Adversarial Convergence Raises Alarm, Warns SOCOM General at Reagan Defense Forum
December 10, 2024
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Adversarial convergence, the alignment of interests and capabilities between state and non-state actors, poses a significant threat to U.S. national security, according to U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) General Richard D. Clarke.
Speaking at the Reagan Defense Forum on December 9, Clarke warned that adversarial convergence is a “serious and growing threat” that requires “urgent attention.”
“We are seeing a convergence of interests and capabilities between state and non-state actors, including terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and rogue regimes,” Clarke said. “These actors are increasingly collaborating with each other to achieve their objectives.”
Clarke cited several examples of adversarial convergence, including:
- Collaboration between terrorist groups and criminal organizations to smuggle weapons and explosives across borders.
- Partnerships between rogue regimes and non-state actors to develop and deploy cyber weapons.
- Cooperation between state and non-state actors to spread propaganda and misinformation.
“These are just a few examples of how adversarial convergence is threatening our national security,” Clarke said. “We need to be aware of this threat and we need to take steps to mitigate it.”
Clarke called on the United States to take a comprehensive approach to countering adversarial convergence. He said this approach should include:
- Strengthening intelligence sharing between the United States and its allies.
- Developing new technologies to detect and disrupt adversarial convergence.
- Building partnerships with the private sector and academia to address the threat.
“Adversarial convergence is a serious threat, but it is one that we can overcome,” Clarke said. “By working together, we can protect our national security and ensure a free and open future.”
The Reagan Defense Forum is an annual event that brings together military leaders, policymakers, and defense industry experts to discuss key defense issues.
Adversarial Convergence Raises Alarm, Warns Socom General at Reagan Defense Forum
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