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Rick de la Torre
Nov 25, 20242 min read
How Commercial Tracking Undermines U.S. National Security
The recent Wired investigation exposing how commercial data can be used to track U.S. military and intelligence personnel in Germany...
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Rick de la Torre
Sep 26, 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...
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Rick de la Torre
Sep 26, 20242 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...
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Rick de la Torre
Sep 8, 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...
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Rick de la Torre
Aug 28, 20242 min read
China’s Dangerous Game in the South China Sea: The Need for a Strategic Response
China’s activities in the South China Sea are a threat not only to regional stability but to global security.
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Rick de la Torre
Aug 26, 20243 min read
Revisiting the “September 10th Mindset”: A Dangerous Complacency in the Face of Modern Threats
A small, daily reminder that complacency is the enemy, and that the resolve we showed then must guide us now.
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Rick de la Torre
Aug 26, 20243 min read
The Unseen Cost of Nuclear Complacency: Why Modernizing U.S. Missile Silos Is a National Imperative
In the end, our national security is worth every penny, and our commitment to maintaining it must be unwavering.
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Rick de la Torre
Aug 25, 20243 min read
The New Iron Curtain: Russia and China’s Strategic Foothold in Latin America
The time for complacency has passed.
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Rick de la Torre
Aug 11, 20243 min read
The Silent War: Why U.S. Intelligence Must Evolve for Near-Peer Competition
we must recognize that intelligence is not merely an adjunct to military power—it is the foundation upon which all modern warfare is built.
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