mikayel musayelyan
@stangermet.bsky.social
focus consulting group | fixing socal healthcare rcm & ar | state of mind
Somewhat surprising from the New York Post editorial: nypost.com/2025/05/02/o...
May 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Somewhat surprising from the New York Post editorial: nypost.com/2025/05/02/o...
Bibi showed up in D.C. expecting Trump to green-light airstrikes on Iran—only to find out, less than 24 hours before their big WH photo-op, that the US was actually about to start talking to Iran instead.
How Trump blindsided Netanyahu with his Iran nuclear gamble: www.reuters.com/world/inside...
How Trump blindsided Netanyahu with his Iran nuclear gamble: www.reuters.com/world/inside...
May 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Bibi showed up in D.C. expecting Trump to green-light airstrikes on Iran—only to find out, less than 24 hours before their big WH photo-op, that the US was actually about to start talking to Iran instead.
How Trump blindsided Netanyahu with his Iran nuclear gamble: www.reuters.com/world/inside...
How Trump blindsided Netanyahu with his Iran nuclear gamble: www.reuters.com/world/inside...
There’s no proof of digital tampering so far, but the outages have the feel of a high-level cyberattack on the region’s power grid—a favorite target for state-backed hackers. www.wsj.com/articles/bla...
Blackouts In Europe Continue to Raise Cyber Alarms
Pinpointing the root cause of power outages this week in Spain and Portugal is no easy task. Forensic investigations ‘may take weeks.’
www.wsj.com
May 3, 2025 at 7:38 AM
There’s no proof of digital tampering so far, but the outages have the feel of a high-level cyberattack on the region’s power grid—a favorite target for state-backed hackers. www.wsj.com/articles/bla...
“…but when it comes to perhaps his administration’s most ambitious task—removing checks on Trump’s power, transforming democracy into something more like an authoritarian regime—the evidence suggests a surprisingly hopeful conclusion.”
In his first 100 days, Trump's second term has been marked by destruction: USAID demolished, public health gutted, the Pentagon in chaos.
But when it comes to what may be his most ambitious goal — transforming democracy into something darker, more authoritarian — he’s failing, at least so far.
But when it comes to what may be his most ambitious goal — transforming democracy into something darker, more authoritarian — he’s failing, at least so far.
May 3, 2025 at 6:59 AM
“…but when it comes to perhaps his administration’s most ambitious task—removing checks on Trump’s power, transforming democracy into something more like an authoritarian regime—the evidence suggests a surprisingly hopeful conclusion.”
Possibly the most insane national security story since the days of messengers/internet.
“Houthi PC small group”
“Houthi PC small group”
March 25, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Possibly the most insane national security story since the days of messengers/internet.
“Houthi PC small group”
“Houthi PC small group”
1/ While the complete analysis of these documents is ongoing, initial reports indicate that the newly released files include:
— Intelligence Reports: Documents detailing surveillance activities and intelligence assessments from the period leading up to the assassination.
— Intelligence Reports: Documents detailing surveillance activities and intelligence assessments from the period leading up to the assassination.
Trump admin's release of JFK files just got posted here
JFK Assassination Records - 2025 Documents Release
March 18, 2025 Release In accordance with President Donald Trump’s directive of March 17, 2025, all records previously withheld for classification that are part of the President John F. Kennedy Assass...
www.archives.gov
March 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
1/ While the complete analysis of these documents is ongoing, initial reports indicate that the newly released files include:
— Intelligence Reports: Documents detailing surveillance activities and intelligence assessments from the period leading up to the assassination.
— Intelligence Reports: Documents detailing surveillance activities and intelligence assessments from the period leading up to the assassination.
desensitization (n) 🧵
1/ The concept of desensitization as a political strategy closely aligns with the normalization of deviance—a process in which repeated exposure to extreme, unethical, or controversial actions gradually reduces public outrage,
1/ The concept of desensitization as a political strategy closely aligns with the normalization of deviance—a process in which repeated exposure to extreme, unethical, or controversial actions gradually reduces public outrage,
March 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
desensitization (n) 🧵
1/ The concept of desensitization as a political strategy closely aligns with the normalization of deviance—a process in which repeated exposure to extreme, unethical, or controversial actions gradually reduces public outrage,
1/ The concept of desensitization as a political strategy closely aligns with the normalization of deviance—a process in which repeated exposure to extreme, unethical, or controversial actions gradually reduces public outrage,
Draft list proposes Trump’s new travel ban targeting 43 countries: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/u...
March 15, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Draft list proposes Trump’s new travel ban targeting 43 countries: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/u...
From CSIS Wadhwani AI Center report: “…Waging AI-Enabled Autonomous Warfare.” 🧵
1/ The current deployment of AI is limited in scope, enhancing certain functions and addressing specific operational challenges rather than enabling full system autonomy.
1/ The current deployment of AI is limited in scope, enhancing certain functions and addressing specific operational challenges rather than enabling full system autonomy.
March 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
From CSIS Wadhwani AI Center report: “…Waging AI-Enabled Autonomous Warfare.” 🧵
1/ The current deployment of AI is limited in scope, enhancing certain functions and addressing specific operational challenges rather than enabling full system autonomy.
1/ The current deployment of AI is limited in scope, enhancing certain functions and addressing specific operational challenges rather than enabling full system autonomy.
An FSB-linked think tank prepared a document [in Feb] for the Russian admin, which was obtained by EU intel, highlights the challenges Trump still faces in reaching an agreement with Russia for a peace deal. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
March 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM
An FSB-linked think tank prepared a document [in Feb] for the Russian admin, which was obtained by EU intel, highlights the challenges Trump still faces in reaching an agreement with Russia for a peace deal. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
“Wall Street’s worst day of the year”: market meltdown 🧵
1/ The S&P 500 tumbled 2.7% on Monday, its worst single-day drop in three weeks of selling, as investor anxiety over tariffs and recession fears intensified.
1/ The S&P 500 tumbled 2.7% on Monday, its worst single-day drop in three weeks of selling, as investor anxiety over tariffs and recession fears intensified.
March 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
“Wall Street’s worst day of the year”: market meltdown 🧵
1/ The S&P 500 tumbled 2.7% on Monday, its worst single-day drop in three weeks of selling, as investor anxiety over tariffs and recession fears intensified.
1/ The S&P 500 tumbled 2.7% on Monday, its worst single-day drop in three weeks of selling, as investor anxiety over tariffs and recession fears intensified.
From 🇵🇱 PM Tusk’s speech: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/w...
March 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
From 🇵🇱 PM Tusk’s speech: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/w...
Four satellite operators—Luxembourg’s SES, Spain’s Hisdesat, Viasat (owner of the UK’s Inmarsat), and France’s Eutelsat/OneWeb—are in talks with governments and EU institutions on how to provide backup connectivity to Ukraine. www.ft.com/content/8019...
Europe races to find Starlink alternatives for Ukraine
Four satellite operators in talks over back-up for Kyiv if Elon Musk switches off broadband service
www.ft.com
March 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Four satellite operators—Luxembourg’s SES, Spain’s Hisdesat, Viasat (owner of the UK’s Inmarsat), and France’s Eutelsat/OneWeb—are in talks with governments and EU institutions on how to provide backup connectivity to Ukraine. www.ft.com/content/8019...
About clashes in Syria: open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
March 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
About clashes in Syria: open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
Transactional.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
March 8, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Transactional.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
NYT: “Inside the explosive meeting…”—Musk vs. Rubio. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/u...
Someone gave Rubio 18 months to resign.
Someone gave Rubio 18 months to resign.
March 8, 2025 at 7:30 AM
NYT: “Inside the explosive meeting…”—Musk vs. Rubio. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/u...
Someone gave Rubio 18 months to resign.
Someone gave Rubio 18 months to resign.
What Americans really think of Trump's Ukraine policy: www.vox.com/russia-ukrai...
March 8, 2025 at 7:14 AM
What Americans really think of Trump's Ukraine policy: www.vox.com/russia-ukrai...
Bush and Putin in Sochi, 2008.
March 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Bush and Putin in Sochi, 2008.
JP Morgan announced the conclusion of the stabilization period for Armenia’s bonds, confirming that no stabilization actions were taken.
Meaning the bond sale went relatively smoothly, with demand strong enough that no artificial support was required.
www.investing.com/news/company...
Meaning the bond sale went relatively smoothly, with demand strong enough that no artificial support was required.
www.investing.com/news/company...
March 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
JP Morgan announced the conclusion of the stabilization period for Armenia’s bonds, confirming that no stabilization actions were taken.
Meaning the bond sale went relatively smoothly, with demand strong enough that no artificial support was required.
www.investing.com/news/company...
Meaning the bond sale went relatively smoothly, with demand strong enough that no artificial support was required.
www.investing.com/news/company...
Overheard a speech and thought to share the opening part here. [boring 🧵]
1/ “We are living in a pivotal moment in our country’s history, facing unprecedented challenges.
1/ “We are living in a pivotal moment in our country’s history, facing unprecedented challenges.
March 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Overheard a speech and thought to share the opening part here. [boring 🧵]
1/ “We are living in a pivotal moment in our country’s history, facing unprecedented challenges.
1/ “We are living in a pivotal moment in our country’s history, facing unprecedented challenges.
Since Trump’s inauguration, shares of the six largest U.S. defense companies have fallen by an average of 4%.
“It turns out that abandoning allies and tossing out security guarantees is bad for business.” foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/04/t...
“It turns out that abandoning allies and tossing out security guarantees is bad for business.” foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/04/t...
March 5, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Since Trump’s inauguration, shares of the six largest U.S. defense companies have fallen by an average of 4%.
“It turns out that abandoning allies and tossing out security guarantees is bad for business.” foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/04/t...
“It turns out that abandoning allies and tossing out security guarantees is bad for business.” foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/04/t...
“… a cadre of charismatic figures revived the archetypes of the past: the strong leader, the great nation, and the proud civilization.”
The new age of nationalism.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
The new age of nationalism.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
March 2, 2025 at 2:40 AM
“… a cadre of charismatic figures revived the archetypes of the past: the strong leader, the great nation, and the proud civilization.”
The new age of nationalism.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
The new age of nationalism.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
Use an interpreter; speak in your native language.
The Oval Office meeting today between Trump and Zelensky “reeked of a planned attack,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social writes.
“The Ukrainian leader did his best to stand up to the bullying, but Trump and Vance were playing to the cameras and the MAGA gallery at home.” theatln.tc/5tozgdyn
“The Ukrainian leader did his best to stand up to the bullying, but Trump and Vance were playing to the cameras and the MAGA gallery at home.” theatln.tc/5tozgdyn
March 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Use an interpreter; speak in your native language.
FT editorial: the Zelenskyy team made what turned out to be several miscalculations. One was to offer the US a deal to share Ukraine’s resources, as part of a broader “victory plan”. www.ft.com/content/6755...
March 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
FT editorial: the Zelenskyy team made what turned out to be several miscalculations. One was to offer the US a deal to share Ukraine’s resources, as part of a broader “victory plan”. www.ft.com/content/6755...