Scott Stewart
@stick631.bsky.social
VP of Protective Intelligence at TorchStone Global. Former Stratfor VP/Tactical Analysis, Diplomatic Security Service special agent and PI coordinator for Dell. https://theprotectiveintelligenceadvantage.com/
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Years After the Beirut Port Blast, a Stalled Investigation Shows Signs of Life
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Years After the Beirut Port Blast, a Stalled Investigation Shows Signs of Life
Five years on, Lebanon’s new political leadership has revived the long-stalled investigation into the Beirut port blast. But despite renewed momentum, tangible progress remains elusive, as the probe...
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August 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Years After the Beirut Port Blast, a Stalled Investigation Shows Signs of Life
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The world is a crazy place, and we live in crazy times. It seems like nearly every week we see an attack like the one directed at the NFL the other day in New York.
But I have a secret for you: targeted attacks don't just happen. They are the result of processes. ⬇️
But I have a secret for you: targeted attacks don't just happen. They are the result of processes. ⬇️
August 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The world is a crazy place, and we live in crazy times. It seems like nearly every week we see an attack like the one directed at the NFL the other day in New York.
But I have a secret for you: targeted attacks don't just happen. They are the result of processes. ⬇️
But I have a secret for you: targeted attacks don't just happen. They are the result of processes. ⬇️
DSS personnel are the proverbial “tip of the spear” when it comes to international diplomacy and emergency response. This very small agency, established in 1985 operates in every corner of the globe.
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The Diplomatic Security Service is being targeted for firings. Why that matters: Analysis
The Diplomatic Security Service has not been exempted, as have other agencies, from the administration's downsizing plans.
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February 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
DSS personnel are the proverbial “tip of the spear” when it comes to international diplomacy and emergency response. This very small agency, established in 1985 operates in every corner of the globe.
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I believe the continuing celebration of the Thompson murder and the veneration of Luigi Mangione raise the very real possibility that there will be copycat attacks.
More at the link below:
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More at the link below:
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Saints, Copycats, and the Continuing Threat to CEOs - TorchStone Global
Saints, Copycats, and the Continuing Threat to CEOs than supply. Illicit profits can bolster a criminal organization's strength so change n
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February 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I believe the continuing celebration of the Thompson murder and the veneration of Luigi Mangione raise the very real possibility that there will be copycat attacks.
More at the link below:
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More at the link below:
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Thousands of firefighters worked to contain new blazes in the Los Angeles area, including one near the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood, while persistent winds left weary residents on edge following weeks of historic fires
Blaze-Stricken Los Angeles Contends With Fresh Fires, Resurgent Winds
Red-flag warnings for dangerous fire weather are in place until Friday.
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January 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Thousands of firefighters worked to contain new blazes in the Los Angeles area, including one near the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood, while persistent winds left weary residents on edge following weeks of historic fires
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China’s cyber spies are targeting Russia’s aerospace and defense firms, looking for intel on nuclear weapons and military capabilities www.politico.eu/article/chin...
China’s cyber spies are targeting Russia’s aerospace and defense firms
State-backed hackers seek intel on nuclear weapons and military capabilities, researchers say.
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January 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
China’s cyber spies are targeting Russia’s aerospace and defense firms, looking for intel on nuclear weapons and military capabilities www.politico.eu/article/chin...
Thread. Another really messed up kid who was impacted by extremist influencers on social media.
I looked at the Nashville high school shooter's diary & manifesto.
Heartbreakingly, he's a Black teen steeped in self-hatred and incel thought, a fan of Candace Owens & Nick Fuentes.
He draws inspiration from all the white supremacist "saint" killers. @rawstory.com
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Heartbreakingly, he's a Black teen steeped in self-hatred and incel thought, a fan of Candace Owens & Nick Fuentes.
He draws inspiration from all the white supremacist "saint" killers. @rawstory.com
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'God I am ugly': Nashville school shooter's social media shows he embraced white supremacy
The 17-year-old who killed a female student at a high school in Nashville before taking his own life was an African-American Reserve Officers' Training Corp member who hated Black people and identifie...
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January 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thread. Another really messed up kid who was impacted by extremist influencers on social media.
You need to target the archer and not the arrow.
Despite being one of the most primitive and numerous weapons in the Russian Air Force's arsenal, Ukraine's sophisticated, Western-supplied air defense systems are still ill-equipped to deal with the threat they pose.
Russia's primitive glide bombs are still outmatching Ukraine's air defenses, killing more civilians
When a glide bomb exploded at an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia on Jan. 8, the 13 dead, and 122 injured marked the highest number of civilian casualties in a Russian attack on Ukraine in almost t...
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January 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
You need to target the archer and not the arrow.
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Local media reported that a passenger had pulled an "alarm chain" on the train before the incident occurred.
Almost a dozen killed in Indian train incident
Local media reported that a passenger had pulled an "alarm chain" on the train before the incident occurred.
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January 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Local media reported that a passenger had pulled an "alarm chain" on the train before the incident occurred.
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BREAKING: A female student was killed in a shooting at a Nashville high school, and the 17-year-old shooter killed himself, police said. apnews.com/article/nash...
January 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
BREAKING: A female student was killed in a shooting at a Nashville high school, and the 17-year-old shooter killed himself, police said. apnews.com/article/nash...
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🚨Shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee.
Buses are taking students to Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.
Trump's America!!!
Buses are taking students to Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.
Trump's America!!!
January 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
🚨Shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee.
Buses are taking students to Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.
Trump's America!!!
Buses are taking students to Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.
Trump's America!!!
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@ABC: LATEST: At least two students were shot at Antioch High School in Nashville. The suspect then shot himself, police said.
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January 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
@ABC: LATEST: At least two students were shot at Antioch High School in Nashville. The suspect then shot himself, police said.
I'm not sure Xi wants the war to end. Beside the cheap oil and other economic benefits China is reaping, it's in China's strategic interest to sit back and watch Russia continue to destroy its warfighting capacity while also occupying the attention of the Americans and Europeans.
January 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I'm not sure Xi wants the war to end. Beside the cheap oil and other economic benefits China is reaping, it's in China's strategic interest to sit back and watch Russia continue to destroy its warfighting capacity while also occupying the attention of the Americans and Europeans.
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According to Zelensky, the ultimatum also demanded Ukraine recognize Russian occupation authorities in Donbas, change its constitution to commit to "neutrality," shrink its army to 50,000 troops, give up much of its weapon arsenal, and recognize the Russian language as an official language.
January 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
According to Zelensky, the ultimatum also demanded Ukraine recognize Russian occupation authorities in Donbas, change its constitution to commit to "neutrality," shrink its army to 50,000 troops, give up much of its weapon arsenal, and recognize the Russian language as an official language.
I'm excited to be able to join Johns Hopkins for their Inside Intelligence series next Wednesday to talk about one of my favorite topics: leaderless resistance.
Registration is free at the link below for anyone interested.
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How Leaderless Terrorism Led to the Attack in New Orleans
Hear from Scott Stewart the current terrorism threat and how leaderless resistance led to the New Years attack in New Orleans.
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January 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I'm excited to be able to join Johns Hopkins for their Inside Intelligence series next Wednesday to talk about one of my favorite topics: leaderless resistance.
Registration is free at the link below for anyone interested.
www.eventbrite.com/e/how-leader...
Registration is free at the link below for anyone interested.
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In the end, the Trump administration’s efforts to seal the border and stop the illicit flow of goods and people will fail unless there is a decrease in demand that changes the economic equation driving those flows.
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Economics of Crime - TorchStone Global
Economics of crime is more about demand than supply. Illicit profits can bolster a criminal organization's strength so change needs a decrease in demand.
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January 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
In the end, the Trump administration’s efforts to seal the border and stop the illicit flow of goods and people will fail unless there is a decrease in demand that changes the economic equation driving those flows.
www.torchstoneglobal.com/economics-of...
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While political will and law enforcement initiatives can have some influence on crime trends, they are simply not as powerful a force as the economic factors that serve as the true drivers of criminality.
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Economics of Crime - TorchStone Global
Economics of crime is more about demand than supply. Illicit profits can bolster a criminal organization's strength so change needs a decrease in demand.
www.torchstoneglobal.com
January 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
While political will and law enforcement initiatives can have some influence on crime trends, they are simply not as powerful a force as the economic factors that serve as the true drivers of criminality.
www.torchstoneglobal.com/economics-of...
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Two US nationals found with a camera were detained on suspicion of spying at shawarma restaurant close to the Sayyed al-Shuhada Complex in Beirut’s Dahiyeh– BBC Monitoring
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January 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Two US nationals found with a camera were detained on suspicion of spying at shawarma restaurant close to the Sayyed al-Shuhada Complex in Beirut’s Dahiyeh– BBC Monitoring
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I listened to 4IP. Best radio station in Queensland in the 70's and 80's.
The country's most popular youth radio station first hit the airwaves in 1975 as Double J, and is now reflecting on five decades of thrilling its audience, annoying its critics, and celebrating Australian music.
'An extraordinary achievement': Triple j celebrates 50 years on air
The country's most popular youth radio station first hit the airwaves in 1975 as Double J, and is now reflecting on five decades of thrilling its audience, annoying its critics, and celebrating Australian music.
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January 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I listened to 4IP. Best radio station in Queensland in the 70's and 80's.
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Watch: How TikTok 'went dark' in the US
Watch: How TikTok 'went dark' in the US
BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali explains what happened and what it means for the popular platform.
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January 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Watch: How TikTok 'went dark' in the US
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Israel has officially announced a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip starting at 11:15 AM today. It seems one war has ended.
Meanwhile, in the heart of Europe, Putin’s war continues. Ukraine is still bleeding.
Meanwhile, in the heart of Europe, Putin’s war continues. Ukraine is still bleeding.
January 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Israel has officially announced a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip starting at 11:15 AM today. It seems one war has ended.
Meanwhile, in the heart of Europe, Putin’s war continues. Ukraine is still bleeding.
Meanwhile, in the heart of Europe, Putin’s war continues. Ukraine is still bleeding.
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TikTok stopped working in the US and disappeared from Apple and Google app stores ahead of a law that takes effect requiring the shutdown of the platform used by 170 million Americans reut.rs/4anRqUt
TikTok goes dark for US users, company pins hope on Trump
Users on the app were saying their goodbyes, some filming themselves frantically scrolling or sharing final secrets with their followers ahead of the possible ban.
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January 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
TikTok stopped working in the US and disappeared from Apple and Google app stores ahead of a law that takes effect requiring the shutdown of the platform used by 170 million Americans reut.rs/4anRqUt
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Two Iranian Supreme Court justices killed in Tehran shooting attack, assailant kills himself after shooting senior justices. No motive so far www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/...
Two Iranian Supreme Court justices killed in Tehran shooting attack
Assailant kills himself after shooting senior justices in the centre of the Iranian capital.
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January 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Two Iranian Supreme Court justices killed in Tehran shooting attack, assailant kills himself after shooting senior justices. No motive so far www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/...