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I presented "Transnational Crime and the State: Criminal Insurgencies, Crime Wars, Gangs, Mafias, and Cartels" to an international seminar sponsored by the Secretaria de Estado de Segurança Pública do Distrito Federal in Brasilia. on 27 November 2019 lnkd.in/gZiEZAq
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The Certificate in Cyber Wargaming teaches participants how to create structured gaming experiences that generate meaningful insights and improve organizational readiness. Registration is still open for the December session! loom.ly/Ai5CPZA #CyberSecurity #CyberWargaming
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Anne Applebaum
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He destroyed his country, maybe they want him to destroy the UN as well?
Elliot Kaufman
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New: Sources from three countries confirm that the Trump Administration has advocated Viktor Orbán for UN Secretary-General. The US has encouraged Orbán to enter the race, even bringing him the initial idea of a joint U.S.-Russia-China candidacy. WSJ: wsj.com/opinion/viktor-orban…

Opinion | Viktor Orbán, U.N. Secretary-General?

Trump officials push the idea of a U.S.-Russia-China joint candidate.

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RFI English@RFI_En2h
French unions and protest groups call fresh rallies and nationwide strike rfi.​my/DA88
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Sebastian Bae@SebastianBaeOct 16
This is such an interesting application of #AI and educational #wargaming. I am curious to see what human players adapt to AI opponents. defensescoop.com/2026/10/15/…

Military service members to square off against AI in ‘Mindgame’ tournament

The wargames will pit humans against an AI-controlled adversary in simulations that involve drone swarms and carrier strike groups.

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ASPI
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AI-enabled emergency management: a hint at PLA’s future AI integration | Michael Kolton and Winston Chang | bit.ly/4zS6TYs
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ASPI
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'A mine deters only if an adversary believes it will be laid in time. An adversary of Australia may reasonably wonder whether Australian intelligence, readiness and political decision-making can move fast enough,' writes Natalie Treloar. aspistrategist.org.au/ghost-…

Ghost Sharks' mines won't be much use if Australia can't act fast enough | The Strategist

So now it’s confirmed: Ghost Shark uncrewed submarines will be able to lay mines, up to 12 at a time. But government confirmation of the capability on 19 October leaves an uncomfortable question...

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Robert Morton
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Here's a threat that should worry American intelligence agencies. AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons faster than ever. Britain's investing in early detection and countermeasures. The U.S. needs to stay ahead of this threat, not wait for an outbreak. reuters.com/world/uk/uk-gove…

UK government sets out $800 million of AI security funding

Britain's government set out around £600 million ($800 million)of funding on Saturday largely geared towards defending against health and security threats ​from artificial intelligence.

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The Washington Post
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About 50,000 more people died in European cities between June and August than would have if temperatures had not been abnormally hot, researchers estimate. The figures are 71 percent higher than in 2022, the second-deadliest year. wapo.st/4iBgm0s
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IISS News
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If Moscow or Kyiv fails to provide sufficient employment opportunities and regulatory frameworks for Russian or Ukrainian veterans, they could populate and empower extremist groups. Sam Bowden on the future of private warfare in Russia and Ukraine: go.iiss.org/3VQvtdt
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Militant Wire@MilitantWireSep 29
Files Without Borders: The Diffusion of 3D-Printed Weapons Designs from the Russo-Ukrainian War - by Rueben Dass and @SenftPatrick militantwire.com/p/files-wit…

Files Without Borders: The Diffusion of 3D-Printed Weapons Designs from the Russo-Ukrainian War

3D-printing technology has played a pivotal role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Bloomberg
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva came from behind to win Brazil’s runoff election, halting a right-wing wave sweeping Latin America and defying predictions that the 80-year-old political veteran had finally reached the end of his extraordinary career. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Lula Wins a Record Fourth Term in Brazil in a Surprise Comeback

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva came from behind to win Brazil’s runoff election, halting a right-wing wave sweeping Latin America and defying predictions that the 80-year-old political veteran...

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Militant Wire analysis @sadarlo1 and @G88Daniele spoke to @TheMediaLine about how extremists could exploit France's protests without organizing them jpost.com/international/arti…

Extremists could exploit France's protests without organizing them, expert says

The scale of the destruction has also prompted wider questions about how social grievances developed into a national security crisis, whether extremist networks are exploiting the unrest.

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Robert Muggah@robmuggah12h
Brazil’s second round is looking chaotic. Bus shortages and alleged voter obstruction across 10 states. A court ordered the arrest of Salvador’s transport secretary. The Supreme Court’s extended nationwide voting to 7pm, an unprecedented move. A messy end to a bitter campaign.
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Reuters
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Protesters clashed with police in Rome, Turin and Bologna on Saturday during nationwide rallies against war and rising living costs reut.rs/4zSCFoi

Cost-of-living protests in Italy turn into clashes with police - News

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Lucas Webber
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AI TERRORISM IS JUST TERRORISM The new technology hasn’t fundamentally transformed the problem—at least not yet. theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1…

AI Terrorism Is Just Terrorism

The new technology hasn’t fundamentally transformed the problem—at least not yet.

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Militant Wire@MilitantWire21h
Defending Against Drones: State and Armed Group Responses in West Africa - by @NiccolaMilnes militantwire.com/p/defending…

Defending Against Drones: State and Armed Group Responses in West Africa

Globally, the emergence of drones for both surveillance and strikes has become a dominant feature of conflict.

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Jayson Geroux@JaysonGeroux20h
🇨🇦 A friendly reminder to my fellow Canadians that if you wish you can now wear a Flanders poppy to demonstrate your support to military personnel of the past & present. Donations to the @RoyalCdnLegion are appreciated as the funds support programs for veterans & their families.
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Jayson Geroux@JaysonGeroux18h
1/35 Long, complex & updated🧵 A lot of posts being produced lately on the subterranean ("SubT") fighting in the Russo-Ukrainian War (2022-Present). These from @asherdigs @SpencerGuard @SapperGeologist @Zarelepotec: xitter.cf/SpencerGuard/status/21… xitter.cf/asherdigs/status/21136…
Asher Katz
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What @SpencerGuard @SapperGeologist @RichemondBarak @PalmerLuckey @traysartech have been saying for years is finally being seen on the battlefield. Subterra is a domain in itself, requiring expertise in many more elements than just tunnels: environment, hardware, personal equipment, maneuver, logistics, sensors, protection doctrine, and much more.
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How to build a police state theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i…

How to build a police state | William Wheeler

To understand where Trump is trying to take the US, we should look to the authoritarian playbook of his favorite ally: El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele

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Financial Times
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More than 400,000 people have joined demonstrations across France, a week after widespread rioting shocked the nation, as Emmanuel Macron’s government steps up policing in a bid to deter further disorder. ft.trib.al/tiIbdJP
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