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In Other News – Terrorist Attack in Kabul, Africa's Sahel and terrorist attacks, & More – 8/27/2021
August 27, 2021 Terrorist attacks in Kabul kill numerous US service members, civilians and Afghans, harbinger of challenges to come. Thursday’s tragic attacks near Kabul airport were coordinated, complex, and effective at challenging the Taliban’s authority in a high-profile act of destruction. The attacks have been claimed by regional ISIS-affiliate, ISIS-Khorasan “ISIS-K”, which was officially...
In Other News – Taliban at the helm & More – 8/20/2021
August 20, 2021 Taliban at the helm, regional actors engage new Afghan leadership for geostrategic gains. While the international community grapples with how, if, and to what extent it should engage with the Taliban, regional powers Russia, China, Iran, and Pakistan – who all laid the groundwork for relations with the Taliban and continue to...
"A Look At Events Unfolding In Afghanistan," Jack Devine on Bloomberg Radio, August 16, 2021
Jack Devine, former Chief of the CIA’s worldwide operations and Founding Partner, President of The Arkin Group, discusses the events unfolding in Afghanistan. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller. A Look At Events Unfolding In Afghanistan
...In Other News – Taliban offensive complicates Pakistan’s position, Multiple nations explore weather-modification technology, & More – 8/13/2021
August 13, 2021 As the Taliban offensive continues, Pakistan’s position grows increasingly complicated. Of the many nations who met this week in Qatar to discuss Afghanistan’s future, including the United States who will remain a major player even after the troop withdrawal, Pakistan is best positioned to impact what happens next. Pakistan officially denies supporting...
In Other News – Philippines & U.S. recommit to defense agreement, Belarusians have had recent extraterritorial attacks, & More – 8/6/21
August 6, 2021 Philippines recommits to defense agreement with the United States after China comes up short. Last week Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte retracted his threat to end the longstanding Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the U.S., a critical component of the larger Mutual Defense Treaty between the two nations that’s been in place for...
In Other News – European Union and a new anti-money laundering authority, Russia and it's ambiguous game in Syria, & More – 7/30/2021
July 30, 2021 European Union proposes new anti-money laundering authority with strong focus on reducing anonymity. Last week the European Commission proposed a new legislative package to curb the threat of money laundering and terrorist finance throughout the European Union (EU). The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime estimates that between 2 and 5%...
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Trump deploying US military against drug cartels will drag us into a forever war | Opinion
Eliminating the narcotics threat to our nation is a rightful priority for the Trump administration, but using U.S. troops to prosecute the drug war is the wrong tact and with far-reaching consequences. This war will not end in a ceasefire. There will be no summits or working-level negotiations. It’s an insurgency, and the U.S. military must...
I was in the CIA. Here’s how helping Myanmar can pay off for US against China. | Opinion
The 7.7 earthquake that has killed thousands in Myanmar and Thailand has exacerbated vulnerabilities and resulted in a complex humanitarian crisis and an urgent need for international aid to provide emergency relief services. This natural disaster has also evoked debate on the value of international assistance, soft power, as a tool of foreign policy. The U.S.-led Marshall Plan in post-World War...
Spymaster’s Market Insights: Q&A with CIA Legend and TAG Intel Chairman Jack Devine
Jack, it’s great to sit down with a legendary CIA spymaster and get your nuanced take on the world. You had a 32-year career at CIA and, afterwards, spent the past 25 years advising leading executives and hedge funds on sensitive geopolitical, security, and due diligence matters. Why are you now launching TAG Intel, a...
Executive Protection
The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson underscores the need for companies and noteworthy individuals to be proactive in their physical protection. The Arkin Group offers the following lessons to help our clients think about their protection strategies. TAG Executive Protection Memo
...Opinion: Trump or Harris? Whoever wins will lose wars without bipartisan consensus.
In the early days of the Cold War, Sen. Arthur Vandenberg sagely and famously declared that partisan politics must stop at the water’s edge. If there was any doubt that U.S. politicians no longer practice what Vandenberg preached, the past several weeks have provided ample proof. During the recent visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the two...
The Arkin Group Launches TAG Intel, Unlocking CIA-Level Geopolitical Intelligence for Wealth Management
By democratizing access to unbiased, non-partisan geopolitical information with TAG Intel, The Arkin Group turns intelligence into a catalyst for deeper trust within the wealth management community. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Arkin Group (“TAG”)— a boutique strategic intelligence firm led by a former CIA leader Jack Devine— is proud to bring the wealth management industry intelligence...
