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A state representative prefiled legislation requiring government entities to use “Judea and Samaria” for the region, claiming “West Bank” erases Jewish identity.
Bill would bar governments from using "West Bank" as term for Israel region
A state representative prefiled legislation requiring government entities to use "Judea and Samaria" for the region, claiming "West Bank" erases Jewish identity.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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The world is so fixated upon Gaza that our allies in Ukraine, who have been mercilessly being attacked for years by Russian forces, are forgotten.

What gives??
This is the headline of an article published today in RIA, the official news agency of the Kremlin
July 31, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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I am excited to unveil the design for the cover for my forthcoming book on the war in #Ukraine, which is called "The War for Ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation Under Fire."

The book will be published in mid-2024 by the U.S. @navalinstitute.bsky.social press.
mickryan.substack.com/p/the-war-fo...
The War for Ukraine
Revealing the cover design and synopsis for my book to be published in 2024
mickryan.substack.com
February 4, 2024 at 1:59 AM
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“No present reality or narrative is nearly as solid as it seems. The nature of the conflict means that at any time, a coherent and well-argued piece can be written explaining why defeat is imminent for either of the sides.” @warontherocks.bsky.social

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Ukraine’s War of Narratives - War on the Rocks
It’s now almost two years into Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, and if you’re a Ukraine supporter, the past few months have not been encouraging. This
warontherocks.com
January 20, 2024 at 1:16 AM
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The Council of the European Union has added Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’ leader in the Gaza Strip, to the EU’s terrorist list for his involvement in the October 7 attacks.
EU sanctions Hamas’ Gaza leader over October 7 attacks on Israel
Council of the EU clobbers Yahya Sinwar.
www.politico.eu
January 16, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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OPINION: By now, the reality should start sinking in that if we don’t change our policy, Ukraine will lose.

And a Russian victory would deal such a blow to Western credibility, it would dwarf the consequences of the failure in Afghanistan.
The West needs to get real about security
Washington’s likely failure in Ukraine shows the US needs a new national security strategy.
www.politico.eu
January 15, 2024 at 4:24 AM
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“It's easy to help a good neighbor.  This is a conflagration that we can stop with a flick of the wrist.  A bit of legislation to support Ukraine, and we all have a safer year, and safer lives.” Another good piece from @timothysnyder.bsky.social

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The Neighbor's House is on Fire
And We Are Watching it Burn
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January 4, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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“There is plenty of potential for horror in this world, and none of us is safe from it, or immune to the failings that leave us exposed to it.” From Eliot Cohen. The political & strategic failures, revealed on 7 October, are possible in all Western democracies.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
When Leaders Fail
No state is immune from the horrors that have befallen Israel.
www.theatlantic.com
January 4, 2024 at 9:34 PM
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Not inevitable. Like Putin, Xi’s speeches, strategic influence operations and political coercion seeks to break the will of western politicians to make the hard decisions to defend democracy (wherever it is) in the 21st century. ($)

www.afr.com/world/asia/x...
Xi says China’s ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is inevitable
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan.
www.afr.com
January 1, 2024 at 12:41 AM
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A fascinating look at the design, construction and employment of the Hamas tunnels in Gaza, and how the IDF is adapting its approach to subterranean warfare. From @Reuters

www.reuters.com/graphics/ISR...
Inside the tunnels of Gaza
A visual explainer of Hamas' network of tunnels beneath Gaza
www.reuters.com
January 1, 2024 at 9:12 PM
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Another mass missile and drone attack on #Ukraine by Russia. I call on the Australian government to not only announce more substantive assistance for Ukraine now, but a strategy that includes military, diplomatic, economic, humanitarian and reconstruction assistance over time.
Despite the damage caused by Russia's air terror, the Ukrainian air defense did a solid job. These are the statistics.
Shot down:
- 10 of 10 Kh-42M2 Khinzal
- 59 of 70 Kh-101/Kh-555/Kh-55
- 3 of 3 Kalibr
- 0 of 4 Kh-31P
- 0 of 12 S-300/400, Iskander-M
Early this morning:
- 35 of 35 Shahed-136/131
January 2, 2024 at 10:30 AM