Brave New War
by John Robb · first published 2007
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The counterterrorism expert John Robb reveals how the same technology that has enabled globalization also allows terrorists and criminals to join forces against larger adversaries with relative ease and to carry out small, inexpensive actions?like sabotaging an oil pipeline?that generate a huge return. He shows how combating the shutdown of the world?s oil, high-tech, and financial markets could cost us the thing we?ve come to value the most?worldwide economic and cultural integration?and what we must do now to safeguard against this new method of warfare.
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…security advisors have suggested we’ll be seeing a rise in terrorism against corporations and executives (very soft targets) in the next 10 years, probably coinciding with the next economic bubble. See “Brave New War” by John Robb for more info.
on “Shouting ‘pay your taxes,’ activists occupy Apple retail stores across France” ↗…Easily available. Can be launched from a Camel. Don't have to attack major facilities. It is enough to attack pipelines in the desert. How much does a drone cost? Please consider: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-New-War-Terrorism-Globalization...
on “Saudi Arabia oil facilities ablaze after drone strikes” ↗…are that confident, I'll put some money on the table at good odds (for me, since you're almost certain of winning). But if you're not truly 100% confident and can still be convinced, I recommend reading Brave New War, by John Robb. It's a fantastic overview of the tactics, strategies, and organization of modern (post Iraq occupation) terrorists. It comes very highly reviewed from higher-ups in the MEND insurgency.
on “Our Newfound Fear of Risk” ↗…in as little as perhaps twenty years and as the leverage of technology increases, this threshold will finally reach its culmination -- with the ability of one man to declare war on the world and win." Brave new War, john robb "So this dictator now controls a bunch of ruins with no electricity containing broken computers." This won't be a dictator but a nerd in this parents basement doing DoS or running a CRISPER…
on “Why Our Postwar “Long Peace” Is Fragile (2018)” ↗…opt-out of ads and tracking on Facebook and Google. Beyond that? Look into Michael Bazall’s (sp?) books on privacy. Look for yourself though: https://pipl.com There was a book a few years ago called “Brave New War”. Can’t remember the author’s name, but he basically argued that it’s now possible to run your own semi-competent intelligence agency off of simply internet data. Once this becomes more widely known,…
on “Ask HN: Safe?” ↗