In this paper, RMC’s Intelligence & Analysis Division will examine the paramilitary Wagner Group’s attempted coup in Russia. While the group ultimately retreated within the week, the ramifications of these actions were global. The history of the group, an overview of the recent coup attempt, and the impacts to the geopolitical and security landscape will be analyzed.
In the June 2023 edition of the White Paper Series, the Intelligence & Analysis Division examines recent developments involving the China-Cuba relationship. In recent weeks, open source media reporting has raised the issue of an alleged Chinese signals intelligence collection facility on Cuba. Moreover, the two nations are reportedly discussing the creation of a joint military training facility. This paper briefly examines the history of the China-Cuba relationship, details regarding the aforementioned developments, and the implications for U.S. national security.
In the May 2023 edition of the White Paper Series, the Intelligence & Analysis Division examines recent developments related to the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. While AI technologies can be leveraged for productive purposes (such as business innovation and advanced defense systems), they can also be utilized by malicious actors (to include the spreading of misinformation/disinformation). This paper provides a brief overview of AI uses and consequences as they pertain to RMC’s current and prospective clients.
In the April 2023 edition of the White Paper Series, the Intelligence & Analysis Division details one of its newest capabilities: the Climate Risk Assessment (CRA). This paper details the organizational need for the CRA process, as well as the elements of said process as conducted by RMC. The CRA is designed to assess climate-related hazards in order to increase the resiliency of an organization’s assets and operations, as well as promote sustainable planning for the future.
In the March 2023 edition of the White Paper Series, the Intelligence & Analysis Division examines Japan’s new National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and Defense Buildup Program, all of which were released in December 2022. This paper examines the regional threat environment, the implications of these policies/initiatives for Japan’s defense, as well as implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance.
This paper is designed to provide analysis of relevant, publicly available information regarding the current supply chain
threat landscape and its impact on organizations worldwide. This product provides a foundational perspective on the
evolution of supply chain risk based on the analysis of current trends and analyst expertise and is not intended to provide
a detailed blueprint for establishing a holistic SCRM program.
In the February 2023 edition of the White Paper Series, the Intelligence & Analysis Division examines unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Though mysterious airborne objections have been observed and recorded for thousands of years, recent technical, logistical, and scientific developments have shed new light on UAP events and their potential sources. Of late, the U.S. government has undertaken a more detailed examination of UAP. New avenues of reporting, task forces, and independent studies aim to systematically record, organize, and identify these events and their sources. Sometime such identification is done retroactively, showing us the many forms a UAP may take. UAP could have a wide array of sources, from benign weather events to foreign adversary surveillance. For this reason, the study of UAP is vital for both national security and scientific advancement.
In the January 2023 edition of the White Paper Series, the Intelligence & Analysis Division examines recent reports suggesting that an ideology-free form of terrorism may be emerging as seen in recent acts of violence. This “ideology-free terrorism” originates from various online communities and forums in which individuals engage in nihilism and misanthropy that lacks a unified political or ideological motivation that is typically seen amongst violent extremists. This paper will examine these online communities and the potential role they play in radicalizing violent individuals in the absence of a defined ideology.
In the December 2022 edition of the White Paper Series, the Intelligence & Analysis Division examines the ongoing famine in Somalia as a case study to highlight the intermingling of man-made threats with naturally occurring hazards as a potent combination often leading to increasingly severe consequences. The UN estimates 3.2 million Somalis need immediate life-saving assistance. In seeking to understand this crisis, there are multiple threats and hazards that must be addressed. Drought, climate change, and land use are all hazards contributing to the current situation. Additionally, the impacts of political, military, and terrorist groups must be considered.
In the November 2022 edition of the White Paper Series, the Intelligence & Analysis Division examines Chinese space ambitions along with recent developments and advancements in China’s space technology, infrastructure, and capabilities. For the last five years China has seen a rapid and innovative progress in space related capabilities and has expanded its space operations into South America and Africa. As seen in the paper’s case studies, China’s space program is rapidly advancing as it seeks to be the main competitor to the U.S. in space capabilities. This rapid advancement in space capabilities by China has contributed to increased security concerns by the U.S. DoD. This paper provides insight into China’s current space capabilities, ambitions, and future goals as it seeks to surpass the U.S. in the space industry.
