Dmitri Alperovitch
@dmitri.silverado.org
Geopolitics, Russia, China, Cyber Chairman @silverado.org Author of WorldOnTheBrink.com Host GeopoliticsDecanted.com podcast Founder Alperovitch Institute for Cybersecurity Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS Co-Founder CrowdStrike @DAlperovitch elsewhere
⚪ How do historical memories shape modern security policy? @dmitri.silverado.org explains why Russian leaders have long viewed Ukraine as a critical buffer state. Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1D5iw7oBpjklsAGDk9M0fy?si=e695d414b7944980
"Right after I conducted a big investigation into Chinese breaches, I coined this phrase. There are two types of companies: those that know that they've been hacked and those that don't yet know" (8:54). Listen to the full conversation with Dmitri Alperovitch on #ShiftingGround.
Episode 5 | Cyber is War
Explore the intersection of cybersecurity and international affairs in our latest episode featuring Dmitri Alperovitch discussing cyber threats.
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On the latest episode of #ShiftingGround, Dmitri Alperovitch tells us that "cyber doesn't actually create deterrence—cyber is not a weapons system, it's an enabling capability" (34:55). #OrbisJournal
Episode 5 | Cyber is War
Explore the intersection of cybersecurity and international affairs in our latest episode featuring Dmitri Alperovitch discussing cyber threats.
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"They started infiltrating networks that had nothing to steal: water utilities, pipelines, electric utilities. The US intelligence community believes they're preparing to cause immense disruption to our critical infrastructure (13:55). Listen to the full episode on #ShiftingGround.
Episode 5 | Cyber is War
Explore the intersection of cybersecurity and international affairs in our latest episode featuring Dmitri Alperovitch discussing cyber threats.
buff.ly
Really enjoyed this observation from @dmitri.silverado.org in his conversation with Larry Rubin and myself for #ShiftingGround … and its relevance for anticipating the next conflict … #Orbisjournal
Foreign Policy Research Institute@fpri.bsky.social · 3mo ago"Cyber is a canary in a coal mine, it gives you a sense of adversary intentions. It's the first tool they'll pull out of their toolkit because it's covert, deniable, and perceived to have very little cost to it." (7:05) Listen to the latest episode of #ShiftingGround. #OrbisJournal
"Cyber is a canary in a coal mine, it gives you a sense of adversary intentions. It's the first tool they'll pull out of their toolkit because it's covert, deniable, and perceived to have very little cost to it." (7:05) Listen to the latest episode of #ShiftingGround. #OrbisJournal
Episode 5 | Cyber is War
Explore the intersection of cybersecurity and international affairs in our latest episode featuring Dmitri Alperovitch discussing cyber threats.
buff.ly
How to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz New Geopolitics Decanted episode on how the US military can mitigate against the anti-ship cruise missile, drone, fast-attack boat and mine threat in the Persian Gulf. And the possible timeline for return to normalcy youtu.be/Sjz_zxKOMIk
How to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
YouTube video by Dmitri Alperovitch
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"During the height of the Cold War, it was unthinkable for the U.S. to sell supercomputers to the Soviet Union, the equivalent of the GPUs today. We’ve never won technological competitions by arming our competitors—we’ve prevailed by preserving a clear advantage." www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
"We are fast approaching a moment when China’s expansionist ambitions may test America’s resolve," @dmitri.silverado.org and Matt Cronin write. https://wapo.st/3JVhdLd
Opinion | The arsenal of democracy cannot fight like this
The U.S. military’s defense acquisition system is a casualty of bureaucracy.
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So far this morning, we’ve had an incredible kickoff with on attribution alphabet soup with the one and only @dmitri.silverado.org and then a fascinating meme-ful talk from @activemeasures.bsky.social and @wylienewmark.bsky.social on SVR cyber espionage and Russian analytic battlefields.
I found the latest episode of Geopolitics Decanted with @dmitri.silverado.org very informative on the state of the Russian economy. I don’t know whether these new sanctions are enough to be the potential game changers identified by Chris Weafer. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g...
Keeping Russian Economy Afloat: Kremlin's Economic High Wire Act
Podcast Episode · Geopolitics Decanted with Dmitri Alperovitch · 22/10/2025 · 44m
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Very interesting podcast by @dmitri.silverado.org why drones are a useful addition to the European military but shouldn't be the main focus for investment in building our military capabilities.
Why Drones Can’t Replace Traditional Firepower
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I found this discussion between @dmitri.silverado.org and @justin-br0nk.bsky.social on the limitations of drones to be very useful. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
Geopolitics Decanted by Silverado
News Commentary Podcast · Geopolitics Decanted is a podcast featuring geopolitical analysis and in-depth expert interviews on topics ranging from War in Ukraine, Great Power Competition with China, ch...
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Justin Bronk — @justin-br0nk.bsky.social — is a keen observer of military affairs. Talking with @dmitri.silverado.org, he challenges the view that Ukraine’s success with UAVs against Russia is a model for what the US and other western nations should focus on. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
Why Drones Can’t Replace Traditional Firepower
Podcast Episode · Geopolitics Decanted by Silverado · 08/05/2025 · 49m
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Why Drones Can’t Replace Traditional Firepower My @GeopolDecanted discussion with @justin-br0nk.bsky.social about his recent provocative @rusi.bsky.social piece on this topic. We also discuss efficacy of Ukrainian F-16s, Operation SpiderWeb and much more. Watch 👇 youtu.be/ykLIH2kY1U8
Why Drones Can’t Replace Traditional Firepower
YouTube video by Dmitri Alperovitch
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Chip Security Act (CSA) is a new bipartisan bill in Congress that requires advanced AI chips to have location verification to combat illicit diversion of exports of these chips to banned countries like China. A 🧵 on how this could work to enhance US export control enforcement
Malaysia, one of the top black market transshippers of AI chips to China, has just announced that "effective immediately, all exports, tranships and transits of high-performance AI chips of US origin are subject to a Strategic Trade Permit" www.miti.gov.my/miti/resourc...
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New Geopolitics Decanted episode about why the US nuclear force posture needs to change Also Iran-Israel war, China’s new tactical nuclear arsenal, debate about counterforce vs countervalue targeting & extended deterrence, and why Pakistan wants ICBMs targeting America youtu.be/tCVtes4dEUU
Why America's Nuclear Deterrence Strategy Needs to Change
YouTube video by Dmitri Alperovitch
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Worth listening to both of these, on Iran’s nuclear program and its future after the Israeli-US attacks 1.) David Albright interviewed by @mdubowitz.bsky.social www.fdd.org/podcasts/202... 2.) @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social interviewed by @dmitri.silverado.org podcast.silverado.org/e/assessing-...
THE IRAN BREAKDOWN | Assessing the U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
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If you want to understand the true extent of the damage done to all aspects of the Iranian nuclear weapons program and how difficult it might be to rebuild it, look no further than this podcast 👇 youtu.be/iCfMfoaUaMA
Assessing the Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program
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This is an excellent 0-60mph on Iran's nuclear program, and detailed assessment of the US strikes. And good fun as always with these two despite the unfolding mess.
Dmitri Alperovitch@dmitri.silverado.org · last yr.Hot off the press: new Geopolitics Decanted episode with @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social where we dive deep into the details of the damage done to the Iranian nuclear program, prospects for reconstitution, as well as have a lively debate about the merits of this war
@dmitri.silverado.org talks to Jeffrey Lewis @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social about whatever now constitutes the Iranian nuclear program and what might be next. Super interesting and discusses various possibilities - but don't expect definitive answers.
Dmitri Alperovitch@dmitri.silverado.org · last yr.Hot off the press: new Geopolitics Decanted episode with @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social where we dive deep into the details of the damage done to the Iranian nuclear program, prospects for reconstitution, as well as have a lively debate about the merits of this war
Hot off the press: new Geopolitics Decanted episode with @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social where we dive deep into the details of the damage done to the Iranian nuclear program, prospects for reconstitution, as well as have a lively debate about the merits of this war
Assessing the Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program
YouTube video by Dmitri Alperovitch
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This is very much worth your time!
Dmitri Alperovitch@dmitri.silverado.org · last yr.New @GeopolDecanted episode: The Israel-Iran War: Possibilities and the Dangers of Overreach I discuss the state of the war with Gen. Amos Yadlin (Ret.), perhaps the world's only person who has participated in the destruction of three(!) nuclear weapons programs youtu.be/eaX6fV632r4
New @GeopolDecanted episode: The Israel-Iran War: Possibilities and the Dangers of Overreach I discuss the state of the war with Gen. Amos Yadlin (Ret.), perhaps the world's only person who has participated in the destruction of three(!) nuclear weapons programs youtu.be/eaX6fV632r4
The Israel-Iran War: Possibilities and the Dangers of Overreach
YouTube video by Dmitri Alperovitch
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Vital question no one seems to be asking right now: when does the Pentagon staff start to get sick of consuming pizza day in and day out and move on to Chinese, Indian or name your takeout food?
One thing to ponder: the only military operation likely in all of human history that has been in active planning and preparation for longer than Israel’s war on Iran is China’s planned invasion of Taiwan
Chinese intelligence agents stepped up efforts to recruit Russian officials, experts, journalists and businesspeople close to power in Moscow according to a leaked FSB document
Secret Russian Intelligence Document Shows Deep Suspicion of China
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