Tag: Status

Threat Status: Inside the growing world of Chinese organized crime in Mexico

Chinese organized criminal activity is surging in Mexico, with ties to drug cartels, fentanyl and a range of other underworld activities, including global money laundering and even illegal trafficking of exotic, often nearly extinct wildlife. Washington Times National Security Editor Guy Taylor sits down with longtime international organized crime expert and Brookings Institution Senior Fellow […]

Threat Status podcast: Do enemies still fear the U.S.?

Ben and Guy discuss the growing Israel-Hezbollah clash, foreign influence operations in the U.S., and geopolitical jockeying over AI. Former intelligence officer Daniel Hoffman joins the show to talk about the rise of ISIS-K, the future of the Russia-Ukraine war, and why American deterrence is failing. Plus, the “Threat of the Week.” Click here to […]

Threat Status Podcast: How is Israel using AI in Gaza?

Ben and Guy discuss Israel’s use of artificial intelligence in its military campaign in Gaza, and the deepening rift between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Best-selling author and Washington Times reporter Bill Gertz joins the show to talk about the rise of communist China and the mysteries of Havana Syndrome. Plus, the […]

Volodymyr Zelenskyy briefs Mike Johnson on battlefield status in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy briefed Mike Johnson on Thursday about the “air terror” of Russia’s forces while pressure mounts for the House speaker to decide on aid for the war-beleaguered country. With the spending fight over in Washington, Mr. Johnson, Louisiana Republican, said the House would take “necessary steps” to address foreign aid in the […]