Grey Dynamics: The After Action Report 5/14/2023
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Our weekly roundup of articles and reports!
This week's we delved into the intricate web of organised crime in London. The city, battling significant threats from drug and human trafficking and money laundering, finds itself at the heart of a network that stretches far beyond its borders.
In Ukraine, the weaponisation of water emerges as a growing concern. As this vital resource becomes increasingly scarce, it stands to become a strategic target in modern warfare. The situation in Ukraine underscores the significance of water, not only for human safety but also for energy security, with potential repercussions on a global scale.
On our recent podcast, we welcomed Lucas Webber, co-founder of Militant Wire, for a riveting discussion on the complex dynamics of militant activity, armed conflicts, the Taliban's response to ISKP and "White Power Rangers".
In the cyber realm, we probe into Russia's formidable offensive capabilities, embodied by the 'Five Bears' - state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups. These entities represent a powerful force on the global stage. Simultaneously, in Asia, China's APT networks loom large as a pivotal component of the nation's push for global power, an endeavour that could reshape the geopolitical landscape amidst rising tensions.
At Grey Dynamics, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide you with cutting-edge insights and analysis as we navigate these global challenges together.
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Is London Europe’s ‘Hub’ for Organised Crime?
Published on May 14, 2023
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This article will take a look at the history of organised crime in London, alongside the most pressing organised crime threats. This includes drug and human trafficking, and money laundering. This piece will conclude with the UK’s strategy to combat such crime, a potential hope to lessen the burdens of organised crime in the city […]
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The Political and Security Situation in El Salvador: A 12-month Forecast
Published on May 13, 2023
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The security situation in El Salvador has been a major concern for many years, having one of the highest murder rates in the world (source). The country struggles with gang violence, drug trafficking, and organised crime, mainly from MS-13 and Barrio 18. The government of El Salvador, headed by President Nayib Bukele, has enforced tough […]
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Episode 33: ISKP, Taliban Response and Violent Non-State Actors with Lucas Webber
Published on May 12, 2023
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Today I spoke with Lucas Webber, co-founder of Militant Wire, an organization focused on providing independent analysis of militant activity and armed conflict around the world. We discussed Russia's "White Power Rangers"
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The Five Bears: Russia’s Offensive Cyber Capabilities
Published on May 12, 2023
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1.0. Why? The Five Bears constitute an integral part of Russia’s offensive capabilities. Russian state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups are part of a network, making Russia one of the strongest actors in cyberspace today [source]. A combination of advanced tools and solid infrastructures enable sophisticated operations of unprecedented levels targeting nations in war and […]
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Drug Trafficking between Latin America and Europe: A Closer Look
Published on May 11, 2023
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Drug trafficking between Latin America and Europe is a complex and lucrative criminal enterprise. It involves the transport of illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and marijuana from Latin American production centres to European consumer markets. The drug trade is fueled by the high demand for these drugs in Europe. But also, by the enormous […]
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Weaponisation of Water in Ukraine: A Growing Threat
Published on May 10, 2023
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The weaponisation of water is not new. As water becomes an increasingly scarce resource, it has potential to become one of the most important strategic targets of modern warfare. As the case of Ukraine shows, access to water is of significance, not only to ensure human safety but also energy security. The weaponisation of water […]
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Nicaragua Unrest: A 12-month Forecast
Published on May 10, 2023
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President Daniel Ortega has ruled Nicaragua since 2007. In 2018, security forces violently repressed protests against a social security reform, causing hundreds of deaths, injuries, and imprisonments. This led to concerns about democratic institutions and human rights violations (source). Since then the situation in Nicaragua is worsening, with reports of human rights abuses, such as […]
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APT Networks: A Force Multiplier in China’s Push for Global Power
Published on May 9, 2023
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1.0. Background Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors constitute a substantial threat towards private and governmental entities from local to global levels. As contemporary geopolitical tensions in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond intensifies, so are the incentives for Chinese operations in cyberspace. China’s APT network is a large web of intertwined actors capable of conducting […]
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China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Fujian: A Geospatial Analysis
Published on May 9, 2023
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On 23 April, the People’s Liberation Army Navy conducted a propulsion test of their latest and most modern Type 003 aircraft carrier, the Fujian [source]. By every indication, the test went well and was ultimately successful. We thus utilized a series of geospatial intelligence tools to confirm the presence of the Fujian at the Jiangnan […]
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France’s strategy in Africa
Published on May 8, 2023
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1.0 So what? Since Senegal’s colonisation, Paris is one of the most influential international actors in Africa. Even after the formal decolonisation processes, France strategy tried to maintain a privileged relationship with its former colonies by sustaining favourable political leaders and intervening military several times. After 1962, the year of the fifth republic beginning, almost […]
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