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Political questions are far too serious to be left to politicians. Hannah Arendt
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Photos leaked to BBC show faces of hundreds killed in Iran's brutal protest crackdown
The pictures, which are too graphic to show without blurring, reveal the bloodied, swollen and bruised faces of at least 326 victims - including 18 women.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The pictures, which are too graphic to show without blurring, reveal the bloodied, swollen and bruised faces of at least 326 victims - including 18 women.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Leaked photos show hundreds killed in Iran's brutal crackdown
The images from one mortuary in Tehran were shown to families who went to identify their loved ones.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Photos leaked to BBC show faces of hundreds killed in Iran's brutal protest crackdown
The pictures, which are too graphic to show without blurring, reveal the bloodied, swollen and bruised faces of at least 326 victims - including 18 women.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The pictures, which are too graphic to show without blurring, reveal the bloodied, swollen and bruised faces of at least 326 victims - including 18 women.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Canada has always been in the position of being one of the greatest beneficiaries of American hegemony, while always being acutely aware that it has one single hyperpower neighbour that is an existential threat to its continued existence as a sovereign entity if things turn ugly.
Carney: "American hegemony in particular helped provide public goods, a stable financial system... this bargain no longer works. Let me be direct. We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition... recently, great powers have begun using economic integration as a weapon. Tariffs as leverage ... "
January 21, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Canada has always been in the position of being one of the greatest beneficiaries of American hegemony, while always being acutely aware that it has one single hyperpower neighbour that is an existential threat to its continued existence as a sovereign entity if things turn ugly.
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When U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked how concerned he is about European investors pulling out of treasuries, Bessent said at a press conference at the World Economic Forum: “Denmark’s investment in U.S. Treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant.” cnb.cx/45I3MGb
January 21, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Richard Atwood is joined by Crisis Group’s Iran Director Ali Vaez to discuss the wave of nationwide protests in Iran and what the unrest could mean for the Islamic Republic’s future.
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What Next for Iran?
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January 20, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Richard Atwood is joined by Crisis Group’s Iran Director Ali Vaez to discuss the wave of nationwide protests in Iran and what the unrest could mean for the Islamic Republic’s future.
open.spotify.com/episode/20Xo...
open.spotify.com/episode/20Xo...
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“One notable MIT study found that 95 percent of companies that integrated AI saw zero meaningful growth in revenue. For coding tasks, one of AI’s most widely hyped applications, another study showed that programmers who used AI coding tools actually became slower at their jobs.”
AI Completely Failing to Boost Productivity, Says Top Analyst
AI may or may not excel at a lot of things, but from an economic standpoint, it's definitely not making us more productive.
futurism.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:52 AM
“One notable MIT study found that 95 percent of companies that integrated AI saw zero meaningful growth in revenue. For coding tasks, one of AI’s most widely hyped applications, another study showed that programmers who used AI coding tools actually became slower at their jobs.”
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Whether you are Ukraine or Denmark, it is imaginable that your leaders might decide to trade territory for security, though this would be a fraught & potentially unwise choice. It seems far less plausible to trade territory for wobbly commitments from unreliable actors.
January 18, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Whether you are Ukraine or Denmark, it is imaginable that your leaders might decide to trade territory for security, though this would be a fraught & potentially unwise choice. It seems far less plausible to trade territory for wobbly commitments from unreliable actors.
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A propos of nothing, I found this browsing North Macedonian news last week and, besides the batshit crazy and, to any sane person, ridiculously parodistic dedications, one must really appreciate that they spelled his name "Donald J Tramp" on the certificate.
mia.mk/en/story/don...
mia.mk/en/story/don...
Donald Trump awarded 2025 Cvetin Peace Prize
On the last day of 2025, US President Donald Trump has been awarded the Cvetin Peace Prize for his continuing efforts to bring pea...
mia.mk
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 AM
A propos of nothing, I found this browsing North Macedonian news last week and, besides the batshit crazy and, to any sane person, ridiculously parodistic dedications, one must really appreciate that they spelled his name "Donald J Tramp" on the certificate.
mia.mk/en/story/don...
mia.mk/en/story/don...
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The U.S. tried to acquire information about Danish military installations on Greenland last year, going outside traditional channels & raising fears of an invasion. The 1500 strong 11th Airborne in Alaska now being readied for deployment—supposedly in Minnesota—are nicknamed the “Arctic Angels.”
January 18, 2026 at 11:32 AM
The U.S. tried to acquire information about Danish military installations on Greenland last year, going outside traditional channels & raising fears of an invasion. The 1500 strong 11th Airborne in Alaska now being readied for deployment—supposedly in Minnesota—are nicknamed the “Arctic Angels.”
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Poland's government is currently posting 17 million copies of a 'Safety Guide' to every household in the country, explaining how to prepare for times of conflict and crisis
What is inside Poland's new 'Safety Guide'?
Poland's government is currently posting 17 million copies of a 'Safety Guide' to every household in the country, explaining how to prepare for times of conflict and crisis. RTÉ News' Eastern Europe R...
www.rte.ie
January 18, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Poland's government is currently posting 17 million copies of a 'Safety Guide' to every household in the country, explaining how to prepare for times of conflict and crisis
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“"What I said to the clergy (was) 'I'm just asking you to live your life without fear of death. Be prepared. I'm not asking you to go look for that bullet,'" He said. "I'm simply saying be ready, have your affairs in order, have your soul ready, in case you find yourself in trouble."
The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs. n.pr/45TIwwT
Amid ICE clashes, New Hampshire bishop urges clergy to prepare their wills
The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs.
n.pr
January 18, 2026 at 10:28 AM
“"What I said to the clergy (was) 'I'm just asking you to live your life without fear of death. Be prepared. I'm not asking you to go look for that bullet,'" He said. "I'm simply saying be ready, have your affairs in order, have your soul ready, in case you find yourself in trouble."
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«[…] influence operations that target it must be subtler and more sophisticated than those aimed at other platforms. Web3’s techniques fit that bill: its network of sockpuppets used multiple accounts that adopted different personas to make edits look more authentic – at least to the untrained eye.»
As one of the top sources of AI training data, the rich and powerful are eager for Wiki pages to cast them in the best light
Volunteer editors are great at disrupting this – but demand for 'Wikilaundering' has never been higher
And one British PR firm turned it into an exclusive service👇
Volunteer editors are great at disrupting this – but demand for 'Wikilaundering' has never been higher
And one British PR firm turned it into an exclusive service👇
London PR firm rewrites Wikipedia for governments and billionaires
Founded by Keir Starmer’s comms chief, Portland helps rich clients ‘protect their reputation’ – with a shady, off-the-books service
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
«[…] influence operations that target it must be subtler and more sophisticated than those aimed at other platforms. Web3’s techniques fit that bill: its network of sockpuppets used multiple accounts that adopted different personas to make edits look more authentic – at least to the untrained eye.»
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A breath of fresh air compared to the hordes of European Trump appeasers
www.crisisgroup.org/europe-centr...
www.crisisgroup.org/europe-centr...
Can Europe Solve Its U.S. Dilemma? | International Crisis Group
This week on War & Peace, Olga and Alissa speak with Nathalie Tocci, director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali, about Europe’s response to the U.S. operation in Venezuela, the Trump administratio...
www.crisisgroup.org
January 17, 2026 at 8:11 AM
A breath of fresh air compared to the hordes of European Trump appeasers
www.crisisgroup.org/europe-centr...
www.crisisgroup.org/europe-centr...
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Israeli soldiers in Israeli-occupied Syria stole over 250 goats from a Syrian farmstead and took them to multiple illegal settlements in the Israeli occupied West Bank
Israeli troops smuggled herd of 250 goats from Syria to West Bank farms — report
IDF tells Israeli TV network that team commander was dismissed from service over incident and company commander reprimanded, while squad itself was suspended for significant period
www.timesofisrael.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Israeli soldiers in Israeli-occupied Syria stole over 250 goats from a Syrian farmstead and took them to multiple illegal settlements in the Israeli occupied West Bank
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FDR sent troops to Greenland during the war. Truman offered to buy the island for gold.
Today, Trump is threatening to seize the territory of a NATO ally.
On the importance of Greenland and history, with Mikkel Olesen:
historyasithappens.libsyn.com/why-greenlan...
Today, Trump is threatening to seize the territory of a NATO ally.
On the importance of Greenland and history, with Mikkel Olesen:
historyasithappens.libsyn.com/why-greenlan...
History As It Happens: Why Greenland? FDR to Trump
to enjoy ad-free listening. Keep the narrative flow going in 2026! Greenland's geostrategic importance to the United States has been evident since the Second World War, when FDR sent U.S. forces to oc...
historyasithappens.libsyn.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:05 PM
FDR sent troops to Greenland during the war. Truman offered to buy the island for gold.
Today, Trump is threatening to seize the territory of a NATO ally.
On the importance of Greenland and history, with Mikkel Olesen:
historyasithappens.libsyn.com/why-greenlan...
Today, Trump is threatening to seize the territory of a NATO ally.
On the importance of Greenland and history, with Mikkel Olesen:
historyasithappens.libsyn.com/why-greenlan...
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Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller highlights the risk of nuclear proliferation in Europe if the US destroys its extended deterrent guarantee over Greenland.
A senior former US policymaker considering a post-American Europe.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
A senior former US policymaker considering a post-American Europe.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
![“The events [in Venezuela] are, no doubt, a short, sharp shock, and a big boost in the wake up call. It will further require the Europeans to figure out how they are going to lead now, and that that is going to be a challenge,” Gottemoeller adds.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bjjfwpjjph5zwq5dqf4qvryp/bafkreihxj7q5cnkwhiqeplfpud6xmmtmvomycoqaiazax57cspelgk7i7m@jpeg)
January 16, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller highlights the risk of nuclear proliferation in Europe if the US destroys its extended deterrent guarantee over Greenland.
A senior former US policymaker considering a post-American Europe.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
A senior former US policymaker considering a post-American Europe.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
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🚨🚨IRAN EPISODE 🚨🚨
I spoke to Iran expert Charlie Gammell about the latest protests and where it's all going. Recorded yesterday, Charlie had fascinating insights on the Islamic Republic, its likely intentions, and the response from protesters. Have a listen!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
I spoke to Iran expert Charlie Gammell about the latest protests and where it's all going. Recorded yesterday, Charlie had fascinating insights on the Islamic Republic, its likely intentions, and the response from protesters. Have a listen!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
Iran in Crisis: Charlie Gammell on the protests
Podcast Episode · Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell · 14/01/2026 · 46m
podcasts.apple.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 AM
🚨🚨IRAN EPISODE 🚨🚨
I spoke to Iran expert Charlie Gammell about the latest protests and where it's all going. Recorded yesterday, Charlie had fascinating insights on the Islamic Republic, its likely intentions, and the response from protesters. Have a listen!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
I spoke to Iran expert Charlie Gammell about the latest protests and where it's all going. Recorded yesterday, Charlie had fascinating insights on the Islamic Republic, its likely intentions, and the response from protesters. Have a listen!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
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Ninety UK universities to have posted accounts so far cut 13,300 jobs last year, spending £303 million on severance pay - sector-wide total clearly going to be well in excess of predicted 10,000. Great reporting by @patrickjack.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/pay-spe...
Pay-off spend up by two-thirds as universities shed 13,000 jobs
Analysis of UK sector accounts shows number of job losses well above predictions, with experts warning cuts are not over yet
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Ninety UK universities to have posted accounts so far cut 13,300 jobs last year, spending £303 million on severance pay - sector-wide total clearly going to be well in excess of predicted 10,000. Great reporting by @patrickjack.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/pay-spe...
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The best way to think of how Trump would "invade" Greenland is Putin's "little green men" annexation of Crimea. The US military would simply deploy more troops to its base there, and then one day they'd raise the US flag over the capital.
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If Trump invades Greenland, the Europeans won't fight back, Republicans will defend it, Democrats will issue statements, there will be protests, and most Americans will disapprove of it enough to earn Democrats a bit more of the vote in November. Then on to the next thing.
More than an attempted coup, where a mob tried to seize Congress on live television did? There's not going to be an implosion about anything. It's either a slow slide towards oblivion where everything gets incrementally worse as people try to live normally, or a slow grind in the opposite direction.
January 15, 2026 at 12:28 AM
The best way to think of how Trump would "invade" Greenland is Putin's "little green men" annexation of Crimea. The US military would simply deploy more troops to its base there, and then one day they'd raise the US flag over the capital.
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Faculty groups denounce the Trump administration's efforts to obtain personal information about Jewish professors, staff and students at the University of Pennsylvania as government abuse with "ominous historical overtones." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...
UPenn faculty condemn Trump administration’s demand for ‘lists of Jews’
Groups say EEOC demand for names and personal details echoes dark history and threatens safety and civil rights
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Faculty groups denounce the Trump administration's efforts to obtain personal information about Jewish professors, staff and students at the University of Pennsylvania as government abuse with "ominous historical overtones." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...
The technology that flooded us with student essays will now flood us with our own work, and we will need more of the same discernment we’ve been complaining our students lack.
I just finished a three-year term as an editor at an international relations journal. I began at the start of the LLM era but ended right in the middle of it. Our volume of submissions tripled and our desk reject rate rose to 75%. I have some thoughts.
open.substack.com/pub/hegemon/...
open.substack.com/pub/hegemon/...
The Age of Academic Slop is Upon Us
what happens when AI automates "normal science"?
open.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:47 AM
The technology that flooded us with student essays will now flood us with our own work, and we will need more of the same discernment we’ve been complaining our students lack.
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This Oct 2025 @haaretzcom.bsky.social investigation is worth a re-read: "According to the investigation by TheMarker and Haaretz, the operation involved the commissioning of services from external suppliers, private actors free to sell their services to clients beyond the Israeli state."
The Israeli influence operation aiming to Install Reza Pahlavi as Shah of Iran
Citizen Lab Found That an Online Network Pushed Out Deepfake Videos During Israel's Airstrikes on Tehran's Evin Prison. An Investigation by TheMarker and Haaretz Reveals the Persian-language Online Ca...
www.haaretz.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
This Oct 2025 @haaretzcom.bsky.social investigation is worth a re-read: "According to the investigation by TheMarker and Haaretz, the operation involved the commissioning of services from external suppliers, private actors free to sell their services to clients beyond the Israeli state."
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Kemi Badenoch calling Greenland a "second order issue" while Labour leaders hide from it is another datapoint for how UK political elites are intellectually and psychologically able to cope with an imploding global order that no longer matches the world they grew up in during the 90s and 00s
January 11, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Kemi Badenoch calling Greenland a "second order issue" while Labour leaders hide from it is another datapoint for how UK political elites are intellectually and psychologically able to cope with an imploding global order that no longer matches the world they grew up in during the 90s and 00s
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Rasmus Jarlov @RasmusJarlov
"I am head of the defence committee in Denmark It is my job to be on top of security in Greenland and I get all relevant information about it. I can assure you that your fantasies about a big threat from China and Russia against Greenland are delusional."
"I am head of the defence committee in Denmark It is my job to be on top of security in Greenland and I get all relevant information about it. I can assure you that your fantasies about a big threat from China and Russia against Greenland are delusional."
January 12, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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