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Marc C. Johnson

Marc C. Johnson

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Oct 5, 2018

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…

Is the optimistic Republican Party dead?

Marc C. Johnson

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May 21, 2018

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)…

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

Marc C. Johnson

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Apr 17, 2018

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…

Are blockchain “collectibles” really just a Ponzi scheme?

Marc C. Johnson

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Apr 4, 2018

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…

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

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Marc C. Johnson

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Mar 16, 2018

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…

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

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Marc C. Johnson

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Mar 1, 2018

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…

TECH COMPANIES’ NEXT HIRE: CHIEF COUNTERINTELLIGENCE OFFICER?

Marc C. Johnson

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Mar 23, 2017

The Rising Iranian Cyber Threat

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

The Rising Iranian Cyber Threat

Marc C. Johnson

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Dec 3, 2016

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…

Look Beyond the “Mad Dog” Hype

Marc C. Johnson

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Aug 16, 2016

Why Is There No War Crimes Tribunal for Syria?

An ad hoc tribunal focused on ISIS is possible

Why Is There No War Crimes Tribunal for Syria?

Marc C. Johnson

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Jun 2, 2016

Is Twitter Doing the Kremlin’s Bidding?

Mysterious Account Suspensions Raise Questions

Is Twitter Doing the Kremlin’s Bidding?

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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