Ben
@bephreed.bsky.social
Reads stuff. Gets on planes. Previously fell from them.
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It is really annoying that people have to keep saying this, and yet the gizmo cult is just going to keep raking in that cash
November 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It is really annoying that people have to keep saying this, and yet the gizmo cult is just going to keep raking in that cash
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The imposition of US sanctions vs. Serbia's NIS, the Russian-owned crude oil refiner, are welcome, and hopefully a signal of a broader recalibration of US policy in the region, recognizing that Belgrade has unequivocally sided with the Moscow regime. www.rferl.org/a/serbia-oil...
Serbia Braces For Fallout After US Sanctions On Oil Firm NIS Take Force
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said sanctions against the Russian-owned Oil Industry of Serbia (NIS), Serbia's sole crude oil refiner, have taken force after several delays, a move that could hit the Balkan nation hard.
www.rferl.org
October 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The imposition of US sanctions vs. Serbia's NIS, the Russian-owned crude oil refiner, are welcome, and hopefully a signal of a broader recalibration of US policy in the region, recognizing that Belgrade has unequivocally sided with the Moscow regime. www.rferl.org/a/serbia-oil...
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Inject this directly into my veins
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
October 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Inject this directly into my veins
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#Arnhem81: today in 1944 Operation Market Garden began. The Air Armada took elements of three Airborne divisions deep into enemy territory and filled the skies as men dropped between Eindhoven & Arnhem, as seen in these private photos of the time.
September 17, 2025 at 6:31 AM
#Arnhem81: today in 1944 Operation Market Garden began. The Air Armada took elements of three Airborne divisions deep into enemy territory and filled the skies as men dropped between Eindhoven & Arnhem, as seen in these private photos of the time.
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The Court of BiH has officially rejected secessionist Dodik’s appeal re: removal of his mandate as entity president following his criminal conviction. His tenure is now irrevocably terminated. The RS entity PM, also a Dodik cadre, has resigned. Major developments in BiH. www.klix.ba/vijesti/bih/...
Milorad Dodik više nije predsjednik Republike Srpske, Sud BiH odbio njegovu žalbu
Apelaciono odjeljenje Suda Bosne i Hercegovine odbilo je žalbu Milorada Dodika na odluku Centralne izborne komisije (CIK) kojom mu je oduzet mandat predsjednika...
www.klix.ba
August 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The Court of BiH has officially rejected secessionist Dodik’s appeal re: removal of his mandate as entity president following his criminal conviction. His tenure is now irrevocably terminated. The RS entity PM, also a Dodik cadre, has resigned. Major developments in BiH. www.klix.ba/vijesti/bih/...
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Editorial board @financialtimes.com: "Realpolitik has reflected a desire not to see #Serbia slip into Russia’s orbit. But this hands-off approach is no longer tenable. Vučić has to be pushed to be more accountable and hold genuinely fair elections; ...
www.ft.com/content/c232...
www.ft.com/content/c232...
Time to stop indulging Serbia’s authoritarian president
Europe must raise pressure on Aleksandar Vučić to avoid a deeper democratic retreat
www.ft.com
August 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Editorial board @financialtimes.com: "Realpolitik has reflected a desire not to see #Serbia slip into Russia’s orbit. But this hands-off approach is no longer tenable. Vučić has to be pushed to be more accountable and hold genuinely fair elections; ...
www.ft.com/content/c232...
www.ft.com/content/c232...
I’ve been lucky enough to spend time with Harry on a few occasions. He’s been an inspiration, as well as a hoot each, each and every visit. Heed his message on this important anniversary.
Army veteran Harry Miller was stationed in Germany when the Nazis surrendered. Upon hearing the news, he recalls that American troops went to sleep or shook hands. "And some just couldn't believe it."
80 years after VE Day a veteran says, 'I hope people will see the futility of it all'
Army veteran Harry Miller was stationed in Germany when the Nazis surrendered. Upon hearing the news, he recalls that American troops went to sleep or shook hands. "And some just couldn't believe it."
www.npr.org
May 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I’ve been lucky enough to spend time with Harry on a few occasions. He’s been an inspiration, as well as a hoot each, each and every visit. Heed his message on this important anniversary.
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Under the leadership of Milorad Dodik, a collection of Serbian-controlled territories known as Republika Srpska is trying to secede from Bosnia and Herzegovina, writes @ifcbih.bsky.social. Dodik’s actions are a pivotal test for European leaders—and they must respond quickly.
How Bosnia Could Break Europe
The Return of Serbian nationalism could start another war on the continent
www.foreignaffairs.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Under the leadership of Milorad Dodik, a collection of Serbian-controlled territories known as Republika Srpska is trying to secede from Bosnia and Herzegovina, writes @ifcbih.bsky.social. Dodik’s actions are a pivotal test for European leaders—and they must respond quickly.
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My commentary for @rusi.bsky.social - on a dangerous standoff and the battle for 🇧🇦's institutions.👇
rusi.org/explore-our-...
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A Dangerous Standoff: The Battle for Bosnia’s Institutions
Bosnia's Serb separatist leaders have crossed a line – offering both a serious threat and a rare opportunity for domestic institutions supported by the EU to halt a long-running agenda.
rusi.org
March 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
My commentary for @rusi.bsky.social - on a dangerous standoff and the battle for 🇧🇦's institutions.👇
rusi.org/explore-our-...
rusi.org/explore-our-...