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?? Happy Friday! ?? ??We’re thrilled to welcome Tiana Peterson to the Luminint team as our newest Risk Intelligence Analyst. Tiana brings eight years of experience researching and analyzing the interplay between #climate, #economics, and #policy. Her background includes work on regulatory frameworks, government climate initiatives, and ESG and corporate social responsibility efforts across the U.S. and the EU. With an international perspective—having lived and worked in multiple countries—Tiana has contributed to Horizon Green Deal projects and partnered with organizations such as UNESCO, RUSI, DECC, SEAI, the U.S. Department of State, the European Lung Foundation, and the European Citizen Science Association. Also highly accomplished academically, Tiana holds an M.Sc. in Global Environmental Economics (NUI Galway), an M.Ed. in International Education (Universidad de Alcalá), and dual B.A.s in International Relations (Geoeconomics) and Spanish (Languages & International Studies), with minors in International Political Economy and Political Science. We look forward to the valuable insights she’ll bring to our team and clients. ???? Please join us in welcoming Tiana to Luminint!

David Palmer and Rachael Gosnell put forward a persuasive case for #NATO establishing a new Joint Forces Command (JFC) dedicated to #Arctic #collectivedefense, with an intelligent plan for transitioning this responsibility out of the patchwork of NORAD and piecemeal Nordic cooperative security agreements. Writing for The Arctic Institute, they also present two options for basing this JFC, in either Stavanger or in Colorado Springs, both of which come with their own pros and cons. The time is right—this is more important than ever with an increasingly belligerent Russia, the only one of eight Arctic nations not a part of NATO. #arcticsecurity #polargeopolitics #highnorth #defense #security https://lnkd.in/eFZwbhxy

Great analysis, Ahmet Altindal! One point to highlight quickly here regarding the Chinese working with Iran-backed militias in the south: ?? "In the past, these militias have disrupted numerous investment initiatives for the direct benefit of specific foreign investment groups. In one example, the al-Faw Port project spearheaded by the South Korean company Daewoo was?nearly derailed due to militia interference in favor of an?unidentified Chinese company."

How prepared is your organization for the next unforeseen crisis? In his recent article for Luminint IntSights, David Palmer highlights the importance of #Resilience #Wargaming as a critical tool for businesses to stay ahead of potential disruptions. By simulating crises, organizations can test and improve their contingency plans, ensuring they're ready to adapt when the unexpected happens. Dave emphasizes that Resilience Wargaming forms a core pillar of #BusinessResilience, along with Financial Diligence and Reputational Due Diligence. Resilience Wargaming offers a unique advantage by enabling businesses to proactively stress-test their #StrategicPlanning. In an era of increasing uncertainty, this approach helps make companies #FutureReady, equipping them to not only survive but thrive when facing real-world challenges. Read it now on IntSights ?? https://lnkd.in/eJe8K9ji

How viable is a #shadowfleet for sanctioned Russian #LNG really? In his detailed and well-supported analysis for Luminint IntSights, Sam McAllister explores the fragility of Russia’s LNG supply chain, why sanctions are reshaping the operational landscape for those linked to Russian LNG exports, and what steps must be taken to avoid severe reputational and financial fallout. Sam posits that as #Moscow tightens its control over the Northern Sea Route, even indirect involvement with Russia's LNG production is proving to be a high-stakes gamble for global operators. Specifically, as U.S. and EU #sanctions related to the #Ukraine conflict increasingly target Novatek's Arctic LNG operations, a successful strategy will have to walk a difficult line between putting pressure on Russian LNG for its role in strategic wartime funding, while not disrupting the global gas market too much. ? Read the article here ?? https://lnkd.in/ebAmqFem

Michael B.'s salient new article for Luminint IntSights tackles #aerospace #espionage and the challenges of securing Western #fighterpilot expertise. The intertwining of private and public sector #defense complicates detection, Michael writes, making vigilance and advanced #riskintelligence more critical than ever. The author posits that while “Red Air providers have no connections to the Chinese government, a #PLA-controlled company could easily capitalize on the successes of these firms by presenting itself as a legitimate peer—and thereby lure in former fighter pilots seeking to continue an exciting career." Unfortunately, we’ve already seen this strategy yield results, and this won’t be the last time adversaries attempt it. Read it now on Luminint IntSights ?? https://lnkd.in/eQ_tPxbW

We had a fantastic time at the Cognitive Space Operations (#COGSPO) Reverse Industry Day at the stunning SAS campus in Raleigh, NC! ????Shout out to Astra Ultra, Mentium Technologies Inc., and all the other companies we met who are developing incredible, novel #IP for US national security and competitiveness in space! These cutting edge technologies, however, remain a top national priority for US adversaries who increasingly augment #cyber and traditional espionage with open, legal avenues to gain proximity or even access to new US tech. Our conversations underscored the importance of thoroughly vetting partners, investors, supply chains, and others to protect against this trending threat. Thank you U.S. Space Command and Space Systems Command for bringing together such an impressive and informative group of speakers and panelists. Thank you also to Jen Ross and team for the invitation and for organizing this incredible event! #spaceinnovation #SpaceForce #ai #ml #edgeai #space #dod #spaceoperations #FutureOfSpace #USSF?

In a forthright, incisive discussion of Russia’s sophisticated—and consistently growing—disinformation operations, Arianna B. paints a picture of rigid, Soviet-era propaganda's evolution into a potent strategic threat. Her article highlights the global impact of this #Russian influence on electorates and #election discourse across democratic nations, and explores the rise of pro-Russian, anti-Western sentiments across Africa. Finally, she examines actionable countermeasures seen in countries like Lithuania ???? and Estonia ????, that provide valuable insights into effective strategies at the national level to combat the ongoing surge of disinformation. ? Arianna’s article is available now on Luminint IntSights?? https://lnkd.in/e7Ah7ATj

?? It’s a great Friday to announce: ?? **Welcome, Michael J. B., to the Luminint Team!** ?? Michael brings a quickly developing background in #finance and #defense industry analysis. His growing skill and drive were fostered at Draken International, among other organizations, and are a great fit for us at Luminint. His recent research focuses on American financial and defense markets, though he’s also covered the broader global #aerospace and defense industries—keeping a keen eye on the #space domain as well. ?? His passion for history, philosophy, and literature gives him a unique and valuable #interdisciplinary analytic perspective. We are excited to bring Michael on as our newest Risk Intelligence Analyst. A recent honors graduate from the University of Notre Dame with a BA in History and Medieval Studies, Michael is set to further his expertise at King’s College London this fall, pursuing an MA in Intelligence & International Security. ???? We couldn’t be happier to welcome Michael to our team. Thank you for joining us, Michael! ??