#Global Security

[davidaugust]

“Vance’s speech, alongside Hegseth’s comments on Ukraine earlier this week, remind us of several things. First, this is a government of the radicalised online right, for the radicalised online right, by the radicalised online right. It’s government by Breitbart.”

“Second, this is the first US administration since before Roosevelt, probably ever, that not only makes no distinction between democracies and autocracies, but actually prefers the latter. The very things which make liberal democracies liberal democracies- division of power, protection of minority rights, laws which govern freedom of speech, adherence to international law, independent judiciaries- are disliked by the current US government, because they believe they are part of a liberal cosmopolitan plot.”

“Any deal [about the russian-Ukrainian war] fashioned in the way Trump has talked this week would make America, man’s last best hope, an accessory to an imperial adventure.”

“The American state has been captured by a group of people who do not see the world as we do, who are hostile to the world as we want it to be. We must see them for what they are- to their credit, they don’t pretend to be anything else. To our discredit, we lie to ourselves that they do.”

https://goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/we-need-to-listen-to-what-trump-and

[i-am-of-asgard]

If we’re taking out ceos I know who needs to be next. Name rhymes with belon busk.

[usa-town-talks]

Britain and Mauritius Reach Sovereignty Agreement on Chagos Islands

Britain announced on Thursday a significant agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This deal will enable individuals displaced decades ago to return home while allowing London to maintain operational control of the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.

British Foreign Minister David Lammy stated that the agreement ensures the continued operation of Diego Garcia, a strategically important military base jointly managed with the United States. The deal also paves the way for Mauritius to resettle its population on the islands, which were evacuated years ago.

“This government inherited a situation where the long-term, secure operation of the Diego Garcia military base was under threat due to contested sovereignty and ongoing legal challenges,” Lammy said. “Today’s agreement secures this vital military base for the future and strengthens our role in safeguarding global security, while also shutting down any potential use of the Indian Ocean as a dangerous illegal migration route to the UK.”

Britain has maintained control over the region since 1814, having detached the Chagos Islands from Mauritius in 1965. This move was made to establish the British Indian Ocean Territory, and in the early 1970s, nearly 2,000 residents were forcibly relocated to Mauritius and the Seychelles to facilitate the construction of the airbase.

In 2019, the World Court ruled that Britain should relinquish control of the islands, condemning the forced removal of the population in the 1970s to accommodate the US airbase.

The recent political agreement between Britain and Mauritius has garnered support from both the United States and India.

[olivesbest]

Who is behind the terrorist attack at the Taylor Swift concert in Viennа?

Two high-profile events associated with the name of the famous American singer Taylor Swift happened 10 days apart: on July 29 and August 7.

These two seemingly different incidents have a common denominator that points to the Russian anticult entity RACIRS and its informational terrorist activities aimed at unleashing a war between Christianity and Islam and creating conditions for a global civilizational war.

A lot of aspects in this notorious case can be explained through facts and evidence presented in “The IMPACT” documentary.

The first event on July 29, 2024, was the tragedy in Southport, England, where a 17-year-old Christian man from the neighboring village of Banks attacked children with a knife. This happened at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class for children of 6 to 11 years old. Unfortunately, three kids died, while several other people including two adults were seriously injured as a result of the attack.

American singer Taylor Swift was named the 2023 Person of the Year by Time magazine, outstripping even such nominees as Putin and Xi Jinping

As a consequence, riots started across the UK last week, following the 17-year-old guy’s stabbing attack on the children’s dance studio in Southport.

These events were largely triggered by disinformation on social media.

When the police arrested the suspect, his name wasn’t revealed at first. This circumstance was used by disinformers who published a fictitious name of the attacker on the Internet. As a result, false information began to spread rapidly in social networks that the attacker’s name was Ali Al-Shakati and he was allegedly a Muslim immigrant who had arrived in the UK as a refugee on an inflatable boat in 2023. At the same time, according to the official statement of the police, the attacker is a 17-year-old UK native Axel Muganwa Rudakubana born on August 7, 2006, in Cardiff, whose parents came from Rwanda. Moreover, his family professes Christianity.

The beginning of fake news dissemination is associated with the “Russian trail” as reported by British newspapers. On Thursday, the Daily Mail came out with the following front-page headline: “Russia linked to fake news that sparked mosque riot.”

The newspaper drew attention to the Channel 3 Now website that was created on the basis of a YouTube channel opened by users from Izhevsk, Russia, 11 years ago. It contains fakes and AI-generated articles. The X account of this website has been an important channel for spreading the fake story that the dance studio in Southport was allegedly attacked by a Muslim migrant.

Based on the same information, The Daily Telegraph also wrote about incited riots and the Russian trail. Moreover, the Russian state-owned RT television channel referred to Channel 3 Now and repeated information that the suspect in the murder of children was a Muslim migrant.

However, the message on RT website was later corrected with a disclaimer stating that the previous version contained erroneous data.

The main platform for spreading the original fake message accompanied with photos and videos was the X network where the message gained millions of views. Among those who spread false and unsubstantiated information about the incident were famous politicians and opinion makers. There were also many anonymous accounts and pseudo-news entities of unknown origin. Some of the posts contained anti-Islamic and racist statements.

However, protests against migration erupted quickly, almost as if they were premeditated, starting in Southport and then the riots spread to other cities and towns. Notably, the protesters soon stopped mentioning Southport in their slogans. They expressed dissatisfaction with the presence of Muslim immigrants and the policy of multiculturalism as a whole.

Over the course of five days, groups across the country attempted to set fire to mosques, destroy immigrant dormitories, hurled bricks and bottles at police, and shouted insults at Muslims and migrants. These protests were fueled by far-right groups on social media, with organization occurring in groups and chats across all major platforms, including X, Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, and Telegram. Social media played a crucial role in coordinating the riots. The main hashtag, #EnoughIsEnough, which spread widely across social networks, was introduced by a little-known neo-Nazi group.

Over two thousand people took to the streets in Brighton

Read more about this in the article:

Who is behind the terrorist attack at the Taylor Swift concert in Viennа

[tmarshconnors]

STOP HELPING UKRAINE!

The war between Russia and Ukraine has dragged on for over a year now, and the West, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, has poured billions into military aid, equipment, and financial assistance for Ukraine. The argument has been that Ukraine needs our support to defend itself against Russian aggression, which, in theory, could pose a broader threat to Europe and even global security. But is this endless funding truly in the best interest of our nations? I argue that it is not.

Unintended Consequences: Economic Strain on the West

Let’s start with the practical issue: the economic toll on our countries. We are facing significant domestic challenges – from economic recessions and rising inflation to unemployment and energy crises. Yet, despite these struggles, billions of taxpayer dollars and pounds continue to flow out to fund a conflict halfway across the world.

Consider the impact on everyday citizens. Energy prices have skyrocketed, in part because of sanctions on Russian oil and gas, but also due to our funding of this seemingly never-ending conflict. Instead of investing in infrastructure, healthcare, or education at home, we’re propping up a country that, quite frankly, needs to take responsibility for its own survival.

What’s Really at Stake?

While it's easy to frame this war as a moral crusade against tyranny, it’s far more complex than that. Ukraine is not a perfect democracy, and its issues with corruption are well-documented. Are we truly supporting a nation based on democratic ideals, or are we merely caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war with Russia? Either way, the continued funneling of funds is draining resources that could be better spent elsewhere.

Moreover, the West has already armed Ukraine to the teeth, providing advanced weaponry and training. The Ukrainian military is now well-equipped to hold its own. So why are we still providing an endless cash flow? At what point do we say, "Enough is enough"?

Ukraine's Responsibility to Defend Itself

At some point, we must allow Ukraine to stand on its own two feet. Nations throughout history have had to fend for themselves in times of crisis, and Ukraine should be no exception. This is their fight, after all. If they wish to preserve their sovereignty and independence, it’s their duty to do so.

One might argue that cutting off funding would be abandoning Ukraine to a Russian takeover. But that's an oversimplified view. Ukraine has proven its resilience time and time again. They have the will to fight; what they now need is the determination to do so without relying on endless Western support. The question isn't whether they can defend themselves – it's whether they will if left to their own devices.

Western Nations Need to Prioritize Their Own Citizens

The well-being of our own citizens should always be our primary concern. Our governments are elected to serve ourinterests, not to act as the world's police force or charity. With millions struggling to make ends meet, is it really fair to continue sending our hard-earned money to a foreign conflict?

We need to refocus on issues that matter at home: rebuilding our economies, strengthening national security, and addressing the energy crisis. Instead of being distracted by far-off wars, let’s direct our efforts toward solving our domestic problems.

The Risk of Prolonging the Conflict

Finally, there's the risk that by continuing to fund Ukraine, we are merely prolonging the conflict. If both sides know that Western money and weapons will keep flowing, where's the incentive for peace? By stepping back, we encourage diplomatic solutions rather than an endless military stalemate.

It’s time for the West to rethink its role in the Russia-Ukraine war. While supporting Ukraine was initially seen as a moral and strategic necessity, the continued funding is proving to be more of a burden than a benefit. Ukraine has the means to defend itself. Now it must find the resolve to do so independently. Our priorities should shift back to addressing the needs of our citizens, and it's high time we let Ukraine face Russia on its own terms.

After all, every nation must ultimately be responsible for its own survival.

[wnewsroom365]

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[ainfinity8]

AI and the Doomsday Clock: Understanding the Risks

7 minutes The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation of how close humanity is to a global catastrophe. The focus was initially on nuclear threats. Over the years, it has incorporated other existential risks such as climate change. More recently, it includes advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Let’s explore how AI affects the Doomsday Clock and what this means for our future. The…

[new25us2]

Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?

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[l-in-c-future]

Moscow has long cultivated links with different parts of Europe’s right wing, from mainstream politicians to proscribed terrorists. Given existing social tensions in Europe, this provides an ideal space for Russian meddling.

Putin called this 'pragmatic interventions'.

But how extreme a far right political party can go against existing governments can be illustrated by AfD.

"Other traces could be found in the group of German “sovereign citizens” or “Reichsbürgers,” who were planning to overthrow the government before their arrest in December 2022. At least one of the suspects in the case was linked to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party, and the group had sought to make contact with Russian authorities to solicit help stabilizing their government once they had taken over."

"Britain First—a far-right group in the United Kingdom that has published material later found with individuals involved in violent attacks, and that was briefly promoted on Twitter by President Trump—has long been suspected of receiving support from Russia. Its leader, Paul Golding, has made at least three visits to Russia, spoken in the Duma, and praised President Vladimir Putin’s Russia on Russian television." 

"Beyond Europe, Russia has not hesitated to weaponize counterterrorism rhetoric and policies around the world as a tool for international engagement and to undermine Western influence."

"But it is in Europe where Russia is likely to have the most impact fostering threats, in large part because its efforts in Europe build on existing fissures in society. For almost a decade, there has been a political crisis in Europe over immigration and fears of violent Islamist terrorism, which has stirred concern and paranoia among a growing number of people. Russia has exploited other political faultlines in Europe as well, interfering in the Brexit referendum in the United Kingdom, the Catalan separatist movement, and German, French, and Dutch elections."

Analysis

Russia is a historical great counter force against Western Europe in the competition of global dominace. Whether it was the old Russian empire in the Great Game; USSR during the cold war and now Putin's Russia wearing a new political hat of 'conservative values', Russia doesn't really change.

The complication is that some of the rationale claims behind these far right parties are not totally wrong because many people in the world have deep grudges against US's unilateral hegemon power. Europeans remembered US's poor record of sitting on the fence during WW2 until she was attacked. USA indeed turned NATO into an aggressive war machine in different parts of the world mainly to serve US interests. Some EU members are frustrated about EU's imposing ways of treating individual countries. These are the deeper cause of fractures across-Atlantic and within Europe.

On the other side of the Atlantic ocean, Trump just opened up another deep fracture because of his recent claim of Greenland. Ironically, despite the Trump government shares similar ideological views with his counterparts in Europe, the incoming Trump regime will sink the future cross-Atlantic relationship further down to the bottom of the Atlantic ocean as his counterpart parties lining up to become possible future governments in Europe. As these countries withdraw from each other as allies, they create a huge power vaccuum in the democratic world that can fundamentally undermine the world order and alter the balance of powers established since WW2. The vacated power gap will in turn open up more rooms for foreign inteferences.

[davidaugust]

45 in his victory speech: ‘I’m going to stop the wars.’

Now, a month and a half later, 45 wants to invade Canada, Greenland and Panama, and that’s probably just for starters.

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

(Note that the US has no large deployment of combat troops in _any_ war zone at this time. From 2001 until Biden we did.)

[futurefatum]

⭕😡💥Pentagon Ignoring the Most Dangerous Threat of All? (Tone:100)

Alarming predictions: Al-Qaeda plans massive 2025 U.S. Homeland attacks with 1,000 fighters. Key embassies also under threat. #Terrorism #CounterTerrorism

Posted December 12th, 2024 by @ShawnRyanShow ABOUT THIS VIDEO:The video, hosted by Sean Ryan with guest Sarah Adams, explores alarming intelligence about potential terrorist threats to the United States and its allies, focusing on Al-Qaeda’s evolving strategies. Adams, a former CIA officer, shares insights into planned attacks, Al-Qaeda’s operational expansion, and the implications of…

[latestnews-now]

Western and Russian diplomats faced off at the OSCE summit in Malta, with Ukraine's war taking center stage. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s "misinformation," while Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha branded Lavrov a "war criminal." This video dives into the heated exchanges and the ongoing geopolitical tensions.

[olivesbest]

International School Shootings: Who stands to gain from worldwide school shootings?

How do anticultists operate?

Anticultists artificially create interest and draw attention to crimes committed under their remote control. They deliberately amplify the significance of these events and popularize them. There are plenty of scoundrels who provide them with news platforms, public forums, and airtime. While society is shocked and disoriented by a bloody incident, like the murder of children, the anti-cultists seize this moment to spread disinformation, false rumors, and their own agenda within society (as illustrated in the article “Who is behind the terrorist attack at the Taylor Swift concert in Vienna?“).

The news influenced by anti-cultists stands in stark contrast to the reporting of ethical journalists, who provide information about events in a measured and factual manner, sometimes not even naming the perpetrator until the case is resolved in court. But journalists connected to anticultists behave differently and distinctively.

In their articles or video reports, they employ manipulative methods and psychological techniques that violate the law.

They delve into the details of the crime, often relying on rumors and the assumptions of private individuals, generating a huge interest in school shootings, making people think about them, watch them, and even take pleasure in the process — watching as children and adults perish.

They implant destructive images, prompting people to test themselves — wondering if they could intentionally take another person’s life.

These journalists under the sway of anticultist repeatedly return to the theme of bloody violence, not evoking empathy for the victims, but instead making the audience imagine themselves in the place of the killers, fueling the desire to commit the same crimes!

They spark an interest in killers and spilled blood, especially the blood of children, by creating the images they need.

As a result, many people experience stress, fear, bipolar disorders, and obsessive thoughts on the topic after consuming such news, “How would I have acted in their place?”

The most dangerous aspect is that the majority of those who watch or read these news stories, filled with coding implants, begin to replay bloody scenes in their minds, along with the implanted image and behavior of the killer, which have been skillfully embedded into their subconscious.

Anti-cultists are well aware of the function of human mirror neurons, where the brain “mimics” the observed action, essentially “trying it on” for itself. Youth are particularly vulnerable to such subconscious implants.

It is the anticultists who artificially create and nurture, through the media and the internet, an army of fans and imitators of killers, focusing the attention of teenagers on this. This, in turn, sets the stage for future crimes to be committed.

According to a report by the American research center Pew Research Center from December 28, 1999, regarding the survey of the most popular news of 1999:

“Nearly seven-in-ten (68%) Americans said they followed the Columbine High School shootings very closely, placing news of that tragedy behind only the 1992 Rodney King verdict and the 1996 crash of TWA flight 800 among the decade’s most closely followed stories. Fully nine-in-ten Americans (92%) said they followed the shootings very or fairly closely. Interest was particularly high among young people, who tend not to follow news as attentively as older Americans; 73% of those under 30 tracked the violence at Columbine very closely…”

At its core, school shootings are acts of terrorism, as the mechanisms behind the crimes are the same. However, the form in which they occur allows the true organizers of these crimes — the anticultists — to divert attention from themselves.

The key to effective manipulation is secrecy: hidden coercion, the programming of thoughts, behaviors, intentions, and attitudes is done covertly and remains unnoticed by the public and the individual. Only then can such manipulation produce the desired effect.

Professor G. Schiller of the University of California, one of the leading experts on American mass media, writes,

“Manipulation must remain unnoticed to be successful. The success of manipulation is guaranteed when themanipulated individual believes that everything happening is natural and inevitable, and the fact of manipulation itself is not reflected in the subject’s memory. Manipulation requires a false reality in which its presence will not be sensed.”

Read more about this in the article:

International School Shootings: Who And How Is Making Children Shoot Each Other?

[dailyplanet-loislane]

Crypto's Dark Side: A Digital Threat to the World Order

[terrorismvictimsday]

From Emerging Tech to Responsible AI - The Present and Future of Law Enforcement and Counter-terrorism.

The objective of this event is to officially launch and promote the second phases of two EU-funded pivotal projects in the field of emerging technologies: The AI and Law Enforcement Programme implemented by UNICRI and INTERPOL and CT TECH + implemented by UNOCT and INTERPOL. The event aims to highlight the significance and transformative potential of these independent yet related initiatives to strengthen both public safety and global security.

Watch From Emerging Tech to Responsible AI: The Present and Future of Law Enforcement and Counter-terrorism!