Sheila A Smith
@sheilasmithcfr.bsky.social
I follow world affairs especially Asia, foreign policy debates and politics, all things nature especially dogs and horses.
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For what it’s worth, concerns about “insider threats” are absolutely valid. White supremacists and anti-government extremists have long sought to infiltrate and undermine the U.S. military—including through violence against fellow servicemembers. @cfr.org www.cfr.org/blog/violent...
The Violent Far-Right Terrorist Threat to the U.S. Military
In addition to minority communities and those on the political left, far-right and white supremacist extremism threatens violence against institutions conservatives cherish as well, such as the U.S. …
www.cfr.org
November 16, 2024 at 12:30 AM
For what it’s worth, concerns about “insider threats” are absolutely valid. White supremacists and anti-government extremists have long sought to infiltrate and undermine the U.S. military—including through violence against fellow servicemembers. @cfr.org www.cfr.org/blog/violent...
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Another arrest of a US-based would-be ISIS terrorist www.cnn.com/2024/11/14/p...
FBI arrests Houston man who allegedly wanted to commit a ‘9/11’ style attack in the US | CNN Politics
The FBI announced on Thursday the arrest of a Texas man who allegedly created and disseminated ISIS propaganda and wanted to commit a “9/11-style” attack in the United States.
www.cnn.com
November 16, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Another arrest of a US-based would-be ISIS terrorist www.cnn.com/2024/11/14/p...
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The ‘Biden Doctrine’ Will Make Things Worse
The White House is developing plans for the Middle East that are too ambitious for its own good.
foreignpolicy.com
February 9, 2024 at 11:29 PM
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The United States can no longer allow politics to undermine efforts to establish social media transparency and oversight, argues @wiczipedia.bsky.social. Instead, Washington must lead the world in the protection of the truth.
The Coming Flood of Disinformation
How Washington gave up on the fight against falsehoods.
www.foreignaffairs.com
February 7, 2024 at 8:03 PM
The United States can no longer allow politics to undermine efforts to establish social media transparency and oversight, argues @wiczipedia.bsky.social. Instead, Washington must lead the world in the protection of the truth.
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Japan repeatedly spots Chinese coast guard and warships near disputed waters
Japan repeatedly spots Chinese coast guard and warships near disputed waters
Japanese officials say Chinese coast guard vessels have been passing by Japanese-claimed waters for weeks in the East China Sea and China’s warships have been edging near Japan’s southwestern islands in recent days.
apnews.com
February 8, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Japan repeatedly spots Chinese coast guard and warships near disputed waters
Snowdrops…everywhere! Crocuses and daffodils next.
February 8, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Snowdrops…everywhere! Crocuses and daffodils next.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday will confront the critical question of Donald Trump’s eligibility to return to the White House.
Oral argument will begin shortly after 10 a.m. Eastern time and is likely to last at least 90 minutes.
Oral argument will begin shortly after 10 a.m. Eastern time and is likely to last at least 90 minutes.
Will Trump stay on the ballot? What to expect at the Supreme Court Thursday.
In a deeply polarized America, a divided Supreme Court must weigh whether to disqualify Donald Trump from office over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2024 at 2:53 PM
The Supreme Court on Thursday will confront the critical question of Donald Trump’s eligibility to return to the White House.
Oral argument will begin shortly after 10 a.m. Eastern time and is likely to last at least 90 minutes.
Oral argument will begin shortly after 10 a.m. Eastern time and is likely to last at least 90 minutes.