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🌍 Thrilled to share the NATO Defense College's latest insightful publication: "What if...? 12 Dragon King scenarios for 2028" 🚀 As someone who has served as an intelligence officer for many years, I find the "What if" scenarios presented in this report to be a fascinating brainstorm that underlines the necessity of viewing each scenario as a potential threat that demands our attention and preparation. These scenarios, ranging from geopolitical tensions to environmental disasters, are not mere speculations but are carefully crafted to prompt us to think critically about future threats. The diversity and complexity of these scenarios underscore the importance of strategic foresight and preparedness in intelligence and defense planning. Of particular note is the timeline of events detailed in the early pages of the report, which, in my experience, is far from arbitrary. These dates and the sequence of events serve as a crucial roadmap for anticipating and navigating the multifaceted challenges that lie ahead. It's a stark reminder that the future is uncertain, but not unpreparable. This publication is a must-read, that I have already started, for anyone interested in the intricacies of global security and the art of 'thinking the unthinkable.' It reaffirms my belief in the critical role of intelligence and strategic foresight in shaping our responses to potential future threats. Let's dive into these scenarios, explore the implications, and prepare ourselves for a future that demands our utmost vigilance and adaptability. 🌟 I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the writers and contributors at the NATO Defense College for this publication. Your efforts in shedding light on these critical issues are invaluable and much appreciated. 👏 #Geopolitics #NationalSecurity #FutureScenarios #StrategicForesight #NATO #Intelligence

What if…? 🐲👑 Take a look at the first issue of the Future Series: Zeroes in on possible future developments that matter to NATO outside of specific wars and conflicts. https://lnkd.in/dAYZRpBA #Research #Future

As NATO and the Pentagon continue the narrative in Ukraine! THIS IS HAPPENING! Interesting, based on my last Post! Keep both Eye's on Isreal next!!!

Plan your time at #IITSEC for the Simulation Standards: Delivering Multi-National Interoperability panel to get an update of NATO & SISO standards program information. Read more at https://bit.ly/3RocPSr

Convert Geographic Lat/Lon and UTM Coordinates https://lnkd.in/eqvPcmMP On this page you can convert between geographic coordinates (in decimal degrees, degrees-minutes-seconds), Standard UTM, and NATO UTM. Enter the coordinates in any format, then click convert to view the results.

Like it or not, the world is confronting a new age of warfare, marked by escalating conflicts, China’s growing influence, and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in military applications. CEO Frank Holmes explains more in his latest post: https://lnkd.in/gMj5JhVW

“By the end of this year, NATO will also have our own #quantum strategy, to ensure our alliance is quantum ready… and protect against their adversarial use.” This quote from Jens Stoltenberg, as well as direct mentions of #china in particular, echo one of the strongest tailwinds for the industry, signaling an arms race that may very well mean the advent of FT #quantumcomputing and associated #tech far in advance of current projections. The quantum age is upon us. Is your organization preparing? https://lnkd.in/dsa_SZMb

Plan your time at #IITSEC for the Simulation Standards: Delivering Multi-National Interoperability panel to get an update of NATO & SISO standards program information. Read more at https://bit.ly/3RocPSr

[NETWORK]🌐 Over the last 10 years, the space domain has undergone a spectacular transformation, leading NATO to consider #space as an operational domain. In this context, the link between industry and NATO needs to be revisited so that NATO can take advantage of technological innovations. ➡️This is the role of the Space Reverse Industry Day held on 20th of February in Brussels, which the NATO Space COE had the opportunity to attend to better understand industrial developments and NATOs demands.🛰️ On this occasion, it was recalled the main steps underway in the implementation of Space within NATO. This was followed by several round tables where industrial players were able to exchange views with NATO representatives.💢 #WeAreNATO NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT)

In this article from the NATO Review, Arsalan Bilal discusses Russia's approach to hybrid war with the West, and offers some considered thoughts about how to counter it. Hybrid warfare is here to stay, and policymakers should be conscious of the subtle - as well as sometimes none-too-subtle, tools, employed. Of course, planning to publish on this area and working on a few ideas that I hope to bring to fruition as soon as I can! Article here: https://lnkd.in/eHv9N_JM