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The Outbound Investment Pivot
The Treasury Department’s Outbound Investment Security Program , set to take effect on January 2, 2025, marks a critical evolution in...

Rick de la Torre
Oct 28, 20242 min read
U.S. AI Governance Risks Innovation and National Security Readiness
The Biden administration’s recent memorandum on AI governance proposes a sweeping framework to regulate federal adoption of artificial...

Rick de la Torre
Oct 24, 20242 min read
Sinwar’s Death: Justice Delivered
Yahya Sinwar’s death marks a decisive victory against one of the most ruthless terrorist leaders in modern history. As the mastermind...

Rick de la Torre
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Tawhedi Case Could Have Been Avoided
Why the IC’s IT Infrastructure Must Evolve Now The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) faces urgent challenges tied to fragmented,...

Rick de la Torre
Oct 15, 20243 min read
How China’s Hackers Are Blinding U.S. Defenses
The recent cyber operation by Chinese state-backed hackers—dubbed Salt Typhoon —is more than just a breach of critical U.S....

Rick de la Torre
Oct 7, 20244 min read
Stop Funding China's Military
It’s beyond comprehension that, while U.S. policymakers warn of Chinese military aggression, American tax dollars and investments are...

Rick de la Torre
Oct 2, 20244 min read
Time to Answer Iran’s Aggression
Iran’s recent barrage of nearly 200 ballistic missiles aimed at Israel isn’t just another attack—it’s a calculated provocation, a signal...

Rick de la Torre
Sep 30, 20243 min read
China’s Submarine Setback, What Now?
The sinking of China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine might seem like a major embarrassment for Beijing, but it’s hardly a reason for...

Rick de la Torre
Sep 27, 20243 min read
The New Iron Curtain: Russia and China’s Strategic Foothold in Latin America
In recent years, a quiet but profound geopolitical shift has been occurring in Latin America, particularly in the Caribbean. The...

Rick de la Torre
Sep 26, 20243 min read
The UK - US Special Relationship
The U.S.-UK "special relationship" is more than a diplomatic term—it's the backbone of Western security, a partnership forged in war and...

Rick de la Torre
Sep 26, 20242 min read
Mexico’s Leadership Transition
It is a critical test of the durability of U.S.-Mexico relations, with implications that stretch well beyond the border.

Rick de la Torre
Sep 17, 20243 min read
Confronting the Rise of Tren de Aragua
The longer we wait, the more emboldened they become—and the greater the cost to both our national security and the lives of those who sought

Rick de la Torre
Sep 17, 20243 min read
How Economic Fragility in China, Russia, Pakistan, and Iran Fuels Global Tensions
The economic landscape in China, Pakistan, Russia, and Iran is bleak, yet their priorities remain focused on bolstering military...

Rick de la Torre
Sep 8, 20243 min read
The Energy Crisis Holding Back America’s AI Potential
America’s energy infrastructure, once a marvel of engineering, is now teetering on the edge of irrelevance.

Rick de la Torre
Sep 5, 20244 min read
AI Will Define Cognitive Warfare
It’s time we wake up to the reality that cognitive warfare isn’t a side show—it is the main event.

Rick de la Torre
Sep 4, 20244 min read
The Brutality of Hamas and the Shadow of Iran
Not just Israel’s fight; it’s a fight for the values that the United States stands for—freedom, democracy, and the sanctity of human life.

Rick de la Torre
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Free Speech as a Universal Right: The Implications of Brazil's Ban on X
The ability to speak one’s mind, to express dissent is not merely a luxury of democracy, it is the lifeblood of it.

Rick de la Torre
Aug 30, 20243 min read
Petro’s Power Play and its Dire Implications for Colombia
...when governments are given carte blanche to define and target threats, the real victims often become those who dare to dissent

Rick de la Torre
Aug 30, 20242 min read
Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: A Case of U.S. Policy Failure
The U.S. must abandon the illusion that diplomacy alone will contain a regime that perceives strategic advantage in nuclear brinkmanship.

Rick de la Torre
Aug 29, 20241 min read
The Illusion of Security: Why Governments and Corporations Must Rethink Their Reliance on Commercial Apps
The message is clear: complacency is not an option.

Rick de la Torre
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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