Tkesho3
@tkesho3.bsky.social
Senior Director, Anti-Corruption Practice Lead at Dexis Consulting | Former Foreign Minister of Georgia | Mother | Lawyer | Eternal Optimist | Personal views only
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DeepSeek hints that China has mastered the art of ‘kaizen’ — the west should be worried
https://www.ft.com/content/f5bbb712-ac6d-4c0f-9136-e4304461d905
https://www.ft.com/content/f5bbb712-ac6d-4c0f-9136-e4304461d905
DeepSeek hints that China has mastered the art of ‘kaizen’ — the west should be worried
The Japanese concept of continuous industrial improvement helps to explain Beijing’s technological success
www.ft.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:50 AM
DeepSeek hints that China has mastered the art of ‘kaizen’ — the west should be worried
https://www.ft.com/content/f5bbb712-ac6d-4c0f-9136-e4304461d905
https://www.ft.com/content/f5bbb712-ac6d-4c0f-9136-e4304461d905
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I will say it until I’m blue in the face, Putin wants Kyiv and he is stuck. In March last year he was bleating about the extermination of the Kyiv regime.
Putin is in a worse position now than before the full scale invasion.
Putin is in a worse position now than before the full scale invasion.
Zelensky hopes any potential deal goes beyond just a piece of paper. He noted Putin fears a strong Trump backing Ukraine, as it would strengthen the country. Zelensky stressed that Putin doesn’t want peace, while Ukraine won’t accept occupation. More pressure on Putin, especially from China, he said
January 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I will say it until I’m blue in the face, Putin wants Kyiv and he is stuck. In March last year he was bleating about the extermination of the Kyiv regime.
Putin is in a worse position now than before the full scale invasion.
Putin is in a worse position now than before the full scale invasion.
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The Pentagon’s intelligence agency paused observances of Pride Month, Black History Month, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Holocaust Days of Remembrance, Juneteenth and other annual cultural events.
Defense Agency Pauses Celebrations of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Women’s History Month and Others
The Pentagon joined the scramble by federal agencies trying to conform to President Trump’s war on diversity programs.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The Pentagon’s intelligence agency paused observances of Pride Month, Black History Month, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Holocaust Days of Remembrance, Juneteenth and other annual cultural events.
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A network of corrupt officials, businessmen, and propaganda media owners—Rukhadze, Chkartishvili, Pkhakadze, Imedi TV, and others—are the backbone of the GD regime’s power and violence. Once they face sanctions, the regime’s machinery will begin to crumble. Period.
January 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A network of corrupt officials, businessmen, and propaganda media owners—Rukhadze, Chkartishvili, Pkhakadze, Imedi TV, and others—are the backbone of the GD regime’s power and violence. Once they face sanctions, the regime’s machinery will begin to crumble. Period.
when size of the nation does not determine the strength of its character
Denmark, with Greenland and the Faroe Islands, will invest $2.05B in security, adding new ships and long-range drones as a US and Russian threat looms.
"We must face the fact that there are serious challenges regarding security and defence" said Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
"We must face the fact that there are serious challenges regarding security and defence" said Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
January 30, 2025 at 7:36 AM
when size of the nation does not determine the strength of its character
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Denmark, with Greenland and the Faroe Islands, will invest $2.05B in security, adding new ships and long-range drones as a US and Russian threat looms.
"We must face the fact that there are serious challenges regarding security and defence" said Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
"We must face the fact that there are serious challenges regarding security and defence" said Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
January 30, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Denmark, with Greenland and the Faroe Islands, will invest $2.05B in security, adding new ships and long-range drones as a US and Russian threat looms.
"We must face the fact that there are serious challenges regarding security and defence" said Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
"We must face the fact that there are serious challenges regarding security and defence" said Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
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If you're wondering why scientists are freaking the fuck out about what's being described as a pause in spending, I have written an article just for you:
Science at risk: The funding pause is more damaging than you might think
Research that helps drive our economy is on hold and may face new ideological limits.
arstechnica.com
January 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
If you're wondering why scientists are freaking the fuck out about what's being described as a pause in spending, I have written an article just for you:
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At least four civilians were killed in their own homes in Sumy as Russian drones once again targeted residential buildings overnight.
Dozens were wounded, including children. 160 people were forced to evacuate. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
Dozens were wounded, including children. 160 people were forced to evacuate. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
January 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM
At least four civilians were killed in their own homes in Sumy as Russian drones once again targeted residential buildings overnight.
Dozens were wounded, including children. 160 people were forced to evacuate. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
Dozens were wounded, including children. 160 people were forced to evacuate. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
second options seems more plausible unless EU starts to act as a strategic player with the clarity of its strategic objectives and commitment to deliver! Winning the war against Russia on the planet earth/european continent would be a clear indication of that!
The EU is heralding a “new era of space governance.”
Depending on who you ask, it will either bring much-needed law and order to the final frontier or risk creating a new red-tape planet.
Brussels Playbook has more.
Depending on who you ask, it will either bring much-needed law and order to the final frontier or risk creating a new red-tape planet.
Brussels Playbook has more.
EU goes intergalactic on red tape
Presented by Bayer By EDDY WAX PRESENTED BY Send tips here | Tweet @NicholasVinocur @swheaton @EddyWax | Listen to Playbook and view in your browser WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: A regional passenger je…
www.politico.eu
January 30, 2025 at 7:33 AM
second options seems more plausible unless EU starts to act as a strategic player with the clarity of its strategic objectives and commitment to deliver! Winning the war against Russia on the planet earth/european continent would be a clear indication of that!
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The EU is heralding a “new era of space governance.”
Depending on who you ask, it will either bring much-needed law and order to the final frontier or risk creating a new red-tape planet.
Brussels Playbook has more.
Depending on who you ask, it will either bring much-needed law and order to the final frontier or risk creating a new red-tape planet.
Brussels Playbook has more.
EU goes intergalactic on red tape
Presented by Bayer By EDDY WAX PRESENTED BY Send tips here | Tweet @NicholasVinocur @swheaton @EddyWax | Listen to Playbook and view in your browser WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: A regional passenger je…
www.politico.eu
January 30, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The EU is heralding a “new era of space governance.”
Depending on who you ask, it will either bring much-needed law and order to the final frontier or risk creating a new red-tape planet.
Brussels Playbook has more.
Depending on who you ask, it will either bring much-needed law and order to the final frontier or risk creating a new red-tape planet.
Brussels Playbook has more.
It took several months for the EU to just revoke visa free regime for diplomatic passport holders of GD regime representatives (who will be able to travel to europe visa free with ordinary passports anyway!) Europe needs to wake up to survive in the new era of global power competition!
SOS! "Mzia Amaglobeli has been trying to send out the letter for nearly a week, but it remains stuck somewhere in the system. Most likely, they will shift the blame to the postal service, just as they did with her appeal, which supposedly “arrived late” at the court of appeals. 1/
January 30, 2025 at 7:28 AM
It took several months for the EU to just revoke visa free regime for diplomatic passport holders of GD regime representatives (who will be able to travel to europe visa free with ordinary passports anyway!) Europe needs to wake up to survive in the new era of global power competition!
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PEPFAR will keep distributing HIV drugs for now. [Gift link] nyti.ms/42zyXme
State Department Permits Distribution of H.I.V. Medications to Resume — for Now (Gift Article)
Experts fear a resurgence of infections in low-income countries if the ban were to continue. The waiver remains in place, while officials review foreign aid programs.
nyti.ms
January 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
PEPFAR will keep distributing HIV drugs for now. [Gift link] nyti.ms/42zyXme
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“In almost every foreign conflict in which Russia had a hand, Gabbard backed Moscow and railed against the US. Her past promotion of Kremlin propaganda has provoked significant opposition on both sides of the aisle to her nomination.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Tulsi Gabbard’s history with Russia is even more concerning than you think
One expert says her views are ‘so wildly fringe that her potential appointment as DNI is genuinely alarming’, Richard Hall and Andrew Feinberg write
www.independent.co.uk
January 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
“In almost every foreign conflict in which Russia had a hand, Gabbard backed Moscow and railed against the US. Her past promotion of Kremlin propaganda has provoked significant opposition on both sides of the aisle to her nomination.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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The Domino Theory Is Coming for Putin
A series of setbacks for Russia is only gaining momentum.
foreignpolicy.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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A China-linked influence operation impersonated a human rights organization on social media to encourage Spaniards to overthrow their government in the wake of the deadly October floods in Valencia, according to a new report.
China-linked influence operation tried to overthrow Spain’s government, report says
Fake accounts attempted to fan discontent as people raged against establishment figures following floods in the Valencia region that killed more than 200 people.
www.politico.eu
January 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
A China-linked influence operation impersonated a human rights organization on social media to encourage Spaniards to overthrow their government in the wake of the deadly October floods in Valencia, according to a new report.
Growing impact on social media and gaming dependency
More eighth graders in the U.S. are getting low scores on a federal reading test now than at any time in the exam's three-decade history.
American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows
With little post-pandemic recovery, experts wonder if screen time and school absence are among the causes.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Growing impact on social media and gaming dependency
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More eighth graders in the U.S. are getting low scores on a federal reading test now than at any time in the exam's three-decade history.
American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows
With little post-pandemic recovery, experts wonder if screen time and school absence are among the causes.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
More eighth graders in the U.S. are getting low scores on a federal reading test now than at any time in the exam's three-decade history.
Shame really!
The NIG freeze has halted Alzheimer’s and cancer research. #rfkjrhearings
January 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Shame really!
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The NIG freeze has halted Alzheimer’s and cancer research. #rfkjrhearings
January 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The NIG freeze has halted Alzheimer’s and cancer research. #rfkjrhearings
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Just in: Titushky have attacked people on strike on Dolidze Street, NGOs report.
January 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Just in: Titushky have attacked people on strike on Dolidze Street, NGOs report.
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Friends, could we please sign and amplify this petition addressed to President Macron to revoke Bidzina Ivanishvili’s Legion of Honour French order of merit? He’s handing over Georgia to Russia and other dictatorships of the globe, after all. #NAFOfellas
www.change.org/p/%E1%83%A6%...
www.change.org/p/%E1%83%A6%...
January 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Friends, could we please sign and amplify this petition addressed to President Macron to revoke Bidzina Ivanishvili’s Legion of Honour French order of merit? He’s handing over Georgia to Russia and other dictatorships of the globe, after all. #NAFOfellas
www.change.org/p/%E1%83%A6%...
www.change.org/p/%E1%83%A6%...
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"…The group "Daitove" emerged during the 2024 protests against the "Russian law," offering shelter to protesters. Today, it faces searches, seizures, and pressure from the de facto government"
— @transparencyge.bsky.social
Full📄: transparency.ge/en/post/how-...
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests #terrorinGeorgia
— @transparencyge.bsky.social
Full📄: transparency.ge/en/post/how-...
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests #terrorinGeorgia
January 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"…The group "Daitove" emerged during the 2024 protests against the "Russian law," offering shelter to protesters. Today, it faces searches, seizures, and pressure from the de facto government"
— @transparencyge.bsky.social
Full📄: transparency.ge/en/post/how-...
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests #terrorinGeorgia
— @transparencyge.bsky.social
Full📄: transparency.ge/en/post/how-...
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests #terrorinGeorgia
Very special new year’s celebration in Georgia! Fight for freedom continues! All we want in 2025 is freedom from criminal regime of Ivanishvili & co and Victory for Ukraine!
December 31, 2024 at 5:46 AM
Very special new year’s celebration in Georgia! Fight for freedom continues! All we want in 2025 is freedom from criminal regime of Ivanishvili & co and Victory for Ukraine!
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"Over 150 representatives of “Georgian Dream” have been sanctioned by international partners, with 45 of them publicly named…"
Source: @transparencyge.bsky.social
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🔗 See the full details about the sanctioned individuals:
transparency.ge/en/post/sanc...
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests
Source: @transparencyge.bsky.social
x.com/transparency...
🔗 See the full details about the sanctioned individuals:
transparency.ge/en/post/sanc...
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests
December 27, 2024 at 11:13 AM
"Over 150 representatives of “Georgian Dream” have been sanctioned by international partners, with 45 of them publicly named…"
Source: @transparencyge.bsky.social
x.com/transparency...
🔗 See the full details about the sanctioned individuals:
transparency.ge/en/post/sanc...
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests
Source: @transparencyge.bsky.social
x.com/transparency...
🔗 See the full details about the sanctioned individuals:
transparency.ge/en/post/sanc...
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests
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🇬🇪Catastrophe for Georgian Dream!
The International Republican Institute (IRI) has revealed Georgia’s Oct. 26 elections as deeply flawed. Fraud, intimidation, and abuse of state power made the elections neither free nor fair.
🧵Let’s unpack how this fraud unfolded ...
The International Republican Institute (IRI) has revealed Georgia’s Oct. 26 elections as deeply flawed. Fraud, intimidation, and abuse of state power made the elections neither free nor fair.
🧵Let’s unpack how this fraud unfolded ...
December 24, 2024 at 9:59 AM
🇬🇪Catastrophe for Georgian Dream!
The International Republican Institute (IRI) has revealed Georgia’s Oct. 26 elections as deeply flawed. Fraud, intimidation, and abuse of state power made the elections neither free nor fair.
🧵Let’s unpack how this fraud unfolded ...
The International Republican Institute (IRI) has revealed Georgia’s Oct. 26 elections as deeply flawed. Fraud, intimidation, and abuse of state power made the elections neither free nor fair.
🧵Let’s unpack how this fraud unfolded ...