Facebook Whistleblower “Blows” Facebook by Fidelito Social media platforms require external regulation/oversight Read on Substack
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Trump Election 2024 – The Day After (I actually really like the “Day Before”…can we have more of that please…?)
Well first term that comes to mind in “Analysis Paralysis”. I am sure many will get onto SM and make assessments sophisticated and simplistic ones on this big event today, so here’s my contribution to the simplistic/laymen versions of such assessments; Kamala Harris dropped into the presidential ring without any […]
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Contextualising the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict, then asking a simple question; What Cost & Who Pays?
A brilliant presentation as usual by Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory, in contextualising what is currently happening in GAZA and the occupied territories as part of the continued Israeli/Palestinian conflict in general. Some key points mentioned; Political […]
Read More U.S. Elections (a perspective): Maybe a “S**t Storm” is long overdue
If you’ve been following some of my political posts you should know by now how I despise the likes of Donald Trump because in simple terms he’s a clown who stands for nothing but has the capacity – out of shear ignorance – to deliver plenty to the alt-right ideologues […]
Read More Cowardly Terrorist Attacks on Israel Now Reaching Europe
As if it needs saying how truly disgusting/despicable to see these waves of attacks on civilians in the Mideast and now in Europe. Terrorism needs to be rooted out and the only way to achieve this – in my opinion – is a well coordinated effort/well-defined strategy across continents to […]
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Another Terrorist Attack Rocks the UK
First off let me say that our prayers go to all those affected by this cowardly act as well as their families and friends. These atrocities I can only hope strengthen our resolve as a nation to rid the country of these sick cowards. That said however 2 things lead […]
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Macron suggests Europe can't rely on the U.S for Security
French President Emmanuel Macron told France’s overseas ambassadors gathered in Paris on Monday that Europe can “no longer rely” upon the US for its security. While it is true – and has been for a while now if we haven’t been wasting time daydreaming – that the EU needs a […]
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China’s “Sharp Power” and our Vulnerabilities that make Self-Protection & Engagement a Difficult Balance
I came across a very interesting article entitled How China’s “sharp power” is muting criticism abroad (link below) about China’s increased influence/meddling in western democracies mainly to promote a positive image of the country, and distorting information to suppress dissent and debate. It’s safe to say that this behaviour is […]
Read More Britain’s main threats are from Russia and jihadi terrorists – our defence policy should reflect that (Commentary)
I came across a very interesting piece in the Guardian about our security policy entitled; Britain’s main threats are from Russia and jihadi terrorists – our defence policy should reflect that by Paul Mason. A highly recommended read but a few points I would like to make; Unlike what many […]
Read More Terrorism in the Age of Polarization; by By Peter Bergen (Commentary)
An interesting article written by Peter Bergen, CNN National Security Analyst about the definition of terrorism – link below. That said I believe that analysis of the definition of “Terrorism” may be intriguing but needs to be analysed within the context of our primary objective/concern on how to eliminate terrorism […]
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