Tag: trump
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The Invisible Shield: What Happens if America’s Biggest Spy Tool Shuts Down?
The debate surrounding Section 702 of FISA intensifies as its April 2024 expiration approaches. While an immediate intelligence blackout is a myth, losing this surveillance authority would disrupt U.S. cybersecurity, complicate threat detection, and necessitate cumbersome procedures. The conflict lies between privacy concerns and the need for national safety.
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The Chip and the Treaty: Technology Sanctions as the New Language of Digital Statecraft
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan omits key terms like “lithography machine,” signaling a strategic shift towards AI and digital economy over chip manufacturing. Meanwhile, U.S. semiconductor export controls have unintentionally accelerated China’s capabilities, creating diplomatic tensions and unregulated technology diplomacy, with risks compounded by the absence of a governance framework.
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Next NSA: Political Leader, Cyber Expert
Abstract As of May 5, 2025, President Trump has replaced Michael Waltz as National Security Advisor—nominating him as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations—and installed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting NSA. This high‑level personnel shift underscores the administration’s need for an NSA who is first a seasoned political strategist in national security and also deeply fluent…
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Viral Vectors: Hacktivism, Memes, and the Shifting Landscape of US Electoral Influence
Abstract: The American political landscape since 2016 has been significantly shaped by the convergence of hacktivism and the proliferation of politically charged internet memes. This article examines how these digital phenomena have influenced US election cycles and their aftermaths, starting with Donald Trump’s first presidential campaign up to the present day (April 2025). It analyzes…
