Dmitri Alperovitch discusses his book 'World on the Brink' detailing how China might invade Taiwan, along with topics such as U.S.-China conflict, Taiwan's strategic importance, Cold War similarities, and deterrence strategies.

Cybersecurity expert Dmitri Alperovitch discusses avoiding a hot war with China, parallels between China and the Soviet Union, groupthink in Washington and Silicon Valley, economic relationship with China, military recommendations for Taiwan, and more in a talk about preventing Cold War II.

Dmitri Alperovitch, Patrick Gray, and Illia Vitiuk discuss Russia's cyber attacks on Ukraine, including turning off the power grid in 2015 and hacking satellite communications. They explore Ukraine's successful defense strategies, collaboration with Western companies, intelligence collection on battlefield systems, and tactics used by Russian intelligence operatives.

In Episode 264 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas publishes the contents of a call that he hosted on Twitter Spaces this past Tuesday evening only hours after Nancy Pelosi, the US Speaker of the House of Representatives arrived in Taiwan. The subject of the call concerns both the short and long-term consequences of Pelosi’s trip and whether or not the US is ready to defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese naval blockade or invasion of the island by the People’s Liberation Army. Speakers Dmitri Alperovitch, Elbridge Colby, and Jamil N. Jaffer discuss how the US can prepare for this eventuality, the urgency of the task at hand, and the possibility and consequences of the US losing a war with China over Taiwan in the next few years. If you enjoyed listening to today’s episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 08/02/2022

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Cybersecurity expert Dmitri Alperovitch discusses the new Cold War with China, focusing on the strategic significance of Taiwan and the potential consequences of a Chinese takeover. The conversation explores historical parallels between Cold Wars I and II, emphasizing the importance of deterrence and national unity in navigating global geopolitics.

Guests: Dmitri Alperovitch (discusses the complicated Starlink-Elon saga) and Patrick Gray (host of Risky Business podcast). The podcast explores the complexities of Elon Musk's involvement in providing Starlink connectivity to Ukraine, including military use of Starlink, payment challenges, and the controversy surrounding service in Crimea. It also examines the potential of Starlink as a backup communication solution for Taiwan and its impact in Australia and Ukraine.

Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder of CrowdStrike and cybersecurity expert, shares his insights on modern digital threats and geopolitical tensions. He discusses the U.S.-China rivalry and why Taiwan's significance is escalating. Alperovitch explores the evolution of cyber warfare, emphasizing AI's transformative role in both offensive and defensive strategies. He advocates for a more aggressive U.S. cybersecurity approach while highlighting the importance of collaboration between government and the private sector to safeguard critical infrastructure.

Crowdstrike co-founder Dmitri Alperovitch discusses Assange's release, US banning Kaspersky, CDK ransomware, healthcare attacks, Windows proximity bugs, and more. Topics include ransomware impact on cancer operations, UK government action against Russian hackers, and Telegram's engineering concerns. The episode also covers Windows bluetooth vulnerabilities, Mac security configurability, and the benefits of enterprise browser control for enhanced security.

Retired Lt. Col. Shaffer discusses Russia's offensive in Kharkiv hitting a wall. Author Alperovitch analyzes China's Taiwan Strait wargames. The rise of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in the US is explored. The podcast dives into potential conflicts and global implications.