The Wire - July 1, 2024

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//BLUF: U.S. ELEVATES TERROR THREAT RISK AT SEVERAL BASES THROUGHOUT EUROPE. PARIS RIOTS FOLLOWING FIRST ROUND OF VOTING.//
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Europe: The threat posture for U.S. Forces in Europe has been increased. Over the past few days, several U.S. military bases in Europe have reportedly increased to FPCON CHARLIE, tightening security with regards to off-base travel, entry-exit procedures, etc.
France: Riots have broken out in Paris following the first round of voting. Far-Left demonstrators rallied in opposition to Le Pen’s National Rally Party winning 33% of the vote, signaling a huge shift in French politics towards supporting allegedly “far-right” candidates.
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Washington D.C. – The SCOTUS has ruled that President Trump does have immunity for actions that were withing his purview as President.
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Analyst Comments: The reason for this widespread FPCON elevation has not been publicly disclosed, nor have defense officials indicated that the increased posture is due to a specific threat. However, with increased tensions in the Middle East, combined with the looming American holiday (which always presents increased risks of lone wolf attacks for service members who take leave during holidays), the general risks of attacks on U.S. bases overseas remains higher than the baseline. Conversely, FPCON CHARLIE is not a protection level that can easily be maintained for long periods of time; after a few days, the logistical challenges of operating at such a heightened state of security is counterproductive to the daily operation of any military base. As such, this heightened awareness is likely in response to a specific threat that has not been disclosed yet. Though tensions in the Middle East are expected to rise significantly in the event of conflict potentially expanding, it’s not clear as to if this increased security posture is related to any imminently developing events in the region.
Analyst: S2A1
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