The National Intelligence Council Forecast Megatrends (see http://www.defense.gov/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=118766).
Once upon a time the US was considered to be too focused on quarterly results
to have the wherewithal to perform ‘basic research’. That research which doesn’t
lead to immediate results. Perhaps we in PSYOP need to take a moment and
consider a couple of the Mega trends that were noted in the above December 11,
2012 article.
1.
Individual Empowerment
The council believes that there will be a significant
decrease in global poverty with a corresponding increase in the middle class.
Normally considered good news, this could prove to be very fertile ground for
terrorists to recruit those who either didn’t make it into the middle class, or
who feel guilty or unhappy about being there and may be susceptible to
fundamentalist recruiting.
2.
Diffusion of Power
The world would no longer be dominated by the US economy but
by China, Brazil and India with other contenders such as Indonesia, Colombia, South
Africa and Turkey find their comparative fortunes increasing. This is very
likely to mean that MISO will be conducted in new and potentially different
places such as South America, Africa and South East Asia.
In addition the report pointed out that demand for food,
water and energy will grow significantly as climate change accelerates “amplifying
existing weather patterns.”. There are no drives more basic than shelter, food
and water. When citizens cannot get what they feel they need, there is
frustration with the government and where there is frustration there can soon
be conflict.
As we look forward to 2013, let’s pause a moment and
remember those who are no longer able to be with us and give special thanks for
families, comrades and friends.
The very best to all of you for the holidays and for the New
Year.
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