Peter Brandner
@peterbrandner.bsky.social
www.weissewirtschaft.at
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International Law and the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Operations in Venezuela
A survey of the top issues by leading experts, Michael Schmitt, Ryan Goodman and Tess Bridgeman
@mikeschmitt.bsky.social, @rgoodlaw.bsky.social @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
#OperationAbsoluteResolve
A survey of the top issues by leading experts, Michael Schmitt, Ryan Goodman and Tess Bridgeman
@mikeschmitt.bsky.social, @rgoodlaw.bsky.social @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
#OperationAbsoluteResolve
International Law and the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Operations in Venezuela
Experts survey the international law issues of Operation Absolute Resolve.
www.justsecurity.org
January 4, 2026 at 3:13 PM
International Law and the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Operations in Venezuela
A survey of the top issues by leading experts, Michael Schmitt, Ryan Goodman and Tess Bridgeman
@mikeschmitt.bsky.social, @rgoodlaw.bsky.social @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
#OperationAbsoluteResolve
A survey of the top issues by leading experts, Michael Schmitt, Ryan Goodman and Tess Bridgeman
@mikeschmitt.bsky.social, @rgoodlaw.bsky.social @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
#OperationAbsoluteResolve
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Lots of head scratching about US intervention in Venezuela but increasingly looks part of a broader Trump strategy — neo-royalism. Foreign policy driven not by national interest but those of elites. For broader context check out this piece.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
January 4, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Lots of head scratching about US intervention in Venezuela but increasingly looks part of a broader Trump strategy — neo-royalism. Foreign policy driven not by national interest but those of elites. For broader context check out this piece.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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BREAKING: Mark Wolf, appointed to the federal bench by Ronald Reagan, writes that he is resigning as a judge to have the freedom to speak out against the president's assault on the rule of law.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
BREAKING: Mark Wolf, appointed to the federal bench by Ronald Reagan, writes that he is resigning as a judge to have the freedom to speak out against the president's assault on the rule of law.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Vor kurzem warnte die Richtervereinigung vor einem Postenschacher im roten Justizministerium. Jetzt ist er offensichtlich durchgeführt worden.
Prophezeiung: www.falter.at/zeitung/2025...
Ergebnis: www.evi.gv.at/b/jbb/bn8-dd...
Prophezeiung: www.falter.at/zeitung/2025...
Ergebnis: www.evi.gv.at/b/jbb/bn8-dd...
Justizministerium: Aufstand der Richter gegen Anna Sporrer
Unmut im Justizministerium: Interner Protestbrief gegen neue Abteilung der SPÖ-Ministerin. Sie schwäche die Unabhängigkeit des Hauses.
www.falter.at
October 21, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Vor kurzem warnte die Richtervereinigung vor einem Postenschacher im roten Justizministerium. Jetzt ist er offensichtlich durchgeführt worden.
Prophezeiung: www.falter.at/zeitung/2025...
Ergebnis: www.evi.gv.at/b/jbb/bn8-dd...
Prophezeiung: www.falter.at/zeitung/2025...
Ergebnis: www.evi.gv.at/b/jbb/bn8-dd...
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An extremely proud day for Hungarians. I just really hope Orbán’s proxies won’t launch a smear campaign, since Krasznahorkai is an outspoken critic of contemporary fascism, far-right politics, and Viktor Orbán himself.
October 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
An extremely proud day for Hungarians. I just really hope Orbán’s proxies won’t launch a smear campaign, since Krasznahorkai is an outspoken critic of contemporary fascism, far-right politics, and Viktor Orbán himself.
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JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom are doing something new and important: They understand Stephen Miller's theory of fascist power politics, and they've developed a theory on how to combat it. More Dems need to reckon with Miller's understanding of the moment.
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...
Inside Stephen Miller’s Secret Plan to Normalize Trump’s Dictator Rule
He wants to supercharge searing civil tensions to get low-information voters to embrace their inner authoritarian. Exactly two Democrats appear to fully grasp this.
newrepublic.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM
JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom are doing something new and important: They understand Stephen Miller's theory of fascist power politics, and they've developed a theory on how to combat it. More Dems need to reckon with Miller's understanding of the moment.
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...
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⚡️Investigation, visualized: we reveal full details of 2024’s arson attacks and parcel bombs across Europe. The sabotage was carried out by Russia’s GRU, masterminded by a smuggler of radioactive materials, with perpetrators recruited via Telegram.
🔗Link: vsquare.org/crossing...
🔗Link: vsquare.org/crossing...
September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
⚡️Investigation, visualized: we reveal full details of 2024’s arson attacks and parcel bombs across Europe. The sabotage was carried out by Russia’s GRU, masterminded by a smuggler of radioactive materials, with perpetrators recruited via Telegram.
🔗Link: vsquare.org/crossing...
🔗Link: vsquare.org/crossing...
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Pritzker: "For Donald Trump and the MAGAs in Congress, this is not about fighting crime or public safety ... this is about consolidating power in Donald Trump's hands. What he plans to do with that power now or during the 2026 elections should worry all of us."
September 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Pritzker: "For Donald Trump and the MAGAs in Congress, this is not about fighting crime or public safety ... this is about consolidating power in Donald Trump's hands. What he plans to do with that power now or during the 2026 elections should worry all of us."
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Pritzker: "In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists & protesters when unprovoked what would we call it? If officials marched down streets harassing civilians & demanding their papers, what would we say? I don't think we'd have trouble calling it what it is: authoritarianism"
September 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Pritzker: "In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists & protesters when unprovoked what would we call it? If officials marched down streets harassing civilians & demanding their papers, what would we say? I don't think we'd have trouble calling it what it is: authoritarianism"
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"The leadership of the FBI, DOJ, and DHS have proven their agencies are not capable of conducting investigations based on anything other than Trump’s political objectives. Simply put: the federal govt can no longer be trusted, & the Trump admin only has itself to blame." — @justinglawe.bsky.social
You cannot trust the federal government
Everything they say should be assumed to be a lie.
www.publicnotice.co
September 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"The leadership of the FBI, DOJ, and DHS have proven their agencies are not capable of conducting investigations based on anything other than Trump’s political objectives. Simply put: the federal govt can no longer be trusted, & the Trump admin only has itself to blame." — @justinglawe.bsky.social
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This is a crime. The Supreme Court has foolishly decided that Trump can commit crimes with impunity, but that is NOT true of anyone who works for him. Stephen Miller, Hegseth, Noem and anyone else who declares war on the US and our Constitution must not be let off the hook. Two years in prison
Trump says he’s authorized Hegseth to use “Full Force” against Antifa in “War ravaged” Portland
September 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is a crime. The Supreme Court has foolishly decided that Trump can commit crimes with impunity, but that is NOT true of anyone who works for him. Stephen Miller, Hegseth, Noem and anyone else who declares war on the US and our Constitution must not be let off the hook. Two years in prison
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Read the Dekleptocracy substack: "When a phantom foundation with no address, no registration and a founder who might not exist, wires $100 million to the president's crypto company, America has a problem"
dekleptocracy.substack.com/p/trumps-she...
dekleptocracy.substack.com/p/trumps-she...
Trump's Shell Game Threatens American Security
We're pushing to make anti-corruption a top priority on the political agenda to fight authoritarianism, strengthen the rule of law and protect democracy.
dekleptocracy.substack.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Read the Dekleptocracy substack: "When a phantom foundation with no address, no registration and a founder who might not exist, wires $100 million to the president's crypto company, America has a problem"
dekleptocracy.substack.com/p/trumps-she...
dekleptocracy.substack.com/p/trumps-she...
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America Tips Into Fascism
Today is different than before.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
August 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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My statement about the planned Trump-Putin meeting, Russian propaganda and obscure positions at Ukrinform
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polyt...
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polyt...
Austrian expert refutes Kremlin narratives ahead of summit in Alaska
As the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin approaches, Russian propaganda is actively promoting the narrative that Ukraine and the European Union are alleg...
www.ukrinform.net
August 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
My statement about the planned Trump-Putin meeting, Russian propaganda and obscure positions at Ukrinform
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polyt...
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polyt...
Das Budgetdrama 2024 entdramatisiert - eine differenzierte Analyse zum medial vorherrschenden Narrativ www.weissewirtschaft.at/das-budgetdr...
Das Budgetdrama 2024 – entdramatisiert - Weisse Wirtschaft
Von Peter Brandner Zum Verständnis der Budgetdaten für das Jahr 2024 (Ende März 2025 veröffentlicht) ist sowohl der Vergleich mit dem Vorjahr als auch der Vergleich mit dem Voranschlag (im Oktober 202...
www.weissewirtschaft.at
April 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Das Budgetdrama 2024 entdramatisiert - eine differenzierte Analyse zum medial vorherrschenden Narrativ www.weissewirtschaft.at/das-budgetdr...
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Meanwhile in Russia: state TV host Vladimir Solovyov asserted that there will be no ceasefire and peace will happen only on Russia's terms. He mocked American politicians who pledged to stand with Ukraine, but now their support is nowhere to be seen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QyO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QyO...
Vladimir Solovyov says Russia won't agree to a ceasefire
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
www.youtube.com
March 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Meanwhile in Russia: state TV host Vladimir Solovyov asserted that there will be no ceasefire and peace will happen only on Russia's terms. He mocked American politicians who pledged to stand with Ukraine, but now their support is nowhere to be seen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QyO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QyO...
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Meanwhile in Russia: Vladimir Solovyov praises Trumpushka and his tactics, which embolden Moscow. He says Russia should take the Baltics, Armenia & Central Asia. State Duma member Andrey Kartapolov says Russia should intensify its strikes against Ukraine.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzVL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzVL...
Vladimir Solovyov says Russia should take the Baltics, Armenia and Central Asia
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
www.youtube.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Meanwhile in Russia: Vladimir Solovyov praises Trumpushka and his tactics, which embolden Moscow. He says Russia should take the Baltics, Armenia & Central Asia. State Duma member Andrey Kartapolov says Russia should intensify its strikes against Ukraine.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzVL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzVL...
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In diesem Interview beschreibt ein ehemaliger KGB-Agent im Jahr 1984, wie durch langsame Überflutung einer Gesellschaft mit Falschbehauptung und Propaganda, diese nicht mehr zw. Wahrheit und Lüge unterscheiden kann.
Wir erleben auf alle gesellschaftlichen Ebenen genau das.
Wir erleben auf alle gesellschaftlichen Ebenen genau das.
Former KGB Agent, Yuri Bezmenov, Warns America About Socialist Subversion
YouTube video by Mrgunsngear B Channel
www.youtube.com
March 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
In diesem Interview beschreibt ein ehemaliger KGB-Agent im Jahr 1984, wie durch langsame Überflutung einer Gesellschaft mit Falschbehauptung und Propaganda, diese nicht mehr zw. Wahrheit und Lüge unterscheiden kann.
Wir erleben auf alle gesellschaftlichen Ebenen genau das.
Wir erleben auf alle gesellschaftlichen Ebenen genau das.
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Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts.
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
February 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts.
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
Sehr gute (Erst-)Einschätzung der budgetären Maßnahmen im #Regierungsprogramm ⬇️
Im Doppelbudget stehen neue Ausgaben von 1,5 Mrd. Euro, die sich bis 2029 auf kumuliert 6 Mrd. Euro erhöhen könnten. Plus: Wenn der FLAF ins Budget wandert, wie geplant, wären ab 2027 weitere 7 Mrd. zu finden. SEHR ambitioniert.
www.kleinezeitung.at/politik/inne...
www.kleinezeitung.at/politik/inne...
18 Milliarden Euro: Wie die Regierung Österreichs Budget konsolidieren will
Im Doppelbudget sollen heuer 6,3, nächstes Jahr 8,7 Milliarden Euro eingespart werden. Doch auch etliche neue Ausgaben stehen im Budget. Dafür müssen noch Freiräume geschaffen werden.
www.kleinezeitung.at
February 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Sehr gute (Erst-)Einschätzung der budgetären Maßnahmen im #Regierungsprogramm ⬇️
‼️"Die sicherheitspolitische Lage ist für Europa und Deutschland so brenzlig und gefährlich wie noch nie seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Es ist längst an der Zeit, das zu benennen – anstatt sich in Wunschdenken zu üben und die Augen vor der Realität zu verschließen."
Trump & Co verraten die Ukraine, zerschlagen das transatlantische Bündnis mit Ansage und liefern Europa an Russland aus. Mein neuer Text für @volksverpetzer.de:
www.volksverpetzer.de/analyse/boes...
www.volksverpetzer.de/analyse/boes...
EU-US-Bündnis beerdigt: Böses Erwachen für die Trump-Verharmloser
Letzten Monat verharmlosten Merz und andere Trump noch als "Chance" für Europa. Jetzt liefert er die Ukraine und Europa eiskalt an Putin aus.
www.volksverpetzer.de
February 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
‼️"Die sicherheitspolitische Lage ist für Europa und Deutschland so brenzlig und gefährlich wie noch nie seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Es ist längst an der Zeit, das zu benennen – anstatt sich in Wunschdenken zu üben und die Augen vor der Realität zu verschließen."
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Gemeinden systematisch totgespart?
Abgangsgemeinden zwischen Notmaßnahmen und Konkurs. Ein Blick in die derzeitige Stimmung auf Gemeindeebene.
www.gemeindemagazin.at/magazin_deta...
Abgangsgemeinden zwischen Notmaßnahmen und Konkurs. Ein Blick in die derzeitige Stimmung auf Gemeindeebene.
www.gemeindemagazin.at/magazin_deta...
public - das österreichische gemeindemagazin
www.gemeindemagazin.at
February 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Gemeinden systematisch totgespart?
Abgangsgemeinden zwischen Notmaßnahmen und Konkurs. Ein Blick in die derzeitige Stimmung auf Gemeindeebene.
www.gemeindemagazin.at/magazin_deta...
Abgangsgemeinden zwischen Notmaßnahmen und Konkurs. Ein Blick in die derzeitige Stimmung auf Gemeindeebene.
www.gemeindemagazin.at/magazin_deta...
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On the left:
President Trump: "I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk ... will lead the Department of Government Efficiency ('DOGE")"
On the right:
Government declaration (by Joshua Fisher) submitted to Judge Chutkan stating Elon Musk is not the leader of DOGE
President Trump: "I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk ... will lead the Department of Government Efficiency ('DOGE")"
On the right:
Government declaration (by Joshua Fisher) submitted to Judge Chutkan stating Elon Musk is not the leader of DOGE
February 18, 2025 at 3:52 AM
On the left:
President Trump: "I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk ... will lead the Department of Government Efficiency ('DOGE")"
On the right:
Government declaration (by Joshua Fisher) submitted to Judge Chutkan stating Elon Musk is not the leader of DOGE
President Trump: "I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk ... will lead the Department of Government Efficiency ('DOGE")"
On the right:
Government declaration (by Joshua Fisher) submitted to Judge Chutkan stating Elon Musk is not the leader of DOGE
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Is Musk demanding the data held by the Social Security Administration in order to make it more efficient? Unlikely. Here's a better explanation:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
www.theatlantic.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Is Musk demanding the data held by the Social Security Administration in order to make it more efficient? Unlikely. Here's a better explanation:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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I fear that this will not only be about Ukraine. But about a larger deal on European security architecture and a new US relationship with Russia. Trump and Putin share interests when it comes to American troop presence in Europe, withdrawal of US capabilities, NATO enlargement… They can go big.
February 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I fear that this will not only be about Ukraine. But about a larger deal on European security architecture and a new US relationship with Russia. Trump and Putin share interests when it comes to American troop presence in Europe, withdrawal of US capabilities, NATO enlargement… They can go big.