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Marc C. Johnson

Is the optimistic Republican Party dead?

In early 2013, fresh off Mitt Romney’s painful loss in the 2012 presidential election, the Republican National Committee embarked on a…

Oct 5, 2018

Is the optimistic Republican Party dead?

Oct 5, 2018

Marc C. Johnson

Snooping the Blockchain: 3 ways cryptocurrencies are mirroring the hiphop movement’s history

A few days ago, during New York’s first ever “Blockchain Week,” Snoop Dogg appeared at a party for the popular cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP)…

May 21, 2018

Snooping the Blockchain: 3 ways cryptocurrencies are mirroring the hiphop movement’s history

May 21, 2018

Marc C. Johnson

Are blockchain “collectibles” really just a Ponzi scheme?

Cryptocurrencies have had a rough time lately. The price of bitcoin has retreated from its Olympian highs of last year. Bad press about…

Apr 17, 2018

Are blockchain “collectibles” really just a Ponzi scheme?

Apr 17, 2018

Marc C. Johnson

This one simple policy change could reduce the number of mass shootings

As you ponder the latest episodes of mass killing, try this little thought experiment: as quickly as you can, in 30 seconds or less, name…

Apr 4, 2018

This one simple policy change could reduce the number of mass shootings

Apr 4, 2018

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Here’s why Maduro’s ‘petro’ will fail, and why it should still concern us all

The government of Venezuela recently rolled out its own cryptocurrency, a form of electronic money built on a cryptographic algorithm…

Mar 16, 2018

Here’s why Maduro’s ‘petro’ will fail, and why it should still concern us all

Mar 16, 2018

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TECH COMPANIES’ NEXT HIRE: CHIEF COUNTERINTELLIGENCE OFFICER?

One of the best-known books on legendary C.I.A. spy hunter James Jesus Angleton was called “Wilderness of Mirrors,” an idiomatic title…

Mar 1, 2018

TECH COMPANIES’ NEXT HIRE: CHIEF COUNTERINTELLIGENCE OFFICER?

Mar 1, 2018

Marc C. Johnson

The Rising Iranian Cyber Threat

With Iran’s cyber capabilities growing, America needs a plan.

Mar 23, 2017

The Rising Iranian Cyber Threat

Mar 23, 2017

Marc C. Johnson

Look Beyond the “Mad Dog” Hype

The selection of Retired Marine Corps General James “Mad Dog” Mattis as President-elect Trump’s presumptive Secretary of Defense has…

Dec 3, 2016

Look Beyond the “Mad Dog” Hype

Dec 3, 2016

Marc C. Johnson

Why Is There No War Crimes Tribunal for Syria?

An ad hoc tribunal focused on ISIS is possible

Aug 16, 2016

Why Is There No War Crimes Tribunal for Syria?

Aug 16, 2016

Marc C. Johnson

Is Twitter Doing the Kremlin’s Bidding?

Mysterious Account Suspensions Raise Questions

Jun 2, 2016

Is Twitter Doing the Kremlin’s Bidding?

Jun 2, 2016

Marc C. Johnson

Marc C. Johnson

NatSec, Cryptocurrencies & Politics. Also seen in National Review, Weekly Standard, Reason, NY Observer, Daily Beast, & HackerNoon - follow me: @blogguero

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