Jay Gismondi
@k9dad.bsky.social
Just some dude who lives up in the mountains of a flyover state and smells like the woods.
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Russian and Iranian agents are behind “state-sponsored terrorism" against Europe, EU chief diplomat warns www.politico.eu/article/russ...
Russia is conducting ‘state-sponsored terrorism’ against Europe, EU chief diplomat warns
Investigation showed pro-Russia groups were offering crypto payments in exchange for hybrid attacks across Europe.
www.politico.eu
March 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Russian and Iranian agents are behind “state-sponsored terrorism" against Europe, EU chief diplomat warns www.politico.eu/article/russ...
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Diary of the Syrian Transition - March 24, 2025 www.jihadologyplus.com/p/diary-of-t...
Diary of the Syrian Transition - March 24, 2025
Highlights: Committee to investigate the massacre met with the UN International Commission of Inquiry, Minister of Agriculture meets with Sudanese Embassy, Minister of Finance meets World Bank
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March 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Diary of the Syrian Transition - March 24, 2025 www.jihadologyplus.com/p/diary-of-t...
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Russian uranium-transport ship BALTIYSKIY 202 made possibly suspicious drifting across Sweden - Latvia (LVRTC) comms cable in mid-Oct 2024.
Around her were numerous NATO-vessels and haz.de claims M1059 chased her off.
I'd say B 202 might have been spooked, but doubt it from available replays. 🧵
Around her were numerous NATO-vessels and haz.de claims M1059 chased her off.
I'd say B 202 might have been spooked, but doubt it from available replays. 🧵
March 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Russian uranium-transport ship BALTIYSKIY 202 made possibly suspicious drifting across Sweden - Latvia (LVRTC) comms cable in mid-Oct 2024.
Around her were numerous NATO-vessels and haz.de claims M1059 chased her off.
I'd say B 202 might have been spooked, but doubt it from available replays. 🧵
Around her were numerous NATO-vessels and haz.de claims M1059 chased her off.
I'd say B 202 might have been spooked, but doubt it from available replays. 🧵
Medicine for my soul today spending time with my horses in our snowy mountains. Enjoy every moment and every snowflake, because each are unique and will never replicate.
February 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Medicine for my soul today spending time with my horses in our snowy mountains. Enjoy every moment and every snowflake, because each are unique and will never replicate.
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Highlights: Ahmad al-Shar'a meets MBS in Saudi Arabia, first non-military flight to Deir al-Zour airport since 2011, new weapons smuggling attempt into Lebanon stopped in Talkalakh, UK Envoy meets Women's Affairs Office, among other things.
February 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Highlights: Ahmad al-Shar'a meets MBS in Saudi Arabia, first non-military flight to Deir al-Zour airport since 2011, new weapons smuggling attempt into Lebanon stopped in Talkalakh, UK Envoy meets Women's Affairs Office, among other things.
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Russia continues efforts to illegally deport Ukrainian children to occupied Crimea and Russia under the guise of evacuation and rehabilitation programs. 🧵
February 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Russia continues efforts to illegally deport Ukrainian children to occupied Crimea and Russia under the guise of evacuation and rehabilitation programs. 🧵
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Ukrainian forces conducted a drone strike at the Russian oil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, and reportedly hit a Russian arsenal in Tver Oblast on the night of January 28 to 29. isw.pub/UkrWar012925
January 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Ukrainian forces conducted a drone strike at the Russian oil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, and reportedly hit a Russian arsenal in Tver Oblast on the night of January 28 to 29. isw.pub/UkrWar012925
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U.S. military leaders see the revolutionary potential of commercial space. Now is the time to match rhetoric with action to make sure commercial space is integrated in the joint force.
More from the CSIS Aerospace Security Project:
More from the CSIS Aerospace Security Project:
Bringing the Private Sector to Space
Today, U.S. military leaders see the revolutionary potential of commercial space. Now is the time to match rhetoric with action to make sure commercial space is integrated and used at scale in the…
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January 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
U.S. military leaders see the revolutionary potential of commercial space. Now is the time to match rhetoric with action to make sure commercial space is integrated in the joint force.
More from the CSIS Aerospace Security Project:
More from the CSIS Aerospace Security Project:
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Kurdish National Council meets with Mazloum Abdi english.enabbaladi.net/archives/202...
Kurdish National Council meets with Mazloum Abdi - Enab Baladi
A delegation from the Kurdish National Council (KNC) met with the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, […]
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January 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Kurdish National Council meets with Mazloum Abdi english.enabbaladi.net/archives/202...
Life at 7,242 ft. elevation
January 31, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Life at 7,242 ft. elevation
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Russia’s war in Ukraine and subversive activities in Europe pose long-term security challenges. While the U.S. must press allies to increase defense spending, it should also maintain a resilient presence in Europe to deter Russia.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/det...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/det...
Deterring Russia: U.S. Military Posture in Europe
Russia’s war in Ukraine and subversive activities in Europe pose a long-term security challenge. While the United States must press its allies to increase defense spending, it should also maintain a r...
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January 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Russia’s war in Ukraine and subversive activities in Europe pose long-term security challenges. While the U.S. must press allies to increase defense spending, it should also maintain a resilient presence in Europe to deter Russia.
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/det...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/det...
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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Jordan’s King Abdullah state.gov/secretary-ru... "The Secretary and King Abdullah also discussed developments in Syria and reaffirmed the importance that Syria not be used as a base for terrorism or pose a threat to its neighbors."
Secretary Rubio’s Call with Jordan’s King Abdullah - United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan today. The Secretary and King Abdullah discussed implementation...
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January 28, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Secretary Rubio’s Call with Jordan’s King Abdullah state.gov/secretary-ru... "The Secretary and King Abdullah also discussed developments in Syria and reaffirmed the importance that Syria not be used as a base for terrorism or pose a threat to its neighbors."
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ISIS militant surrenders to Somalia's Puntland forces
www.garoweonline.com/en/news/soma...
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ISIS militant surrenders to Somalia's Puntland forces
www.garoweonline.com
January 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
ISIS militant surrenders to Somalia's Puntland forces
www.garoweonline.com/en/news/soma...
www.garoweonline.com/en/news/soma...
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Yesterday, Moroccan authorities announced an arrest of an Islamic State cell near Casablanca.
Four men had been preparing bombings, scouted and documented sites.
Moroccans stormed their homes with snipers and helicopters
Four men had been preparing bombings, scouted and documented sites.
Moroccans stormed their homes with snipers and helicopters
January 27, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Yesterday, Moroccan authorities announced an arrest of an Islamic State cell near Casablanca.
Four men had been preparing bombings, scouted and documented sites.
Moroccans stormed their homes with snipers and helicopters
Four men had been preparing bombings, scouted and documented sites.
Moroccans stormed their homes with snipers and helicopters
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Baltic Sea is at a 25.6 times higher frequency of cable 'accidents' than normal levels with today's breakage
Looking at period Nov 15 2024 - Jan 31 2025 and basing on napkin stats below.
The error margin in my stats is huge, but is not 25 times off.
8 breakages in 2.5m vs normal of 1.5/annually
Looking at period Nov 15 2024 - Jan 31 2025 and basing on napkin stats below.
The error margin in my stats is huge, but is not 25 times off.
8 breakages in 2.5m vs normal of 1.5/annually
January 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Baltic Sea is at a 25.6 times higher frequency of cable 'accidents' than normal levels with today's breakage
Looking at period Nov 15 2024 - Jan 31 2025 and basing on napkin stats below.
The error margin in my stats is huge, but is not 25 times off.
8 breakages in 2.5m vs normal of 1.5/annually
Looking at period Nov 15 2024 - Jan 31 2025 and basing on napkin stats below.
The error margin in my stats is huge, but is not 25 times off.
8 breakages in 2.5m vs normal of 1.5/annually
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Updated w/latest from rest of day including Ahmad al-Shar'a meeting Turkey's intel chief, captagon drug dealers arrested in Deir al-Zour, solar panels installed in al-Kiswah to light city at night, new Red Crescent health center opened in Sweida, among other things.
Diary of the Syrian Transition - January 26, 2025 www.jihadologyplus.com/p/diary-of-t...
Diary of the Syrian Transition - January 26, 2025
Highlights: Syrian border security busts a Lebanese Hizballah weapons smuggling attempt, SDF arrests an IS cell in Qamishli, Caretaker FM al-Shaybani to attend GCC FM meeting
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January 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Updated w/latest from rest of day including Ahmad al-Shar'a meeting Turkey's intel chief, captagon drug dealers arrested in Deir al-Zour, solar panels installed in al-Kiswah to light city at night, new Red Crescent health center opened in Sweida, among other things.
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January 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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NEW: Ukraine and Moldova continue to offer solutions to Transnistria's energy crisis as Moldovan President Maia Sandu met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on January 25.
Russian forces recently advanced near Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Velyka Novosilka. isw.pub/UkrWar012525
Russian forces recently advanced near Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Velyka Novosilka. isw.pub/UkrWar012525
January 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
NEW: Ukraine and Moldova continue to offer solutions to Transnistria's energy crisis as Moldovan President Maia Sandu met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on January 25.
Russian forces recently advanced near Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Velyka Novosilka. isw.pub/UkrWar012525
Russian forces recently advanced near Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Velyka Novosilka. isw.pub/UkrWar012525
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Open access link
What Did the World Learn From Syria?
(Opinion for @nytimes.com by @aliamalek.bsky.social )
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What Did the World Learn From Syria?
(Opinion for @nytimes.com by @aliamalek.bsky.social )
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Opinion | What Did the World Learn From Syria? (Gift Article)
It is easy to look at a dark past and warn of a dark future.
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January 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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What Did the World Learn From Syria?
(Opinion for @nytimes.com by @aliamalek.bsky.social )
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What Did the World Learn From Syria?
(Opinion for @nytimes.com by @aliamalek.bsky.social )
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Today’s arrested sabotage suspect is:
EU-flagged, NATO-country owned and sailed straight into territorial water making the arrest easy.
The track fits, the rest not.
This will turn out different (no source .-) )
EU-flagged, NATO-country owned and sailed straight into territorial water making the arrest easy.
The track fits, the rest not.
This will turn out different (no source .-) )
January 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Today’s arrested sabotage suspect is:
EU-flagged, NATO-country owned and sailed straight into territorial water making the arrest easy.
The track fits, the rest not.
This will turn out different (no source .-) )
EU-flagged, NATO-country owned and sailed straight into territorial water making the arrest easy.
The track fits, the rest not.
This will turn out different (no source .-) )
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I ask Alexander Lukashenko “How can you call this a democratic election when your main rivals are in prison or exile?” Lukashenko said recently “People shouldn’t have their mouths shut [be silenced]”. So will he free his opponents? “Prison is for people who opened their mouths too wide” he says.
People choose jail and exile, Belarus president Lukashenko tells BBC
On election day, the unchallenged Belarus leader exchanges arguments with the BBC Russia editor.
www.bbc.com
January 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I ask Alexander Lukashenko “How can you call this a democratic election when your main rivals are in prison or exile?” Lukashenko said recently “People shouldn’t have their mouths shut [be silenced]”. So will he free his opponents? “Prison is for people who opened their mouths too wide” he says.
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Post-Assad Captagon trade: Weakening but not ending english.enabbaladi.net/archives/202...
Post-Assad Captagon trade: Weakening but not ending - Enab Baladi
Enab Baladi – Muwafaq al-Khouja The trade of Captagon and its smuggling operations have noticeably declined following the fall of […]
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January 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Post-Assad Captagon trade: Weakening but not ending english.enabbaladi.net/archives/202...
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Agriculture is increasingly strained by growing food demand, global conflict, and the loss of its most foundational resource, agrobiodiversity. This loss threatens not just food security, but global security writ large.
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Seeding Security: Why Agrobiodiversity Loss Threatens National Security
Agriculture is increasingly strained by growing food demand, global conflict, and the loss of its most foundational resource, agrobiodiversity. CSIS experts examine why the loss of agrobiodiversity…
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January 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Agriculture is increasingly strained by growing food demand, global conflict, and the loss of its most foundational resource, agrobiodiversity. This loss threatens not just food security, but global security writ large.
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Kurdish National Council accuses PYD of killing one of its members english.enabbaladi.net/archives/202...
Kurdish National Council accuses PYD of killing one of its members - Enab Baladi
The Kurdish National Council has accused the Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) of being behind the murder of its member […]
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January 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Kurdish National Council accuses PYD of killing one of its members english.enabbaladi.net/archives/202...