an influence on Russia and vice versa. Continental European elites saw France, for centuries, as the epitome of culture, modernity and finesse. The French Mediterranean seaside has always been a lighthouse for Russian wealthy citizens and Monaco, too. Mélenchon and Marine Lepen admire Putin's Russia. And they cannot be more ideologically separated. And it means that Russia has leverage in France.

The situation in the Middle East is burning. And there will still be some surprises. Trump, Netanyahu and Ali Khamanei know how to keep us on the tightrope. Here you have a vision of what is going …

Russia is gaining traction in the Sahel region. Wagner group and alike are being replaced by Russian regular army troops. Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Tchad, RCA or Mozambique are aligning with Mosco…

Putin Von der Layen? Data driven investigations are a new way od surveillance that Law Enforcement Agencies are using more and more to fight crime. But it has many drawbacks that affect our daily l…