The League of Extraordinary Threats
Edwin Rios on March 14th, 2012 in National Security
The problem with uncovering a cyber enemy sometimes isn’t just about its identity. It’s its motivation.
Posts by Edwin Rios
Kerry: Countries must respond to Sudan, South Sudan
Edwin Rios on March 14th, 2012 in National Security
The spotlight shined on George Clooney, Sudan and South Sudan, as the actor testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday.
Organized crime still a concern for military, top brass say
Edwin Rios on March 13th, 2012 in National Security
A recent wave of crime syndicates have forced the U.S. Northern and Southern Command to find new ways to combat illicit trafficking.
Intel Chair says intelligence sharing critical to cyber defense
Edwin Rios on March 7th, 2012 in National Security
Lawmakers made the case for intelligence sharing to combat cyber defense Wednesday at a panel at the Heritage Foundation.
Air Force to Congress: We must be smaller, leaner and modern
Edwin Rios on February 28th, 2012 in National Security
Air Force officials testified before the House Armed Service Committee Tuesday to discussed proposed cuts for 2013.
Security experts discuss cyberthreat legislation
Edwin Rios on February 22nd, 2012 in National Security, Politics, Technology
Vice Admiral Mike McConnell and former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff discussed the need for cyber security laws to fight growing cyber threats.
Napolitano calls for more private-sector collaboration at budget hearing
Edwin Rios on February 15th, 2012 in National Security
The Homeland Security secretary testified before a House subcommittee on President Barack Obama’s $39.5 billion budget plan for her department.
Shift to Pacific calls for ‘long-range strike’ plane, experts say
Edwin Rios on February 7th, 2012 in National Security
The shift of military resources toward the Asia-Pacific region signals a need for new stealth bombers able to combat potential threats, deal with growing demands, and offset attrition of older aircraft, the president of a public policy research organization said Tuesday.
U.S. intelligence adapts to multiple international threats
Edwin Rios and Kit Fox on January 31st, 2012 in National Security
With the Cold War over, the U.S. intelligence community now must focus on multiple, interconnected threats as opposed to one primary rival.
Defense must adjust to new strategy with budgetary management in mind
Edwin Rios on January 25th, 2012 in National Security
A panel of national security experts echoed the new defense strategy with a call for budgetary management.