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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January 5, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has urged United States President Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland after he reiterated his wish to do so following Washington’s abduction of the leader of Venezuela.
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Denmark PM urges Trump to stop ‘threatening’ Greenland
The US president’s latest threat comes a day after Washington bombed Venezuela and abducted its president.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has urged United States President Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland after he reiterated his wish to do so following Washington’s abduction of the leader of Venezuela.
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Trump Has no Real Plan for Venezuela
"Removing a vile, brutal, and corrupt president without a clear transition plan, and relying on his former regime to deliver if for you, is not supporting democracy. It is a prescription for chaos."
foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/04/v...
"Removing a vile, brutal, and corrupt president without a clear transition plan, and relying on his former regime to deliver if for you, is not supporting democracy. It is a prescription for chaos."
foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/04/v...
Trump Has no Real Plan for Venezuela
The U.S. president is snubbing the democratic opposition.
foreignpolicy.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Trump Has no Real Plan for Venezuela
"Removing a vile, brutal, and corrupt president without a clear transition plan, and relying on his former regime to deliver if for you, is not supporting democracy. It is a prescription for chaos."
foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/04/v...
"Removing a vile, brutal, and corrupt president without a clear transition plan, and relying on his former regime to deliver if for you, is not supporting democracy. It is a prescription for chaos."
foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/04/v...
NYT Opinion by M. Gessen
The abduction of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela is a victory for Putin, because it is a blow — quite likely fatal — to the new world order of law, justice and human rights that was heralded in the wake of World War II.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/o...
The abduction of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela is a victory for Putin, because it is a blow — quite likely fatal — to the new world order of law, justice and human rights that was heralded in the wake of World War II.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/o...
Opinion | Maduro’s Ouster Plays Right Into Putin’s Hands
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:58 AM
NYT Opinion by M. Gessen
The abduction of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela is a victory for Putin, because it is a blow — quite likely fatal — to the new world order of law, justice and human rights that was heralded in the wake of World War II.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/o...
The abduction of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela is a victory for Putin, because it is a blow — quite likely fatal — to the new world order of law, justice and human rights that was heralded in the wake of World War II.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/o...
On January 4, 1965, in his State of the Union address, President Lyndon Baines Johnson lays out his plan for a Great Society. Following Johnson’s lead, Congress enacted sweeping legislation in the areas of civil rights, health care, education and the environment.
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
L.B.J. envisions a Great Society in his State of the Union address | January 4, 1965 | HISTORY
In his State of the Union address, President Lyndon Baines Johnson lays out for Congress a laundry list of legislatio...
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January 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM
On January 4, 1965, in his State of the Union address, President Lyndon Baines Johnson lays out his plan for a Great Society. Following Johnson’s lead, Congress enacted sweeping legislation in the areas of civil rights, health care, education and the environment.
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
Today in History:
January 4, 2007
Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the House as Democrats took control of Congress.
January 4, 2007
Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the House as Democrats took control of Congress.
January 4, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Today in History:
January 4, 2007
Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the House as Democrats took control of Congress.
January 4, 2007
Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the House as Democrats took control of Congress.
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!!
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Everything is fine!!
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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!!
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Everything is fine!!
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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...
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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.
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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.
🤔💭🤨
🤔💭🤨