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China and Russia have expanded military cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean nations through soft power activities like military education and training programs. What does this mean for U.S. influence in the region?
Read more from the CSIS Americas Program: www.csis.org/analysis/hea...
Read more from the CSIS Americas Program: www.csis.org/analysis/hea...
September 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
China and Russia have expanded military cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean nations through soft power activities like military education and training programs. What does this mean for U.S. influence in the region?
Read more from the CSIS Americas Program: www.csis.org/analysis/hea...
Read more from the CSIS Americas Program: www.csis.org/analysis/hea...
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The tech fascists will coup every western gov in the next decade.
September 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The tech fascists will coup every western gov in the next decade.
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What if the key to stopping a Russian invasion of the Baltics isn’t new technology but an old one? warontherocks.com/20...
Embrace Poland and the Baltic States for Embracing Anti-Personnel Mines - War on the Rocks
Anti-personnel mines are widely reviled, especially in the humanitarian community, but there are certain places in which they could be used to prevent war
warontherocks.com
June 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
What if the key to stopping a Russian invasion of the Baltics isn’t new technology but an old one? warontherocks.com/20...
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Есть у меня небольшой бизнес, скажем так, в направлении консалтинга в области снабжения. И вот провожу анализ закупок здравоохранения в РФ, сколько примерно крадут, я понял, прикинул ценовые разрывы, как торги проходят, ничего сложного в общем, даже глубоко копать не надо.
May 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Есть у меня небольшой бизнес, скажем так, в направлении консалтинга в области снабжения. И вот провожу анализ закупок здравоохранения в РФ, сколько примерно крадут, я понял, прикинул ценовые разрывы, как торги проходят, ничего сложного в общем, даже глубоко копать не надо.
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South Korea is positioning itself as key player in global market for nuclear reactors
• South Korean firms boast that they are able to deliver nuclear reactors on time and with no cost overruns
• China will be major producer of nuclear energy by 2030, but it remains a minnow on global export market
• South Korean firms boast that they are able to deliver nuclear reactors on time and with no cost overruns
• China will be major producer of nuclear energy by 2030, but it remains a minnow on global export market
June 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
South Korea is positioning itself as key player in global market for nuclear reactors
• South Korean firms boast that they are able to deliver nuclear reactors on time and with no cost overruns
• China will be major producer of nuclear energy by 2030, but it remains a minnow on global export market
• South Korean firms boast that they are able to deliver nuclear reactors on time and with no cost overruns
• China will be major producer of nuclear energy by 2030, but it remains a minnow on global export market
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California shows how batteries can supply significant share of power in electrical grid
• Batteries charge in afternoon when solar power is cheap and release energy in evenings
• At daily peak around 8pm (when people get home), batteries provide up to 30% of state’s electricity supply
• Batteries charge in afternoon when solar power is cheap and release energy in evenings
• At daily peak around 8pm (when people get home), batteries provide up to 30% of state’s electricity supply
June 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
California shows how batteries can supply significant share of power in electrical grid
• Batteries charge in afternoon when solar power is cheap and release energy in evenings
• At daily peak around 8pm (when people get home), batteries provide up to 30% of state’s electricity supply
• Batteries charge in afternoon when solar power is cheap and release energy in evenings
• At daily peak around 8pm (when people get home), batteries provide up to 30% of state’s electricity supply
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War is reshaping Ukraine's energy mix towards renewables
• Russian strikes on nuclear and coal plants (eg. large infrastructure) have crippled energy supply
• Solar and wind energy are making up for part of lost supply, highlighting country's huge potential in field
• Russian strikes on nuclear and coal plants (eg. large infrastructure) have crippled energy supply
• Solar and wind energy are making up for part of lost supply, highlighting country's huge potential in field
June 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
War is reshaping Ukraine's energy mix towards renewables
• Russian strikes on nuclear and coal plants (eg. large infrastructure) have crippled energy supply
• Solar and wind energy are making up for part of lost supply, highlighting country's huge potential in field
• Russian strikes on nuclear and coal plants (eg. large infrastructure) have crippled energy supply
• Solar and wind energy are making up for part of lost supply, highlighting country's huge potential in field
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I speak to Isaac Chotiner of The New Yorker about where we are in the Russia/Ukraine war: www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
What Could End the War in Ukraine?
An analyst of the conflict argues that there is still a path to peace.
www.newyorker.com
June 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I speak to Isaac Chotiner of The New Yorker about where we are in the Russia/Ukraine war: www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
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OSINT analysts confirm 13 Russian aircraft damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes in “historic” behind-the-lines Operation Spiderweb
The SBU originally reported hitting 41 aircraft, destroying 34% of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers on June 1.
The SBU originally reported hitting 41 aircraft, destroying 34% of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers on June 1.
OSINT analysts confirm 13 Russian aircraft damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes in “historic” behind-the-lines Operation Spiderweb
Satellite imagery and video confirmations from open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysts have verified that at least 13 Russian strategic aircraft were damaged during Operation Spiderweb (“Pavutyna”),...
theins.press
June 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
OSINT analysts confirm 13 Russian aircraft damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes in “historic” behind-the-lines Operation Spiderweb
The SBU originally reported hitting 41 aircraft, destroying 34% of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers on June 1.
The SBU originally reported hitting 41 aircraft, destroying 34% of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers on June 1.
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Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
June 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
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www.russiamatters.org/analysis/us-.... In this piece I review the state of Sino-Russian relations, finding them on the whole quite robust (I explain the reasons why they are so robust: has little to do with a shared vision of the world). This leaves the United States with only one viable option.
US Unlikely to Unravel Robust Russia-China Ties | Russia Matters
www.russiamatters.org
May 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
www.russiamatters.org/analysis/us-.... In this piece I review the state of Sino-Russian relations, finding them on the whole quite robust (I explain the reasons why they are so robust: has little to do with a shared vision of the world). This leaves the United States with only one viable option.
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The SBU has shared photos of the drones it says were used in today's attack on Russian airfields. The images appear to show how the drones were hidden during transport to Russia ahead of the attack.
June 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The SBU has shared photos of the drones it says were used in today's attack on Russian airfields. The images appear to show how the drones were hidden during transport to Russia ahead of the attack.
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The time it took, the details, the planning, the logistics behind enemy lines (in some cases thousands of miles from friendly territory), the OpSec... this will be studied for years to come.
June 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The time it took, the details, the planning, the logistics behind enemy lines (in some cases thousands of miles from friendly territory), the OpSec... this will be studied for years to come.
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An amazing David and Goliath moment for Ukraine, like we have not seen the sinking of the Moskva. SBU continues to impress. And well timed too. Just as negotiators are about to restart in Istanbul. Some interesting implications for Russia’s nuclear deterrence too. kyivindependent.com/enemy-bomber...
'Russian bombers are burning en masse' — Ukraine's SBU drones hit 'more than 40' aircraft in mass attack, source claims
"Currently, more than 40 aircraft are known to have been hit, including the A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22 M3," a source told the Kyiv Independent.
kyivindependent.com
June 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM
An amazing David and Goliath moment for Ukraine, like we have not seen the sinking of the Moskva. SBU continues to impress. And well timed too. Just as negotiators are about to restart in Istanbul. Some interesting implications for Russia’s nuclear deterrence too. kyivindependent.com/enemy-bomber...
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I offer some thoughts on the Russian nuclear security breach. open.substack.com/pub/profradc...
Russian nuclear security breach
Some thoughts
open.substack.com
May 30, 2025 at 5:42 AM
I offer some thoughts on the Russian nuclear security breach. open.substack.com/pub/profradc...
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I will soon be starting a new academic project: a history of the war between Russia and Ukraine. I am to have the book published by 2032 (10th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion).
May 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I will soon be starting a new academic project: a history of the war between Russia and Ukraine. I am to have the book published by 2032 (10th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion).
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I added a little research note on what I think is a pretty remarkable interview of the Russian drone designer / entrepreneur Sergey Tovkach (conducted by YouTuber Konstantin Rozhkov): open.substack.com/pub/profradc.... This covers just the Chinese angle of the interview.
Sergey Tovkach's interview with Konstantin Rozhkov (@RealReporter)
On May 12, 2025, Russian YouTube Konstantin Rozhkov posted an extremely interesting interview with a Russian drone designer and entrepreneur Sergey Tovkach.
open.substack.com
June 1, 2025 at 6:10 AM
I added a little research note on what I think is a pretty remarkable interview of the Russian drone designer / entrepreneur Sergey Tovkach (conducted by YouTuber Konstantin Rozhkov): open.substack.com/pub/profradc.... This covers just the Chinese angle of the interview.
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Doggo: Sun, Don’t Make Me Fetch You: Be There Tomorrow, Boi! 🤣🌞🐾
May 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Doggo: Sun, Don’t Make Me Fetch You: Be There Tomorrow, Boi! 🤣🌞🐾
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Bro wore it better than I ever would! 😯
May 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Bro wore it better than I ever would! 😯
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Baby girl and her bestie
May 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Baby girl and her bestie
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Sorry for being late !
May 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Sorry for being late !
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The Kremlin’s Arctic ambitions have grown further this year.
What’s behind Moscow’s strategy beneath the ice? In this new policy brief, @jhosa.bsky.social & Mikhail Komin analyse Russia’s evolving strategy in the region. @ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
bit.ly/4kxdnEw
What’s behind Moscow’s strategy beneath the ice? In this new policy brief, @jhosa.bsky.social & Mikhail Komin analyse Russia’s evolving strategy in the region. @ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
bit.ly/4kxdnEw
May 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The Kremlin’s Arctic ambitions have grown further this year.
What’s behind Moscow’s strategy beneath the ice? In this new policy brief, @jhosa.bsky.social & Mikhail Komin analyse Russia’s evolving strategy in the region. @ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
bit.ly/4kxdnEw
What’s behind Moscow’s strategy beneath the ice? In this new policy brief, @jhosa.bsky.social & Mikhail Komin analyse Russia’s evolving strategy in the region. @ecfrwidereurope.bsky.social
bit.ly/4kxdnEw
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In their latest policy brief, @jhosa.bsky.social & Mikhail Komin analyse Russia's ambitions in the Arctic ⬇️
ecfr.eu/publication/...
ecfr.eu/publication/...
The bear beneath the ice: Russia’s ambitions in the Arctic
Russia is rapidly developing—and militarising—its Arctic territory as a strategic priority, even amid its war on Ukraine. Add Trump’s coveting of Greenland to the mix, and the next confrontation in…
ecfr.eu
May 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
In their latest policy brief, @jhosa.bsky.social & Mikhail Komin analyse Russia's ambitions in the Arctic ⬇️
ecfr.eu/publication/...
ecfr.eu/publication/...