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U.S. Faces Array of Security Threats in 2024, Intelligence Chiefs Warn

From misinformation and cyberattacks to geopolitical tensions and emerging technologies, U.S. intelligence outlines a challenging global security landscape.

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A pro-Palestine protestor is escorted out of the room as the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence holds a hearing on worldwide threats on March 11, 2024, in Washington.

Overview

  • U.S. intelligence agencies warn of increased threats from misinformation, cyberattacks, and geopolitical tensions in 2024.
  • China and Russia target U.S. interests with military aggression and cyberattacks, while Iran and its proxies pose significant overseas threats.
  • Transnational criminal organizations and human trafficking networks exploit U.S.-Mexico border crisis, importing historic levels of fentanyl.
  • U.S. intelligence emphasizes the critical need for continued support for Ukraine amidst Russian aggression.
  • Emerging technologies like AI and commercial spyware pose new challenges to U.S. national security.