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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 7d

Taking place in 2 weeks !
We are looking forward to welcoming our speakers and moderators in Montreal for our Annual Montreal international Security Summit

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Nate Schenkkan @nateschenkkan.bsky.social · 8d

New today: my essay in @jodemocracy.bsky.social on The Golden Age of Transnational Repression: www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/the...

The Golden Age of Transnational Repression | Journal of Democracy

Authoritarian regimes are targeting exiles and diaspora communities in more places than ever before. Activists, journalists, and regular people living abroad must watch their backs…

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 7d

Taking place in 2 weeks !
We are looking forward to welcoming our speakers and moderators in Montreal for our Annual Montreal international Security Summit

Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 9d

Ukraine offers drone tech and battlefield expertise to Australia
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Ukraine offers drone tech and battlefield expertise to Australia

The war-ravaged country has reached out to help Australia keep pace with the changing face of modern warfare.

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 17d

email us at [email protected], should you be interested in attending.

Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 17d

The session will be moderated by POLITICO's Mike Blanchfield

Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 17d

And
Amelie Theussen, Royal Danish Defence College
Karsten @kafriis.bsky.social , Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 17d

Announcing the speakers of panel 2 of the Montreal International Security Summit ! ‼️

Claude @Véron-Réville, EU Special Envoy, Arctic Matters
Hanna-Leena Korteniemi, Ambassador of Finland to Canada

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 19d

Quand la Chine éteint son internet et se coupe du monde

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Quand la Chine éteint son internet et se coupe du monde - INCYBER NEWS

La « panne » a duré un peu moins d’une heure et quart,, mais elle n’est pas passé inaperçue ! Dans la nuit du 20 au 21 août dernier, pendant 74 minutes donc, l’Empire du milieu était aux abonnés absen...

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 21d

The session will be moderated by journalist and intelligence analyst John Jungclaussen.

Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 21d

Continuing announcing the line-up of our annual Montreal International Security Summit 2025

Also on the opening panel: Stephen Marche and Vincent Rigby

Check out our website for more information
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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 23d

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Proud to announce the line-up of our annual Montreal International Security Summit:

First off, Lloyd Axworthy and Louise Blais.

See here for more info 👉 migsinstitute.org/one-month-co...

Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 23d

Human-rights advocate Bill Browder visiting Canada to champion sanctions law reform
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Human-rights advocate Bill Browder visiting Canada to champion sanctions law reform

The U.S.-born financier intends to meet with members of all political parties next week to rally support for a bill that would toughen sanctions law

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 28d

European operation identifies alleged Belarusian spy ring

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European operation identifies alleged Belarusian spy ring

A former deputy head of Moldovan intelligence reportedly arrested for treason for ‘transmitting state secrets’

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 29d

Russia’s answer to WhatsApp: Kremlin puts a spy in every new phone
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Russia’s answer to WhatsApp: Kremlin puts a spy in every new phone

Moscow’s messaging app Max is another weapon in Putin’s campaign to control his people.

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 29d

Walling Off China
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Walling Off China - The Wire China

Under President Donald Trump, a strategy built over two administrations to keep China behind in the AI race is adrift. Through interviews with more than two dozen former and current U.S. officials, Th...

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · 29d

US ends international push to combat fake news from hostile states
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US ends international push to combat fake news from hostile states

Washington terminates agreements with European countries to fight disinformation from Russia, China and Iran

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 8

‘It is a war of drones now’: the ever-evolving tech dominating the frontline in Ukraine
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‘It is a war of drones now’: the ever-evolving tech dominating the frontline in Ukraine

Models for reconnaissance, rescue, interception and attack are changing the way both sides operate

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 8

Russia launched its largest drone attack of the war on Sunday, setting fire to a main government building in Kyiv www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/w...

Russia Unleashes Largest Drone Assault of War, Setting Government Building Ablaze

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 5

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that any foreign military troops deployed to Ukraine before the end of the war would be considered targets—and if there were a peace agreement, he saw “no point” in their presence www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

Putin threatens any troops sent to Ukraine as Europe readies postwar force

Moscow, which has interfered several times in Ukraine despite past agreements, said no security guarantees should be needed if a peace deal was signed.

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 5

France and the United Kingdom (UK) have suggested that they could deploy troops to Ukraine following a peace deal, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that Italy would not do so
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Meloni Repeats Italy Will Not Deploy Troops To Ukraine

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated to allies Thursday that Italy will not send troops to Ukraine, but it could help monitor any potential peace deal, her office said.

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 4

North Korea releases propaganda video praising its soldiers who fought for Russia

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North Korea releases propaganda video praising its soldiers who fought for Russia | CNN

Just days before Kim Jong Un is due to stand with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to witness a display of China’s military might, North Korea has released a propaganda film praising its troops’ efforts fighti...

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 4

Read our latest joint report written by @marielamensch.bsky.social and @kylecmatthews.bsky.social

"Wired for War: How Authoritarian States are Weaponizing AI against the West.”

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MIGS launches new report "Wired for War: How Authoritarian States are Weaponizing AI against the West." - MIGS

MIGS and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada are delighted to launch the report Wired for War: How Authoritarian States are Weaponize AI against the

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 4

Watch our press conference live. We will discuss our new joint report entitled “Wired for War: How Authoritarian States are Weaponize AI against the West.”

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The Weaponization of AI: Group Launches New Report

At a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, The Montreal Institute for Global Security (MIGS) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada (KAS Canada), discuss a new joint research report entitled...

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 3

Europe is puting the blame on Russia after GPS jamming disrupts president’s plane
www.theregister.com/2025/09/02/e...

EU blames Russia as GPS jamming disrupts president’s plane

: Bloc working on anti-jamming measures and plans extra sat to help

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Montreal Institute for Global Security @migsinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 3

Russia's maker of T-series tanks is using hundreds of Western and foreign equipment pieces: Ukrainian intelligence
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Russia's maker of T-series tanks is using hundreds of Western and foreign equipment pieces: Ukrainian intelligence

While GUR said the "vast majority" of this equipment was bought before the war, it's urging manufacturers to watch their supplies of spare parts.