10 sobering quotes from the new National Intelligence Strategy

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Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats released a chilling report on Tuesday that outlines what the 17 federal agencies that make up the intelligence community see as the gravest threats facing the United States.

-- Here are the 10 biggest truth bombs from the 36-page Coats report. These are direct quotes:

1. “Traditional adversaries will continue attempts to gain and assert influence, taking advantage of changing conditions in the international environment — including the weakening of the post-WWII international order and dominance of Western democratic ideals, increasingly isolationist tendencies in the West, and shifts in the global economy.”

2. “Russian efforts to increase its influence and authority are likely to continue and may conflict with U.S. goals and priorities in multiple regions.”

3. “No longer a solely U.S. domain, the democratization of space poses significant challenges for the United States. Adversaries are increasing their presence in this domain with plans to reach or exceed parity in some areas. For example, Russia and China will continue to pursue a full range of anti-satellite weapons as a means to reduce U.S. military effectiveness and overall security....

4. “The ability of individuals and groups...

5. “Increasing migration and urbanization of populations are ....

6. “Advances in nano- and bio-technologies...

7. “Despite growing awareness of cyber threats and improving cyber defenses, nearly all information, communication networks, and systems will be at risk for years to come. Our adversaries are becoming more adept at using cyberspace capabilities to threaten our interests and advance their own strategic and economic objectives....

8. “Many adversaries continue to pursue capabilities to inflict catastrophic damage to U.S. interests through...WMD...

9. “Continued federal budget uncertainty strains...

10. “There will likely be demand for greater intelligence support to domestic security, driven in part by concerns over the threat of terrorism,... - WaPo

So Russia, Russia, Russia and China are threats. But the KGOP, MAGAts, Fox News all say Russia is our friend in helping Trump and GOP candidates win elections. Hmmm

In reference to #3 -- Now we have a better idea. Individual-1, KGOP, the shutdown, & penalizing the FBI
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211714307