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The intersection of technology and social fluctuations (wars, protests, social movements etc) always fascinates me. Another example is removing access to real-time information to avoid tipping off your adversaries (i.e. disabling social running apps on military bases) and now, the movement of traffic being able to determine troop movements. https://lnkd.in/gX-q8ceP
This was foreseen by my party Norgesdemokratene almost two years ago. The Western engagement in Ukraine seems emotionally based, and hopelessly naive. Where did the ability to establish realistic future scenarios from political decisions go? Why so spontaneously nail the collars to the mast based on a doomed Ukraina policy? Why fuel a draining war representing terrible losses, and high risk of escalation to Europe and the world i general? It seems almost suicidal and totally unnecessary, also considering that Ukraine isn't even a NATO member. To predict an escalation as we see now, wasn't exactly rocket science two years ago. This conflict should have been solved immediately through negotiations, before the war went hot. It was possible, and a peace deal was actually on the table, but it seems like it wasn't wanted by powers pulling the strings. It's high time Western leaders sober up about this, put emotions aside and become rational to the best of both Ukraine and their own people and countries.
A massive protest erupted in France's capital, Paris, over sending troops to the Ukraine. Hundreds of protesters were seen opposing a recent proposal by Emmanuel Macron. "Macron, go to Ukraine alone," slogans were raised by angry protesters. Demonstrators also tore up EU and NATO flags and waved French tricolours instead. The protesters carried banners saying, "We are not willing to die for Ukraine" and "Let's stop pumping weapons into Kyiv." This comes after Emmanuel Macron hinted at a possible NATO troop deployment in Ukraine. https://lnkd.in/d-H4yQm3
Interesting analysis. “The Russians carried out highly effective deep strikes on AFU assembly areas west of Avdeevka today, with reports of hundreds of casualties and significant material losses. This points to two things: First, the Russians have drone coverage well behind the front. These positions are located 30 kilometers from Russian front-line positions in Avdeevka and 20 kilometers from those in Maryinka, and drone footage of the strike on Tsukurino has been published. This isn't really new information - although it is a reminder of just how much we don't see. Second, if reports are remotely accurate the Ukrainians had marshalled at least two battalions into Selidovo and billeted over a thousand soldiers barracks-style in local buildings while awaiting the order to move out, presumably for Avdeevka. This is a "worst practice" in modern war - one the Russians don't seem to do, even in the deep rear - but this keeps happening to Ukrainian units despite many mass-casualty attacks on barracks. While this could be put down to deficiencies in Ukrainian leadership and/or command and control, I think a somewhat more nefarious factor is in play here: desertion, or rather measures to prevent desertion. Those soldiers were effectively under a death sentence - here not a vague future prospect but a writ of execution likely to be carried out in mere hours - and dispersing accommodations would have allowed dozens or hundreds to melt away. It's important to remember that at this point the Ukrainian Army is not a volunteer or even conscript force. It is an army that was press-ganged at gunpoint, whose troops are kept at the front by blocking units. This affects everything it does, down to where and how its soldiers sleep at night.”
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I agree with you that the violation of Poland's airspace by Belarusian helicopters is a serious escalation of the situation. It is reminiscent of Russia's actions in Ukraine in 2021, when Russian helicopters repeatedly violated Ukrainian airspace. In both cases, the helicopters were unarmed, but their presence was still a clear provocation. I believe that Poland made the right decision not to shoot down the helicopters. Shooting them down would have escalated the situation even further and could have led to a military conflict between Poland and Belarus. However, I do believe that Poland should take steps to deter further violations of its airspace. These steps could include increasing the number of Polish fighter jets patrolling the border with Belarus, or deploying NATO troops to Poland. I am concerned that Belarus is following in Russia's footsteps and using small steps to escalate the situation. This is a dangerous trend, and it is important that NATO and its allies take steps to deter further aggression. I hope that the situation in Poland does not escalate further. However, I am prepared for the possibility that it does. I will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed. https://lnkd.in/gK4Z75-9 #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainecrisis #ukraineconflict #ukrainerussianwar #poland #nato #escalationresolution
#VantageOnfirstpost Israel Gaza War: The Weapons Israel is Using to Strike Rafah in Gaza | Vantage with Palki Sharma Israel is believed to be deploying high-tech and sophisticated weapons to strike targets in Rafah, Gaza. From "smart" guns and bombs to artificial intelligence, the war in Gaza has given Israel an opportunity to test and use more futuristic weapons. But Israel's war arsenal has sparked controversy too. It is believed that Israel's defence forces have deployed AI-based targeting tools to find and strike targets inside Gaza. Experts have raised questions over the accuracy of these tools. Countries like South Africa have raised this issue at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Last week, the ICJ asked Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah. Israel is yet to stop its operations. Palki Sharma tells you more. --- Israel Gaza War | Weapons | Israel Artificial Intelligence | Rafah | Strikes | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #israelgazawar #weapons #ai #israel #rafah #strikes #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews
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Unexploded ordnance (UXO) or explosive remnants of war (ERW) are a significant problem in Pacific Islands, in particular Solomon Islands. The HALO Trust under direction of Tobias Hewitt is mapping sites where UXOs are located cross referencing with WWII military information. To highlight the significance of the Guadalcanal ERW problem: before construction began on the Pacific Games stadium in Honiara, 60,000 square meters of land were cleared over a two months period. The sub-surface clearance yielded more than 8,000 ERW items — ranging from canon rounds to artillery shells. The US State Department if funding HALO trusts work, no doubt a 5-10 year project. https://lnkd.in/gfSyvRKH
https://lnkd.in/gzKHbtgV IDF should stop air strikes immediately. Because civilian casualties are too high. And, also because IDF has already captured enough number of Hamas terrorists, which means that US and Israel can do complete screening of Palestinians if captured Hamas terrorists provide enough HUMINT. Once stop air strikes immediately and completely, then conduct total screening of Palestinians and separate Hamas terrorists from innocent Palestinian civilians, finally detaining all Hamas terrorists to bring them to justice. Hundreds of Hamas's captives will provide enough HUMINT that will eventually enable the complete screening. It's time for Israel to consider its reputational cost and IDF's casualties that are brought by military operations in Gaza.
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Several similar themes made here as in my own recent article.
Because the war and counteroffensive are subliminally treated as a game, we expect the former to end quickly (after all, who can sit through more than three hours of baseball?) and the latter to result in a massive breakthrough pretty much immediately. Anything short of a few touchdown passes and interceptions must mean that the offensive is going badly and the game will end in a tie. We forget, to continue with the football metaphor, that, thanks to Western reluctance to supply Ukraine with air power, Ukraine is forced to forego long passes and must instead focus on its running game, while playing against a defense that has no regard for its own safety. In fact, there is no stalemate, and the Ukrainian counteroffensive neither has stalled nor is sputtering. Ukraine is making incremental progress on several fronts; killing hundreds of Russian soldiers daily while clearing densely packed minefields (five mines per square meter); knocking out bridges, railroads, fuel depots, ammunition dumps, and control and command centers — in short, degrading Russia’s ability to fight the war. Ukraine is thereby “un-leveling” the playing field and forcing Russia’s “team” to play without helmets, shoulder pads and shoes. When applied to war, the language of sports is, of course, offensive.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the 15-member West Africa’s main regional bloc, is seemingly loosing its decades-old credibility in attempts to reinstate Niger’s ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum. The overarching combined narratives of the growing crisis, mass demonstrations in support for the military and the uncoordinated plan for military intervention are
The government has finalized a new version of the bill on mobilization to the Verkhovna Rada. I posted my comments on the first edition of the government bill in the blog "What's wrong with mobilization-2.0? A volunteer's view", which I suggest you read. I formulated the basic principles on which the next waves of mobilization should take place: — self-mobilization and demonstrations of social unity — mobilization should take place in parallel with the introduction of a fundamentally new veteran policy — its main goal should be qualitative improvement of our defense capability in the war of attrition — it should take into account and promote the dissemination of the successful modern experience of military self-government. — the priority should be based on encouraging and not punitive methods https://lnkd.in/eUHhfY48
