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What happens if the U.S. government identifies who is behind the incidents known as Havana Syndrome? And what responsibility does it have to the Americans who say they were injured?

In this conversation, The Cipher Brief’s Brad Christian speaks with independent investigative journalist @C__Herridge Herridge about her latest reporting on a device obtained by the U.S. government and suspected of being connected to anomalous health incidents.
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What if one of the clearest signs that Iran is getting serious about diplomacy… is escalation?

Former National Intelligence Manager for Iran Norman Roule says that’s one of the scenarios national security professionals should be watching closely.

If Tehran concludes the pressure it faces is becoming unsustainable, Roule says Iranian leaders may seek to strengthen their position beforepursuing a deal.

That makes what happens next particularly important — because escalation and progress may not be mutually exclusive.

In this clip, Roule tells The Cipher Brief CEO & Publisher Suzanne Kelly what he’s watching for — and the risk that could dramatically change the trajectory of the conflict.

Watch the analysis. Then watch what happens next.
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Geopolitics is moving faster than the institutions, markets and governments trying to keep pace. The advantage belongs to those who understand what’s changing — and why — before the consequences arrive. Staying informed is no longer enough. You need to stay ahead.

TODAY’S OPEN SOURCE REPORT

The U.S. and Iran hold their first talks since June after President Trump threatens “annihilation.”
Xi Jinping heads to Washington as China arrives with growing technological, manufacturing and energy leverage.

The U.S., Denmark and Greenland strike a new Arctic security agreement amid rising strategic competition in the High North.

Ukraine warns Russia may be preparing another massive attack as Moscow continues drone strikes across the country.

The ShinyHunters hacking group claims it breached the FBI and stole data belonging to thousands of federal agents.

Plus, Cipher Brief experts and former senior intelligence officials break down the threats behind the headlines — from AI-enabled adversaries and vulnerabilities in the military chain of command to Putin’s strategy and Iran’s next moves.

The Cipher Brief Open Source Report brings national security professionals the developments that matter — and the expert context to understand what comes next.

Subscriber+ members get the full OSR and exclusive Cipher Brief analysis.
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The race for AI dominance isn't just about better models. It's about infrastructure — and ultimately, who shapes the information those models deliver.

Shawn Chenoweth tells The Cipher Brief's Suzanne Kelly why he sees the battle over America's data centers as a national security issue — and warns what could happen if U.S. competitors gain the advantage.

Watch the full State Secrets conversation on The Cipher Brief's You Tube Channel
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America's adversaries don't need to fire a shot to have an impact.

Shawn Chenoweth, the NSC's's Director for Cognitive Advantage, explains how China, Russia and other U.S. competitors use the information environment to influence perceptions, decisions — and America's social fabric.

Watch the full conversation with Suzanne Kelly on The Cipher Brief's State Secrets podcast.
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