M. Kabir
@mkabir.bsky.social
Ph.D in International Relations, faculty, research interests in alliances and the geopolitics of Asia-Pacific. Read non-fiction, history, and IR books. 💙 Rumi’s poetry, Stephen King📚& dystopian novels.
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Executing an arrest warrant against the president of a sovereign, independent state? The framing of the question is beyond absurd! 😬🤡
January 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Executing an arrest warrant against the president of a sovereign, independent state? The framing of the question is beyond absurd! 😬🤡
Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves. 🤔
January 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves. 🤔
Even North Korea. . .
North Korea condemns US strikes on Venezuela as 'serious encroachment of sovereignty' reut.rs/4jp26Xz
North Korea condemns US strikes on Venezuela as 'serious encroachment of sovereignty'
North Korea has denounced the U.S. strikes on Venezuela as "the most serious form of encroachment of sovereignty," state news agency KCNA said on Sunday.
reut.rs
January 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Even North Korea. . .
A quote worth repeating:
“That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons that history has to teach.”
— Aldous Huxley
“That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons that history has to teach.”
— Aldous Huxley
January 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A quote worth repeating:
“That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons that history has to teach.”
— Aldous Huxley
“That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons that history has to teach.”
— Aldous Huxley
“He that is kind is free, though he is a slave; he that is evil is a slave, though he be a king.”
— Augustine
— Augustine
January 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
“He that is kind is free, though he is a slave; he that is evil is a slave, though he be a king.”
— Augustine
— Augustine
“Do not be a begger of love,
Be a giver of love ;
A beautiful person is not always good,
But a good person is always beautiful.”
— RUMI 💙
Be a giver of love ;
A beautiful person is not always good,
But a good person is always beautiful.”
— RUMI 💙
January 4, 2026 at 4:33 AM
“Do not be a begger of love,
Be a giver of love ;
A beautiful person is not always good,
But a good person is always beautiful.”
— RUMI 💙
Be a giver of love ;
A beautiful person is not always good,
But a good person is always beautiful.”
— RUMI 💙
The map got an update!
U.S. military interventions in South America (since WWII)
U.S. military interventions in South America (since WWII)
January 4, 2026 at 4:17 AM
The map got an update!
U.S. military interventions in South America (since WWII)
U.S. military interventions in South America (since WWII)
North Korea’s dictator needs some attention too!
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Sunday, its neighbors said, just hours before South Korea’s president leaves for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program.
apnews.com/article/sout...
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Sunday, its neighbors said, just hours before South Korea’s president leaves for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program.
apnews.com/article/sout...
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea ahead of South Korean leader's visit to China
South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the sea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff says it detected several ballistic missile launches from North Korea’s capital region S...
apnews.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:54 AM
North Korea’s dictator needs some attention too!
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Sunday, its neighbors said, just hours before South Korea’s president leaves for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program.
apnews.com/article/sout...
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Sunday, its neighbors said, just hours before South Korea’s president leaves for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program.
apnews.com/article/sout...
Yes, good luck, Taiwan!
What does the U.S. say if China invades Taiwan?
What if China vigorously enforces its sovereignty claims (illegal under international law) in the South China Sea? What would be the argument against China?
What does the U.S. say if China invades Taiwan?
What if China vigorously enforces its sovereignty claims (illegal under international law) in the South China Sea? What would be the argument against China?
Good luck, Taiwan.
January 4, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Yes, good luck, Taiwan!
What does the U.S. say if China invades Taiwan?
What if China vigorously enforces its sovereignty claims (illegal under international law) in the South China Sea? What would be the argument against China?
What does the U.S. say if China invades Taiwan?
What if China vigorously enforces its sovereignty claims (illegal under international law) in the South China Sea? What would be the argument against China?
William Joyce (Lord Haw-Haw) was a Nazi radio propagandist. With his mocking English accent, the mysterious radio host broadcast to the UK from a German station, spreading rumours and exaggeration in the early days of World War Two.
Interesting story!👇
www.bbc.com/culture/arti...
Interesting story!👇
www.bbc.com/culture/arti...
'Germany calling': How fascist 'Lord Haw-Haw' was trialled for treason
With his mocking English accent, the mysterious radio host broadcast to the UK from a German station, spreading rumours and exaggeration in the early days of World War Two.
www.bbc.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:38 AM
William Joyce (Lord Haw-Haw) was a Nazi radio propagandist. With his mocking English accent, the mysterious radio host broadcast to the UK from a German station, spreading rumours and exaggeration in the early days of World War Two.
Interesting story!👇
www.bbc.com/culture/arti...
Interesting story!👇
www.bbc.com/culture/arti...
2026 is fine. . . Only day 3!
Everything is fine!!
😳😬🤡🎪
Everything is fine!!
😳😬🤡🎪
a man holding a burning log in front of him in an office
ALT: a man holding a burning log in front of him in an office
media.tenor.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:35 PM
2026 is fine. . . Only day 3!
Everything is fine!!
😳😬🤡🎪
Everything is fine!!
😳😬🤡🎪
Reposted by M. Kabir
Today in History:
January 3, 1990
Panama’s General Manuel Antonio Noriega, after holing up for 10 days at the Vatican embassy in Panama City, surrenders to U.S. military troops to face charges of drug trafficking.
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
January 3, 1990
Panama’s General Manuel Antonio Noriega, after holing up for 10 days at the Vatican embassy in Panama City, surrenders to U.S. military troops to face charges of drug trafficking.
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega surrenders to U.S. | January 3, 1990 | HISTORY
Panama’s General Manuel Antonio Noriega surrenders to U.S. forces. The Panamanian dictator was later convicted of dru...
www.history.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Today in History:
January 3, 1990
Panama’s General Manuel Antonio Noriega, after holing up for 10 days at the Vatican embassy in Panama City, surrenders to U.S. military troops to face charges of drug trafficking.
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
January 3, 1990
Panama’s General Manuel Antonio Noriega, after holing up for 10 days at the Vatican embassy in Panama City, surrenders to U.S. military troops to face charges of drug trafficking.
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
Today in History:
January 3, 1990
Panama’s General Manuel Antonio Noriega, after holing up for 10 days at the Vatican embassy in Panama City, surrenders to U.S. military troops to face charges of drug trafficking.
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
January 3, 1990
Panama’s General Manuel Antonio Noriega, after holing up for 10 days at the Vatican embassy in Panama City, surrenders to U.S. military troops to face charges of drug trafficking.
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega surrenders to U.S. | January 3, 1990 | HISTORY
Panama’s General Manuel Antonio Noriega surrenders to U.S. forces. The Panamanian dictator was later convicted of dru...
www.history.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Today in History:
January 3, 1990
Panama’s General Manuel Antonio Noriega, after holing up for 10 days at the Vatican embassy in Panama City, surrenders to U.S. military troops to face charges of drug trafficking.
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
January 3, 1990
Panama’s General Manuel Antonio Noriega, after holing up for 10 days at the Vatican embassy in Panama City, surrenders to U.S. military troops to face charges of drug trafficking.
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
Of course, China and Russia will sit this one out. Open invasion of another sovereign state is “okay” now! 😬
Russia and China already know that the president of the United States is helping to clear the way for their adventures—and they should keep their faux-outrage to themselves.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Maybe Russia and China Should Sit This One Out
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are just shocked—shocked!—by the American attack on Venezuela.
www.theatlantic.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Of course, China and Russia will sit this one out. Open invasion of another sovereign state is “okay” now! 😬
Reposted by M. Kabir
Diversionary war theory argues that unpopular leaders facing domestic strife (economic woes, scandals) start foreign conflicts or crises to distract the public, boost nationalism via a "rally around the flag" effect, and consolidate power.
🤔💭🤨
🤔💭🤨
It’s hard to believe a president would time an illegal military attack to distract the public’s attention, but today is the statutory deadline for DOJ to release its report on the Epstein file production. Maybe it is just a coincidence.
January 3, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Diversionary war theory argues that unpopular leaders facing domestic strife (economic woes, scandals) start foreign conflicts or crises to distract the public, boost nationalism via a "rally around the flag" effect, and consolidate power.
🤔💭🤨
🤔💭🤨
Reposted by M. Kabir
Diversionary war theory argues that unpopular leaders facing domestic strife (economic woes, scandals) start foreign conflicts or crises to distract the public, boost nationalism via a "rally around the flag" effect, and consolidate power.
🤔💭🤨
🤔💭🤨
It’s hard to believe a president would time an illegal military attack to distract the public’s attention, but today is the statutory deadline for DOJ to release its report on the Epstein file production. Maybe it is just a coincidence.
January 3, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Diversionary war theory argues that unpopular leaders facing domestic strife (economic woes, scandals) start foreign conflicts or crises to distract the public, boost nationalism via a "rally around the flag" effect, and consolidate power.
🤔💭🤨
🤔💭🤨
The Cult’s reaction to the event:
Schults Knows Nothing GIF
ALT: Schults Knows Nothing GIF
media.tenor.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:38 PM
The Cult’s reaction to the event:
Fareed Zakaria makes an important argument.
IS OPEN UNAPOLOGETIC CONQUEST BACK IN THE 21ST CENTURY?
IS OPEN UNAPOLOGETIC CONQUEST BACK IN THE 21ST CENTURY?
Fareed Zakaria argues that the Ukraine war is the ultimate test case. It is a referendum on whether conquest is back—openly, unapologetically—in 21st-century geopolitics.
(Gift article 👇)
foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/02/u...
(Gift article 👇)
foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/02/u...
Ukraine’s Fate in 2026 Will Define the International Order
A flimsy peace would legitimize conquest. A durable one could still salvage deterrence.
foreignpolicy.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Fareed Zakaria makes an important argument.
IS OPEN UNAPOLOGETIC CONQUEST BACK IN THE 21ST CENTURY?
IS OPEN UNAPOLOGETIC CONQUEST BACK IN THE 21ST CENTURY?
The Monroe Doctrine is not International Law. It cannot be invoked to violate the sovereignty of other states.
January 3, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The Monroe Doctrine is not International Law. It cannot be invoked to violate the sovereignty of other states.
In the topic of state and sovereignty, a well-known ICJ case is Nicaragua vs. U.S. (1986)
The Court found that the U.S.:
- breached the prohibition on the use of force
-violated the principle of non-intervention by:
- violated Nicaragua’s sovereignty
Background 👇
youtu.be/hT0L8aDRwxU?...
The Court found that the U.S.:
- breached the prohibition on the use of force
-violated the principle of non-intervention by:
- violated Nicaragua’s sovereignty
Background 👇
youtu.be/hT0L8aDRwxU?...
Nicaragua v. United States Case Brief Summary | Law Case Explained
YouTube video by Quimbee
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM
In the topic of state and sovereignty, a well-known ICJ case is Nicaragua vs. U.S. (1986)
The Court found that the U.S.:
- breached the prohibition on the use of force
-violated the principle of non-intervention by:
- violated Nicaragua’s sovereignty
Background 👇
youtu.be/hT0L8aDRwxU?...
The Court found that the U.S.:
- breached the prohibition on the use of force
-violated the principle of non-intervention by:
- violated Nicaragua’s sovereignty
Background 👇
youtu.be/hT0L8aDRwxU?...
Sovereignty in international law is a state's supreme authority within its territory, meaning it can govern itself and its people without external interference, a core principle upholding the independence and equal status of nations. It implies:
1. Sovereign equality
2. Non-intervention
1. Sovereign equality
2. Non-intervention
January 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Sovereignty in international law is a state's supreme authority within its territory, meaning it can govern itself and its people without external interference, a core principle upholding the independence and equal status of nations. It implies:
1. Sovereign equality
2. Non-intervention
1. Sovereign equality
2. Non-intervention
“The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.”
— Bertrand Russell
— Bertrand Russell
January 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM
“The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.”
— Bertrand Russell
— Bertrand Russell
US President Donald Trump ordered strikes on sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities, US officials tell the BBC's US partner CBS News.
www.bbc.com/news/live/c5...
www.bbc.com/news/live/c5...
Venezuela latest: Explosions heard as smoke rises in Caracas
Footage appears to show smoke rising in multiple locations in the Venezuelan capital.
www.bbc.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:15 AM
US President Donald Trump ordered strikes on sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities, US officials tell the BBC's US partner CBS News.
www.bbc.com/news/live/c5...
www.bbc.com/news/live/c5...