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Biden's Pattern of Tucking and Running.

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 1867 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24

Iran aims to push the US out of the Middle East to make way for China and Russia.
Joe Biden has a history of advocating for withdrawal from international conflicts.
Iran believes Biden will respond to attacks with weakness rather than force.

Never Going Back Again - 2023 Year in Review

imetatronink • 2555 implied HN points • 01 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Military Strategy Global Conflicts Empires National Defense

2023 was the Year of Irrevocable Changes with The Great Acceleration coming ahead.
Russia's military strategy and achievements in the Ukraine war were highly impactful.
US military vulnerabilities and geopolitical analyses were key themes in the blog.

Announcement: New Robotics Newsletter

AI Supremacy • 1120 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24

🕹 Technology Robotics Startups National Defense Innovation

The author is launching a new robotics newsletter called 'OK, Robot' and is deeply interested in robotics coverage.
The newsletter will cover a wide range of topics in robotics including robotics startups, AI gadgets, drones, and more.
The target audience for the newsletter includes those interested in emerging technology, robotics news, and advancements in automation.

Anomaly detection firm tied to numerous former CIA officials affiliated with Beacon Global accidentally published its confidential data brokerage and persona management agreements

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 842 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Intelligence Security National Defense Surveillance Government Contracts

Orbis Operations, led by former CIA officials, accidentally published confidential data agreements.
Anomaly detection techniques used by intelligence agencies and corporations focus on detecting anomalies and insider threats.
National security data brokers like Orbis fuse various data sources for surveillance and intelligence gathering.

Crimes and lies in Gaza

Writing from London • 432 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Gaza Conflict National Defense Conflict resolution

The Gaza conflict is filled with misinformation and hate speech.
Both Israelis and Palestinians desire peace, justice, and normalcy in their lives.
Right-wing governments may not necessarily excel in national defense in the current era.

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Talking With The Chief - Fix CIA Now

AND Magazine • 471 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Security National Defense Intelligence

Sam Faddis discusses fixing the CIA and protecting American democracy with Mark Garrett.
The conversation focuses on keeping Americans safe at night.
The publication, AND Magazine, is reader-supported.

War over Taiwan? Let's Discuss This First

CDR Salamander • 923 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23

🌍 World Politics Military Geopolitics Conflict National Defense

Geography is a key factor in discussing a conflict with China.
The US submarine service is considered a critical advantage in possible conflicts.
Understanding bottom contours and acoustic challenges is important for military operations.

A Mindless 'Strategy' of More Militarism for Its Own Sake

Eunomia • 491 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Militarism Military Spending National Defense Foreign Policy Geopolitics

Bolton's 'strategy' is just calling for more militarism without clear goals.
US already spends a lot on military, doubling that is unnecessary.
Increasing military spending can lead to arms races and make conflict more likely.

Fear and Loathing at AARO

ᴋʟᴀᵾs • 334 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Transparency Public Trust National Defense

Blatant withholding of information admitted to on live television, without media attention
Concerns raised about the control of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO)
Power struggles and lack of transparency in handling UFO/UAP data within government agencies

Nyhetsbrev steigan.no 11.02.2024

steigan.no • 6 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Geoengineering History Military Propaganda National Defense

Recent discussions in Norway are reevaluating the country's historical defense decisions, suggesting a blame on pacifist and socialist politicians for leaving the country defenseless in 1940.
Geoengineering, the modification of weather through chemical spraying, is gaining attention globally as big business, with financiers including Bill Gates and George Soros investing in research projects to block the sun by 2050.
There is a growing concern over the rewriting of history in Norway, with some suggesting a revisitation of events from World War II, attributing the country's actions and defenses to false threats, setting a dangerous precedent.

The Wrong Stuff

Trying to Understand the World • 1 HN point • 17 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Military Recruitment National Defense Social Dynamics Militarism

Western militaries are facing operational and recruitment challenges despite significant funding.
Military recruitment struggles are influenced by societal shifts towards individualism and lack of a coherent narrative for joining the military.
The management of defense budgets over programs has led to a loss of focus on actual defense capabilities in Western countries.

Trump's Space Farce Is Enforcement Of Starlink's Digital Prison.

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policies Space Exploration Government Surveillance National Defense

The series 'Space Force' aims to justify the Space Force program under the facade of defending civilian scientific research.
Starlink, a space-based satellite system, serves as a digital prison controlled by the Pentagon and Elon Musk.
Cell phones are disguised digital prisons that allow for surveillance and potentially harmful targeted attacks.