Author Archive

Robert Muggah

Principal, SecDev Group

Robert Muggah is research director of the Igarapé Institute, a Brazil-based think tank; and also principal of the SecDev Group, a cyber-security and digital risk firm.
Ideas

Venezuela, US edge toward war footing—but the White House may blink first

The Trump administration is increasing the pressure, but domestic concerns, international risks may hold it back.

  • Robert Muggah, The Conversation
Ideas

The Trouble With Brazil's Expanding Arms Trade

With weapons appearing in Yemen and transferring to repressive regimes, Brazil's arms policies are outdated and out of step with its peaceful aims.

  • Robert Muggah and Nathan B. Thompson
Science & Tech

Why Brazil Put Its Military In Charge of Cyber Security

Brazil's military approach to cyber insecurity is consistent with a broader effort to find a role for the Brazilian armed forces in the 21st century. By Robert Muggah and Misha Glenny

  • Robert Muggah and Misha Glenny, Council on Foreign Relations