Author: VLADIMIR TSAKANYAN
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The New Equilibrium: How Trump’s Cybersecurity Doctrine Redefines Federal-Private Sector Relations
The 2026 shift in federal cybersecurity oversight, under the Trump administration, emphasizes reduced regulation while maintaining oversight. Executive Order 14306 preserves key security measures but eliminates mandatory vendor standards, reflecting a philosophical preference for market approaches. The administration faces challenges in balancing operational realities against strategic threats, requiring potential course corrections.
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The Pentagon’s Cyber Workforce Strategy: A Geopolitical Chess Move in the Digital Arms Race
The bipartisan Senate bill led by Senators Peters and Rounds highlights the need for the Pentagon to devise a comprehensive cybersecurity workforce strategy. This initiative, amid significant personnel shortages, emphasizes America’s recognition of the importance of cultivating skilled human capital for cyber warfare, contrasting with adversaries’ state-driven efforts.
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The Algorithmic Front: Cyber-Economic Warfare and the Future of Market Integrity
In November 2025, a European semiconductor firm hypothetically suffers a 14% market drop within minutes due to a sophisticated cyber-attack undermining market integrity. This incident symbolizes a broader shift towards cyber-economic warfare, where attackers exploit vulnerabilities, prompting urgent discussions on regulatory responses and the evolving relationship between security and financial markets in 2026.
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The Architecture of Invisible Power
Vladimir Tsakanyan’s documentary, The Architecture of Invisible Power, examines how modern power operates subtly through technology and systems rather than overt authority. With a minimalist approach, it invites critical reflection on unseen influences, emphasizing intent and governance over simplistic narratives. The film provokes questions that linger beyond its runtime, encouraging deeper awareness.
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Pax Silica: The New Architecture of Digital Solidarity and the Geopolitics of Compute
Pax Silica, a 21st-century doctrine introduced by the State Department, signifies a shift in global relations, prioritizing AI and supply chain security over traditional efficiency. This initiative fosters collaboration among allied nations to address technological dependencies while ensuring a competitive edge over China. It aims to establish “Digital Solidarity” and enhance international cooperation in technology.
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The Silicon Shield: Analyzing the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership on AI and the New Geopolitics of Critical Technology
On January 15, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched a strategic partnership focusing on artificial intelligence and critical technologies, redefining their bilateral relations. This integration aims to enhance security, innovation, and ethical governance amidst rising AI threats. The agreement signifies a transition into a collaborative technological ecosystem for democratic nations.
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THE SHADOW ARCHITECTURE: DECODING THE SILENT SUBSTRATE OF GLOBAL POWER
The article discusses the evolution of power dynamics in the digital age, highlighting the emergence of “Shadow Architecture.” It examines incidents like Stuxnet and the Volt Typhoon campaign, demonstrating how cyber-kinetic threats target critical infrastructure. The call for better cybersecurity practices emphasizes the need to navigate a fractured digital landscape regulated by powerful tech entities.
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How Modern Cyber Strategies Are Leaving Critical Infrastructure in the Shadows
Vladimir Tsakanyan The digital battlefield has fundamentally changed, yet many national cybersecurity strategies remain anchored to outdated assumptions about where threats originate and who bears responsibility for defense. Recent policy developments, particularly the United Kingdom’s refreshed government cyber action plan and similar initiatives across multiple nations, reveal a troubling pattern: governments are fortifying their own…
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Darkness in Caracas: The Geopolitics of the First Major Cyber-Kinetic Coup
On January 4, 2026, U.S. Delta Force captured Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores in Venezuela through a cyber-kinetic operation named “Absolute Resolve.” This represents a shift in warfare tactics, combining cyberattacks with military action. The incident has broad geopolitical implications, signaling a new era of U.S. interventionist policy and challenging digital rights in Venezuela.
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The Predator Files: How Spyware Sanctions Removal Reveals the Complexities of Cybersecurity Policy
The Trump administration’s lifting of sanctions on Intellexa executives marks a significant policy shift from the Biden era. This decision raises concerns about national security, human rights, and democratic governance, especially as the Predator spyware continues to threaten privacy and press freedom. The removal signifies a troubling accommodation of commercial surveillance in statecraft.
