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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 4d

Along with some amazing friends and an incredible support crew, I did a thing👇

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 3d

Everything just got better

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Wesley Morgan @wesleymorgan.bsky.social · 4d

Yesterday's Syria strike puts US combat actions during the second Trump administration at:

—1,000+ air strikes in Yemen (March-April)
—75+ air strikes in Somalia
—7 air strikes and 3 JSOC ground raids in Syria
—4 air strikes in the Caribbean
—B-2 strikes on 3 sites in Iran
—1 air strike in Iraq

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 3d

President Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had agreed to the initial phases of a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending their war in Gaza and bringing home Israeli hostages held in the enclave in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Here's what to know about the other elements in Trump's plan.

What Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan Envisions

President Trump’s plan contains elements that Hamas has resisted in the past, and which may yet prove to be sticking points.

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 3d

Thankfully it didn’t come to that!

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 3d

Thx! Happy to answer them

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 4d

Along with some amazing friends and an incredible support crew, I did a thing👇

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Jeremy @sysfail.bsky.social · 13d

Irregular Warfare in the age of AI is going to be quite transformative, and I don't think we're prepared.

Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · Jan 13

In which @RANDCorporation's LTG (ret) Cleveland & Daniel Egel argue for a USG "Agency for Irregular Warfare"

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Is it Time to Finally Put Someone in Charge of Waging America’s Irregular Wars? | Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University

The United States is now learning that terrorism – which defined America’s national security posture during the first two decades of the 21st century – was just the leading edge of a broader national ...

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 14d

President Trump will meet with the four top congressional leaders at the White House on Monday, the day before a deadline to avert a government shutdown. Follow live updates on the Trump administration.

Trump Administration Live Updates: President to Meet With Congressional Leaders as Shutdown Deadline Looms

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 13d

ICYMI👇

Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 17d

In which I join host Robert Kremzner and John Nagl to discuss lessons from the US withdrawal from #Afghanistan

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Why Did the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Fail? - New Lines Institute

In this episode of the Contours Podcast, host Robert Kremzner sits down with John Nagl and Jonathan Schroden, experts in irregular warfare and the American experience in Afghanistan. Together, they go...

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 14d

Age yourself with a film you saw in a cinema as a kid

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 14d

Perhaps even a statement?

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 14d

As I am an old, I don’t know much about Bad Bunny. But I do think it’s an interesting choice by the NFL given what’s happening all across the country

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 15d

George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100

Hardy, a lieutenant colonel, became the youngest Tuskegee fighter pilot at 19, and was among the first Black military pilots in the United States.

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 17d

In which I join host Robert Kremzner and John Nagl to discuss lessons from the US withdrawal from #Afghanistan

newlinesinstitute.org/state-resili...

Why Did the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Fail? - New Lines Institute

In this episode of the Contours Podcast, host Robert Kremzner sits down with John Nagl and Jonathan Schroden, experts in irregular warfare and the American experience in Afghanistan. Together, they go...

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 16d

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 16d

Kid’s having a sleepover. Listening to three grade schoolers talking excitedly about Italian Brain Rot is simultaneously the most entertaining and annoying thing I’ve heard in some time 😝

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 16d

I may be at least partially right:

“Mr. Hegseth ‘will use this engagement to provide D.O.D. most senior service members his intent for the department,’ including guidance on new ‘military fitness standards and several other areas of interest.’”

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks!

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 16d

U.S. intelligence officials have published a document every four years that predicts what challenges the country and the world will face. Past editions warned of threats that came to pass, including the risk of a pandemic. Tulsi Gabbard’s office is eliminating the group that compiles the report.

Gabbard Ends Intelligence Report on Future Threats to U.S.

Some issues in the document, which is issued every four years, had become politically inconvenient, former officials said.

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 16d

Bourbon 🥃

steven monacelli @stevanzetti.bsky.social · 17d

Does anyone have any good home remedies for treating the aching void inside the dark hearts of men

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Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies @bloomsburypol.bsky.social · 16d

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 16d

"WarCOIN" has a nice ring to it

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Dr. Jonathan Schroden @jjschroden.bsky.social · 16d

The implications of these for the audience would then likely be:

1. Fewer resources for anyone other than NORTH/SOUTHCOM
2. Loss of jobs (or future promotions) for many in the assembled audience
3. Lower ranks (and pay) for many of those who remain

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