Weaponized

National Security threats in plain talk and without political bias.

Stories powerful people wish you wouldn't hear—and how they get told anyway.

A Substack that explores how we can develop our "moral muscle" to stand up for democracy -- and each other -- in this critical moment. Plus insight and analysis at the intersection of law, national security, and the intelligence community.

Retired and reflecting on a 43-year career in the shadow of the U.S. federal government. Only occasionally oversharing.

Various thoughts and analysis of social media manipulation and the spread of disinformation/misinformation

Exclusive weekend investigations and more extended features from the whole Byline team, with weekday forums taking you behind the headlines and building a community based on truth

A conversation about technology, ideas, people and their convergence in contemporary war and competition. Also covering issues related to the war in Ukraine, Chinese aggression against Taiwan and Indo-Pacific defence.

Independent media site covering politics, culture, and society. Go beyond the echo chambers.

Looking for the structure underneath the noise

Insights & Discussion from Clint Watts, His Team & Colleagues