@dverhoeven.bsky.social
Just a Dutchie living abroad. Here to learn from those that know or comment on what is going on about the mess we humans made on this planet.
Mostly left X, account stays there for a few accounts that did not move over.
Mostly left X, account stays there for a few accounts that did not move over.
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Basically Trump is threatening to sanction NATO unless NATO commits suicide.
And people still think he might sanction Russia. He is doing Putin’s work.
And people still think he might sanction Russia. He is doing Putin’s work.
⚡️ Trump floats tariffs on countries opposing his Greenland ambitions.
"I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security. So I may do that," Trump said.
"I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security. So I may do that," Trump said.
Trump floats tariffs on countries opposing his Greenland ambitions
"I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security. So I may do that," Trump said.
kyivindependent.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Basically Trump is threatening to sanction NATO unless NATO commits suicide.
And people still think he might sanction Russia. He is doing Putin’s work.
And people still think he might sanction Russia. He is doing Putin’s work.
I could not agree more. The actions of this man that still behaves like he is on a TV show may have real and deadly consequences.
Americans may not care about the rest of the world, but the consequences of his actions are for all to suffer.
Americans may not care about the rest of the world, but the consequences of his actions are for all to suffer.
💬❤️🔥This comment from an Australian about Trump went viral on the internet, and I’d like to share it here with you all. How fitting:
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January 15, 2026 at 1:26 PM
I could not agree more. The actions of this man that still behaves like he is on a TV show may have real and deadly consequences.
Americans may not care about the rest of the world, but the consequences of his actions are for all to suffer.
Americans may not care about the rest of the world, but the consequences of his actions are for all to suffer.
He seems to be running a bit ahead of himself. he assumes here that he will be leading a free Iran and decides about it's foreign policy.
So basically he is trying to get the west behind him, so they install him up to lead Iran.
So basically he is trying to get the west behind him, so they install him up to lead Iran.
Reza Pahlavi says a free Iran will end its nuclear program, recognize Israel, and normalize ties with the US. He calls to expand the Abraham Accords into “Cyrus Accords.” A vision of Iran rising from repression, peaceful, democratic, and a reliable partner to the world.
January 15, 2026 at 9:05 AM
He seems to be running a bit ahead of himself. he assumes here that he will be leading a free Iran and decides about it's foreign policy.
So basically he is trying to get the west behind him, so they install him up to lead Iran.
So basically he is trying to get the west behind him, so they install him up to lead Iran.
Is anyone else finding it rather peculiar that Russia cannot keep anything secret? Literally everything come on the internet within a day with pics. It is like they race to be the first to publish.
Not complaining here, they do great.
Not complaining here, they do great.
The Iranian-flagged dry cargo ship Rona has reportedly sunk in the Caspian Sea off the coast of Turkmenistan while en route from Iran to Astrakhan, Russia.
There is no official confirmation at this time, but the vessel was on fire and taking sinking at the stern (engine room).
#OSINT
There is no official confirmation at this time, but the vessel was on fire and taking sinking at the stern (engine room).
#OSINT
January 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Is anyone else finding it rather peculiar that Russia cannot keep anything secret? Literally everything come on the internet within a day with pics. It is like they race to be the first to publish.
Not complaining here, they do great.
Not complaining here, they do great.
Very interesting analysis. It would indeed explain the extremely disproportionate reaction by Russia.
Yesterday I published an analysis on the tanker MARINERA arguing that this was not a routine sanctions evasion case and not a simple oil shipment problem because the behavior around this vessel did not fit commercial logic and instead tracked with mission logic.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Very interesting analysis. It would indeed explain the extremely disproportionate reaction by Russia.
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Few thoughts on the Greenland saga, summarized in a short thread. Some of these points have already sparked debate on X, but after Miller’s speech, I am even more convinced. 🧵Thread
1/ First and foremost, Denmark is not only a member of the EU, but also a founding member of NATO.
1/ First and foremost, Denmark is not only a member of the EU, but also a founding member of NATO.
January 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Few thoughts on the Greenland saga, summarized in a short thread. Some of these points have already sparked debate on X, but after Miller’s speech, I am even more convinced. 🧵Thread
1/ First and foremost, Denmark is not only a member of the EU, but also a founding member of NATO.
1/ First and foremost, Denmark is not only a member of the EU, but also a founding member of NATO.
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If the US holds Venezuela, we will seize 17% of oil -- yesterday's technology. If China uses this precedent to take Taiwan, it will own 60% of semiconductors -- tomorrow's technology. See what happens when you elect evil & stupid at the same time?
Really American FB
Really American FB
January 6, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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The Analyst looks at the way Russian influence and power are crumbling as it becomes clear it has no military way to win and its economy fails it.
2026 RUSSIA’S WORST YEAR?
The Analyst looks at the way Russian influence and power are crumbling as it becomes clear it has no military way to win and its economy fails it.
themilitaryanalyst.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
The Analyst looks at the way Russian influence and power are crumbling as it becomes clear it has no military way to win and its economy fails it.
Iranian leaders can only escape to Russia , China or North Korea. Any other place like Africa would be an instant invitation to get wacked by Israel.
Serves them well that their best option is Moscow. Enjoy the cold.
Serves them well that their best option is Moscow. Enjoy the cold.
🇮🇷🇺🇸 If the Iranian government orders the killing of protesters, the United States will "deal them a very strong blow," — Trump.
👀Khamenei plans to flee to Moscow if unrest in Iran intensifies, - The Times.
He intends to leave Tehran with a small entourage of up to 20 close aides and family members.
👀Khamenei plans to flee to Moscow if unrest in Iran intensifies, - The Times.
He intends to leave Tehran with a small entourage of up to 20 close aides and family members.
January 5, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Iranian leaders can only escape to Russia , China or North Korea. Any other place like Africa would be an instant invitation to get wacked by Israel.
Serves them well that their best option is Moscow. Enjoy the cold.
Serves them well that their best option is Moscow. Enjoy the cold.
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The weirdest thing about Americans is how many of them think their laws apply to every person in the world.
But they're certain other countries' laws don't apply to them.
But they're certain other countries' laws don't apply to them.
January 5, 2026 at 4:02 AM
The weirdest thing about Americans is how many of them think their laws apply to every person in the world.
But they're certain other countries' laws don't apply to them.
But they're certain other countries' laws don't apply to them.
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There’s going to be a lot of spin (from all sides) related to the U.S. grabbing Maduro.
Setting aside debates of whether U.S. should or shouldn’t have done it…
I’m struggling to see how Russia has a net win related to this situation.
Setting aside debates of whether U.S. should or shouldn’t have done it…
I’m struggling to see how Russia has a net win related to this situation.
January 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM
There’s going to be a lot of spin (from all sides) related to the U.S. grabbing Maduro.
Setting aside debates of whether U.S. should or shouldn’t have done it…
I’m struggling to see how Russia has a net win related to this situation.
Setting aside debates of whether U.S. should or shouldn’t have done it…
I’m struggling to see how Russia has a net win related to this situation.
Another great thread , 👍
1. This russian pretends to investigate Ukraine's drones but this is just a conduit for russian propaganda. Their surprisingly new and clean uniforms hint something is not right. However, they sometimes post interesting photos with handy location and date information.
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Another great thread , 👍
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THE COURSE OF MASS HUMAN BEHAVIOUR CAN BE PREDICTED
Ever since I read Foundation as a teenager, the concept of Asimov’s Psychohistory has fascinated me.
The ability to predict the course of human behaviour over hundreds of years based on vast global trends.
If you think we’re not predictable just
Ever since I read Foundation as a teenager, the concept of Asimov’s Psychohistory has fascinated me.
The ability to predict the course of human behaviour over hundreds of years based on vast global trends.
If you think we’re not predictable just
December 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
THE COURSE OF MASS HUMAN BEHAVIOUR CAN BE PREDICTED
Ever since I read Foundation as a teenager, the concept of Asimov’s Psychohistory has fascinated me.
The ability to predict the course of human behaviour over hundreds of years based on vast global trends.
If you think we’re not predictable just
Ever since I read Foundation as a teenager, the concept of Asimov’s Psychohistory has fascinated me.
The ability to predict the course of human behaviour over hundreds of years based on vast global trends.
If you think we’re not predictable just
John Cleese in Trump. You have to be English to slap someone with words this way
December 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
John Cleese in Trump. You have to be English to slap someone with words this way
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Exactly.
Wake me up when we’re done negotiating with ourselves and Russia actually joins the table.
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Exactly.
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"Try to negotiate with him"
On May 16, 1940, the British newspaper Daily Mirror published this caricature and dedicated it to all those who were calling for negotiations with Hitler at the time.
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On May 16, 1940, the British newspaper Daily Mirror published this caricature and dedicated it to all those who were calling for negotiations with Hitler at the time.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
"Try to negotiate with him"
On May 16, 1940, the British newspaper Daily Mirror published this caricature and dedicated it to all those who were calling for negotiations with Hitler at the time.
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On May 16, 1940, the British newspaper Daily Mirror published this caricature and dedicated it to all those who were calling for negotiations with Hitler at the time.
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Thoughtful of them to walk close so two birds can be hit with one stone.
December 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Thoughtful of them to walk close so two birds can be hit with one stone.
IRobot (Roomba maker) is in chapter 11 (bankruptcy) and might be takes over by a Chinese company.
One big reason : tariffs (they make vacuum cleaners in Vietnam, which had a 46 percent tariff)
Well done Trump, MCGA (Make China Great Again).
One big reason : tariffs (they make vacuum cleaners in Vietnam, which had a 46 percent tariff)
Well done Trump, MCGA (Make China Great Again).
December 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
IRobot (Roomba maker) is in chapter 11 (bankruptcy) and might be takes over by a Chinese company.
One big reason : tariffs (they make vacuum cleaners in Vietnam, which had a 46 percent tariff)
Well done Trump, MCGA (Make China Great Again).
One big reason : tariffs (they make vacuum cleaners in Vietnam, which had a 46 percent tariff)
Well done Trump, MCGA (Make China Great Again).
Great RUSI report on Russian AD (original post): x.com/Jack_Watling...
report itself : static.rusi.org/rp-disruptin...
report itself : static.rusi.org/rp-disruptin...
Jack Watling on X: "After four months of research I am delighted to publish, alongside some amazing colleagues, an end to end break down of Russian air defence production, and its associated vulnerabilities: via @RUSI_org - https://t.co/HcD2GOq0nx" / X
After four months of research I am delighted to publish, alongside some amazing colleagues, an end to end break down of Russian air defence production, and its associated vulnerabilities: via @RUSI_org - https://t.co/HcD2GOq0nx
x.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Great RUSI report on Russian AD (original post): x.com/Jack_Watling...
report itself : static.rusi.org/rp-disruptin...
report itself : static.rusi.org/rp-disruptin...
It seems Russia has a mole inside the Euroclear. Travelled 155 times to Russia:
www.bnr.nl/nieuws/inter...
www.bnr.nl/nieuws/inter...
Bankier Euroclear reisde 155 keer van en naar Rusland
Een Franse bankier die werkt voor Euroclear laadt met zijn reisgedrag verdenkingen op zich van Russische beïnvloeding.
www.bnr.nl
December 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
It seems Russia has a mole inside the Euroclear. Travelled 155 times to Russia:
www.bnr.nl/nieuws/inter...
www.bnr.nl/nieuws/inter...
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To put this more bluntly, Europe has largely outsourced its foreign policy to America since WWII. This has created the illusion within the EU that foreign policy remains a national “competency.” It’s not. So if Europe wants a bigger voice it needs to speak as Europe.
Europe has a foreign policy problem. It does need to engage in these talks and doing so as 7 or 8 leaders just doesn't work. It makes it easy to work around Europe. So the EU should pick a special envoy - perhaps the fmr Finnish president Niinisto or a Draghi type to engage on behalf of Europe.
No formal "counter-proposal" from Europeans in Geneva - whose leaders instead agreed to try to dilute or amend US-Russian draft to keep Trump onside - but a list of demands on UA territory, size of army & EU control over frozen assets & sanctions
w @christopherjm.ft.com
www.ft.com/content/9e11...
w @christopherjm.ft.com
www.ft.com/content/9e11...
November 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
To put this more bluntly, Europe has largely outsourced its foreign policy to America since WWII. This has created the illusion within the EU that foreign policy remains a national “competency.” It’s not. So if Europe wants a bigger voice it needs to speak as Europe.
For those still on X: Christo Grozev posted this: x.com/christogroze...
For those who do not know him: he is an amazing investigative journalist. One of the reasons for me to still have my account on X
For those who do not know him: he is an amazing investigative journalist. One of the reasons for me to still have my account on X
Christo Grozev on X: "I happened to see an early version of the "peace plan" , about 6 months ago. It was a purely Russian concept and was nearly identical to what we see today (certainly the 50/50 Russian assets + EU investment in Ukraine reconstruction was there). However two items are glaringly" / X
I happened to see an early version of the "peace plan" , about 6 months ago. It was a purely Russian concept and was nearly identical to what we see today (certainly the 50/50 Russian assets + EU investment in Ukraine reconstruction was there). However two items are glaringly
x.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:49 AM
For those still on X: Christo Grozev posted this: x.com/christogroze...
For those who do not know him: he is an amazing investigative journalist. One of the reasons for me to still have my account on X
For those who do not know him: he is an amazing investigative journalist. One of the reasons for me to still have my account on X
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I have long been suspicious of Trump being a Russian asset. Now we have a “peace proposal” literally written by Russia being forced down Ukraines throat.
This happens at the moment Russias economy is reaching the proverbial wall.
It is not Trump forcing Ukraine, it is Russia forcing Trump.
This happens at the moment Russias economy is reaching the proverbial wall.
It is not Trump forcing Ukraine, it is Russia forcing Trump.
November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I have long been suspicious of Trump being a Russian asset. Now we have a “peace proposal” literally written by Russia being forced down Ukraines throat.
This happens at the moment Russias economy is reaching the proverbial wall.
It is not Trump forcing Ukraine, it is Russia forcing Trump.
This happens at the moment Russias economy is reaching the proverbial wall.
It is not Trump forcing Ukraine, it is Russia forcing Trump.