Felix Drost
@felixdrost.bsky.social
Armchair O7 Once an anthropologist & soldier. 🇪🇺 🇳🇱 🇺🇲 Pseudonym.
Defense, Security & Technology.
Keep faith in your values burning
Defense, Security & Technology.
Keep faith in your values burning
Engineering is hard
Defense tech startup Anduril Industries has faced numerous setbacks during testing of its autonomous weapons systems, according to new reporting by the
Anduril's autonomous weapons stumble in tests and combat, WSJ reports | TechCrunch
Defense tech startup Anduril Industries has faced numerous setbacks during testing of its autonomous weapons systems, according to new reporting by the
techcrunch.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Engineering is hard
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Opinion: There is nothing that China wants to import, nothing it does not believe it can make better and cheaper, nothing for which it wants to rely on foreigners a single day longer than it has to. on.ft.com/4irbwkS
November 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Opinion: There is nothing that China wants to import, nothing it does not believe it can make better and cheaper, nothing for which it wants to rely on foreigners a single day longer than it has to. on.ft.com/4irbwkS
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Via @michaeldweiss.bsky.social
Polish cartoon
“The peace talks were attended by Ushakov and Witkoff.”
“And from the American side?”
Via @michaeldweiss.bsky.social
Polish cartoon
“The peace talks were attended by Ushakov and Witkoff.”
“And from the American side?”
November 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Via @michaeldweiss.bsky.social
Polish cartoon
“The peace talks were attended by Ushakov and Witkoff.”
“And from the American side?”
Via @michaeldweiss.bsky.social
Polish cartoon
“The peace talks were attended by Ushakov and Witkoff.”
“And from the American side?”
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Iran transferred hundreds of millions of dollars to Hezbollah over the past year through various businesses in Dubai and UAE, which allows bypassing sanctions on Iran. -WSJ
November 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Iran transferred hundreds of millions of dollars to Hezbollah over the past year through various businesses in Dubai and UAE, which allows bypassing sanctions on Iran. -WSJ
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'Russia wants to drive a wedge between Poland and Ukraine, deepen the already extreme political polarisation in Poland, and empower domestic forces hostile to the European Union' writes Sławomir Sierakowski.
Is Russia's Hybrid War on Europe Becoming Conventional?
From arson attacks on civilian targets to the recent bombing of a rail line between Warsaw and Ukraine, Russian provocations inside Poland are intensifying. By stoking anti-Ukrainian and anti-EU sentiment, the Kremlin hopes to empower the "useful idiots...
www.rusi.org
November 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
'Russia wants to drive a wedge between Poland and Ukraine, deepen the already extreme political polarisation in Poland, and empower domestic forces hostile to the European Union' writes Sławomir Sierakowski.
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Russian troops hit a civilian car in Kherson with a drone, killing a 34-year-old woman and her 6-year-old child.
This is russia’s “human safari” — the deliberate hunting of civilians.
This is russia’s “human safari” — the deliberate hunting of civilians.
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Russian troops hit a civilian car in Kherson with a drone, killing a 34-year-old woman and her 6-year-old child.
This is russia’s “human safari” — the deliberate hunting of civilians.
This is russia’s “human safari” — the deliberate hunting of civilians.
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One of the clearest, logical thinkers and strategic communicators on why Russia must not win - and why Ukraine needs more support, not more pressure to sign a deal that favours Russia.
We still need to get from a situation where Russia pretends to negotiate to a situation where they need to negotiate.
Extract from my press remarks following today’s informal Foreign Affairs Council ↓
Extract from my press remarks following today’s informal Foreign Affairs Council ↓
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
One of the clearest, logical thinkers and strategic communicators on why Russia must not win - and why Ukraine needs more support, not more pressure to sign a deal that favours Russia.
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To reassure Ukraine that Europe’s security commitments are real, European leaders must “draw on the resources of NATO” to support Ukrainian forces, argues @ivodaalder.bsky.social.
A Better Way for Europe to Guarantee Ukraine’s Security
How European forces—and NATO resources—can make Ukraine stronger.
www.foreignaffairs.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
To reassure Ukraine that Europe’s security commitments are real, European leaders must “draw on the resources of NATO” to support Ukrainian forces, argues @ivodaalder.bsky.social.
"Ireland lacks the intelligence systems to receive classified information."
So even if there is a threat we can't tell them, allowing the Irish to continue to live in blissful ignorance.
www.ft.com/content/4748...
So even if there is a threat we can't tell them, allowing the Irish to continue to live in blissful ignorance.
www.ft.com/content/4748...
How Ireland became the weak spot in Europe’s defences
With few ships and limited intelligence-sharing, some say the country cannot hope to protect itself or its infrastructure
www.ft.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:17 AM
"Ireland lacks the intelligence systems to receive classified information."
So even if there is a threat we can't tell them, allowing the Irish to continue to live in blissful ignorance.
www.ft.com/content/4748...
So even if there is a threat we can't tell them, allowing the Irish to continue to live in blissful ignorance.
www.ft.com/content/4748...
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As many as 16 bomber planes flew from Belaya air base in Siberia to the Olenya air base south of Murmansk on Monday.
Group of Tu-22M3 bombers redepolyed to Kola
As many as 16 bomber planes flew from Belaya air base in Siberia to the Olenya air base south of Murmansk on Monday.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
As many as 16 bomber planes flew from Belaya air base in Siberia to the Olenya air base south of Murmansk on Monday.
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“Behind every crime lie layered, often hidden motives — economic grievances, personal vendettas and the opportunism made possible by gaps in security.”
Homs, the capital of Syria’s revolution, has become rife with sectarian killings, writes Kamal Shahin.
Homs, the capital of Syria’s revolution, has become rife with sectarian killings, writes Kamal Shahin.
In Homs, Revenge Is the Only Law Left Standing
A political economy built on predation and vendettas is taking root in post-Assad Syria
newlinesmag.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“Behind every crime lie layered, often hidden motives — economic grievances, personal vendettas and the opportunism made possible by gaps in security.”
Homs, the capital of Syria’s revolution, has become rife with sectarian killings, writes Kamal Shahin.
Homs, the capital of Syria’s revolution, has become rife with sectarian killings, writes Kamal Shahin.
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There are even plans to distribute housing to low-income Russians in need, who currently live in poor regions of Russia, for free.
This is how territories are seized forever, because you won't be able to evict them later. And no one even considers this problem.
This is how territories are seized forever, because you won't be able to evict them later. And no one even considers this problem.
Nine out of 10 residential buildings in Mariupol were damaged or destroyed during Russia’s invasion. Now, the apartment blocks are being rebuilt – and offered for sale to Russians with low-interest mortgages. youtube.com/shorts/yxsIV...
From Ruins to Russian Residences
YouTube video by Bellingcat
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
There are even plans to distribute housing to low-income Russians in need, who currently live in poor regions of Russia, for free.
This is how territories are seized forever, because you won't be able to evict them later. And no one even considers this problem.
This is how territories are seized forever, because you won't be able to evict them later. And no one even considers this problem.
With a vast majority of Britons wishing a return to the EU, there is no party to vote for that wants a referendum on the agenda.
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
With a vast majority of Britons wishing a return to the EU, there is no party to vote for that wants a referendum on the agenda.
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Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
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As long as Russian President Vladimir Putin believes he is in the driver's seat, he will demand Ukraine’s capitulation, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham warned
Ukraine's surrender would fuel global aggression and eventually “haunt us all," he said euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/25/u...
Ukraine's surrender would fuel global aggression and eventually “haunt us all," he said euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/25/u...
Ukrainian surrender to Putin would “haunt us all,” says Republican senator Graham
He warns: there will be no peace while Putin thinks he's winning.
euromaidanpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
As long as Russian President Vladimir Putin believes he is in the driver's seat, he will demand Ukraine’s capitulation, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham warned
Ukraine's surrender would fuel global aggression and eventually “haunt us all," he said euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/25/u...
Ukraine's surrender would fuel global aggression and eventually “haunt us all," he said euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/25/u...
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25 November 1894 | A Dutch Jew, Bob Hanf, was born in Amsterdam. A painter, writer, violinist & composer.
He was arrested on 23 April 1944 & incarcerated in Westerbork. He was deported to Auschwitz, where he perished in Sept 1944.
https://www.forbiddenmusicregained.org/search/composer/id/100026
He was arrested on 23 April 1944 & incarcerated in Westerbork. He was deported to Auschwitz, where he perished in Sept 1944.
https://www.forbiddenmusicregained.org/search/composer/id/100026
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
25 November 1894 | A Dutch Jew, Bob Hanf, was born in Amsterdam. A painter, writer, violinist & composer.
He was arrested on 23 April 1944 & incarcerated in Westerbork. He was deported to Auschwitz, where he perished in Sept 1944.
https://www.forbiddenmusicregained.org/search/composer/id/100026
He was arrested on 23 April 1944 & incarcerated in Westerbork. He was deported to Auschwitz, where he perished in Sept 1944.
https://www.forbiddenmusicregained.org/search/composer/id/100026
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Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement.
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement.
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
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Dear EU leaders, if you declare that certain points of any peace plan are unacceptable, you must officially present not only your own peace plan, but also a plan for material support of Ukraine's war efforts: Ukraine, too, must assess what it can and cannot achieve with the assistance offered.
🇵🇱🇺🇦 A number of points in the peace agreement in Ukraine are unacceptable to Europe, - Tusk
That EU leaders who took part in an informal meeting in Angola had a "serious discussion" of peace talks on Ukraine, agreeing that the 28 points of the plan proposed by the US and Russia "need to be revised"…
That EU leaders who took part in an informal meeting in Angola had a "serious discussion" of peace talks on Ukraine, agreeing that the 28 points of the plan proposed by the US and Russia "need to be revised"…
November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Dear EU leaders, if you declare that certain points of any peace plan are unacceptable, you must officially present not only your own peace plan, but also a plan for material support of Ukraine's war efforts: Ukraine, too, must assess what it can and cannot achieve with the assistance offered.
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Pakistan once supported the Taliban to serve its regional interests. Now, as the relationship collapses and Kabul courts India, Islamabad is quietly shopping for a new Afghan proxy, writes @tamhussein.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
Pakistan Is Quietly Shopping for New Proxies in Afghanistan
As the Taliban turn to India, Islamabad is rekindling ties with their opponents
newlinesmag.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Pakistan once supported the Taliban to serve its regional interests. Now, as the relationship collapses and Kabul courts India, Islamabad is quietly shopping for a new Afghan proxy, writes @tamhussein.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
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Multiple explosions in Kerch, Crimea 🔥
November 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Multiple explosions in Kerch, Crimea 🔥
Arizona has big cojones.
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Arizona has big cojones.
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1/ Why have so many supposedly MAGA accounts on X been exposed as being based in Nigeria? The answer may be linked to the unfortunate coincidence that the word "maga" in Nigerian Pidgin English means "a gullible person, a fool, or the unsuspecting victim of a scam". ⬇️
November 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
1/ Why have so many supposedly MAGA accounts on X been exposed as being based in Nigeria? The answer may be linked to the unfortunate coincidence that the word "maga" in Nigerian Pidgin English means "a gullible person, a fool, or the unsuspecting victim of a scam". ⬇️
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Great rundown by @martinsandbu.ft.com on the complex roots of Germany’s economic malaise - plus a very welcome shout-out to our proposal with @sandertordoir.bsky.social and @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social for coordinated Buy European EV clauses as part of the fix.
on.ft.com/4plaPvt
on.ft.com/4plaPvt
November 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Great rundown by @martinsandbu.ft.com on the complex roots of Germany’s economic malaise - plus a very welcome shout-out to our proposal with @sandertordoir.bsky.social and @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social for coordinated Buy European EV clauses as part of the fix.
on.ft.com/4plaPvt
on.ft.com/4plaPvt