Felix Drost
@felixdrost.bsky.social
Armchair O7 Once an anthropologist & soldier. 🇪🇺 🇳🇱 🇺🇲 Pseudonym.
Defense, Security & Technology.
Keep faith in your values burning
Defense, Security & Technology.
Keep faith in your values burning
Who would have thought, nobody with half a brain wants to work for the DOJ
The Justice Department has lost thousands of experienced attorneys and backfilled a fraction of the open jobs, in part because of a lack of qualified candidates.
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The Justice Department has lost thousands of experienced attorneys and backfilled a fraction of the open jobs, in part because of a lack of qualified candidates.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Justice Department struggles as thousands exit — and few are replaced
The Justice Department has lost thousands of experienced attorneys and backfilled a fraction of the open jobs, in part because of a lack of qualified candidates.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Who would have thought, nobody with half a brain wants to work for the DOJ
The Justice Department has lost thousands of experienced attorneys and backfilled a fraction of the open jobs, in part because of a lack of qualified candidates.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
The Justice Department has lost thousands of experienced attorneys and backfilled a fraction of the open jobs, in part because of a lack of qualified candidates.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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‘For almost 3 years a special unit called Lasar’s Group has operated within the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU). So far, there have been no public reports about it. Yet its record includes destruction of more than 2,000 tanks, 3,000 infantry fighting vehicles, … 1/2
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November 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Attacks on smaller European countries security requires a European response and deterrent.
Three drones were spotted over Belgium's Doel Nuclear Power Plant, according to a spokesperson. This comes hours after air traffic was stopped over Liège Airport for the same reason - HLN
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Engie: drie drones waargenomen boven kerncentrale van Doel
<i>Volg het nieuws over dronewaarnemingen op de voet in deze liveblog.</i>
www.hln.be
November 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Attacks on smaller European countries security requires a European response and deterrent.
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🇲🇼⚠️ Malawian girls in Russia were taken into slavery and forced to make Shaheds in the Alabuga industrial zone.
Human Rights Watch confirmed that it is investigating reports of the recruitment of Malawian girls through Alabuga Start program, which promised jobs and training…
Human Rights Watch confirmed that it is investigating reports of the recruitment of Malawian girls through Alabuga Start program, which promised jobs and training…
November 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🇲🇼⚠️ Malawian girls in Russia were taken into slavery and forced to make Shaheds in the Alabuga industrial zone.
Human Rights Watch confirmed that it is investigating reports of the recruitment of Malawian girls through Alabuga Start program, which promised jobs and training…
Human Rights Watch confirmed that it is investigating reports of the recruitment of Malawian girls through Alabuga Start program, which promised jobs and training…
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At the US WW2 Cemetery in the Netherlands, Two panels that commemorated Black Americans contribution to our liberty were removed without explanation
I find this more disturbing than many things I've heard about this Pentagon. These are our heroes as well.
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
I find this more disturbing than many things I've heard about this Pentagon. These are our heroes as well.
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Op Margraten zijn twee panelen over zwarte Amerikaanse bevrijders van Nederland opeens weg. ‘Past bij beleid van de regering-Trump’
Monument: Op de Amerikaanse begraafplaats in Margraten is het opeens stil geworden rond de zwarte Amerikanen die hielpen Nederland bevrijden. Twee panelen die hun bijdrage herdachten – én wezen op hun...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
At the US WW2 Cemetery in the Netherlands, Two panels that commemorated Black Americans contribution to our liberty were removed without explanation
I find this more disturbing than many things I've heard about this Pentagon. These are our heroes as well.
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
I find this more disturbing than many things I've heard about this Pentagon. These are our heroes as well.
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
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Dutch province wants to honour African-American WWII soldiers after the US removed a plaque at the militairy cemetery in Margraten highlighting their contributions.
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CC: @chadbourn.bsky.social
Limburgse Statenleden willen tijdelijke herdenkingsplek voor zwarte bevrijders
Elf Limburgse partijen willen een gedenkteken voor zwarte Amerikaanse bevrijders, nadat informatiepanelen over hun bijdrage op de begraafplaats in Margraten zijn verwijderd.
Elf Limburgse partijen willen een gedenkteken voor zwarte Amerikaanse bevrijders, nadat informatiepanelen over hun bijdrage op de begraafplaats in Margraten zijn verwijderd.
Limburgse Statenleden willen tijdelijke herdenkingsplek voor zwarte bevrijders
Statenleden willen een gedenkteken voor zwarte Amerikaanse bevrijders nu hun informatiepanelen in Margraten zijn verwijderd
www.nrc.nl
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Dutch province wants to honour African-American WWII soldiers after the US removed a plaque at the militairy cemetery in Margraten highlighting their contributions.
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Wanneer gaat europa Oekraïne actief helpen met air/missile/drone defence?
⚡️Ukraine's state-owned energy company says all of its power plants are down after Russia's 'largest-ever attack.'
The recent Russian attack destroyed all restored capacity, leaving the plants generating no power, the state-owned energy company Centrenergo said on Nov. 8.
The recent Russian attack destroyed all restored capacity, leaving the plants generating no power, the state-owned energy company Centrenergo said on Nov. 8.
Ukraine's state-owned energy company says all of its power plants are down after Russia's 'largest-ever attack'
The recent Russian attack destroyed all restored capacity, leaving the plants generating no power, the state-owned energy company Centrenergo said on Nov. 8.
kyivindependent.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Wanneer gaat europa Oekraïne actief helpen met air/missile/drone defence?
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November 8, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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🤬 Dnipro, Shahed hit a high-rise building.
November 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
🤬 Dnipro, Shahed hit a high-rise building.
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"During its war against Ukraine, #Russia has built up a network of agents to carry out acts of sabotage in European countries. A study provides light on the #Kremlin 's tactics and offers recommendations to the #EU."
www.dw.com/en/russian-n...
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Russian network for conducting hybrid warfare in Europe – DW – 11/07/2025
During its war against Ukraine, Russia has built up a network of agents to carry out acts of sabotage in European countries. A study provides light on the Kremlin's tactics and offers recommendations ...
www.dw.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
"During its war against Ukraine, #Russia has built up a network of agents to carry out acts of sabotage in European countries. A study provides light on the #Kremlin 's tactics and offers recommendations to the #EU."
www.dw.com/en/russian-n...
www.dw.com/en/russian-n...
@covertshores.bsky.social this is somewhat in your area of analysis, any ideas?
'Closer analysis of the photo reveals two new radomes on the Yantar. The question is: what was this Russian spy ship doing with those new domes in the Dutch EEZ?'
Nadere analyse van de foto leert dat er twee nieuwe radomes op de Yantar staan. De vraag is dus: wat deed dit Russisch spionageschip met die nieuwe domes in de Nederlandse EEZ?
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
@covertshores.bsky.social this is somewhat in your area of analysis, any ideas?
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'Closer analysis of the photo reveals two new radomes on the Yantar. The question is: what was this Russian spy ship doing with those new domes in the Dutch EEZ?'
Nadere analyse van de foto leert dat er twee nieuwe radomes op de Yantar staan. De vraag is dus: wat deed dit Russisch spionageschip met die nieuwe domes in de Nederlandse EEZ?
November 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
'Closer analysis of the photo reveals two new radomes on the Yantar. The question is: what was this Russian spy ship doing with those new domes in the Dutch EEZ?'
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Strength training is political. We have a right-wing which has taken over physical fitness spaces, and hijacked “warrior culture”.
We need a muscular progressivist visions. We need to be strong to build the world we want.
Building my guns for the revolution. 💪🏾✊🏾 #Swoletariat #ResistanceTraining”
We need a muscular progressivist visions. We need to be strong to build the world we want.
Building my guns for the revolution. 💪🏾✊🏾 #Swoletariat #ResistanceTraining”
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Strength training is political. We have a right-wing which has taken over physical fitness spaces, and hijacked “warrior culture”.
We need a muscular progressivist visions. We need to be strong to build the world we want.
Building my guns for the revolution. 💪🏾✊🏾 #Swoletariat #ResistanceTraining”
We need a muscular progressivist visions. We need to be strong to build the world we want.
Building my guns for the revolution. 💪🏾✊🏾 #Swoletariat #ResistanceTraining”
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Note the “Yet.” Abigail (former CIA officer) and Mikie (former Navy helo pilot) massive victories last night in governor races, and Elissa (former CIA+DoD) in the Senate-the time for female ntl security centrist Dems as the future of the party..is now! @alivitali.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Note the “Yet.” Abigail (former CIA officer) and Mikie (former Navy helo pilot) massive victories last night in governor races, and Elissa (former CIA+DoD) in the Senate-the time for female ntl security centrist Dems as the future of the party..is now! @alivitali.bsky.social
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I wrote something on Syria….
November 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I wrote something on Syria….
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So you can see this is a very productive strategy for russia. It imposes alot of costs for little to no risk. Because we refuse to retaliate.
Our weakness invites aggression.
It's free and profitable to bully us.
Our weakness invites aggression.
It's free and profitable to bully us.
November 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
So you can see this is a very productive strategy for russia. It imposes alot of costs for little to no risk. Because we refuse to retaliate.
Our weakness invites aggression.
It's free and profitable to bully us.
Our weakness invites aggression.
It's free and profitable to bully us.
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Eerder deze week was het Russische onderzoeksschip Yantar in de Noordzee.
Onze marine heeft dit schip wegbegeleid uit de Noordzee. En doet nu onderzoek naar de onderzeese infrastructuur in dit vaargebied.
We houden Russische schepen nauwlettend in de gaten en zitten er bovenop. ⤵️
Onze marine heeft dit schip wegbegeleid uit de Noordzee. En doet nu onderzoek naar de onderzeese infrastructuur in dit vaargebied.
We houden Russische schepen nauwlettend in de gaten en zitten er bovenop. ⤵️
November 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Eerder deze week was het Russische onderzoeksschip Yantar in de Noordzee.
Onze marine heeft dit schip wegbegeleid uit de Noordzee. En doet nu onderzoek naar de onderzeese infrastructuur in dit vaargebied.
We houden Russische schepen nauwlettend in de gaten en zitten er bovenop. ⤵️
Onze marine heeft dit schip wegbegeleid uit de Noordzee. En doet nu onderzoek naar de onderzeese infrastructuur in dit vaargebied.
We houden Russische schepen nauwlettend in de gaten en zitten er bovenop. ⤵️
With this position, Bardella and the French National Rally seem poised to assume power after national elections in France.
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
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Jordan Bardella starts to lay out his plans
The 30-year-old French populist who is preparing for power
www.economist.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
With this position, Bardella and the French National Rally seem poised to assume power after national elections in France.
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
In all the hubbub you'd miss the that Virginia elected its first female governor, former CIA heavyweight champ & Democrat Abigail Spanberger with >57%
Agency spooks will be heartened that in Arlington & Alexandria 84% and 83% voted for Spanberger!
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Agency spooks will be heartened that in Arlington & Alexandria 84% and 83% voted for Spanberger!
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Virginia Governor Election Results 2025: Abigail Spanberger Wins
Get live results and maps from the 2025 Virginia Governor election.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In all the hubbub you'd miss the that Virginia elected its first female governor, former CIA heavyweight champ & Democrat Abigail Spanberger with >57%
Agency spooks will be heartened that in Arlington & Alexandria 84% and 83% voted for Spanberger!
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Agency spooks will be heartened that in Arlington & Alexandria 84% and 83% voted for Spanberger!
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
"you cannot make democracy work by putting aside all the people who are not like you and call them populist."
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Thomas Piketty: ‘The left has been a victim of its own success’
The economist on populism, fiscal debt and the long-term trend of economic equality
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November 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
"you cannot make democracy work by putting aside all the people who are not like you and call them populist."
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Success in politics depends on no small measure on your traction on social media platforms owned or controlled either by the Chinese state or large US based tech enterprises.
Regardless of your politics, can you maintain that any of this is still "viral"?
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Regardless of your politics, can you maintain that any of this is still "viral"?
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The meaning of Zohran Mamdani
Will the New York mayoral favourite be a boon to the Democratic party, or a millstone around its neck?
www.ft.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Success in politics depends on no small measure on your traction on social media platforms owned or controlled either by the Chinese state or large US based tech enterprises.
Regardless of your politics, can you maintain that any of this is still "viral"?
www.ft.com/content/92bf...
Regardless of your politics, can you maintain that any of this is still "viral"?
www.ft.com/content/92bf...
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Even beyond Venezuela…the questions are many
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/nigeria-ro...
My latest in @thebulwark.com
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Threatening Nigeria? Leaving Romania? The Chaos of Trump’s Foreign Policy
Meandering on the world stage isn’t leadership, it’s dangerous.
www.thebulwark.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Even beyond Venezuela…the questions are many
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/nigeria-ro...
My latest in @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/nigeria-ro...