International security/Conflict Scenario

Here's an interesting strategy that is in the near term adjacent possible.   It is one of the few strategies that could make a relatively unknown hacker a multi-billionaire overnight.

…Russia has been in the throes of a financial crisis since Saudi Arabia began driving down oil prices last fall.  Until the Russians reverse this economic assault, Russia will remain weak and vulnerable.

Of course, Putin does have one way out.  He needs to increase the price of oil.  But how?  There's only one way to accomplish this quickly and easily;  destabilize Saudi Arabia.   Fortunately for Putin, the tool necessary to do this (and make a fortune in the process) is readily available.  

Russia has three great exports: oil, natural  gas, and criminal hacking.

Russia Hacks its way to Victory