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*The Spymasters of Israel* by Stewart Steven offers a fascinating exploration of Israeli intelligence history, particularly focusing on Mossad. This blog post highlights the book’s in-depth look at the individuals who shaped Israel's intelligence community and the operations that solidified their reputation on the global stage. Key takeaway: The book covers historical events that illustrate how Israeli intelligence tactics influenced global security. Quotes:   1. "The book reveals the strategic minds behind some of the most daring operations in intelligence history." 2. "It offers a deep dive into the intricate world of espionage, where every decision impacts the global balance of power." For more insights, visit the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gmiHqxsn #SpymastersOfIsrael #EspionageHistory #Mossad #BookReview #MiddleEastHistory #GlobalSecurity #IsraeliIntelligence FULL BLOG POST: https://lnkd.in/gmiHqxsn

We are excited to announce the launch of IISPPR Publication with our inaugural book, "Dynamics of Geopolitics," set to release within the next 10 days. In line with our commitment to fostering insightful discussions, we are currently accepting submissions for our forthcoming book which will delve into the complex topic of ISIS terrorism and its implications on the global geopolitical order. We invite experts, scholars, and researchers to contribute to this in this book. If you are interested in submitting a chapter, please ensure your full chapter is submitted by May 15th. Submissions should be sent to editor@iisppr.in   #NewPublication, #CallForChapters, #GeopoliticalAnalysis, #ISISTerrorism, #GlobalPolitics, #ScholarlyContribution, #AcademicPublishing, #ResearchOpportunity, #InternationalRelations, #SecurityStudies,

I am delighted to announce that an edited version of my paper 'How The British Far Right Appropriate and Misrepresent Pagan Iconography' has now been published in The International Journal for Heathen Research, which is now available on Amazon: https://lnkd.in/eGvKAR4p #Pagan #Paganism #Heathenry #Asatru #Counterterrorism #Counterextremism

Intelligence is often thought simply to be reports, information, and data, but BGen James Cox (Ret'd) argues that intelligence is a much bigger idea. Intelligence is a dynamic capacity emerging from a complex adaptive system of systems that ultimately enables advantageous action to prevail over adversaries and other threats. In this compelling talk, BGen Cox contrasts Canada’s current approach with broader philosophical ideas about intelligence, drawing insights from psychology, anthropology, and military theory. He will challenge the narrow conception of intelligence in government and military circles and offer novel ways to reimagine defence intelligence, and in turn, the overall Canadian Intelligence Enterprise. Don't miss this free, thought-provoking session next week. Full details and registration at rmcsd.ca/cox. #CanadianIntelligence #DefenceStrategy #MilitaryTheory #BGenCox #IntelligenceSystems #NationalSecurity #AdaptiveIntelligence #RMCSD #CanadaDefence #InnovationInIntelligence #PsychologyAndSecurity #Free

How does history impact Putin's decision-making? What are the sources of Russia's insecurity? What is all the fuss about NATO's expansion? These and other important themes are delved into in this riveting discussion between Ejaz Haider and Dr. Sergey Radchenko, at the Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR).

The latest publication from my program at START, by Egle Murauskaite, is a review of what is known about the drivers and enablers of civilian resistance to, and resilience in the face of, an attack by an adversarial power. Take a look!

While reading Piketty's book Capital and Ideology, 2020 You should definitely read the whole book, more than 1,000 pages. It's an efficient use of time, and it's fascinating. It is also fascinating to develop the book's ideas further. Only more relevant now, during the war in Ukraine. But we have to start with history. About Russia. The terms Communist and Post communist Societies are imprecise. Milovan Djilas gave a better definition in the book The New Class 1957: state-capitalism. We can further specify: Managerial State Capitalism. Command Society and Post command Societies could also be good words. I'm not sure if they sound good in English in terms of style, but they are accurate in terms of content.

#BrockU's Assistant Professor of History Joshua Manitowabi is researching settler and Indigenous accounts of Manitoulin Island’s 18th century “Great Fire” with the support of Brock's Indigenous Research Grant. The #research will take a deep dive into archives from the early 1600s to the late 1800s, searching for letters, maps, photos, census records, newspapers, journals from traders and military personnel, and other materials to understand the island’s colonial history. Read more about Manitowabi's research ➡️ https://loom.ly/dzf6nxM

I wonder what is the coordination between IWI and JSOU and the Irregular warfare center and CISA at NDU all claiming ownership of the province of irregular warfare. Some good topics but one of the most important aspects of resistance (and all special operations) is assessment. This is where SOF (SF, PSYOP, and CA) has to get back to its roots and be able to conduct effective assessment to inform campaign planning (and resistance needs to be in support of a campaign plan. We need skilled operators conducting area studies, areas assessments, target audience analysis, civil reconnaissance and civil information management.  Why are assessments critical? 4. Assessment - must conduct continuous assessment to gain understanding - tactical, operational, and strategic.  Assessments are key to developing strategy and campaign plans and anticipating potential conflict. Assessments allow you to challenge assumptions and determine if a rebalance of ways and means with the acceptable, durable, political arrangement  is required. Understand the indigenous way of war and adapt to it.   Do not force the US way of war upon indigenous forces if it is counter to their history, customs, traditions, and abilities. https://lnkd.in/ewChjcmU I would also offer that one of the topics for resistance study is the resistance potential in north Korea where one of the largest resistance movements could be unleashed and it will have huge implications because what happens on the Korean peninsula will have global effects. But most of SOF and those who study resistance neglect what is happening (or has the potential to happen) in north korea.

Togetrher with the amazing Professors Bettina Renz and Natasha Kuhrt I will discuss the book on the BASEES TALKS of the British Association for Slavonic and East European Studies. Especially thanks to Prof Matthias Neumann for his efforts to organise the discussion  You are welcome! #Routledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Series #Russia # Ukraine #war #international security #Routledge