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Finally, it is out! Interested in armed group cooperation? Please check my recent article on why some rebel groups form a united front when others engage in loose partnerships. - Pathways to Cooperation: A Relational Theory of Rebel Alliance Formation -

Autonomy and International Stability: Uncrewed Systems in the Indo-Pacific Center for a New American Security (CNAS) 27 Mar 2024 Join the Center for a New American Security for an event marking the release of a new report, Autonomy and International Stability: Confidence-Building Measures for Uncrewed Systems in the Indo-Pacific by Defense Program Adjunct Senior Fellow Thomas Shugart. With heightened tensions between the United States and China, and war underway in Europe, military forces worldwide are increasingly adopting uncrewed (unmanned) systems for a tactical edge. As uncrewed systems increasingly incorporate autonomy, the risk of accidents, miscalculation, and inadvertent escalation in contested areas is a real possibility. The report considers how confidence-building measures in air and maritime domains could bolster global stability in the use of uncrewed systems. The event will feature a conversation between the author and Executive Vice President and Director of Studies Paul Scharre.

Operation “True Promise.” Iran versus Israel Scott Ritter says 🎙 Israel believed that it could launch a strike against Iran and suffer no consequence - that is no longer the case. This is #deterrence. This means that in the future, if either Israel or the United States plan on carrying out an action against Iran, they have to weigh in the consequences of their actions knowing that #Iran has the capacity to reach out and touch any place, any spot, any target in the region in Israel or out of Israel, and there's nothing anybody could do to stop that. This is why President Biden has been on the phone with Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of #Israel, telling him, 'Do not retaliate'. Operation 'True Promise' was an extraordinarily successful operation, not only for Iran, but indeed for the world, because Iranian deterrence now is a reality that can hold Israel and the United States in check. Conclusion: Israel’s defence is weaker than a spider’s web. It needed help from US, UK, France and Germany to shoot down Iranian drones. Follow up on telegram

Some people find #AUKUS scary! Remember, this is a paradigm shift and an adjustment for both industry and USG that will take time to get right. #itar #fms #securitycooperation #exportcontrols #tsfd #defensetrade #defensetech #defenseindustry

I sometimes wonder, who is more gifted, Naval himself or people like us, who happen to get such distilled wisdom, quite gratuitously. I cannot help but envy his ability to connect things so far and wide. One of the best streams by @Navalr in many years. https://lnkd.in/g6xtjqjP #technology #entrepreneurship #ideas #disruption #society

LAWS NO Laws Lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) are not any more a theoretical concept but we see in real time the effects of new, and uncontrollable, forms of killing machines being used in the Middle East and the Russia- Ukraine conflict. When the UN Resolution was voted last year, Israel abstained alongside China, Iran, North Korea and some 7 other countries, while Russia and Belarus voted against. Real nice bedfellows! ( Lethal autonomous weapons systems : (un.org) The pager terror attack prepared and orchestrated by Israel shows a form of autonomous weapons that was probably not even imagined when more than 10 years ago talks started in Geneva to regulate such weapons. LAWS create new challenges to international law from a humanitarian, security, technological and ethical perspectives. The LAWS lower the threshold for armed conflict, they can let an armed conflict ignite without putting any soldier of the attacking side at risk. LAWS can -too- easily be obtained and used by non-state actors and criminal organisations. Our lives became instantly more dangerous the moment the pagers started to heat-up in Lebanon. Acting with total disrespect for the lives of civilians, causing collateral damage, civilian victims, hundredfold the eventual damage to military targets, constitute war crimes. The issue should be taken up by the ICC, and the countries whose territory is used to produce or use the LAWS should bring a case to the ICJ.   The new attacks on Lebanon, that caused in less than tow days more than 500 mainly civilian deaths, including those of United Nations staff-members, have pushed the analysis of the pager terror to the background.  It all appears to be part of the Israeli tactical handbook. If criticism is building up against you, just heat up the situation and divert the attention. An interesting opinion was published by Kamil Tekin Sürek ( https://lnkd.in/daUzhdUD ) (found in: European press roundup | eurotopics.net) under the title (translated) “High tech methods don't make war crimes less criminal” about the fact that the pager explosions have enhanced Israel's image: “For days, Israeli propaganda was fuelled by praise of Israel's superior intelligence and technological capabilities. But this much-vaunted intelligence operation and technology was a war crime. If this topic is to be discussed in the media, the position should be that Israel has committed a new war crime that should be condemned, that we as an international community should take a united stance against those who commit war crimes, and that those who commit war crimes should unquestionably be brought to justice. Killing people with high-tech methods is not to be praised, but condemned.” ( https://lnkd.in/dAWHRC2x ) #LAWS; #Warcrimes;#UNRES78/241; #Pager-attack;#Israel; #Lebanon; #UN; #ICJ; #ICC; #arms-race; #proliferation; #Civilians-in-conflict; #EU; #non-State actors

Did you know the rumble of #excitement before a big #announcement is scientifically proven to increase #wanderlust by 100%? Be the first to know... something BIG is about to erupt from Air Peace Limited, and the ground is trembling (figuratively, of course) with anticipation! The countdown begins tonight, and the only question on everyone's mind is: what could it be? A breathtaking new destination? Unbeatable deals on flights? A revolutionary way to experience travel? We're keeping our lips sealed for now, but trust us, it's going to be epic! Head over to the comments below and unleash your inner travel detective! Who can guess what Air Peace has in store? Get ready to #Anticipate, #Discover, and #Explore like never before with Air Peace Limited! #BetterDealWithAirPeace is just the beginning. Stay tuned, adventurers – the countdown is on! #AirPeaceBrakingNews #AirPeace #Aviation #Travel #Nigeria #Airline #CustomerService #SafetyFirst #ComfortableJourney #FlyWithUs #AirlineIndustry #BigAnnouncement #AviationUpdates #BreakingNews #AirlineIndustry #IndustryNews #AirlineUpdates #BreakingAnnouncement #AirTravelNews #AirlineNews

Strategy: Launching Forward: A Call for Strategic Clarity Dear Kremlin, As we navigate the complexities of international relations, I urge you to consider our trajectory with the same precision as rocket science. Just as we analyze the vector forces acting on a rocket, we must also assess the forces shaping our geopolitical landscape. The equation ⃗ (×⃗ v⃗)⃗ ⋆ · ⃗ →S = ∂(⃗ v⃗ )⃗ ⋆ ⃗∂⃗ →S ⃗ serves as a reminder that our actions have consequences, and every decision carries weight in the grand scheme of things. Your recent maneuvers suggest a need to recalibrate our approach. The current trajectory is unsustainable, and the potential for miscalculation is high. We must avoid the gravitational pull of escalation and instead focus on a path that leads to constructive dialogue and mutual understanding. In rocket science, we know that every launch requires meticulous planning and execution. Similarly, our diplomatic efforts must be executed with clarity and intention. The time for ambiguity has passed; we need decisive actions that reflect a commitment to stability and collaboration. Let’s redirect our vector to foster a climate of cooperation rather than confrontation. The global community is watching, and our next moves will determine the trajectory of our collective future. It’s time…