Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
The Updated IC Gray Zone Lexicon defines terms related to gray zone activities as part of a response to increasing strategic competition and the need for consistent terminology in U.S. intelligence.
The Updated IC Gray Zone Lexicon was developed in response to Public Law 117-103, providing a standardized reference of terms related to gray zone activities, primarily involving coercive or subversive actions employed by countries like Russia, Iran, and China. This lexicon aims to enhance clarity and consistency in the understanding of gray zone concepts across U.S. intelligence components.
Confidence: High
This event pertains to the development of a lexicon for understanding gray zone activities but does not involve direct aggressor actions or defense preparations.
Source URL
https://dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/NIC-Unclassified-Updated-IC-Gray-Zone-Lexicon-July2024.pdf
Source reliability
B
Info credibility
2
Event time
Jul 1, 2024, 00:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
United States of America
Country
United States of America
Tags
gray zone, intelligence, national security, coercive strategy
Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
The Updated IC Gray Zone Lexicon defines terms related to gray zone activities as part of a response to increasing strategic competition and the need for consistent terminology in U.S. intelligence.
The Updated IC Gray Zone Lexicon was developed in response to Public Law 117-103, providing a standardized reference of terms related to gray zone activities, primarily involving coercive or subversive actions employed by countries like Russia, Iran, and China. This lexicon aims to enhance clarity and consistency in the understanding of gray zone concepts across U.S. intelligence components.
Confidence: High
This event pertains to the development of a lexicon for understanding gray zone activities but does not involve direct aggressor actions or defense preparations.
Source URL
https://dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/NIC-Unclassified-Updated-IC-Gray-Zone-Lexicon-July2024.pdf
Source reliability
B
Info credibility
2
Event time
Jul 1, 2024, 00:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
United States of America
Country
United States of America
Tags
gray zone, intelligence, national security, coercive strategy