Today, (CNN) Senate holds hearing on Cuba ‘sonic attacks’ Here’s a link to previous articles. Since that time, the FBI has (ABC) come to doubt. But the Russian research involved exposure over weeks, at much lower thresholds than noted by Western sources. Did the F.B.I. consult “Effects of Ultrasonic Noise on the Human Body – … Continue reading Senate Hearings on Havana Sonic “Attacks” →

Reuters:  Cuba warns U.S. against hasty decisions in mysterious illness in diplomats. The first challenge of an investigation is to prove that a sonic attack is actually feasible. Evidence of this, obtained from witnesses or leakers, is lacking. But the persistence of the reports, most recently (CNN) Mysterious attacks on US diplomats in Cuba occurred … Continue reading Cuba Warns Against Hasty Decision re “Sonic Attacks” →

With the Houston deluge, this is not the time for a serious post. If you’re curious enough to want more detail on how I thought about the Havana attacks, this is bedtime reading — for super techies. My reaction to the initial report, by CNN on August 14, was the possibility of a case of … Continue reading Havana Sonic Attacks — for Super Techies Only →

CNN: Was Cuban sonic attack a weapon, or an accident? This is Bad Journalism. The three reporters reached out to individuals they describe as “experts”. But they aren’t experts. They are just people the three authors can talk to. With the Information Explosion has come increasing specialization. A hundred years ago, a well-rounded liberal arts … Continue reading Havana Sonic Attack; CNN Consults “Experts” →

For techies only.  A paper of the Central Institute for Labor Protection, Poland, (pdf) “Effects of Ultrasonic Noise on the Human Body – A Bibliographic Review”, is so highly relevant, an addendum is required. In Sonic Attacks on U.S. and Canadian Diplomats in Cuba; a Kremlin Op?, I wrote, But there are ways, in theory … Continue reading Havana Sonic Attacks — Addendum for techies only →

CNN: Sonic attacks in Cuba hit more diplomats than earlier reported, officials say. My last stint as a Crimebuster, was with Mikhail Lesin, a Kremlin Hit, a Theory, Part 1, continued in Part 2, finishing with Mikhail Lesin Takeaway. The articles attracted more attention than you know. So let’s try again. The salient points of the … Continue reading Sonic Attacks on U.S. and Canadian Diplomats in Cuba; a Kremlin Op? →

The series, Advice for a New Secretary of State, Part 1to 6, seems to be a hit, perhaps because it builds to a constructive response to the challenge of Russian political subversion. It’s something we can think about it for a bit. Most readers access the articles through the main page, which in layout resembles … Continue reading Your Favorite Articles →

The goal of “linkage”,  as implemented by Henry Kissinger,  was to disincentivize Soviet subversion of third world countries, by linking improvement in behavior to things the Soviets wanted in other areas. (Galegroup) Linkage is an excellent summary. Quoting a little, Linkage was an active instrument of policy used by Nixon and Kissinger to exploit the … Continue reading Advice for a New Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, Part 2 →

(NBC) U.S. officials suspect Russia in mystery ‘attacks’ on diplomats in Cuba, China. Only two state actors with conceivably hostile intent have the required technological base, Russia and China. Hence my early suspicion of Russia. Quoting, The suspicion that Russia is likely behind the alleged attacks is backed up by evidence from communications intercepts, known … Continue reading Russia the main suspect in U.S. diplomats’ illness in Cuba: NBC →

CBS(7/26) Trump hints U.S. could withdraw from Iran deal, and Reuters(9/11 ) Exclusive: Trump to weigh more aggressive U.S. strategy on Iran – sources, said to be authored by Mattis. Iran is the latest Middle East entity with aspirations to a caliphate stretching to the shores of the Levant. We want to prevent this. The … Continue reading Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear; Mattis Plan; More Aggressive U.S. Strategy →