Month: April 2018

#BSG United States Government – Accountability Of ce Report to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives

April 28, 2018

According to experts, artificial intelligence (AI) holds substantial promise for improving human life and economic competitiveness in a variety of capacities and for helping to solve some of society’s most pressing challenges. At the same time, however, AI poses new risks and has the potential to displace workers in some sectors, requires new skills and … More #BSG United States Government – Accountability Of ce Report to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives

#BSG DO THE WESTERN BALKANS FACE A COMING RUSSIAN STORM? – Policy Brief April / 2018

April 24, 2018

SUMMARY -The confluence of a rising series of pressures in the Balkans, as well as the attention of Russian Security Council secretary Nikolai Patrushev – who has taken on the region as a special responsibility – suggests 2018 will see the launch of a renewed Russian campaign in the Balkans. -Russia looks to the Balkans … More #BSG DO THE WESTERN BALKANS FACE A COMING RUSSIAN STORM? – Policy Brief April / 2018

#BSG Serbia – Nuclear Weapons Activities

April 22, 2018

Nuclear research reactors can be used to assist in the manufacture of nuclear weapons in several ways. The most direct link is the use of research reactors for plutonium production, though it is impossible to produce plutonium-239 weapons from zero-power test facilities. The highly enriched uranium (HEU) research reactor fuel can be diverted for weapons … More #BSG Serbia – Nuclear Weapons Activities

#BSG Chemical Agents in the Former Yugoslavia

April 22, 2018

There are four known Chemical Warfare facilities operating in the former Yugoslavia, specifically in Serbia. The four known facilities currently involved in the research, production, and storage of chemical warfare agents in the Serbia are: Prva Iskra in Baric, Serbia; Miloje Blagojevic in Lucani, near Casak, Serbia; Milojie Zakic and Merima in Krusevac, Serbia; and … More #BSG Chemical Agents in the Former Yugoslavia

#BSG U.S., Allies Strike Syrian Targets in Response to Regime’s Chemical Attacks

April 14, 2018

U.S., Allies Strike Syrian Targets in Response to Regime’s Chemical Attacks By Jim Garamone, DoD News, Defense Media Activity / Published April 13, 2018 U.S., French and British forces have struck targets in Syria as punishment for Syrian leader Bashar Assad using chemical weapons against his own people. Syria Map President Donald J. Trump announced … More #BSG U.S., Allies Strike Syrian Targets in Response to Regime’s Chemical Attacks

#BSG UNCLASSIFIED, COMMITTEE SENSITIVE EXECUTIVE SESSION PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WASHINGTON, D.C. INTERVIEW OF: GLENN SIMPSON

April 10, 2018

The interview in the above matter was held in Room HVC-304, the Capitol, commencing at 2:13 p.m. Present: Representatives Conaway, King, Rooney, Ros-Lehtinen, Gowdy, Schiff, Himes, Speier, Quigley, Swalwell, Castro, and Heck. UNCLASSIFIED, COMMITTEE SENSITIVE #BSG – access / link 

#BSG Supreme Court of the United States – PETITION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL MASTER TO INVESTIGATE THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2016

April 10, 2018

In Re LARRY M. SHANE, PAMELA SIMON, HARRIET LERMAN, HENRY FORD BALL JR., AND AMBER J. JONES, Petitioners, v. DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES; MIKE PENCE, VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE; PAUL RYAN, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 115TH CONGRESS; AND MITCH MCCONNELL, SENATE … More #BSG Supreme Court of the United States – PETITION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL MASTER TO INVESTIGATE THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2016

#BSG DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND REGIONAL AND CULTURE CAPABILITIES

April 5, 2018

Purpose: In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5143.01, this issuance: • Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides guidance for the management and use of foreign language and regional and culture capabilities of Military Service members and DoD civilian personnel performing intelligence, counterintelligence, security, sensitive activities, and all other Defense Intelligence-related matters, in … More #BSG DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND REGIONAL AND CULTURE CAPABILITIES

#BSG “INFORMATION WARFARE” by Russian Researchers

April 5, 2018

“Information” potential of Russia At the moment, the United States has been trapped, which they themselves have forged: the American political elite recognizes that “Russian propaganda” is ahead of the information work of the United States. Russia took into account the events of 2008, during which the information war was completely lost. In those events, … More #BSG “INFORMATION WARFARE” by Russian Researchers

#BSG CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES ”CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE” – CBO Approaches for managing the cost of U.S. Nuclear Forces, 2017-2046

April 4, 2018

What Are the 30-Year Costs of Planned Nuclear Forces? CBO projects that the 2017 plan for nuclear forces would cost a total of $1.2 trillion from 2017 to 2046. Of that amount: ■ $772 billion would be allocated for the operation, sustainment, and modernization of strategic nuclear delivery systems and weapons—the long-range aircraft, missiles, and … More #BSG CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES ”CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE” – CBO Approaches for managing the cost of U.S. Nuclear Forces, 2017-2046

#BSG The National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG)

April 3, 2018

The Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (D/NGA) serves as the Functional Manager for geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), in accordance with applicable laws, DNI and Department of Defense directives, guidance, and agreements. The National System for Geospatial Intelligence Directive (NSGD) FM 1100 Roles and Responsibilities of the Functional Manager of the National System for Geospatial Intelligence … More #BSG The National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG)

#BSG INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY Analysis of Alternatives Approach for a New Site Reflects Most Characteristics of a High-Quality Process

April 3, 2018

NGA launched its search for a new NGA West site in 2012 with a site location study conducted by an outside real estate firm, and it concluded the search with the issuance of a record of decision in June 2016. The site location study included a check for existing federal sites that could accommodate NGA … More #BSG INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY Analysis of Alternatives Approach for a New Site Reflects Most Characteristics of a High-Quality Process

#BSG Unclassified MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE (ISOO)

April 3, 2018

  This is the final report from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) after conducting a comprehensive Fundamental Classification Guidance Review (FCGR) of all security classification guides (SCGs) as identified by Executive Order 13256, “Classified National Security Information” and further defined in the Information Security Oversight Office memorandum dated 17 March 2016. Formulation, review, and management … More #BSG Unclassified MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE (ISOO)

#BSG GLOBAL AND RUSSIAN ENERGY OUTLOOK The Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences The Analytical Center for the Government of the Russian Federation

April 3, 2018

This document presents the results of a study involving the long-term forecasting of the world’s energy markets and calculations carried out using the SCANER information modelling system. It presents a comprehensive assessment of trends in the development of the energy sector – globally, regionally, and nationally – including volumes of consumption, production, processing, energy trading, … More #BSG GLOBAL AND RUSSIAN ENERGY OUTLOOK The Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences The Analytical Center for the Government of the Russian Federation

#BSG Global and Russian Energy Outlook Up To 2040 THE OUTLOOK WAS PREPARED BY The Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ER RAS)

April 3, 2018

  Russia is a leading force in world energy and a major participant in international energy markets. The country’s energy sector, together with exports of its products, is uniquely important; its dynamics directly impact the stability of the national economy. Thus, a satisfactory vision pertaining to the long-term development of this sector is of great … More #BSG Global and Russian Energy Outlook Up To 2040 THE OUTLOOK WAS PREPARED BY The Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ER RAS)

Evaluation of the Department of State’s Security Clearance Process – Unclassified 🇺🇸

April 3, 2018

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s Office of Personnel Security and Suitability (DS/SI/PSS) is responsible for conducting security clearance and suitability investigations for individuals at the Department and at certain other Government agencies. DS/SI/PSS investigates newly hired employees who do not currently have a clearance (initial clearances) and processes requests to transfer a clearance from another … More Evaluation of the Department of State’s Security Clearance Process – Unclassified 🇺🇸