Mark Greenmantle
@markgreenmantle.bsky.social
Ethics, strategy, counterterrorism, anti-misogynist, and a dose of fella mischief. Commercial aviation, military, history in photography and design. #NAFO #Aviation
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Greetings from the Gold Coast. You'll find me on two accounts, this, and @gvk.bsky.social
From here you can catch more of my aviation and geopolitical, emergency management views, while on GvK you can enjoy medieval art, castles, and my fiance Irina being my every day muse.
#Fella #aviation
From here you can catch more of my aviation and geopolitical, emergency management views, while on GvK you can enjoy medieval art, castles, and my fiance Irina being my every day muse.
#Fella #aviation
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'It is not only impractical to plan for reconstitution to be ad hoc and "on-the-night", it is an immoral gamble' writes Hamish Mundell in the latest RUSI Commentary.
The Long War: Fighting Beyond the First Battle
It is irresponsible to conceal the prospect of war from a population you will call on for second and third echelon reinforcements, for whom survival hinges on preparation.
www.rusi.org
October 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
'It is not only impractical to plan for reconstitution to be ad hoc and "on-the-night", it is an immoral gamble' writes Hamish Mundell in the latest RUSI Commentary.
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“The United States is in the grip of an era of violent populism,” writes Robert Pape. “Left to its own momentum, political violence is likely to escalate further, with major consequences for American liberal democracy.”
America’s New Age of Political Violence
What happens when the threat comes from both left and right.
www.foreignaffairs.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“The United States is in the grip of an era of violent populism,” writes Robert Pape. “Left to its own momentum, political violence is likely to escalate further, with major consequences for American liberal democracy.”
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Self-defence, terrorism and a state of conflict have all been invoked as justification for attacks by the US military near Venezuela. None are convincing.
Attacks on ‘drug boats’ are pushing the US away from the consensus on the rules of international law
Self-defence, terrorism and a state of conflict have all been invoked as justification for attacks on the high seas. None are convincing.
www.chathamhouse.org
October 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Self-defence, terrorism and a state of conflict have all been invoked as justification for attacks by the US military near Venezuela. None are convincing.
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Watch carefully, everyone. The whole world must see this.
This is what russia brings to the world — only dеstruction.
Nothing else. This country knows no other way.
Every day, russia dеstroys more and more Ukrainian cities.
World, do not stay silent.
This is what russia brings to the world — only dеstruction.
Nothing else. This country knows no other way.
Every day, russia dеstroys more and more Ukrainian cities.
World, do not stay silent.
October 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Watch carefully, everyone. The whole world must see this.
This is what russia brings to the world — only dеstruction.
Nothing else. This country knows no other way.
Every day, russia dеstroys more and more Ukrainian cities.
World, do not stay silent.
This is what russia brings to the world — only dеstruction.
Nothing else. This country knows no other way.
Every day, russia dеstroys more and more Ukrainian cities.
World, do not stay silent.
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Polish internal security agency ABW uncovered russian plot for terrorist attacks in Europe. The attacks were planned in Poland, Lithuania and Germany. One russian GRU agent has been arrested.
How is 'we're not at war with russia' going?
#UkrainianView
#UAView
How is 'we're not at war with russia' going?
#UkrainianView
#UAView
Rosyjski wywiad ukrył materiały wybuchowe na cmentarzu. Podejrzane puszki wjechały do Polski
Kurier rosyjskiego wywiadu wojskowego GRU odbierał polecenia: kup łopatę, jedź na cmentarz, wykop puszki, zostaw niedaleko Łodzi. Puszki idealnie pasują do uchwytów mocowanych do dronów.
warszawa.wyborcza.pl
October 2, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Polish internal security agency ABW uncovered russian plot for terrorist attacks in Europe. The attacks were planned in Poland, Lithuania and Germany. One russian GRU agent has been arrested.
How is 'we're not at war with russia' going?
#UkrainianView
#UAView
How is 'we're not at war with russia' going?
#UkrainianView
#UAView
Babet again trying to get firearms into the hands of his far right mates. Disinformation designed to cause alarm and risking harm from gun owners in Australia - unbelievably stupid. There's no place for unhinged Trumpism down under. He's unfit for Senate.
October 3, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Babet again trying to get firearms into the hands of his far right mates. Disinformation designed to cause alarm and risking harm from gun owners in Australia - unbelievably stupid. There's no place for unhinged Trumpism down under. He's unfit for Senate.
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Former PM of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk took to the stage at RUSI today to warn that Putin seeks to divide the US and Europe and weaken NATO and the EU, to ultimately pave the way for a China-led global order.
RUSI Members can watch the event in full: bit.ly/42ZTqjc
RUSI Members can watch the event in full: bit.ly/42ZTqjc
October 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Former PM of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk took to the stage at RUSI today to warn that Putin seeks to divide the US and Europe and weaken NATO and the EU, to ultimately pave the way for a China-led global order.
RUSI Members can watch the event in full: bit.ly/42ZTqjc
RUSI Members can watch the event in full: bit.ly/42ZTqjc
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Exactly so
The truth: Russia’s fingerprints are all over Brexit and Reform UK.
Farage’s spin machine keeps selling “sovereignty”… while his top lieutenants were literally on Moscow’s payroll.
But only the NYT is telling the full story.
Why is 🇬🇧 press so quiet on this?
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Farage’s spin machine keeps selling “sovereignty”… while his top lieutenants were literally on Moscow’s payroll.
But only the NYT is telling the full story.
Why is 🇬🇧 press so quiet on this?
archive.ph/2025.09.26-1...
September 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Exactly so
Finland's suggestion for a full reform of the UN, especially of the format of the UN Security Council offers real advances in peace worldwide are exactly what's needed in the soonest instance. More Security Council members, no singular veto, and breaches see members ejected. 🛡️
youtu.be/ECaqX1hCQ6g
youtu.be/ECaqX1hCQ6g
Finland’s President Delivers Most Inspiring, Powerful UN Speech Yet on Multipolar World Order | AC1G
YouTube video by DRM News
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September 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Finland's suggestion for a full reform of the UN, especially of the format of the UN Security Council offers real advances in peace worldwide are exactly what's needed in the soonest instance. More Security Council members, no singular veto, and breaches see members ejected. 🛡️
youtu.be/ECaqX1hCQ6g
youtu.be/ECaqX1hCQ6g
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Great quotes of history, "The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life." Amelia Earhart
September 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Great quotes of history, "The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life." Amelia Earhart
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"There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded as the greatest political evil under our Constitution." -John Adams
September 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
"There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded as the greatest political evil under our Constitution." -John Adams
Hopefully Sewell will face a proper prison term for his crimes in the near future, but we're all waiting to still hear if prosecution for the Neo-Nazi attack on the first nations' sacred place camp will be assessed as domestic terrorism (& it should be).
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/crime-n...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/crime-n...
Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell guilty of intimidating police officer
Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell faces jail after being found guilty of intimidating a police officer and his wife.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
September 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Hopefully Sewell will face a proper prison term for his crimes in the near future, but we're all waiting to still hear if prosecution for the Neo-Nazi attack on the first nations' sacred place camp will be assessed as domestic terrorism (& it should be).
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/crime-n...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/crime-n...
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In light of a recent Israeli airstrike in Qatar, RUSI's Burcu Ozcelik explores how the attack challenges the principle of state sovereignty and intensifies regional tensions. For the full analysis, visit our website: https://bit.ly/46wgJDu
September 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
In light of a recent Israeli airstrike in Qatar, RUSI's Burcu Ozcelik explores how the attack challenges the principle of state sovereignty and intensifies regional tensions. For the full analysis, visit our website: https://bit.ly/46wgJDu
Ukraine should safeguard its cutting edge drone development and block war criminal Erik Prince recently in Kyiv seeking to buy stakes in drone and other battle tech. His long term ties to Russian assets are not to be ignored - by @olgalautman.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/olgalaut...
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War Criminal Erik Prince Was Just In Ukraine
We are living through a nightmare version of Groundhog Day, where, because no one is ever truly held accountable, we are forced to relive the same cycle of corruption, espionage, and betrayal over and...
open.substack.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Ukraine should safeguard its cutting edge drone development and block war criminal Erik Prince recently in Kyiv seeking to buy stakes in drone and other battle tech. His long term ties to Russian assets are not to be ignored - by @olgalautman.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/olgalaut...
open.substack.com/pub/olgalaut...
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'Most importantly, the successful implementation of the EU’s new Black Sea strategy will depend not only on internal cohesion within the EU, but also on effective alignment with regional stakeholders – both littoral and non-littoral states' writes
Natia Seskuria in the latest RUSI Commentary.
Natia Seskuria in the latest RUSI Commentary.
A Strategy Long Overdue: The EU's New Vision for the Black Sea
The EU's Black Sea strategy is a vital first step towards protecting the region, and how it is implemented will serve as a key test of the EU's credibility.
www.rusi.org
August 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
'Most importantly, the successful implementation of the EU’s new Black Sea strategy will depend not only on internal cohesion within the EU, but also on effective alignment with regional stakeholders – both littoral and non-littoral states' writes
Natia Seskuria in the latest RUSI Commentary.
Natia Seskuria in the latest RUSI Commentary.
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Finally @tristanl.ee and @stevanzetti.bsky.social's work identifying white extremist networks in Texas and online has been nominated for the Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award awards.journalists.org/entries/open...
Open-Source Extremist Identifications - Online Journalism Awards
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August 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Finally @tristanl.ee and @stevanzetti.bsky.social's work identifying white extremist networks in Texas and online has been nominated for the Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award awards.journalists.org/entries/open...
Retired Australian Army Major General Mick Ryan summarises a few topics on global security in this post, all worthy reads, yet I'll focus here on the one, Ukraine. Txt in screenshot, link follows. @warinthefuture.bsky.social
mickryan.substack.com/p/trumps-pea...
mickryan.substack.com/p/trumps-pea...
August 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Retired Australian Army Major General Mick Ryan summarises a few topics on global security in this post, all worthy reads, yet I'll focus here on the one, Ukraine. Txt in screenshot, link follows. @warinthefuture.bsky.social
mickryan.substack.com/p/trumps-pea...
mickryan.substack.com/p/trumps-pea...
Australian navy should go hybrid to outlast a big war | The Strategist share.google/qYTERjSejQiX...
Australian navy should go hybrid to outlast a big war | The Strategist
The Royal Australian Navy’s force structure of small numbers of warships and submarines is ill-suited to major wars. These vessels simply take far too long to build. For the RAN to stay relevant to ma...
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August 8, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Australian navy should go hybrid to outlast a big war | The Strategist share.google/qYTERjSejQiX...
Once again, Germany's far right wing AfD party has been exposed as a risk to EU security, this time via either failure to vet staff for job security or being complicit in having direct ties back to Chinese intelligence agencies.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Ex-aide to AfD lawmaker goes on trial in Germany for spying for China
Two suspected spies for China, including a former aide to Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker Maximilian Krah, have gone on trial in Dresden. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Once again, Germany's far right wing AfD party has been exposed as a risk to EU security, this time via either failure to vet staff for job security or being complicit in having direct ties back to Chinese intelligence agencies.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Paris is publicly pointing the finger — and it’s aimed at Moscow. warontherocks.com/20...
Calling Out Russia: France’s Shift on Public Attribution - War on the Rocks
Is silence strategic when your adversary barely hides? For years, France maintained a policy of quiet restraint, generally refusing to publicly name
warontherocks.com
July 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Paris is publicly pointing the finger — and it’s aimed at Moscow. warontherocks.com/20...
Of course the usual suspects. Orcs.
Researchers home in on origins of Russia’s Baltic GPS jamming www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
Researchers home in on origins of Russia’s Baltic GPS jamming www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
Researchers home in on origins of Russia’s Baltic GPS jamming
Analysts have been tracking Russian electronic warfare from across the Gdańsk Bay, pinpointing familiar sites in Kaliningrad.
www.defensenews.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Of course the usual suspects. Orcs.
Researchers home in on origins of Russia’s Baltic GPS jamming www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
Researchers home in on origins of Russia’s Baltic GPS jamming www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
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Excited to share my latest research examining how Russia's sabotage operations could extend from Europe to orbit. The space domain presents unique vulnerabilities that mirror—and amplify—the hybrid threats we're already seeing on Earth.
🚨Publication alert🚨Next up on our Insights blog is an examination of the threat of sabotage from Russia in space by @kloosha.bsky.social:
kcsi.uk/kcsi-insight...
kcsi.uk/kcsi-insight...
When Sabotage Goes Orbital: Rethinking the Russian Space Threat
kcsi.uk
June 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Excited to share my latest research examining how Russia's sabotage operations could extend from Europe to orbit. The space domain presents unique vulnerabilities that mirror—and amplify—the hybrid threats we're already seeing on Earth.
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The FBI warns of Scattered Spider attacks on airlines using advanced social engineering and are grounding trust in aviation cybersecurity.
#Cybersecurity #AviationThreat #ScatteredSpider #FBIAlert #SocialEngineering #Infosec #CyberLens #ZeroTrust
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#Cybersecurity #AviationThreat #ScatteredSpider #FBIAlert #SocialEngineering #Infosec #CyberLens #ZeroTrust
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High-Flying Threat: FBI Warns of Scattered Spider’s Expanding Airline Attacks
Ruthless Social Engineering Campaigns Target Aviation Giants as Scattered Spider Reinvents Its Tactics
cyberlens.beehiiv.com
June 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The FBI warns of Scattered Spider attacks on airlines using advanced social engineering and are grounding trust in aviation cybersecurity.
#Cybersecurity #AviationThreat #ScatteredSpider #FBIAlert #SocialEngineering #Infosec #CyberLens #ZeroTrust
cyberlens.beehiiv.com/p/high-flyin...
#Cybersecurity #AviationThreat #ScatteredSpider #FBIAlert #SocialEngineering #Infosec #CyberLens #ZeroTrust
cyberlens.beehiiv.com/p/high-flyin...
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Agree with @davidpriess.bsky.social 100%: investments in intelligence should not be bypassed while Europe makes historic raises in defense spending. Good observations on making intelligence relevant for the policymaker in his recent article. icds.ee/en/seizing-t...
Seizing the Opportunity to Enhance Intelligence-Policy Relations - ICDS
The unusual geopolitical moment created by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and, now, by the shift in official US policy and tone present enormous challenges for Europe’s political leaders, nat...
icds.ee
June 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Agree with @davidpriess.bsky.social 100%: investments in intelligence should not be bypassed while Europe makes historic raises in defense spending. Good observations on making intelligence relevant for the policymaker in his recent article. icds.ee/en/seizing-t...
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How to motivate citizens to contribute to national defense?
Using the Finnish case, @alanderminna.bsky.social highlights two elements: “a threat perception on the negative side, and the feeling that the country is worth defending on the positive side.”
phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/fighting-f...
Using the Finnish case, @alanderminna.bsky.social highlights two elements: “a threat perception on the negative side, and the feeling that the country is worth defending on the positive side.”
phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/fighting-f...
Fighting For Your Country
In this week’s Europe Dispatch, Minna Ålander continues on a topic related to last week’s discussion on conscription: what makes people willing to defend their country, and why that matters.
phillipspobrien.substack.com
June 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
How to motivate citizens to contribute to national defense?
Using the Finnish case, @alanderminna.bsky.social highlights two elements: “a threat perception on the negative side, and the feeling that the country is worth defending on the positive side.”
phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/fighting-f...
Using the Finnish case, @alanderminna.bsky.social highlights two elements: “a threat perception on the negative side, and the feeling that the country is worth defending on the positive side.”
phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/fighting-f...