OODAcon 2023 October 25th - Reston, VA The anticipation of disruptive technologies has allure for those of us trying to develop informed strategies about the future, but what if those disruptive …
De-Dollarization: New Fronts in the Global War Being Waged Against the U.S. Dollar
It was not a coincidence that the 2008 financial crisis birthed the Tea Party and The Occupy Wall Street activist movements - and coincided with the release of the Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic …
Seven Crucial Global Power Shifts, Displacements, Risks and Uncertainties Playing Out in Sudan
More often than not, the geopolitical lens applied to the African continent is that of an extension of the great power competition, as the US and China compete for Africa's rare earth minerals. This …
Can Cyber Attacks Be Considered War Crimes?
In mid-March 2023, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague issued an arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin, accusing him of committing war crimes in Ukraine. Among the …
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In the AI-driven Conflict in Ukraine, is “The Swarm” the Systems Design Architecture of the Future?
In the months ahead, we will be introducing a research area known as "Swarm Dynamics", which grows out of discussions at OODAcon 2022. Specifically, OODA John Robb positions "The Swarm" as a feature …
US and Philippine forces fire on mock enemy warship in South China Sea military exercise
In the latest display of American firepower in Asia, the United States and the Philippine forces fired on a mock enemy warship in the South China Sea on Wednesday. Tensions with China continue to rise …
Sudan crisis: War crimes suspect free amid chaos
A former Sudanese politician, who is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity, has stated that he and other former officials are no longer in jail. Ahmed Haroun, alongside former Sudan president …
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Sudan factions agree to 72-hour ceasefire as foreigners are evacuated
The Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire starting Tuesday while many nations evacuate their citizens from the country. Secretary of State Anthony …
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Israel cements ties to Turkmenistan on Iran’s border
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen established Israel's new permanent embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on Thursday. The two countries have had diplomatic ties for 30 years, but the establishment of a …
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Khartoum residents fear food shortages amid fighting
Fighting in Sudan's capital is severely affecting food supplies, along with disrupting access to water and electricity according to Khartoum residents. Some families only have enough food for two days …
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