Phillips’s Newsletter

Phillips’s Newsletter primarily focuses on the ongoing Russo-Ukraine War, offering detailed updates, strategic analyses, and reflections on domestic and international politics affecting the conflict. It provides insights into military operations, the impact of political decisions, and broader geopolitical implications while occasionally touching on US politics and strategic history.

Russo-Ukraine War International Politics Military Strategy Geopolitical Implications US Politics Strategic/Military History

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Weekend Update #23/B

153 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics
  1. The Ukrainian counteroffensive in Spring/Summer 2023 is a widely discussed topic in the country.
  2. Speculations about the operation are both nervous and anticipatory.
  3. The Ukrainian counteroffensive seems to be a poorly kept secret.

Weekend Update #24

142 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Military Conflict
  1. The week saw minimal changes on the battle-line in Bakhmut.
  2. Russian advances in Bakhmut followed a pattern of slow city progress.
  3. Russian advances lacked strategic purpose beyond declaring victory.
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Weekend Update #25

139 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Ukraine NATO
  1. The overall front line between Ukrainian and Russian forces has seen minimal change recently.
  2. There have been small Russian advances, but nothing significant.
  3. The post also includes shorter stories on various subjects.

AI is starting to Rule the Battlefield

8 HN points • 22 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Weapons Warfare Ethics Security
  1. AI is increasingly being used to control weapons of war, potentially removing humans from the decision-making process.
  2. The debate around AI and weapon control has evolved over time, with concerns about ethics, errors, and biases in data.
  3. War has a way of changing and accelerating technological developments, leading to the adoption of controversial systems on the battlefield.

Nuclear Weapons--The Good News and the Bad News

2 HN points • 05 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Nuclear Weapons International relations Geopolitical Tensions
  1. The future of nuclear weapons hinges on two distinct paths: continued non-proliferation efforts or a dangerous escalation of nuclear capabilities.
  2. Recent events have shown conflicting signals on the direction of nuclear policy, with Chinese intervention contrasting with Russian nuclear threats.
  3. It is crucial to pay attention to international signals, such as Chinese actions, amidst the heightened tensions surrounding nuclear weapons.