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A Make in India 🇮🇳 System. The #Akashteer Air Defence System, an indigenous command-and-control platform developed by Bharat Electronics Limited, has proven mega impactful for India by neutralizing hundreds of Pakistani drones and missiles during the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, achieving a 99% interception rate with no civilian casualties...

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Spoke in Lok Sabha today on the success of Operation Sindoor and India’s strengthened counter-terror resolve under PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. We deployed indigenous & modern military technologies to strike deep into Pakistan’s territory and eliminated key terror training infrastructure. We also demonstrated seamless working of our Integrated Air Command And Control System, reflecting preparedness of our forces to defend our Nation against incoming missiles. As Late Gen. Bipin Rawat rightly warned, India faces a 2.5-front war — and it’s now evident that the Congress is the internal “0.5 front”, weakening the nation from within. Between 2004–2014, over 8,000 civilians were killed in terror attacks during UPA rule. Congress not only failed to respond but actively weakened our national security by repealing POTA and diluting the NIA’s powers. In contrast, the NDA Govt has built a robust counter-terror architecture — with decisive leadership, cross-border strikes, and deep investments in defence startups, modern equipment, and border infrastructure. Today, the nation sees PM Modi as the true defender of Bharat, while the Congress and its actions build up to a real surrender of India against its adversaries. Watch the full speech here.
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Spoke in Lok Sabha today on the success of Operation Sindoor and India’s strengthened counter-terror resolve under PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. We deployed indigenous & modern military technologies to strike deep into Pakistan’s territory and eliminated key terror training infrastructure. We also demonstrated seamless working of our Integrated Air Command And Control System, reflecting preparedness of our forces to defend our Nation against incoming missiles. As Late Gen. Bipin Rawat rightly warned, India faces a 2.5-front war — and it’s now evident that the Congress is the internal “0.5 front”, weakening the nation from within. Between 2004–2014, over 8,000 civilians were killed in terror attacks during UPA rule. Congress not only failed to respond but actively weakened our national security by repealing POTA and diluting the NIA’s powers. In contrast, the NDA Govt has built a robust counter-terror architecture — with decisive leadership, cross-border strikes, and deep investments in defence startups, modern equipment, and border infrastructure. Today, the nation sees PM Modi as the true defender of Bharat, while the Congress and its actions build up to a real surrender of India against its adversaries. Watch the full speech here.

Tejasvi Surya

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Awards for Indian Soldiers Killed in Operation Sindoor — A Defeated India in a State of Helplessness 🇵🇰 🇮🇳 ⚡ 🔰Across the world, fallen soldiers are honored with respect. However, during Operation Sindoor, the Indian military has come under intense internal & external pressure for not acknowledging its casualties and losses. The government and army faced heavy losses, which they have continued to hide to avoid public humiliation and embarrassment. 🔰Verified sources reveal that over 250 Indian soldiers were killed on the Line of Control alone. Despite initially denying losses, India is now belatedly awarding over 100 soldiers and pilots who died during the operation. 🔰To mask its defeat, India suppressed the truth about its losses and casualties. Among the hidden casualties are 7 Indian Air Force personnel and 5 soldiers from the 10th Infantry Brigade G-Top, all now nominated for military honors by India. 🔰At Headquarters 93 Infantry Brigade, 9 killed soldiers are being awarded. India also plans to honor 4 Air Force pilots, including 3 Rafale pilots. Additionally, 5 x S-400 system operators killed at Adampur Air Base and 9 personnel from Udhampur Air Defense Unit will also receive awards. 🔰Two soldiers killed at Rajouri Aviation Base and four in Uri, including the Supply Depot OC, are also listed for honors. One from Nowshera’s Intelligence Field Support Unit and three from Uri’s 12th Infantry Brigade will also be awarded. 🔰After Pakistan’s successful strikes on Pathankot and Udhampur, India was forced into a ceasefire, as Indian own spokesperson and international media reported. More so several Indian generals and diplomats have also reluctantly acknowledged these losses, including the destruction of bases and Rafale jets. 🔰In this so-called one of biggest democracy, families of killed soldiers have been pressured not to share their loved ones’ photos online. India continues to hide both the scale of its military losses and the identities of its fallen, despite confirmations by Indian and global media. 🔰If India never acknowledged these deaths, why is it now awarding honors? A professional army proudly remembers its fallen soldiers. Yet, India’s denial and hiding of losses in Operation Sindoor remain a shameful and unprofessional act at the part of India as a country and Indian Armed Forces as an institution.
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Awards for Indian Soldiers Killed in Operation Sindoor — A Defeated India in a State of Helplessness 🇵🇰 🇮🇳 ⚡ 🔰Across the world, fallen soldiers are honored with respect. However, during Operation Sindoor, the Indian military has come under intense internal & external pressure for not acknowledging its casualties and losses. The government and army faced heavy losses, which they have continued to hide to avoid public humiliation and embarrassment. 🔰Verified sources reveal that over 250 Indian soldiers were killed on the Line of Control alone. Despite initially denying losses, India is now belatedly awarding over 100 soldiers and pilots who died during the operation. 🔰To mask its defeat, India suppressed the truth about its losses and casualties. Among the hidden casualties are 7 Indian Air Force personnel and 5 soldiers from the 10th Infantry Brigade G-Top, all now nominated for military honors by India. 🔰At Headquarters 93 Infantry Brigade, 9 killed soldiers are being awarded. India also plans to honor 4 Air Force pilots, including 3 Rafale pilots. Additionally, 5 x S-400 system operators killed at Adampur Air Base and 9 personnel from Udhampur Air Defense Unit will also receive awards. 🔰Two soldiers killed at Rajouri Aviation Base and four in Uri, including the Supply Depot OC, are also listed for honors. One from Nowshera’s Intelligence Field Support Unit and three from Uri’s 12th Infantry Brigade will also be awarded. 🔰After Pakistan’s successful strikes on Pathankot and Udhampur, India was forced into a ceasefire, as Indian own spokesperson and international media reported. More so several Indian generals and diplomats have also reluctantly acknowledged these losses, including the destruction of bases and Rafale jets. 🔰In this so-called one of biggest democracy, families of killed soldiers have been pressured not to share their loved ones’ photos online. India continues to hide both the scale of its military losses and the identities of its fallen, despite confirmations by Indian and global media. 🔰If India never acknowledged these deaths, why is it now awarding honors? A professional army proudly remembers its fallen soldiers. Yet, India’s denial and hiding of losses in Operation Sindoor remain a shameful and unprofessional act at the part of India as a country and Indian Armed Forces as an institution.

The Intel Consortium

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The Superiority of Russia’s S-400 Missile Systems & Su-30MKI Fighter Jets Russia’s defense industry's pinnacle of technological prowess, with the S-400 Triumf missile system & Su-30MKI fighter jet exemplifying engineering & combat effectiveness. These systems, rooted in decades of innovation, demonstrate Russia’s ability to produce cutting-edge military hardware that rivals & surpasses, Western counterparts in performance, reliability & strategic versatility. S-400 Triumf, developed by Almaz-Antey, is regarded as the world’s most advanced air defense system. Its ability to neutralize a broad spectrum of aerial threats—ranging from stealth aircraft, cruise missiles to ballistic missiles—sets it apart. The system’s 48N6E3 missiles can engage targets at ranges up to 250 kms, while the 40N6E extends this reach to 400 kilometers, offering unparalleled coverage A radar suite capable of tracking up to 300 targets simultaneously, including low-observable stealth platforms, the S-400’s situational awareness is unmatched. Its integration of multiple missile types allows it to counter diverse threats, from low-flying drones to hypersonic weapons, ensuring layered defense The system’s mobility, with rapid deployment & redeployment capabilities, enhances its survivability in dynamic battlefields. Unlike Western systems like the Patriot PAC-3, which struggle with limited engagement ranges & higher costs, the S-400 offers superior cost-effectiveness & adaptability, making it a cornerstone of Russian & allied air defense strategies. Equally formidable is the Su-30MKI, a multirole fighter jet developed by Sukhoi & tailored for the Indian Air Force, showcasing Russia’s ability to deliver customized, high-performance platforms. Powered by twin AL-31FP turbofan engines with thrust-vectoring nozzles, the Su-30MKI achieves supermaneuverability, enabling it to execute complex aerobatic maneuvers like the Pugachev’s Cobra, which Western fighters like the F-35 cannot replicate Top speed of Mach 2 & operational range of 3,000 kms without refueling provide strategic flexibility. The jet’s avionics suite, integrating the Bars phased-array radar, allows detection of targets at 200 kilometers, giving it a decisive edge in beyond-visual-range combat The Su-30MKI’s arsenal, including R-77 air-to-air missiles & BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, ensures dominance in both air superiority & ground-attack roles. The S-400 and Su-30MKI create a formidable defense-offense ecosystem S-400’s ability to protect airbases & strategic assets allows Su-30MKIs to operate with reduced risk, projecting power deep into contested airspace. This combination has been a game-changer for nations like India, which leverages these systems to counter regional threats effectively S-400’s export to countries like China & Turkey underscores its global demand, driven by its proven reliability & resistance to electronic countermeasures, unlike Western systems that often rely on untested stealth countermeasures Critics of Western systems often highlight their high costs & limited adaptability. For instance, the F-35’s exorbitant price tag & maintenance issues pale in comparison to the Su-30MKI’s cost-efficiency & combat-proven track record. Similarly, the S-400’s ability to integrate with legacy systems gives it an edge over the Patriot’s restrictive architecture. Russia’s focus on rugged, versatile designs ensures these systems perform in diverse environments, from Arctic cold to desert heat, without the logistical burdens plaguing Western alternatives In conclusion, the S-400 & Su-30MKI represent the zenith of military technology, blending innovation, firepower & affordability Global adoption & battlefield success cement Russia’s position as a leader in defense systems, outclassing Western competitors in both strategic depth & operational effectiveness. These platforms not only secure national sovereignty but also redefine modern warfare with unmatched precision & power
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NDTV Exclusive “India-Israel Ties Enter Strategic Era, Says Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: ‘India Is the Future, Israel Is Ready to Partner with the Global SuperPower” Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער By Aditya Raj Kaul |NDTV In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described India as a “global superpower” and said that relations between the two democracies are “stronger than ever,” spanning from defense and innovation to counter-terrorism and trade. This was the Israeli minister’s only interview in India after his meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, underscoring the significance of the growing India-Israel partnership amid a volatile Middle East. “We are improving consistently. We are thankful for India’s friendship,” Sa’ar told NDTV, emphasizing that the two nations are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on defense cooperation. “We are moving forward on defense, agriculture, and economy—but we always have the passion to make it stronger,” he added. Israel Praises India’s Support Post-October 7 Attacks Reflecting on the October 7, 2023, terror attacks by Hamas that triggered the ongoing conflict, Sa’ar expressed deep gratitude for India’s swift condemnation. “We will not forget the fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first world leader to call Prime Minister Netanyahu on that awful day,” he said. “India stood by us—and we will remember that.” On the stalled Gaza peace process, Sa’ar emphasized the need for consistency. “The most important thing is to keep the Trump peace plan as the only game in town,” he said, warning against deviations pushed by other global actors. “It’s a stage-by-stage plan, realistic and implementable. India, as a world leader, has a key role in ensuring it remains on track.” India-Israel Counterterrorism and Defense Partnership Deepens Sa’ar acknowledged that India and Israel share “the same pain and experience” of terror. “There is terror everywhere—and the people of India, unfortunately, know its horrors,” he said. “We designate organizations like Lashkar-e-Taiba as terror groups and cooperate closely on intelligence, technology, and defense. No country has greater experience confronting terror than Israel—and we are ready to share it with India.” He revealed that new frameworks for defense and intelligence sharing are being advanced, reflecting what he called “a real strategic partnership” between the nations. Trade, Connectivity, and Adani’s Haifa Investment Discussing economic and connectivity projects, Sa’ar noted that Israel is ready to revive initiatives like the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), first announced during the 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi. “Because of the war, there was a hiatus, but we are ready to move forward again,” he said. On Adani Group’s majority stake in Haifa Port, Sa’ar called it a “symbol of trust.” “Israel’s air defense system protects our country and the investments made here. We welcome Adani’s investment—it’s important for both sides,” he affirmed. He also emphasized the need to renew direct flights between India and Israel to boost tourism, trade, and mobility of Indian workers contributing to Israel’s development sectors. ‘India Is the Future, Israel Is a Partner’ Sa’ar concluded the interview on an optimistic note about the bond between Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Netanyahu. “Their conversations are very open—on strategic and delicate matters. I hope they meet soon,” he said. “There is a mutual desire to have a real strategic partnership. India is the future. Israel is smaller, but we are a regional power. Together, we can do great things—and I’m sure we will.” Sa’ar also confirmed that Israel will participate at a senior level in next year’s Artificial Intelligence Summit in India, signaling the next frontier of cooperation between the two democracies. Interview link: Israel in India 🇮🇱 Reuven Azar Guy Nir
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NDTV Exclusive “India-Israel Ties Enter Strategic Era, Says Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: ‘India Is the Future, Israel Is Ready to Partner with the Global SuperPower” Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער By Aditya Raj Kaul |NDTV In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described India as a “global superpower” and said that relations between the two democracies are “stronger than ever,” spanning from defense and innovation to counter-terrorism and trade. This was the Israeli minister’s only interview in India after his meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, underscoring the significance of the growing India-Israel partnership amid a volatile Middle East. “We are improving consistently. We are thankful for India’s friendship,” Sa’ar told NDTV, emphasizing that the two nations are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on defense cooperation. “We are moving forward on defense, agriculture, and economy—but we always have the passion to make it stronger,” he added. Israel Praises India’s Support Post-October 7 Attacks Reflecting on the October 7, 2023, terror attacks by Hamas that triggered the ongoing conflict, Sa’ar expressed deep gratitude for India’s swift condemnation. “We will not forget the fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first world leader to call Prime Minister Netanyahu on that awful day,” he said. “India stood by us—and we will remember that.” On the stalled Gaza peace process, Sa’ar emphasized the need for consistency. “The most important thing is to keep the Trump peace plan as the only game in town,” he said, warning against deviations pushed by other global actors. “It’s a stage-by-stage plan, realistic and implementable. India, as a world leader, has a key role in ensuring it remains on track.” India-Israel Counterterrorism and Defense Partnership Deepens Sa’ar acknowledged that India and Israel share “the same pain and experience” of terror. “There is terror everywhere—and the people of India, unfortunately, know its horrors,” he said. “We designate organizations like Lashkar-e-Taiba as terror groups and cooperate closely on intelligence, technology, and defense. No country has greater experience confronting terror than Israel—and we are ready to share it with India.” He revealed that new frameworks for defense and intelligence sharing are being advanced, reflecting what he called “a real strategic partnership” between the nations. Trade, Connectivity, and Adani’s Haifa Investment Discussing economic and connectivity projects, Sa’ar noted that Israel is ready to revive initiatives like the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), first announced during the 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi. “Because of the war, there was a hiatus, but we are ready to move forward again,” he said. On Adani Group’s majority stake in Haifa Port, Sa’ar called it a “symbol of trust.” “Israel’s air defense system protects our country and the investments made here. We welcome Adani’s investment—it’s important for both sides,” he affirmed. He also emphasized the need to renew direct flights between India and Israel to boost tourism, trade, and mobility of Indian workers contributing to Israel’s development sectors. ‘India Is the Future, Israel Is a Partner’ Sa’ar concluded the interview on an optimistic note about the bond between Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Netanyahu. “Their conversations are very open—on strategic and delicate matters. I hope they meet soon,” he said. “There is a mutual desire to have a real strategic partnership. India is the future. Israel is smaller, but we are a regional power. Together, we can do great things—and I’m sure we will.” Sa’ar also confirmed that Israel will participate at a senior level in next year’s Artificial Intelligence Summit in India, signaling the next frontier of cooperation between the two democracies. Interview link: Israel in India 🇮🇱 Reuven Azar Guy Nir

Aditya Raj Kaul

131,291 次观看 • 8 个月前

India’s $5 BN Nuclear Train India has developed a rail-based nuclear missile launcher system, publicly tested in September 2025 with the Agni-Prime missile, enhancing its strategic deterrence. This capability allows missiles to move undetected on India's vast rail network, blending with civilian traffic and hiding in tunnels. No verified reports confirm a "$5 billion" cost or label it a "secret nuclear train" as sensationalized in recent YouTube videos. ​ ​System Overview The rail mobile launcher supports canisterised Agni-Prime missiles with a 2,000 km range, enabling quick launches from any rail location without preconditions. These self-sustained units carry warheads, logistics, and personnel, functioning as mobile bases to evade satellite detection. India joins an elite group including China, Russia, and North Korea with operational rail-based nuclear systems. ​ ​Strategic Advantages Rail launchers boost survivability by dispersing assets across 65,000+ km of tracks, complicating enemy targeting and preemptive strikes. They support heavier payloads than road mobiles and integrate into India's nuclear triad alongside air, road, and submarine platforms like INS Arihant. The Agni-Prime, lighter and more advanced than predecessors, replaces older Agni-I/II models in the Strategic Forces Command. ​ ​Development Context Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the first test on September 24, 2025, confirming DRDO and SFC's success under full operational conditions. Earlier Agni variants (2,3,4) already used rail platforms since the 2010s, but Agni-Prime adds canisterised cold-launch tech for faster reaction. This bolsters deterrence against Pakistan and China amid regional tensions. Credit : The Echo.
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India’s $5 BN Nuclear Train India has developed a rail-based nuclear missile launcher system, publicly tested in September 2025 with the Agni-Prime missile, enhancing its strategic deterrence. This capability allows missiles to move undetected on India's vast rail network, blending with civilian traffic and hiding in tunnels. No verified reports confirm a "$5 billion" cost or label it a "secret nuclear train" as sensationalized in recent YouTube videos. ​ ​System Overview The rail mobile launcher supports canisterised Agni-Prime missiles with a 2,000 km range, enabling quick launches from any rail location without preconditions. These self-sustained units carry warheads, logistics, and personnel, functioning as mobile bases to evade satellite detection. India joins an elite group including China, Russia, and North Korea with operational rail-based nuclear systems. ​ ​Strategic Advantages Rail launchers boost survivability by dispersing assets across 65,000+ km of tracks, complicating enemy targeting and preemptive strikes. They support heavier payloads than road mobiles and integrate into India's nuclear triad alongside air, road, and submarine platforms like INS Arihant. The Agni-Prime, lighter and more advanced than predecessors, replaces older Agni-I/II models in the Strategic Forces Command. ​ ​Development Context Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the first test on September 24, 2025, confirming DRDO and SFC's success under full operational conditions. Earlier Agni variants (2,3,4) already used rail platforms since the 2010s, but Agni-Prime adds canisterised cold-launch tech for faster reaction. This bolsters deterrence against Pakistan and China amid regional tensions. Credit : The Echo.

Augadh

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Warm greetings on Indian Foreign Service Day! Hardeep Singh Puri Sir, your journey as a diplomat and now as a key figure in India's leadership is truly inspiring. The pride and responsibility you’ve carried while representing India globally, and now in shaping key policies, is commendable. Wishing you continued success in fostering international relations and driving India's growth forward. Here are some achievements of Shri Hardeep Singh Puri Sir : 1. Participation in G20 Summits: Advocated for global economic stability and cooperation. 2. Ambassador to Brazil: Enhanced bilateral relations and trade between India and Brazil. 3. Permanent Representative to the United Nations: Involved in significant negotiations on peacekeeping and global security. 4. Advocacy for Development Issues: Focused on poverty alleviation and sustainable development at the UN. 5. Promotion of India's Soft Power: Enhanced India's cultural diplomacy and global governance contributions. 6. Role in International Conferences: Contributed to discussions on peace and security at global summits. 7. Strengthening Ties with the Indian Diaspora: Fostered connections and highlighted their role as cultural ambassadors. 8. Crisis Response Initiatives: Led diplomatic responses during crises, providing humanitarian assistance. 9. Global Health Initiatives: Advocated for international cooperation in combating health issues. 10. Advancement of Global Trade Discussions: Promoted fair trade practices for developing nations. 11. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas: Focused on energy security and sustainable practices. 12. Implementation of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan: Improved multimodal connectivity and infrastructure development. 13. Expansion of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Provided LPG connections to below-poverty-line households. 14. Support for Electric Mobility: Advocated for electric vehicles to reduce pollution. 15. Investment in Renewable Energy Projects: Championed large-scale solar and wind projects. 16. Housing for All: Implemented PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) for affordable housing. 17. Promotion of International Trade: Facilitated agreements to enhance India's energy exports. 18. Public Health Initiatives: Launched campaigns for safe and clean energy practices. 19. Global Energy Partnerships: Fostered collaborations in the energy sector for security and innovation. 20. Launch of the National Hydrogen Mission: Promoted hydrogen as a clean energy source. 21. Vande Bharat Mission: Led the repatriation of millions of stranded Indians during the pandemic. 22. COVID-19 Response: Maintained supply chains for uninterrupted fuel and energy availability. 23. Support for Startups and Innovations: Encouraged entrepreneurship in energy and aviation sectors. 24. Enhancement of Oil and Gas Exploration: Promoted self-sufficiency in energy resources. 25. Promotion of Alternate Fuels: Advocated for biogas and ethanol usage to support sustainability. 26. Revival of Air India: Played a key role in restoring the national carrier’s operational efficiency. 27. Expansion of LPG Infrastructure: Improved access to clean cooking fuel in rural areas. 28. Skill Development in Aviation: Promoted initiatives to enhance workforce capabilities. 29. Enhancement of Airport Infrastructure: Upgraded airports for better passenger experience. 30. Leadership in Energy Transition Discussions: Influenced sustainable practices in global energy policies. 31. National Biofuel Policy: Promoted the use of biofuels in transportation for energy security. 32. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC): Improved energy efficiency in urban buildings. 33. Support for Women Empowerment Initiatives: Focused on increasing women's participation in energy sector leadership. 34. Crisis Management in Diplomacy: Ensured timely evacuation and assistance during international emergencies. 35. Engagement with Non-Aligned Movement: Reinforced India's leadership role among developing nations. 36. Role in Climate Agreements: Actively participated in climate change negotiations, including the Paris Agreement. 37. Promotion of India's Maritime Interests: Advocated for security cooperation in maritime affairs. 38. Promotion of Digital Diplomacy: Utilized technology for enhanced diplomatic outreach. 39. Collaboration with International Organizations: Worked with bodies like the International Energy Agency (IEA) for best practices. 40. Crisis Response During Natural Disasters: Coordinated India's humanitarian aid efforts in response to global crises. 41. Global Leadership in Energy Efficiency: Advocated for international collaboration on energy conservation. 42. Public-Private Partnerships in Energy: Encouraged collaborations to enhance energy infrastructure and investment. 43. Support for Renewable Energy Initiatives: Championed policies for sustainable energy generation and usage. 44. Advancement of Smart City Projects: Promoted urban development with intelligent transport systems. 45. Initiatives for Rural Electrification: Focused on extending electricity access to rural communities. 46. International Recognition: Gained accolades for contributions to energy policy and diplomacy. 47. Leadership in Peacekeeping Operations: Advocated for India's role in UN peacekeeping missions. 48. Participation in International Security Dialogues: Engaged in discussions on global security challenges. 49. Role in Counter-Terrorism Efforts: Strengthened India's position in international counter-terrorism discussions. 50. Engagement with Global Energy Forums: Influenced international energy discussions and policies. 51. Smart City Mission: Played a crucial role in the launch and implementation of the Smart City Mission, focusing on urban innovation. 52. Attracting Foreign Investment: Worked to bring in foreign investments in both the petroleum and aviation sectors. 53. Advocacy for Sustainable Urban Planning: Promoted policies to ensure sustainable urban development and housing. 54. Facilitation of International Cooperation in Urban Development: Engaged with global partners to share best practices in urban planning. 55. Launch of Housing Initiatives for Urban Poor: Developed schemes specifically targeting housing for low-income families. 56. Promotion of Energy-efficient Technologies: Advocated for the adoption of cleaner technologies in the energy sector. 57. Support for Women’s Health Initiatives: Focused on energy access and its impact on women’s health and well-being. 58. Enhancement of India’s Energy Diplomacy: Strengthened relationships with energy-producing nations. 59. Promotion of Research and Development in Energy: Encouraged innovation in energy technology and research. 60. Implementation of Smart Grids: Promoted the development of smart grids for efficient energy distribution. 61. Role in Enhancing Regional Cooperation: Advocated for regional energy cooperation in South Asia. 62. Promoting India’s Energy Security Agenda: Focused on securing India’s energy needs through diverse sources. 63. Collaboration with Industry Leaders: Worked with industry stakeholders to promote sustainable practices. 64. Global Advocacy for Clean Energy Solutions: Represented India’s interests in global clean energy discussions. 65. Promotion of Corporate Responsibility in Energy: Encouraged corporations to adopt sustainable energy practices. 66. Leadership in Urban Mobility Initiatives: Promoted policies to improve public transport and reduce urban congestion. 67. Development of Integrated Transport Systems: Advocated for a multimodal approach to transportation planning. 68. Promotion of Decentralized Energy Solutions: Supported renewable energy projects at the community level. 69. Encouragement of Local Manufacturing in Energy Sector: Advocated for indigenous production of energy technologies. 70. Promotion of Innovative Financing Mechanisms: Supported new financing models for energy projects. 71. Enhancement of Air Safety Standards: Focused on improving safety measures in civil aviation. 72. Promotion of Cargo and Logistics Services: Advocated for the growth of air cargo services to boost trade. 73. Support for Regional Air Connectivity: Strengthened initiatives for connecting underserved regions. 74. Leadership in Aviation Policy Reforms: Worked towards comprehensive reforms in the aviation sector. 75. Development of Aviation Infrastructure: Facilitated investments in airports and aviation facilities. 76. Community Engagement in Energy Projects: Promoted community involvement in renewable energy projects. 77. Support for Energy Access Initiatives: Advocated for projects that increase energy access for marginalized communities. 78. Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Focused on the role of clean energy in enhancing agricultural productivity. 79. Engagement with Youth on Energy Issues: Promoted awareness among youth regarding energy conservation and sustainability. 80. Support for Skill Development Programs: Encouraged training programs in renewable energy technologies. 81. Advocacy for Climate Action: Continued efforts in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices. 82. Promotion of India as an Energy Hub: Positioned India as a central player in the global energy market. 83. Leadership in Global Energy Transitions: Influenced discussions on transitioning to renewable energy sources. 84. Engagement with Multilateral Organizations: Strengthened India’s position in international organizations related to energy. 85. Commitment to National Development Goals: Aligned energy policies with national development objectives. 86. Promotion of Environmental Sustainability: Advocated for policies that balance development with environmental conservation. 87. Support for Technology Transfer: Encouraged collaboration for the transfer of clean technologies to India. 88. Participation in International Forums on Energy: Actively engaged in global dialogues on energy security and sustainability. 89. Role in Disaster Management Initiatives: Contributed to policies that integrate energy management in disaster response. 90. Implementation of Smart Energy Solutions: Advocated for the adoption of smart meters and energy-efficient appliances to enhance energy management. 91. Promotion of Clean Cooking Solutions: Launched initiatives to provide access to clean cooking fuels to reduce health hazards in rural areas. 92. Strengthening of Regulatory Frameworks: Worked on reforms to streamline regulations in the oil and gas sector, enhancing transparency and efficiency. 93. International Collaborations for Renewable Energy: Established partnerships with countries for joint research and development in renewable energy technologies. 94. Advocacy for Energy Efficiency Labels: Promoted the labeling of appliances to encourage consumers to choose energy-efficient products. 95. Engagement in International Climate Finance Discussions: Represented India in dialogues aimed at securing funding for climate change mitigation projects. 96. Promotion of Urban Sustainability Initiatives: Advocated for integrated urban development strategies that focus on sustainability and livability. 97. Support for the Production of Biofuels: Encouraged initiatives to enhance the domestic production of biofuels to achieve energy security. 98. Advancement of Women’s Leadership in Energy: Launched programs to promote women's leadership in the energy 99. Fostering Innovation in Energy Startups: Supported initiatives aimed at nurturing startups in the energy sector through mentorship and funding. 100. Commitment to India’s Energy Independence: Continually worked towards policies that enhance India’s energy independence and reduce reliance on imports and 100+ more. Narendra Modi Amit Shah Office of Hardeep Singh Puri Lakshmi M Puri Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG Bharat Petroleum Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited GAIL (India) Limited Indian Foreign Service Association BJP गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India PMO India rasaal dwivedi BJP Delhi Manohar Lal Parshottam Rupala Indian Oil Corp Ltd ChairmanIOC Indian Diplomacy Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Warm greetings on Indian Foreign Service Day! Hardeep Singh Puri Sir, your journey as a diplomat and now as a key figure in India's leadership is truly inspiring. The pride and responsibility you’ve carried while representing India globally, and now in shaping key policies, is commendable. Wishing you continued success in fostering international relations and driving India's growth forward. Here are some achievements of Shri Hardeep Singh Puri Sir : 1. Participation in G20 Summits: Advocated for global economic stability and cooperation. 2. Ambassador to Brazil: Enhanced bilateral relations and trade between India and Brazil. 3. Permanent Representative to the United Nations: Involved in significant negotiations on peacekeeping and global security. 4. Advocacy for Development Issues: Focused on poverty alleviation and sustainable development at the UN. 5. Promotion of India's Soft Power: Enhanced India's cultural diplomacy and global governance contributions. 6. Role in International Conferences: Contributed to discussions on peace and security at global summits. 7. Strengthening Ties with the Indian Diaspora: Fostered connections and highlighted their role as cultural ambassadors. 8. Crisis Response Initiatives: Led diplomatic responses during crises, providing humanitarian assistance. 9. Global Health Initiatives: Advocated for international cooperation in combating health issues. 10. Advancement of Global Trade Discussions: Promoted fair trade practices for developing nations. 11. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas: Focused on energy security and sustainable practices. 12. Implementation of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan: Improved multimodal connectivity and infrastructure development. 13. Expansion of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Provided LPG connections to below-poverty-line households. 14. Support for Electric Mobility: Advocated for electric vehicles to reduce pollution. 15. Investment in Renewable Energy Projects: Championed large-scale solar and wind projects. 16. Housing for All: Implemented PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) for affordable housing. 17. Promotion of International Trade: Facilitated agreements to enhance India's energy exports. 18. Public Health Initiatives: Launched campaigns for safe and clean energy practices. 19. Global Energy Partnerships: Fostered collaborations in the energy sector for security and innovation. 20. Launch of the National Hydrogen Mission: Promoted hydrogen as a clean energy source. 21. Vande Bharat Mission: Led the repatriation of millions of stranded Indians during the pandemic. 22. COVID-19 Response: Maintained supply chains for uninterrupted fuel and energy availability. 23. Support for Startups and Innovations: Encouraged entrepreneurship in energy and aviation sectors. 24. Enhancement of Oil and Gas Exploration: Promoted self-sufficiency in energy resources. 25. Promotion of Alternate Fuels: Advocated for biogas and ethanol usage to support sustainability. 26. Revival of Air India: Played a key role in restoring the national carrier’s operational efficiency. 27. Expansion of LPG Infrastructure: Improved access to clean cooking fuel in rural areas. 28. Skill Development in Aviation: Promoted initiatives to enhance workforce capabilities. 29. Enhancement of Airport Infrastructure: Upgraded airports for better passenger experience. 30. Leadership in Energy Transition Discussions: Influenced sustainable practices in global energy policies. 31. National Biofuel Policy: Promoted the use of biofuels in transportation for energy security. 32. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC): Improved energy efficiency in urban buildings. 33. Support for Women Empowerment Initiatives: Focused on increasing women's participation in energy sector leadership. 34. Crisis Management in Diplomacy: Ensured timely evacuation and assistance during international emergencies. 35. Engagement with Non-Aligned Movement: Reinforced India's leadership role among developing nations. 36. Role in Climate Agreements: Actively participated in climate change negotiations, including the Paris Agreement. 37. Promotion of India's Maritime Interests: Advocated for security cooperation in maritime affairs. 38. Promotion of Digital Diplomacy: Utilized technology for enhanced diplomatic outreach. 39. Collaboration with International Organizations: Worked with bodies like the International Energy Agency (IEA) for best practices. 40. Crisis Response During Natural Disasters: Coordinated India's humanitarian aid efforts in response to global crises. 41. Global Leadership in Energy Efficiency: Advocated for international collaboration on energy conservation. 42. Public-Private Partnerships in Energy: Encouraged collaborations to enhance energy infrastructure and investment. 43. Support for Renewable Energy Initiatives: Championed policies for sustainable energy generation and usage. 44. Advancement of Smart City Projects: Promoted urban development with intelligent transport systems. 45. Initiatives for Rural Electrification: Focused on extending electricity access to rural communities. 46. International Recognition: Gained accolades for contributions to energy policy and diplomacy. 47. Leadership in Peacekeeping Operations: Advocated for India's role in UN peacekeeping missions. 48. Participation in International Security Dialogues: Engaged in discussions on global security challenges. 49. Role in Counter-Terrorism Efforts: Strengthened India's position in international counter-terrorism discussions. 50. Engagement with Global Energy Forums: Influenced international energy discussions and policies. 51. Smart City Mission: Played a crucial role in the launch and implementation of the Smart City Mission, focusing on urban innovation. 52. Attracting Foreign Investment: Worked to bring in foreign investments in both the petroleum and aviation sectors. 53. Advocacy for Sustainable Urban Planning: Promoted policies to ensure sustainable urban development and housing. 54. Facilitation of International Cooperation in Urban Development: Engaged with global partners to share best practices in urban planning. 55. Launch of Housing Initiatives for Urban Poor: Developed schemes specifically targeting housing for low-income families. 56. Promotion of Energy-efficient Technologies: Advocated for the adoption of cleaner technologies in the energy sector. 57. Support for Women’s Health Initiatives: Focused on energy access and its impact on women’s health and well-being. 58. Enhancement of India’s Energy Diplomacy: Strengthened relationships with energy-producing nations. 59. Promotion of Research and Development in Energy: Encouraged innovation in energy technology and research. 60. Implementation of Smart Grids: Promoted the development of smart grids for efficient energy distribution. 61. Role in Enhancing Regional Cooperation: Advocated for regional energy cooperation in South Asia. 62. Promoting India’s Energy Security Agenda: Focused on securing India’s energy needs through diverse sources. 63. Collaboration with Industry Leaders: Worked with industry stakeholders to promote sustainable practices. 64. Global Advocacy for Clean Energy Solutions: Represented India’s interests in global clean energy discussions. 65. Promotion of Corporate Responsibility in Energy: Encouraged corporations to adopt sustainable energy practices. 66. Leadership in Urban Mobility Initiatives: Promoted policies to improve public transport and reduce urban congestion. 67. Development of Integrated Transport Systems: Advocated for a multimodal approach to transportation planning. 68. Promotion of Decentralized Energy Solutions: Supported renewable energy projects at the community level. 69. Encouragement of Local Manufacturing in Energy Sector: Advocated for indigenous production of energy technologies. 70. Promotion of Innovative Financing Mechanisms: Supported new financing models for energy projects. 71. Enhancement of Air Safety Standards: Focused on improving safety measures in civil aviation. 72. Promotion of Cargo and Logistics Services: Advocated for the growth of air cargo services to boost trade. 73. Support for Regional Air Connectivity: Strengthened initiatives for connecting underserved regions. 74. Leadership in Aviation Policy Reforms: Worked towards comprehensive reforms in the aviation sector. 75. Development of Aviation Infrastructure: Facilitated investments in airports and aviation facilities. 76. Community Engagement in Energy Projects: Promoted community involvement in renewable energy projects. 77. Support for Energy Access Initiatives: Advocated for projects that increase energy access for marginalized communities. 78. Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Focused on the role of clean energy in enhancing agricultural productivity. 79. Engagement with Youth on Energy Issues: Promoted awareness among youth regarding energy conservation and sustainability. 80. Support for Skill Development Programs: Encouraged training programs in renewable energy technologies. 81. Advocacy for Climate Action: Continued efforts in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices. 82. Promotion of India as an Energy Hub: Positioned India as a central player in the global energy market. 83. Leadership in Global Energy Transitions: Influenced discussions on transitioning to renewable energy sources. 84. Engagement with Multilateral Organizations: Strengthened India’s position in international organizations related to energy. 85. Commitment to National Development Goals: Aligned energy policies with national development objectives. 86. Promotion of Environmental Sustainability: Advocated for policies that balance development with environmental conservation. 87. Support for Technology Transfer: Encouraged collaboration for the transfer of clean technologies to India. 88. Participation in International Forums on Energy: Actively engaged in global dialogues on energy security and sustainability. 89. Role in Disaster Management Initiatives: Contributed to policies that integrate energy management in disaster response. 90. Implementation of Smart Energy Solutions: Advocated for the adoption of smart meters and energy-efficient appliances to enhance energy management. 91. Promotion of Clean Cooking Solutions: Launched initiatives to provide access to clean cooking fuels to reduce health hazards in rural areas. 92. Strengthening of Regulatory Frameworks: Worked on reforms to streamline regulations in the oil and gas sector, enhancing transparency and efficiency. 93. International Collaborations for Renewable Energy: Established partnerships with countries for joint research and development in renewable energy technologies. 94. Advocacy for Energy Efficiency Labels: Promoted the labeling of appliances to encourage consumers to choose energy-efficient products. 95. Engagement in International Climate Finance Discussions: Represented India in dialogues aimed at securing funding for climate change mitigation projects. 96. Promotion of Urban Sustainability Initiatives: Advocated for integrated urban development strategies that focus on sustainability and livability. 97. Support for the Production of Biofuels: Encouraged initiatives to enhance the domestic production of biofuels to achieve energy security. 98. Advancement of Women’s Leadership in Energy: Launched programs to promote women's leadership in the energy 99. Fostering Innovation in Energy Startups: Supported initiatives aimed at nurturing startups in the energy sector through mentorship and funding. 100. Commitment to India’s Energy Independence: Continually worked towards policies that enhance India’s energy independence and reduce reliance on imports and 100+ more. Narendra Modi Amit Shah Office of Hardeep Singh Puri Lakshmi M Puri Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG Bharat Petroleum Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited GAIL (India) Limited Indian Foreign Service Association BJP गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India PMO India rasaal dwivedi BJP Delhi Manohar Lal Parshottam Rupala Indian Oil Corp Ltd ChairmanIOC Indian Diplomacy Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Rajashekhar Masna

50,737 次观看 • 1 年前

British Navy’s F-35 jet stranded in Thiruvananthapuram Malfunction or Covert Operation? The prolonged grounding of a British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II fighter jet at a civilian airport in India has rapidly evolved from an operational mishap to a high-stakes test of how far the UK can go to protect the world’s most sensitive military technology when deployed far from home waters or are they testing our capabilities after we shocked the world with Operation Sindoor?? The incident, which began on June 14, 2025, when the jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, has become a glaring reminder of how vulnerable cutting-edge fifth-generation aircraft can be when forced into unscripted scenarios across geopolitically charged regions like the Indo-Pacific. Valued at more than USD 100 million (about RM 470 million) per unit, the F-35B is not just a combat platform but a flying fortress of next-generation stealth coatings, ultra-secure sensor fusion, low-probability-of-intercept datalinks, and radar cross-section management technologies that remain among the most closely guarded secrets in Western defence circles. That one of these prized assets is now effectively stranded on a civilian tarmac albeit behind layers of round-the-clock Royal Air Force security cordons has embarrassed the British Armed Forces and triggered urgent debates in Westminster over whether enough was done to prevent sensitive systems from being exposed. British lawmakers, including several on the House of Commons Defence Committee, have demanded concrete assurances from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) that no aspect of the F-35B’s stealth coating, advanced avionics, or encrypted communications suite has been compromised or inspected by unauthorised personnel. This technological secrecy sits at the very heart of the F-35 programme, a multinational endeavour led by the United States and its trusted allies that collectively invested hundreds of billions to field what is still widely regarded as the most advanced multi-role combat aircraft on Earth. “The aircraft remains under strict British control, with Royal Air Force personnel guarding it 24/7,” the Ministry of Defence stated in a bid to reassure the public and Britain’s partners across the region. Credit : Pavneet Singh.
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British Navy’s F-35 jet stranded in Thiruvananthapuram Malfunction or Covert Operation? The prolonged grounding of a British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II fighter jet at a civilian airport in India has rapidly evolved from an operational mishap to a high-stakes test of how far the UK can go to protect the world’s most sensitive military technology when deployed far from home waters or are they testing our capabilities after we shocked the world with Operation Sindoor?? The incident, which began on June 14, 2025, when the jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, has become a glaring reminder of how vulnerable cutting-edge fifth-generation aircraft can be when forced into unscripted scenarios across geopolitically charged regions like the Indo-Pacific. Valued at more than USD 100 million (about RM 470 million) per unit, the F-35B is not just a combat platform but a flying fortress of next-generation stealth coatings, ultra-secure sensor fusion, low-probability-of-intercept datalinks, and radar cross-section management technologies that remain among the most closely guarded secrets in Western defence circles. That one of these prized assets is now effectively stranded on a civilian tarmac albeit behind layers of round-the-clock Royal Air Force security cordons has embarrassed the British Armed Forces and triggered urgent debates in Westminster over whether enough was done to prevent sensitive systems from being exposed. British lawmakers, including several on the House of Commons Defence Committee, have demanded concrete assurances from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) that no aspect of the F-35B’s stealth coating, advanced avionics, or encrypted communications suite has been compromised or inspected by unauthorised personnel. This technological secrecy sits at the very heart of the F-35 programme, a multinational endeavour led by the United States and its trusted allies that collectively invested hundreds of billions to field what is still widely regarded as the most advanced multi-role combat aircraft on Earth. “The aircraft remains under strict British control, with Royal Air Force personnel guarding it 24/7,” the Ministry of Defence stated in a bid to reassure the public and Britain’s partners across the region. Credit : Pavneet Singh.

Augadh

13,348 次观看 • 1 年前

BREAKING NEWS !! Rumours in top circles of the PLA ! The Promise is soon to be Fulfilled! China is preparing to take TAIWAN! The Date is set ! In October 2027, China’s long-anticipated reunification with Taiwan, a goal rooted in historical inevitability since the 1949 retreat of Chiang Kai-shek, unfolds with a meticulously planned military campaign. Chiang, defeated by Mao Zedong’s Communist forces, fled to Taiwan, establishing what Beijing considers an illegitimate separatist regime. Since Hong Kong’s return in 1997, whispers of China’s resolve to reclaim Taiwan have grown louder, culminating in a decisive operation that showcases the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)’s unparalleled strength and strategic foresight. China’s military, the world’s largest by personnel with over 2.6 million active troops, has undergone transformative modernization since the 1990s. By 2027, the PLA is a global powerhouse, boasting advanced technology, integrated joint operations, and a robust logistical network. The campaign begins with a multi-domain assault, leveraging the PLA’s strengths across air, sea, cyber, and space domains. The PLA Navy (PLAN), now the largest globally with over 400 ships, including three aircraft carriers like the Type 003 Fujian, deploys a blockade around Taiwan’s 36,000 km² island, cutting off external supply lines. Destroyers like the Type 055, equipped with 112 vertical launch systems, dominate the Taiwan Strait, while submarines encircle key ports, neutralizing any naval resistance. The PLA Air Force (PLAAF), with over 3,000 aircraft, including 500 J-20 stealth fighters, achieves air superiority within hours. Precision strikes from hypersonic missiles, such as the DF-17, target Taiwan’s air defenses and command centers. Simultaneously, the PLA Rocket Force unleashes a barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles, with the DF-21D “carrier killer” ensuring no foreign naval intervention, particularly from the U.S., disrupts the operation. Cyberwarfare units cripple Taiwan’s communication networks, sowing confusion while propaganda broadcasts China’s narrative of peaceful reunification to deter resistance. Ground operations follow, with the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command, responsible for Taiwan, deploying 300,000 troops. Amphibious assault ships, like the Type 075, ferry elite marines across the 180-km strait, supported by hovercraft and landing craft. The PLA’s integrated joint operations ensure seamless coordination, with drones like the WZ-10 providing real-time intelligence. Taiwan’s rugged terrain and urban centers, like Taipei, pose challenges, but the PLA’s overwhelming numbers and advanced equipment, including Type 99A tanks and Z-20 helicopters, overpower defensive positions. China’s emphasis on rapid dominance minimizes prolonged urban warfare, preserving Taiwan’s infrastructure for post-conflict integration. Psychological operations play a critical role. The PLA broadcasts messages of unity, emphasizing Taiwan as an inalienable part of China, echoing Mao’s vision of a unified nation. Leaflets and digital campaigns highlight the futility of resistance, encouraging defections. China’s global diplomatic efforts, bolstered by its Belt and Road Initiative, ensure minimal international backlash. Key allies, like Russia, provide tacit support, while economic leverage over smaller nations secures their silence. By late October, Taiwan’s defences collapse. The PLA establishes control over key cities, with minimal civilian casualties due to precision tactics. Beijing frames the operation as a restoration of sovereignty, not conquest, aligning with its historical narrative. The campaign, executed with disciplined efficiency, fulfils China’s long-standing commitment to reunification, cementing its status as a global superpower. Taiwan, once Chiang’s refuge, is reintegrated, marking a new chapter in China’s ascent, rooted in Mao’s legacy and the PLA’s unmatched prowess. BOOKMARK THIS !!!
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BREAKING NEWS !! Rumours in top circles of the PLA ! The Promise is soon to be Fulfilled! China is preparing to take TAIWAN! The Date is set ! In October 2027, China’s long-anticipated reunification with Taiwan, a goal rooted in historical inevitability since the 1949 retreat of Chiang Kai-shek, unfolds with a meticulously planned military campaign. Chiang, defeated by Mao Zedong’s Communist forces, fled to Taiwan, establishing what Beijing considers an illegitimate separatist regime. Since Hong Kong’s return in 1997, whispers of China’s resolve to reclaim Taiwan have grown louder, culminating in a decisive operation that showcases the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)’s unparalleled strength and strategic foresight. China’s military, the world’s largest by personnel with over 2.6 million active troops, has undergone transformative modernization since the 1990s. By 2027, the PLA is a global powerhouse, boasting advanced technology, integrated joint operations, and a robust logistical network. The campaign begins with a multi-domain assault, leveraging the PLA’s strengths across air, sea, cyber, and space domains. The PLA Navy (PLAN), now the largest globally with over 400 ships, including three aircraft carriers like the Type 003 Fujian, deploys a blockade around Taiwan’s 36,000 km² island, cutting off external supply lines. Destroyers like the Type 055, equipped with 112 vertical launch systems, dominate the Taiwan Strait, while submarines encircle key ports, neutralizing any naval resistance. The PLA Air Force (PLAAF), with over 3,000 aircraft, including 500 J-20 stealth fighters, achieves air superiority within hours. Precision strikes from hypersonic missiles, such as the DF-17, target Taiwan’s air defenses and command centers. Simultaneously, the PLA Rocket Force unleashes a barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles, with the DF-21D “carrier killer” ensuring no foreign naval intervention, particularly from the U.S., disrupts the operation. Cyberwarfare units cripple Taiwan’s communication networks, sowing confusion while propaganda broadcasts China’s narrative of peaceful reunification to deter resistance. Ground operations follow, with the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command, responsible for Taiwan, deploying 300,000 troops. Amphibious assault ships, like the Type 075, ferry elite marines across the 180-km strait, supported by hovercraft and landing craft. The PLA’s integrated joint operations ensure seamless coordination, with drones like the WZ-10 providing real-time intelligence. Taiwan’s rugged terrain and urban centers, like Taipei, pose challenges, but the PLA’s overwhelming numbers and advanced equipment, including Type 99A tanks and Z-20 helicopters, overpower defensive positions. China’s emphasis on rapid dominance minimizes prolonged urban warfare, preserving Taiwan’s infrastructure for post-conflict integration. Psychological operations play a critical role. The PLA broadcasts messages of unity, emphasizing Taiwan as an inalienable part of China, echoing Mao’s vision of a unified nation. Leaflets and digital campaigns highlight the futility of resistance, encouraging defections. China’s global diplomatic efforts, bolstered by its Belt and Road Initiative, ensure minimal international backlash. Key allies, like Russia, provide tacit support, while economic leverage over smaller nations secures their silence. By late October, Taiwan’s defences collapse. The PLA establishes control over key cities, with minimal civilian casualties due to precision tactics. Beijing frames the operation as a restoration of sovereignty, not conquest, aligning with its historical narrative. The campaign, executed with disciplined efficiency, fulfils China’s long-standing commitment to reunification, cementing its status as a global superpower. Taiwan, once Chiang’s refuge, is reintegrated, marking a new chapter in China’s ascent, rooted in Mao’s legacy and the PLA’s unmatched prowess. BOOKMARK THIS !!!

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐙 🇷🇺🇮🇪

408,094 次观看 • 1 年前

🇮🇳 Why the Su-57 is Still Alive (Despite the Rafale Deal) 🇷🇺 In January 2026, New Delhi moved decisively toward what has already been christened the “deal of the century.” The Defence Procurement Board cleared a proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets, a $36 billion bet meant to reverse the Indian Air Force’s alarming slide in squadron strength. For many, that should have closed the book. The Rafale has performed in combat, the IAF trusts it, and the logistics and training ecosystem is already in place. Add a substantial Make in India component, and the choice looks not just sensible but inevitable. Betting big on Rafale addresses the IAF’s immediate crisis. Keeping Russia in the picture hedges against long‑term dependency on a single supplier, a single geopolitical axis, or a single vision of India’s future force structure. In other words, New Delhi is not choosing between France and Russia. It is choosing flexibility over certainty, leverage over loyalty, and survival over sentiment. The aircraft may dominate the headlines, but the real contest is over sovereignty, and that debate is far from settled. The “Invisible” Problem: The China Factor -->Rafale’s Strengths: a formidable, combat‑proven platformbut still a 4.5‑generation jet. -->The Threat is that China fields the J‑20, a bona fide 5th‑generation stealth fighter. -->The Reality is, in a face‑off, a Rafale may struggle to detect a J‑20 on radar in time to shoot first. -->The Gap India’s AMCA is roughly a decade away. Strategists see the Su‑57 as the only near‑term plug for an anti‑stealth hunter to counter China’s edge now. Buying the Jet vs. Owning the Code -->The core issue of sovereignty over software. This is the strongest case for the Russian option, which controls the jet’s “brain” and integration pipeline. -->France (Rafale) You get world‑class hardware and systems, but the mission software/source code remains French. -->Russia (Su‑57) Moscow is pitching full technology transfer, including source‑code access. That means India can natively integrate indigenous weapons, tailor mission systems, and exercise deeper control over production and upgrades. Industrial head start-A recent audit reportedly found HAL’s Nashik facility is ~50% ready to start building the type, thanks to shared tooling and processes with the Su‑30 line. The High–Low Mix: Mass and Edge Together Framed correctly, this isn’t Rafale or Su‑57, it’s Rafale and Su‑57, by design. The 114 Rafales would fly the vast majority of sorties, air policing, border patrols, and deep strikes, delivering availability, commonality, and proven effects. Layered above, a small Su‑57 cadre (e.g., 2-3 squadrons) would serve as “special forces of the sky” stalking stealth adversaries, opening corridors through integrated air defenses, and prosecuting high‑value targets under emissions control. Industrial Survival Airpower isn’t only about tails on the ramp, it’s about hands on the tools. With Su‑30MKI production ending at Nashik and AMCA still years from serial production, HAL faces a capability cliff. If no new program backfills the gap, lines go cold, certifications lapse, supplier networks atrophy, and the tacit knowledge of master technicians dissipates. Restarting later is slower, costlier, and riskier than keeping the line warm. India’s fighter choice isn’t a beauty contest between French finesse and Russian promises. It’s a three‑part- Strategy counters a stealth‑equipped rival now. Sovereignty owns the software, integration, and upgrade pathways; Survival keeps the industrial engine running until AMCA scales. Bet big on Rafales to restore squadron strength and sortie generation. Keep a limited Su‑57 door open to hedge the stealth deficit, secure code‑level control, and bridge HAL through the AMCA gap. That’s not indecision, it’s flexibility over fidelity. And flexibility, in airpower and statecraft alike, is what ultimately buys strategic autonomy. Col AJ🇮🇳 Colonel Mayank Chaubey Major Sammer Pal Toorr (Infantry Combat Veteran) TheGlobalDecoder Aadi Achint 🇮🇳 #India #Rafale #France #AMCA #russia #USA #Davos26 #Davos2026
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🇮🇳 Why the Su-57 is Still Alive (Despite the Rafale Deal) 🇷🇺 In January 2026, New Delhi moved decisively toward what has already been christened the “deal of the century.” The Defence Procurement Board cleared a proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets, a $36 billion bet meant to reverse the Indian Air Force’s alarming slide in squadron strength. For many, that should have closed the book. The Rafale has performed in combat, the IAF trusts it, and the logistics and training ecosystem is already in place. Add a substantial Make in India component, and the choice looks not just sensible but inevitable. Betting big on Rafale addresses the IAF’s immediate crisis. Keeping Russia in the picture hedges against long‑term dependency on a single supplier, a single geopolitical axis, or a single vision of India’s future force structure. In other words, New Delhi is not choosing between France and Russia. It is choosing flexibility over certainty, leverage over loyalty, and survival over sentiment. The aircraft may dominate the headlines, but the real contest is over sovereignty, and that debate is far from settled. The “Invisible” Problem: The China Factor -->Rafale’s Strengths: a formidable, combat‑proven platformbut still a 4.5‑generation jet. -->The Threat is that China fields the J‑20, a bona fide 5th‑generation stealth fighter. -->The Reality is, in a face‑off, a Rafale may struggle to detect a J‑20 on radar in time to shoot first. -->The Gap India’s AMCA is roughly a decade away. Strategists see the Su‑57 as the only near‑term plug for an anti‑stealth hunter to counter China’s edge now. Buying the Jet vs. Owning the Code -->The core issue of sovereignty over software. This is the strongest case for the Russian option, which controls the jet’s “brain” and integration pipeline. -->France (Rafale) You get world‑class hardware and systems, but the mission software/source code remains French. -->Russia (Su‑57) Moscow is pitching full technology transfer, including source‑code access. That means India can natively integrate indigenous weapons, tailor mission systems, and exercise deeper control over production and upgrades. Industrial head start-A recent audit reportedly found HAL’s Nashik facility is ~50% ready to start building the type, thanks to shared tooling and processes with the Su‑30 line. The High–Low Mix: Mass and Edge Together Framed correctly, this isn’t Rafale or Su‑57, it’s Rafale and Su‑57, by design. The 114 Rafales would fly the vast majority of sorties, air policing, border patrols, and deep strikes, delivering availability, commonality, and proven effects. Layered above, a small Su‑57 cadre (e.g., 2-3 squadrons) would serve as “special forces of the sky” stalking stealth adversaries, opening corridors through integrated air defenses, and prosecuting high‑value targets under emissions control. Industrial Survival Airpower isn’t only about tails on the ramp, it’s about hands on the tools. With Su‑30MKI production ending at Nashik and AMCA still years from serial production, HAL faces a capability cliff. If no new program backfills the gap, lines go cold, certifications lapse, supplier networks atrophy, and the tacit knowledge of master technicians dissipates. Restarting later is slower, costlier, and riskier than keeping the line warm. India’s fighter choice isn’t a beauty contest between French finesse and Russian promises. It’s a three‑part- Strategy counters a stealth‑equipped rival now. Sovereignty owns the software, integration, and upgrade pathways; Survival keeps the industrial engine running until AMCA scales. Bet big on Rafales to restore squadron strength and sortie generation. Keep a limited Su‑57 door open to hedge the stealth deficit, secure code‑level control, and bridge HAL through the AMCA gap. That’s not indecision, it’s flexibility over fidelity. And flexibility, in airpower and statecraft alike, is what ultimately buys strategic autonomy. Col AJ🇮🇳 Colonel Mayank Chaubey Major Sammer Pal Toorr (Infantry Combat Veteran) TheGlobalDecoder Aadi Achint 🇮🇳 #India #Rafale #France #AMCA #russia #USA #Davos26 #Davos2026

The Sacred Scroll

35,970 次观看 • 5 个月前

They competed against the world's best defense giants. And won. 🇮🇳🥇 Why the Indian Army chose a Mumbai startup over global tech to guard the LAC 15,000 feet. -30°C. Thin air. 🏔️❄️ Most drones simply fall out of the sky in the Himalayas. The air is too thin to generate lift. When the Indian Army needed a tactical scout for the LAC, the world assumed we would buy Israeli or American. Instead, a Mumbai-based startup beat them all. Here is why ideaForge is the new standard for High-Altitude Warfare. ⚡️ The "Rancho" Connection: Remember the quadcopter scene in 3 Idiots? That wasn't just a prop. It was an early prototype built by the founders of ideaForge at IIT Bombay. What started as a college project by Ankit Mehta and his team has now evolved into the backbone of India’s tactical surveillance. The "Death Valley" Test: In 2020, during the standoff with China, the Indian Army issued a challenge: A drone that could launch from a cramped mountain bunker, fly for hours, and withstand gale-force winds. Global defense giants competed. But ideaForge’s SWITCH UAV was the only one that met every single parameter during the grueling trials in Ladakh. Why "SWITCH" is a Tactical Masterpiece: -->It’s a Hybrid VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing). -->Its fixed-wing drones need runways (impossible on a mountain peak). Quadcopters have terrible battery life (useless for long patrols). -->The SWITCH takes off vertically like a helicopter, then "switches" mode to fly like a plane. -->It has 15km range, 120-minute endurance, day/night thermal optics. It creates a 24/7 digital perimeter around our forward posts. The Arsenal: They aren't a one-trick pony. Their portfolio is purpose-built for Indian conditions: -->SWITCH 1.0/V2: High-altitude, long-endurance, VTOL (Vertical Take-off & Landing). -->NETRA Series: The workhorse for police and counter-insurgency. -->NINJA: Lightweight, stealthy micro-UAV for tactical squads. -->ZOLT (New!): Just secured a major ₹75 Cr order for this next-gen tactical UAV. The "Reverse Tech" Flow 🇺🇸 Usually, India imports tech from the West. ideaForge is flipping the script. Through their subsidiary, they are now targeting the US Security Market. They are building drones in India that meet the strict "Green UAS" compliance standards of the US Government—something even Chinese giant DJI is struggling with. Emergency Response Leap: -->Strategic MoU with C-DAC (Dec 2025) to integrate FLYGHT Drone-as-a-Service platform with India's nationwide ERSS (Dial 112) system. --> Goal is to slash average 20-minute emergency response time by sending drones first for real-time situational awareness (fire, police, medical). -->Also exploring VEGA processor integration + AI swarm research. Pure Atmanirbhar Bharat energy. ideaForge isn't just a "Make in India" success story; it is a "Make for the World" blueprint. They didn't win because of government protectionism; they won because, at 15,000 feet, their tech was simply better. The Watchman on the Wall is now Indigenous. 🇮🇳 Ankit Mehta ideaForge Technology Limited Col AJ🇮🇳 Aadi Achint 🇮🇳 Major Sammer Pal Toorr (Infantry Combat Veteran) TheGlobalDecoder #ideaForge #Ladakh #IndianArmy #UAV #atmanirbharbharat
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They competed against the world's best defense giants. And won. 🇮🇳🥇 Why the Indian Army chose a Mumbai startup over global tech to guard the LAC 15,000 feet. -30°C. Thin air. 🏔️❄️ Most drones simply fall out of the sky in the Himalayas. The air is too thin to generate lift. When the Indian Army needed a tactical scout for the LAC, the world assumed we would buy Israeli or American. Instead, a Mumbai-based startup beat them all. Here is why ideaForge is the new standard for High-Altitude Warfare. ⚡️ The "Rancho" Connection: Remember the quadcopter scene in 3 Idiots? That wasn't just a prop. It was an early prototype built by the founders of ideaForge at IIT Bombay. What started as a college project by Ankit Mehta and his team has now evolved into the backbone of India’s tactical surveillance. The "Death Valley" Test: In 2020, during the standoff with China, the Indian Army issued a challenge: A drone that could launch from a cramped mountain bunker, fly for hours, and withstand gale-force winds. Global defense giants competed. But ideaForge’s SWITCH UAV was the only one that met every single parameter during the grueling trials in Ladakh. Why "SWITCH" is a Tactical Masterpiece: -->It’s a Hybrid VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing). -->Its fixed-wing drones need runways (impossible on a mountain peak). Quadcopters have terrible battery life (useless for long patrols). -->The SWITCH takes off vertically like a helicopter, then "switches" mode to fly like a plane. -->It has 15km range, 120-minute endurance, day/night thermal optics. It creates a 24/7 digital perimeter around our forward posts. The Arsenal: They aren't a one-trick pony. Their portfolio is purpose-built for Indian conditions: -->SWITCH 1.0/V2: High-altitude, long-endurance, VTOL (Vertical Take-off & Landing). -->NETRA Series: The workhorse for police and counter-insurgency. -->NINJA: Lightweight, stealthy micro-UAV for tactical squads. -->ZOLT (New!): Just secured a major ₹75 Cr order for this next-gen tactical UAV. The "Reverse Tech" Flow 🇺🇸 Usually, India imports tech from the West. ideaForge is flipping the script. Through their subsidiary, they are now targeting the US Security Market. They are building drones in India that meet the strict "Green UAS" compliance standards of the US Government—something even Chinese giant DJI is struggling with. Emergency Response Leap: -->Strategic MoU with C-DAC (Dec 2025) to integrate FLYGHT Drone-as-a-Service platform with India's nationwide ERSS (Dial 112) system. --> Goal is to slash average 20-minute emergency response time by sending drones first for real-time situational awareness (fire, police, medical). -->Also exploring VEGA processor integration + AI swarm research. Pure Atmanirbhar Bharat energy. ideaForge isn't just a "Make in India" success story; it is a "Make for the World" blueprint. They didn't win because of government protectionism; they won because, at 15,000 feet, their tech was simply better. The Watchman on the Wall is now Indigenous. 🇮🇳 Ankit Mehta ideaForge Technology Limited Col AJ🇮🇳 Aadi Achint 🇮🇳 Major Sammer Pal Toorr (Infantry Combat Veteran) TheGlobalDecoder #ideaForge #Ladakh #IndianArmy #UAV #atmanirbharbharat

The Sacred Scroll

28,923 次观看 • 6 个月前

AAI clearances delay UAV testing at Challakere ATR despite surge in desi programmes By Anantha Krishnan Muralidharan Nair Tarmak Media House #TMH FORT KOCHI (KERALA), 19 MAY 2025: India’s push for indigenous unmanned aerial systems is encountering turbulence at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) near Chitradurga, Karnataka, with multiple UAV developers raising concerns over persistent delays caused by mandatory clearances from the Airports Authority of India (AAI). A subscale High-Altitude Platform (HAP) UAV, developed by CSIR-NAL, recently achieved back-to-back test flights at 24,000 ft AMSL, demonstrating notable robustness and reliability. The test missions were conducted from the DRDO-run ATR, which falls under the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE). The ATR has emerged as a critical testbed for India’s UAV ecosystem, involving both government agencies and private industry. NAL’s HAP -- now in its fourth year -- has attracted particular attention from the Indian Air Force #IAF. Touted as a loitering munition with stealth capabilities, the platform aims to scale 40,000 ft shortly, with an eventual goal of 70,000 ft. Its applications span both military and civilian domains, with swarming capability being a key focus for the IAF. Yet, despite this momentum, UAV developers report consistent setbacks due to AAI’s clearance protocols. Every trial requires prior approval from AAI -- a process they describe as time-consuming and operationally disruptive. “ATR lies beneath a busy civil aviation corridor -- the Bengaluru–Chennai–Bengaluru sector. Alongside DRDO and NAL, ISRO also uses the range for testing its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV),” said an official familiar with the matter. ATR’s current 2-km-plus runway is undergoing planned expansion, and several support facilities -- including a wind tunnel for UAV testing -- are expected to become functional within the next two years. However, developers are calling for urgent reform in test protocols, especially after the boost in indigenous UAV activity following Operation Sindoor. “ATR should be designated as a permanent exclusion zone for civil air traffic. Its surrounding airspace must be reserved solely for defence testing. The current SOPs involving repeated NOTAMs are delaying critical trials. AAI should have no jurisdiction over strategic military ranges,” the official asserted. Repeated attempts to contact Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on his mobile phone were unsuccessful. A text message sent to one of his Personal Assistants following a brief exchange also went unanswered. AAI Executive Director (CNS & Planning) Suneel Dutt responded to a call but clarified that he is not the concerned authority on the issue. It remains to be seen whether this pressing matter will receive due attention during the high-profile drone warfare strategy session currently underway in New Delhi. ©TarmakMediaHouse (TMH) #ATR #Challakere #ISRO #DRDO #NAL #UAV #HAPS #CSIR #Military #Drones #AAI #AirportAuthorityofIndia #TarmakMediaHouse #TMH #IndiaFirst Tarmak Media House l #TMH l Formerly Tarmak007 Billion Beats Onmanorama Madhavdas G. Airports Authority of India Adedayo Osholowu ISRO CSIR, India CSIR-NAL Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu PMO India
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AAI clearances delay UAV testing at Challakere ATR despite surge in desi programmes By Anantha Krishnan Muralidharan Nair Tarmak Media House #TMH FORT KOCHI (KERALA), 19 MAY 2025: India’s push for indigenous unmanned aerial systems is encountering turbulence at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) near Chitradurga, Karnataka, with multiple UAV developers raising concerns over persistent delays caused by mandatory clearances from the Airports Authority of India (AAI). A subscale High-Altitude Platform (HAP) UAV, developed by CSIR-NAL, recently achieved back-to-back test flights at 24,000 ft AMSL, demonstrating notable robustness and reliability. The test missions were conducted from the DRDO-run ATR, which falls under the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE). The ATR has emerged as a critical testbed for India’s UAV ecosystem, involving both government agencies and private industry. NAL’s HAP -- now in its fourth year -- has attracted particular attention from the Indian Air Force #IAF. Touted as a loitering munition with stealth capabilities, the platform aims to scale 40,000 ft shortly, with an eventual goal of 70,000 ft. Its applications span both military and civilian domains, with swarming capability being a key focus for the IAF. Yet, despite this momentum, UAV developers report consistent setbacks due to AAI’s clearance protocols. Every trial requires prior approval from AAI -- a process they describe as time-consuming and operationally disruptive. “ATR lies beneath a busy civil aviation corridor -- the Bengaluru–Chennai–Bengaluru sector. Alongside DRDO and NAL, ISRO also uses the range for testing its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV),” said an official familiar with the matter. ATR’s current 2-km-plus runway is undergoing planned expansion, and several support facilities -- including a wind tunnel for UAV testing -- are expected to become functional within the next two years. However, developers are calling for urgent reform in test protocols, especially after the boost in indigenous UAV activity following Operation Sindoor. “ATR should be designated as a permanent exclusion zone for civil air traffic. Its surrounding airspace must be reserved solely for defence testing. The current SOPs involving repeated NOTAMs are delaying critical trials. AAI should have no jurisdiction over strategic military ranges,” the official asserted. Repeated attempts to contact Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on his mobile phone were unsuccessful. A text message sent to one of his Personal Assistants following a brief exchange also went unanswered. AAI Executive Director (CNS & Planning) Suneel Dutt responded to a call but clarified that he is not the concerned authority on the issue. It remains to be seen whether this pressing matter will receive due attention during the high-profile drone warfare strategy session currently underway in New Delhi. ©TarmakMediaHouse (TMH) #ATR #Challakere #ISRO #DRDO #NAL #UAV #HAPS #CSIR #Military #Drones #AAI #AirportAuthorityofIndia #TarmakMediaHouse #TMH #IndiaFirst Tarmak Media House l #TMH l Formerly Tarmak007 Billion Beats Onmanorama Madhavdas G. Airports Authority of India Adedayo Osholowu ISRO CSIR, India CSIR-NAL Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu PMO India

Anantha Krishnan M🇮🇳

32,621 次观看 • 1 年前

Pakistan, China Exploits Balochistan’s Gold For Bad By: Mir Yar Baloch 9 July, 2025, We are deeply concerned by a disturbing report from Baloch media outlet Humgaam News, revealing that the #Saindak and #Reko_Diq mining operations, jointly controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and the Pakistani military establishment, have begun the systematic dismissal of hundreds of local Baloch employees, many of whom have served in these mines for over 18 years. According to the latest findings, 15 Baloch workers have been coerced into resigning under sustained pressure from non-local senior officials, backed by Pakistan’s deep state and the ISI. Even more troubling, several remaining Baloch employees have reportedly been threatened with forcible removal from the Saindak mining premises should they refuse to accept reduced wages. These developments reflect a dangerous pattern of discrimination and economic displacement targeting the indigenous workforce. It is deeply alarming to learn that Baloch individuals are now systematically excluded from employment in companies operating on their own land, enterprises primarily owned by Beijing and partly held by the Canadian-based Barrick Gold Corporation with share about 7$ Billion. This exclusion reflects not only institutional discrimination but also what appears to be a calculated international collusion aimed at economically marginalizing the indigenous Baloch population of over 60 million. By depriving them of livelihoods and access to their own resources, these actions are deliberately pushing the Baloch people toward starvation, poverty, and socio-economic extinction. We call upon the international community to stand in solidarity with the Baloch nation, which has long exposed the ruthless exploitation carried out under the pretext of the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Justice demands that the world no longer remain silent in the face of such orchestrated dispossession. It is nearly impossible to determine the exact volume of gold, copper, and iron being systematically extracted by Pakistan and China from Balochistan on a daily basis. This is largely due to the absence of any local refining or mineral separation infrastructure within the Republic of Balochistan. From four of Balochistan’s largest gold mines, extraction operations run continuously in three shifts, day and night. The raw ore is melted, cast into massive 700-kilogram blocks, marked with serial numbers, and discreetly transported to China. The precise quantity of gold being procured daily by Chinese firms remains undisclosed, not only to the general public of Pakistan but also to the legitimate representatives of the Baloch people and independent media outlets. This joint operation by Pakistan and China is shrouded in secrecy and executed with calculated precision. Yet, as the old adage goes, no matter how sophisticated the thief, a trace is always left behind. The staggering scale of wealth being siphoned off from Balochistan is evidenced by the vast fortunes accumulated by Pakistan’s military elite, trillions of rupees in undeclared assets stashed in Swiss bank accounts and expansive business holdings across Australia, Dubai, London, and other global financial centers. Moreover, the billions of dollars generated from the illicit extraction of Balochistan’s gold and copper are being funneled into Pakistan’s strategic and military ambitions, funding the security of its nuclear arsenal, the development of advanced missile systems, and the professional expansion of its naval forces. This covert economic exploitation not only robs Balochistan of its rightful wealth but also fuels regional instability under the guise of sovereign development. Balochistan’s resources misused by Pakistan for terror ambitions Under the guise of development and economic progress, Pakistan and China have, for over seven decades, systematically occupied and exploited the vast natural resources of Balochistan. Rather than heeding the voices of the Baloch people, who have courageously resisted this relentless plunder, the international community has largely turned a blind eye. The humanitarian crisis and economic devastation borne by the Baloch nation as a result of this exploitation are nothing short of harrowing, evoking deep anguish and outrage. In Balochistan, Beijing and Islamabad are enacting policies that mirror, and in some respects surpass, the colonial atrocities once committed by Belgium in the Congo, Britain in India, and France in Algeria. Those nations, India, Congo, Algeria, and many other, have since broken the chains of imperial domination, yet the brutal legacy of foreign exploitation remains etched in the annals of history. Today, Pakistan and China are pursuing the same imperial blueprint: transforming Balochistan into a de facto colony. They are not only looting its mineral wealth but also orchestrating the cultural erasure, historical distortion, and systematic genocide of the Baloch people. The silence of the global community in the face of such grave injustice is both alarming and morally indefensible. Very few examples of the ruthless economic exploitation plans of former imperial powers are as follows. Belgium in the Congo (1885–1960) In 1885, King Leopold II of Belgium formally acquired rights to the Congo region from the colonial powers of Europe and declared the land his private property, naming it the "Congo Free State." From 1885 to 1908, his colonial army forced the local population into rubber production and committed widespread atrocities. In 1908, Leopold handed over the territory to the Belgian government, thereby turning it into a Belgian colony. According to reports received from Brussels, the capital of Belgium, officials from the national prosecutor's office stated on Thursday, September 10, 2020, that a domestic court has now issued a final order to return one of the two teeth stolen after Patrice Lumumba’s assassination to his surviving family members. The whereabouts of the second stolen tooth remain unknown. Today, Pakistan and China are engaged in the systematic exploitation of Balochistan’s natural resources, estimated to be worth trillions of dollars, while committing grave human rights violations against the Baloch people. However, their actions will not go unchallenged. Just as a Belgian court recently ordered the return of the teeth of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba as a symbolic act of justice, a day will come when Pakistan and China will be held accountable for their occupation and compelled to return the wealth they have unjustly extracted from Balochistan. Britain in India (1757–1947) Bharat’s textile and agricultural wealth were siphoned to Britain. The British imposed heavy taxes and policies that deindustrialized India. Indians were often denied administrative jobs and forced into low-paying roles; famines worsened due to cash crop policies and any resistance to colonial exploitation, such as the uprising of 1857, was brutally suppressed. Following Pakistan’s forcible occupation of the once free and sovereign state of Balochistan, we are witnessing a troubling repetition of extractive practices, now jointly pursued by the PLA of China. Much like the British East India Company, which was eventually compelled to leave India after prolonged exploitation, the occupation, supported by foreign corporations and strategic interests, cannot be sustained indefinitely. The presence of these external actors in Balochistan lacks legal and moral legitimacy, and a time will come when they will be held accountable under international norms and compelled to withdraw. France in Algeria (1830–1962) From 1830 to 1962, France maintained a brutal colonial rule over Algeria, marked by military conquest, economic exploitation, and systemic repression of the indigenous population. French settlers seized vast tracts of fertile land, displacing millions of Algerians and reducing them to second-class citizens in their own country. The colonial administration prioritized French interests, using Algeria’s natural resources and labor to benefit France while denying Algerians basic rights, education, and political representation. Resistance was met with severe violence. In 2021, President Emmanuel Macron admitted that French forces committed "state-level" violence and abuses during the Algerian War of Independence (1954–1962), including accepting responsibility for specific incidents such as the murder of Ali Boumendjel. Balochistan Calls for Global Action Against Pakistan’s State-Sponsored Exploitation In a world increasingly alert to the threats of drug trafficking, the catastrophic consequences of climate change, and the corrosive influence of organized criminal networks, the people of Balochistan are calling on the international community to recognize a grave and growing danger: the state of Pakistan. Disguised as a sovereign nation and cloaked in the legitimacy of United Nations membership, Pakistan has evolved into a global syndicate, one that poses a malignant threat to international peace and security. Just as nations rightly safeguard their own citizens and national interests, it is imperative to confront Pakistan’s destabilizing role and its state-sponsored economic terrorism. The illicit extraction of Balochistan’s mineral resources, amounting to billions of dollars, is not merely theft; it is a calculated enterprise that fuels Pakistan’s militarization, including the development of nuclear weapons and other advanced armaments. Alarmingly, there are credible indications that Pakistan is now contemplating the sale of such dangerous technologies to regimes like Iran and Turkey in exchange for financial gain. Much like the narcotics trade, which spreads chaos through opium and heroin profits, Pakistan’s resource exploitation finances instruments of war and repression. It is, therefore, a moral and strategic necessity to bring Pakistan before the court of global conscience. Simultaneously, the international community must recognize and support Balochistan, not merely as a victim of occupation, but as a future-oriented partner committed to fostering regional peace, stability, and the eradication of terrorism through sincere and responsible engagement. #BalochistanIsNotPakistan #FreeBalochistanMovement BBC News (World) Fox News Humgaam News The New York Times Bloomberg WION Balochwarna News Hyrbyair Marri Zee News Times Now Navbharat TIMES NOW Times Algebra Department of State The Statesman Chanakya Forum ABP माझा ABP News Hindustan Times NewsX World India News Hananya Naftali Israel News Pulse MEMRI The Times Of India Times Of Balochistan Times Now Batmya Economic Times NewsX World BBC News (World) Dr. S. Jaishankar President Donald J. Trump Vice President JD Vance News18 CNN DEF Talks by Aadi Achint 🇮🇳 IndiaToday AajTak DD News NDTV Republic Republic Bangla Republic Bharat - रिपब्लिक भारत
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Pakistan, China Exploits Balochistan’s Gold For Bad By: Mir Yar Baloch 9 July, 2025, We are deeply concerned by a disturbing report from Baloch media outlet Humgaam News, revealing that the #Saindak and #Reko_Diq mining operations, jointly controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and the Pakistani military establishment, have begun the systematic dismissal of hundreds of local Baloch employees, many of whom have served in these mines for over 18 years. According to the latest findings, 15 Baloch workers have been coerced into resigning under sustained pressure from non-local senior officials, backed by Pakistan’s deep state and the ISI. Even more troubling, several remaining Baloch employees have reportedly been threatened with forcible removal from the Saindak mining premises should they refuse to accept reduced wages. These developments reflect a dangerous pattern of discrimination and economic displacement targeting the indigenous workforce. It is deeply alarming to learn that Baloch individuals are now systematically excluded from employment in companies operating on their own land, enterprises primarily owned by Beijing and partly held by the Canadian-based Barrick Gold Corporation with share about 7$ Billion. This exclusion reflects not only institutional discrimination but also what appears to be a calculated international collusion aimed at economically marginalizing the indigenous Baloch population of over 60 million. By depriving them of livelihoods and access to their own resources, these actions are deliberately pushing the Baloch people toward starvation, poverty, and socio-economic extinction. We call upon the international community to stand in solidarity with the Baloch nation, which has long exposed the ruthless exploitation carried out under the pretext of the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Justice demands that the world no longer remain silent in the face of such orchestrated dispossession. It is nearly impossible to determine the exact volume of gold, copper, and iron being systematically extracted by Pakistan and China from Balochistan on a daily basis. This is largely due to the absence of any local refining or mineral separation infrastructure within the Republic of Balochistan. From four of Balochistan’s largest gold mines, extraction operations run continuously in three shifts, day and night. The raw ore is melted, cast into massive 700-kilogram blocks, marked with serial numbers, and discreetly transported to China. The precise quantity of gold being procured daily by Chinese firms remains undisclosed, not only to the general public of Pakistan but also to the legitimate representatives of the Baloch people and independent media outlets. This joint operation by Pakistan and China is shrouded in secrecy and executed with calculated precision. Yet, as the old adage goes, no matter how sophisticated the thief, a trace is always left behind. The staggering scale of wealth being siphoned off from Balochistan is evidenced by the vast fortunes accumulated by Pakistan’s military elite, trillions of rupees in undeclared assets stashed in Swiss bank accounts and expansive business holdings across Australia, Dubai, London, and other global financial centers. Moreover, the billions of dollars generated from the illicit extraction of Balochistan’s gold and copper are being funneled into Pakistan’s strategic and military ambitions, funding the security of its nuclear arsenal, the development of advanced missile systems, and the professional expansion of its naval forces. This covert economic exploitation not only robs Balochistan of its rightful wealth but also fuels regional instability under the guise of sovereign development. Balochistan’s resources misused by Pakistan for terror ambitions Under the guise of development and economic progress, Pakistan and China have, for over seven decades, systematically occupied and exploited the vast natural resources of Balochistan. Rather than heeding the voices of the Baloch people, who have courageously resisted this relentless plunder, the international community has largely turned a blind eye. The humanitarian crisis and economic devastation borne by the Baloch nation as a result of this exploitation are nothing short of harrowing, evoking deep anguish and outrage. In Balochistan, Beijing and Islamabad are enacting policies that mirror, and in some respects surpass, the colonial atrocities once committed by Belgium in the Congo, Britain in India, and France in Algeria. Those nations, India, Congo, Algeria, and many other, have since broken the chains of imperial domination, yet the brutal legacy of foreign exploitation remains etched in the annals of history. Today, Pakistan and China are pursuing the same imperial blueprint: transforming Balochistan into a de facto colony. They are not only looting its mineral wealth but also orchestrating the cultural erasure, historical distortion, and systematic genocide of the Baloch people. The silence of the global community in the face of such grave injustice is both alarming and morally indefensible. Very few examples of the ruthless economic exploitation plans of former imperial powers are as follows. Belgium in the Congo (1885–1960) In 1885, King Leopold II of Belgium formally acquired rights to the Congo region from the colonial powers of Europe and declared the land his private property, naming it the "Congo Free State." From 1885 to 1908, his colonial army forced the local population into rubber production and committed widespread atrocities. In 1908, Leopold handed over the territory to the Belgian government, thereby turning it into a Belgian colony. According to reports received from Brussels, the capital of Belgium, officials from the national prosecutor's office stated on Thursday, September 10, 2020, that a domestic court has now issued a final order to return one of the two teeth stolen after Patrice Lumumba’s assassination to his surviving family members. The whereabouts of the second stolen tooth remain unknown. Today, Pakistan and China are engaged in the systematic exploitation of Balochistan’s natural resources, estimated to be worth trillions of dollars, while committing grave human rights violations against the Baloch people. However, their actions will not go unchallenged. Just as a Belgian court recently ordered the return of the teeth of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba as a symbolic act of justice, a day will come when Pakistan and China will be held accountable for their occupation and compelled to return the wealth they have unjustly extracted from Balochistan. Britain in India (1757–1947) Bharat’s textile and agricultural wealth were siphoned to Britain. The British imposed heavy taxes and policies that deindustrialized India. Indians were often denied administrative jobs and forced into low-paying roles; famines worsened due to cash crop policies and any resistance to colonial exploitation, such as the uprising of 1857, was brutally suppressed. Following Pakistan’s forcible occupation of the once free and sovereign state of Balochistan, we are witnessing a troubling repetition of extractive practices, now jointly pursued by the PLA of China. Much like the British East India Company, which was eventually compelled to leave India after prolonged exploitation, the occupation, supported by foreign corporations and strategic interests, cannot be sustained indefinitely. The presence of these external actors in Balochistan lacks legal and moral legitimacy, and a time will come when they will be held accountable under international norms and compelled to withdraw. France in Algeria (1830–1962) From 1830 to 1962, France maintained a brutal colonial rule over Algeria, marked by military conquest, economic exploitation, and systemic repression of the indigenous population. French settlers seized vast tracts of fertile land, displacing millions of Algerians and reducing them to second-class citizens in their own country. The colonial administration prioritized French interests, using Algeria’s natural resources and labor to benefit France while denying Algerians basic rights, education, and political representation. Resistance was met with severe violence. In 2021, President Emmanuel Macron admitted that French forces committed "state-level" violence and abuses during the Algerian War of Independence (1954–1962), including accepting responsibility for specific incidents such as the murder of Ali Boumendjel. Balochistan Calls for Global Action Against Pakistan’s State-Sponsored Exploitation In a world increasingly alert to the threats of drug trafficking, the catastrophic consequences of climate change, and the corrosive influence of organized criminal networks, the people of Balochistan are calling on the international community to recognize a grave and growing danger: the state of Pakistan. Disguised as a sovereign nation and cloaked in the legitimacy of United Nations membership, Pakistan has evolved into a global syndicate, one that poses a malignant threat to international peace and security. Just as nations rightly safeguard their own citizens and national interests, it is imperative to confront Pakistan’s destabilizing role and its state-sponsored economic terrorism. The illicit extraction of Balochistan’s mineral resources, amounting to billions of dollars, is not merely theft; it is a calculated enterprise that fuels Pakistan’s militarization, including the development of nuclear weapons and other advanced armaments. Alarmingly, there are credible indications that Pakistan is now contemplating the sale of such dangerous technologies to regimes like Iran and Turkey in exchange for financial gain. Much like the narcotics trade, which spreads chaos through opium and heroin profits, Pakistan’s resource exploitation finances instruments of war and repression. It is, therefore, a moral and strategic necessity to bring Pakistan before the court of global conscience. Simultaneously, the international community must recognize and support Balochistan, not merely as a victim of occupation, but as a future-oriented partner committed to fostering regional peace, stability, and the eradication of terrorism through sincere and responsible engagement. #BalochistanIsNotPakistan #FreeBalochistanMovement BBC News (World) Fox News Humgaam News The New York Times Bloomberg WION Balochwarna News Hyrbyair Marri Zee News Times Now Navbharat TIMES NOW Times Algebra Department of State The Statesman Chanakya Forum ABP माझा ABP News Hindustan Times NewsX World India News Hananya Naftali Israel News Pulse MEMRI The Times Of India Times Of Balochistan Times Now Batmya Economic Times NewsX World BBC News (World) Dr. S. Jaishankar President Donald J. Trump Vice President JD Vance News18 CNN DEF Talks by Aadi Achint 🇮🇳 IndiaToday AajTak DD News NDTV Republic Republic Bangla Republic Bharat - रिपब्लिक भारत

Mir Yar Baloch

15,448 次观看 • 1 年前

What is my view on Trump’s executive order pulling America out of the World Health Organisation? President Donald Trump also signed an executive order temporarily suspending all American foreign assistance programs for 90 days, pending reviews to determine whether they align with his policy goals. America provides an average of US$50 billion annually to foreign aid programmes. This means there will NOT be any new financial aid coming from America to anywhere in the world for the next three months, but in this post, I will focus on America’s withdrawal from the WHO, and will talk about about the global impact of the temporary AID ban in days to come when there is enough clarity on the effect of the ban. America is the biggest economy in the world, or possibly the second largest after China, so its contribution to the WHO, though significant, is not irreplaceable. Its contribution amounts to an average of US$120 million annually in the past ten years. That equates to roughly 1.3 tonnes of gold, a resource that Africa has in abundance. Trump’s decision does not prevent other countries from stepping in to fill the gap left by America’s withdrawal. It is not as though the US was solving a problem no other nation could address. From Africa to Europe to Asia and the Americas, others are capable of taking responsibility too and fill in the void left by America. The real danger, however, lies in the possibility that irresponsible and corrupt leaders may fail to step up and address and fund critical issues, such as the fight against HIV and AIDS. If such leadership fails, the world—including America—could face a resurgence of new infections like HIV, undoing years of progress. This would be a massive tragedy for America as well, it won’t be able to insulate itself from resurgent infections short of sealing its borders which it can’t. In today’s highly mobile world, it is impossible to isolate one country from the consequences of a global health crisis. HIV has been controlled through antiretroviral medication, which prevents HIV carriers from infecting others. If access to these medications is disrupted, everyone, including Americans, would be at risk. This could even force the US to return to old practices such as requiring HIV status disclosure before issuing visas to enter and live in America. This can’t be done with short term tourist and business visas, so even those coming in for a short period for a conference or meeting could carry the virus after unknowingly getting infected in many ways, and they can infect someone in America during their short stay. Africa’s annual antiretroviral medication bill is around US$2.8 billion, it is funded partly by America and other countries and agencies who might rethink their participation in the WHO too, there are many global leaders who emulate Trump like Argentina's Javier Gerardo Milei, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Hungary's Viktor Orbán. If leaders like Argentina’s Javier Milei, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán follow Trump’s lead and withdraw from the WHO, this would be a serious blow to global health efforts. However, if the US$2.8 billion antiretroviral bill for Africa is divided across 54 African countries, this amounts to only US$51.8 million per country annually—equivalent to approximately 595 kilograms of gold per nation. Unfortunately, Africa is riddled by corrupt and heartless leaders who rob and loot from their people and seek medical assistance outside the continent using taxpayers money. While it is logically possible for African nations to fund their own HIV treatment programmes and infectious diseases control, these leaders’ greed often leaves their populations to suffer needlessly. Another downside of America’s withdrawal is the loss of its technical medical expertise. As the executive order for withdrawal from the WHO outlines, American personnel working with the WHO will be withdrawn within 12 months from today. The US is a global leader in science and technology, and the loss of its knowledge and contributions will be felt worldwide especially by the poor in the Global South. This situation could, however, provide an opportunity for countries like China to step into the leadership vacuum left by America. Nature doesn’t like a vacuum, but Africa, lacking the required technological expertise and plagued by poor governance, is unlikely to fill this gap although it can and should fill it. It is easier for Africa’s middle class to applaud Donald Trump for this move, but it is the poor, who have no voice, who will suffer the most because they lack the means and ability to remove corrupt governments. One child was dying every fifteen minutes from HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe only 15 years ago until the world intervened. This could become the reality once again unless Africans take action to force their governments to act responsibly for once! So while Trump’s withdrawal from the WHO poses challenges, it also highlights the need for Africa to reassess its priorities and build resilient healthcare systems. Addressing corruption and poor governance is vital and an urgent matter for Africa, but this must be coupled with actionable solutions such as regional health funds, stricter accountability for public health spending, and partnerships with international organisations that prioritise transparency. Countries like Botswana, with its effective HIV programmes, demonstrate that progress is possible even in resource limited circumstances if a country has the right leadership, but for that to happen, you need a different type of mindset and less corruption on the continent. Collaboration between governments, private sector, and civil society can also ensure that health crises like HIV/AIDS are addressed sustainably, and by taking responsibility for their own health systems, African nations can reduce their heavy reliance on external aid and ensure better healthcare outcomes for their populations. America First as a doctrine provides a generational opportunity to lessen America’s global influence and create multilateral platforms where world leaders can genuinely provide solutions for their people! This is an opportunity for groups like BRICS to step up and plug the funding deficit, otherwise, failure to do so will expose them as nothing more than paper tigers that rely on American financial benevolence while bellowing empty slogans! So ultimately, the issue is no longer about America’s withdrawal, it is about the world’s willingness to take full responsibility, with each country prioritising the national interest of saving lives before the looting of public funds. The world has enough to go around, what it only lacks are empathetic leaders who put the health of their people ahead of their personal pockets. Trump will be a four-year global phenomenon, so the world must make a plan instead of mourning about what many in the global health fraternity have labelled a reckless and populist decision that, in the long term, won’t benefit America much! Those who support America’s withdrawal from the WHO should note that it is not just about money, but also about American medical expertise, technology transfer from the US, providing global leadership during pandemics, and having a united world when tackling healthcare disasters like COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, and Ebola. Lastly, if poor African countries run by greedy, corrupt dictators end up with shortages of antiretroviral medicines, countries like South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, which have well-run programmes, would end up carrying the burden of cross-border health tourism. Trump’s shakeup requires leadership interventions like never required before, are African leaders ready to provide that leadership?
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What is my view on Trump’s executive order pulling America out of the World Health Organisation? President Donald Trump also signed an executive order temporarily suspending all American foreign assistance programs for 90 days, pending reviews to determine whether they align with his policy goals. America provides an average of US$50 billion annually to foreign aid programmes. This means there will NOT be any new financial aid coming from America to anywhere in the world for the next three months, but in this post, I will focus on America’s withdrawal from the WHO, and will talk about about the global impact of the temporary AID ban in days to come when there is enough clarity on the effect of the ban. America is the biggest economy in the world, or possibly the second largest after China, so its contribution to the WHO, though significant, is not irreplaceable. Its contribution amounts to an average of US$120 million annually in the past ten years. That equates to roughly 1.3 tonnes of gold, a resource that Africa has in abundance. Trump’s decision does not prevent other countries from stepping in to fill the gap left by America’s withdrawal. It is not as though the US was solving a problem no other nation could address. From Africa to Europe to Asia and the Americas, others are capable of taking responsibility too and fill in the void left by America. The real danger, however, lies in the possibility that irresponsible and corrupt leaders may fail to step up and address and fund critical issues, such as the fight against HIV and AIDS. If such leadership fails, the world—including America—could face a resurgence of new infections like HIV, undoing years of progress. This would be a massive tragedy for America as well, it won’t be able to insulate itself from resurgent infections short of sealing its borders which it can’t. In today’s highly mobile world, it is impossible to isolate one country from the consequences of a global health crisis. HIV has been controlled through antiretroviral medication, which prevents HIV carriers from infecting others. If access to these medications is disrupted, everyone, including Americans, would be at risk. This could even force the US to return to old practices such as requiring HIV status disclosure before issuing visas to enter and live in America. This can’t be done with short term tourist and business visas, so even those coming in for a short period for a conference or meeting could carry the virus after unknowingly getting infected in many ways, and they can infect someone in America during their short stay. Africa’s annual antiretroviral medication bill is around US$2.8 billion, it is funded partly by America and other countries and agencies who might rethink their participation in the WHO too, there are many global leaders who emulate Trump like Argentina's Javier Gerardo Milei, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Hungary's Viktor Orbán. If leaders like Argentina’s Javier Milei, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán follow Trump’s lead and withdraw from the WHO, this would be a serious blow to global health efforts. However, if the US$2.8 billion antiretroviral bill for Africa is divided across 54 African countries, this amounts to only US$51.8 million per country annually—equivalent to approximately 595 kilograms of gold per nation. Unfortunately, Africa is riddled by corrupt and heartless leaders who rob and loot from their people and seek medical assistance outside the continent using taxpayers money. While it is logically possible for African nations to fund their own HIV treatment programmes and infectious diseases control, these leaders’ greed often leaves their populations to suffer needlessly. Another downside of America’s withdrawal is the loss of its technical medical expertise. As the executive order for withdrawal from the WHO outlines, American personnel working with the WHO will be withdrawn within 12 months from today. The US is a global leader in science and technology, and the loss of its knowledge and contributions will be felt worldwide especially by the poor in the Global South. This situation could, however, provide an opportunity for countries like China to step into the leadership vacuum left by America. Nature doesn’t like a vacuum, but Africa, lacking the required technological expertise and plagued by poor governance, is unlikely to fill this gap although it can and should fill it. It is easier for Africa’s middle class to applaud Donald Trump for this move, but it is the poor, who have no voice, who will suffer the most because they lack the means and ability to remove corrupt governments. One child was dying every fifteen minutes from HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe only 15 years ago until the world intervened. This could become the reality once again unless Africans take action to force their governments to act responsibly for once! So while Trump’s withdrawal from the WHO poses challenges, it also highlights the need for Africa to reassess its priorities and build resilient healthcare systems. Addressing corruption and poor governance is vital and an urgent matter for Africa, but this must be coupled with actionable solutions such as regional health funds, stricter accountability for public health spending, and partnerships with international organisations that prioritise transparency. Countries like Botswana, with its effective HIV programmes, demonstrate that progress is possible even in resource limited circumstances if a country has the right leadership, but for that to happen, you need a different type of mindset and less corruption on the continent. Collaboration between governments, private sector, and civil society can also ensure that health crises like HIV/AIDS are addressed sustainably, and by taking responsibility for their own health systems, African nations can reduce their heavy reliance on external aid and ensure better healthcare outcomes for their populations. America First as a doctrine provides a generational opportunity to lessen America’s global influence and create multilateral platforms where world leaders can genuinely provide solutions for their people! This is an opportunity for groups like BRICS to step up and plug the funding deficit, otherwise, failure to do so will expose them as nothing more than paper tigers that rely on American financial benevolence while bellowing empty slogans! So ultimately, the issue is no longer about America’s withdrawal, it is about the world’s willingness to take full responsibility, with each country prioritising the national interest of saving lives before the looting of public funds. The world has enough to go around, what it only lacks are empathetic leaders who put the health of their people ahead of their personal pockets. Trump will be a four-year global phenomenon, so the world must make a plan instead of mourning about what many in the global health fraternity have labelled a reckless and populist decision that, in the long term, won’t benefit America much! Those who support America’s withdrawal from the WHO should note that it is not just about money, but also about American medical expertise, technology transfer from the US, providing global leadership during pandemics, and having a united world when tackling healthcare disasters like COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, and Ebola. Lastly, if poor African countries run by greedy, corrupt dictators end up with shortages of antiretroviral medicines, countries like South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, which have well-run programmes, would end up carrying the burden of cross-border health tourism. Trump’s shakeup requires leadership interventions like never required before, are African leaders ready to provide that leadership?

Hopewell Chin’ono

43,726 次观看 • 1 年前

🚨OPERATIONAL UPDATE: ISRAEL U.S. WAR WITH THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC - Reporting Window: 3/11 to 3/12 • Iran widened pressure on the Gulf energy system, with tankers hit near Basra, a container vessel struck near the UAE, and fuel infrastructure targeted in Bahrain and Oman, sending oil back above $100. • Israel expanded its campaign inside Iran, striking IRGC command infrastructure, missile production sites, and drone launch networks in and around Tehran. • Hezbollah launched one of its largest rocket barrages of the war, triggering heavy Israeli strikes on command centers and weapons infrastructure in Beirut’s southern suburbs. • Iranian proxies and aligned forces continued attacks on U.S. positions across the region, bringing the total number of incidents targeting American sites or personnel to at least 25 since the war began. The central story of the last 24 hours is that the conflict is increasingly moving beyond the battlefield and into the systems that keep the region functioning. Iran continues to pressure shipping, energy infrastructure, and U.S. positions across the Middle East, while Israel is pushing deeper into the regime’s military and security architecture. The result is a war that now looks less like a contained exchange of strikes and more like a widening struggle over the region’s economic stability, military balance, and internal political control. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ *⃣ PERSIAN GULF: IRAN CONTINUES TO PRESSURE THE ENERGY SYSTEM The Persian Gulf remained the most strategically significant theater over the last 24 hours. Multiple reports confirmed additional attacks affecting shipping and energy infrastructure across the region. Two oil tankers were reported burning in Iraqi waters near Basra after earlier strikes on vessels in the Gulf, while another container ship was reportedly hit near the UAE. Fuel and logistics infrastructure also came under pressure. Bahraini authorities reported that Iranian aggression targeted fuel tanks at a facility in Muharraq near Bahrain International Airport, while additional reports indicated that oil storage facilities at Oman’s Port of Salalah were struck. These attacks reinforce a clear pattern: Iran may not be able to fully close the Strait of Hormuz, but it is demonstrating that it can disrupt the broader logistical network surrounding the Gulf’s energy system. The market reaction was immediate. Oil prices moved back above $100 despite coordinated moves by the United States and its partners to release large volumes from strategic petroleum reserves. The International Energy Agency and several governments have moved to inject supply into the market, but these measures are temporary buffers. As long as shipping through the Gulf remains at risk, the global energy market will continue to price in disruption. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ *⃣ TEHRAN: THE CAMPAIGN IS NOW HITTING THE REGIME’S CORE SECURITY NETWORK The latest strike waves inside Iran appear to be moving beyond general bombardment and toward a systematic dismantling of the regime’s security infrastructure. Israeli strikes reportedly targeted the IRGC Air Force headquarters in Tehran, ballistic missile storage and production facilities, Basij paramilitary command centers, and a compound at Imam Hossein University that functions as an operational hub for the Revolutionary Guards. Additional strikes were reported against Iranian intelligence ministry facilities and internal security infrastructure, indicating that the campaign is beginning to focus not only on missile capability but on the regime’s ability to control events inside the country. Separate strikes in western Iran reportedly hit drone launch teams preparing attacks toward Israel, suggesting that launch infrastructure is now being targeted dynamically as it emerges rather than only through preplanned strikes against fixed installations. Satellite imagery also confirmed damage to Iranian F-14 fighter aircraft at Isfahan’s 8th Tactical Air Base, further degrading an already aging Iranian air force that has struggled to contest Israeli and U.S. air superiority throughout the conflict. Taken together, the targeting pattern suggests that the coalition is increasingly focusing on the regime’s operational nervous system: command networks, launch infrastructure, and internal security forces that allow the government to coordinate and sustain military operations. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ *⃣ LEBANON: ISRAEL IS NOW TARGETING HEZBOLLAH’S OPERATIONAL COMMAND STRUCTURE The northern front also escalated sharply over the last 24 hours. Hezbollah launched one of its largest barrages of the war, firing large numbers of rockets and drones toward northern Israel in coordinated strikes linked to Iran’s broader regional campaign. Israel’s response focused heavily on Hezbollah’s command and operational infrastructure rather than simply retaliating against launch sites. Israeli aircraft struck multiple facilities in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahieh), including command centers, operational headquarters, and weapons storage sites linked to Hezbollah’s Radwan forces, the elite unit responsible for cross-border operations against Israel. Additional strikes targeted missile launch infrastructure and militant positions across southern Lebanon, as well as logistical sites used to support ongoing rocket attacks. The concentration of strikes in Dahieh is significant. The area functions as Hezbollah’s central military and intelligence hub, and repeated attacks there suggest Israel is attempting to disrupt the group’s command-and-control structure rather than merely suppress individual launch cells. This shift indicates that the northern theater may be entering a new phase where Israel seeks to systematically degrade Hezbollah’s operational leadership and coordination networks, not just reduce the immediate rocket threat. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ *⃣ REGIONAL SPILLOVER: U.S. POSITIONS AND GLOBAL SECURITY CONCERNS Regional spillover continues to grow. Iranian proxies and aligned groups have carried out repeated attacks targeting American facilities or sites hosting U.S. personnel across the Middle East. Analysts now count at least 25 attacks targeting U.S. sites or locations housing American personnel since the war began. One of the most significant recent incidents involved a drone strike on a large U.S. diplomatic facility near Baghdad International Airport. The attack caused damage but did not produce casualties, and U.S. officials suspect it was carried out by Iranian-aligned militias operating in Iraq. Beyond the Middle East itself, intelligence warnings suggest the conflict could reach further. U.S. authorities have warned about potential Iranian retaliation targeting American interests abroad, including scenarios involving drone launches from maritime platforms. Cyber activity linked to Iran has also been detected in Europe, including an attempted attack on a nuclear research facility in Poland that officials say bears multiple indicators of Iranian involvement. These developments show that while the war’s kinetic center remains in the Middle East, the broader confrontation between Iran and its adversaries is beginning to manifest across multiple domains: military, cyber, and economic. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ *⃣ WHAT MATTERS MOST RIGHT NOW The key takeaway from the past 24 hours is that the war is continuing to widen in practice even as some political messaging suggests it could be nearing a conclusion. Iran is still capable of imposing meaningful costs through attacks on shipping, energy infrastructure, and proxy operations across the region. Israel, meanwhile, is expanding its strike campaign into deeper layers of Iran’s military and security architecture while escalating pressure on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Neither side appears close to a decisive breakthrough. Iran’s leadership structure remains intact despite heavy strikes, and its network of proxies continues to generate pressure across multiple fronts. At the same time, Israel and the United States retain overwhelming military superiority and appear committed to degrading Iran’s ability to sustain a prolonged conflict. For now, the trajectory remains clear: the war is evolving from a direct exchange of strikes into a broader contest over the region’s economic stability, military balance, and political future. --------------------------------- END REPORT
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🚨OPERATIONAL UPDATE: ISRAEL U.S. WAR WITH THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC - Reporting Window: 3/11 to 3/12 • Iran widened pressure on the Gulf energy system, with tankers hit near Basra, a container vessel struck near the UAE, and fuel infrastructure targeted in Bahrain and Oman, sending oil back above $100. • Israel expanded its campaign inside Iran, striking IRGC command infrastructure, missile production sites, and drone launch networks in and around Tehran. • Hezbollah launched one of its largest rocket barrages of the war, triggering heavy Israeli strikes on command centers and weapons infrastructure in Beirut’s southern suburbs. • Iranian proxies and aligned forces continued attacks on U.S. positions across the region, bringing the total number of incidents targeting American sites or personnel to at least 25 since the war began. The central story of the last 24 hours is that the conflict is increasingly moving beyond the battlefield and into the systems that keep the region functioning. Iran continues to pressure shipping, energy infrastructure, and U.S. positions across the Middle East, while Israel is pushing deeper into the regime’s military and security architecture. The result is a war that now looks less like a contained exchange of strikes and more like a widening struggle over the region’s economic stability, military balance, and internal political control. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ *⃣ PERSIAN GULF: IRAN CONTINUES TO PRESSURE THE ENERGY SYSTEM The Persian Gulf remained the most strategically significant theater over the last 24 hours. Multiple reports confirmed additional attacks affecting shipping and energy infrastructure across the region. Two oil tankers were reported burning in Iraqi waters near Basra after earlier strikes on vessels in the Gulf, while another container ship was reportedly hit near the UAE. Fuel and logistics infrastructure also came under pressure. Bahraini authorities reported that Iranian aggression targeted fuel tanks at a facility in Muharraq near Bahrain International Airport, while additional reports indicated that oil storage facilities at Oman’s Port of Salalah were struck. These attacks reinforce a clear pattern: Iran may not be able to fully close the Strait of Hormuz, but it is demonstrating that it can disrupt the broader logistical network surrounding the Gulf’s energy system. The market reaction was immediate. Oil prices moved back above $100 despite coordinated moves by the United States and its partners to release large volumes from strategic petroleum reserves. The International Energy Agency and several governments have moved to inject supply into the market, but these measures are temporary buffers. As long as shipping through the Gulf remains at risk, the global energy market will continue to price in disruption. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ *⃣ TEHRAN: THE CAMPAIGN IS NOW HITTING THE REGIME’S CORE SECURITY NETWORK The latest strike waves inside Iran appear to be moving beyond general bombardment and toward a systematic dismantling of the regime’s security infrastructure. Israeli strikes reportedly targeted the IRGC Air Force headquarters in Tehran, ballistic missile storage and production facilities, Basij paramilitary command centers, and a compound at Imam Hossein University that functions as an operational hub for the Revolutionary Guards. Additional strikes were reported against Iranian intelligence ministry facilities and internal security infrastructure, indicating that the campaign is beginning to focus not only on missile capability but on the regime’s ability to control events inside the country. Separate strikes in western Iran reportedly hit drone launch teams preparing attacks toward Israel, suggesting that launch infrastructure is now being targeted dynamically as it emerges rather than only through preplanned strikes against fixed installations. Satellite imagery also confirmed damage to Iranian F-14 fighter aircraft at Isfahan’s 8th Tactical Air Base, further degrading an already aging Iranian air force that has struggled to contest Israeli and U.S. air superiority throughout the conflict. Taken together, the targeting pattern suggests that the coalition is increasingly focusing on the regime’s operational nervous system: command networks, launch infrastructure, and internal security forces that allow the government to coordinate and sustain military operations. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ *⃣ LEBANON: ISRAEL IS NOW TARGETING HEZBOLLAH’S OPERATIONAL COMMAND STRUCTURE The northern front also escalated sharply over the last 24 hours. Hezbollah launched one of its largest barrages of the war, firing large numbers of rockets and drones toward northern Israel in coordinated strikes linked to Iran’s broader regional campaign. Israel’s response focused heavily on Hezbollah’s command and operational infrastructure rather than simply retaliating against launch sites. Israeli aircraft struck multiple facilities in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahieh), including command centers, operational headquarters, and weapons storage sites linked to Hezbollah’s Radwan forces, the elite unit responsible for cross-border operations against Israel. Additional strikes targeted missile launch infrastructure and militant positions across southern Lebanon, as well as logistical sites used to support ongoing rocket attacks. The concentration of strikes in Dahieh is significant. The area functions as Hezbollah’s central military and intelligence hub, and repeated attacks there suggest Israel is attempting to disrupt the group’s command-and-control structure rather than merely suppress individual launch cells. This shift indicates that the northern theater may be entering a new phase where Israel seeks to systematically degrade Hezbollah’s operational leadership and coordination networks, not just reduce the immediate rocket threat. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ *⃣ REGIONAL SPILLOVER: U.S. POSITIONS AND GLOBAL SECURITY CONCERNS Regional spillover continues to grow. Iranian proxies and aligned groups have carried out repeated attacks targeting American facilities or sites hosting U.S. personnel across the Middle East. Analysts now count at least 25 attacks targeting U.S. sites or locations housing American personnel since the war began. One of the most significant recent incidents involved a drone strike on a large U.S. diplomatic facility near Baghdad International Airport. The attack caused damage but did not produce casualties, and U.S. officials suspect it was carried out by Iranian-aligned militias operating in Iraq. Beyond the Middle East itself, intelligence warnings suggest the conflict could reach further. U.S. authorities have warned about potential Iranian retaliation targeting American interests abroad, including scenarios involving drone launches from maritime platforms. Cyber activity linked to Iran has also been detected in Europe, including an attempted attack on a nuclear research facility in Poland that officials say bears multiple indicators of Iranian involvement. These developments show that while the war’s kinetic center remains in the Middle East, the broader confrontation between Iran and its adversaries is beginning to manifest across multiple domains: military, cyber, and economic. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ *⃣ WHAT MATTERS MOST RIGHT NOW The key takeaway from the past 24 hours is that the war is continuing to widen in practice even as some political messaging suggests it could be nearing a conclusion. Iran is still capable of imposing meaningful costs through attacks on shipping, energy infrastructure, and proxy operations across the region. Israel, meanwhile, is expanding its strike campaign into deeper layers of Iran’s military and security architecture while escalating pressure on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Neither side appears close to a decisive breakthrough. Iran’s leadership structure remains intact despite heavy strikes, and its network of proxies continues to generate pressure across multiple fronts. At the same time, Israel and the United States retain overwhelming military superiority and appear committed to degrading Iran’s ability to sustain a prolonged conflict. For now, the trajectory remains clear: the war is evolving from a direct exchange of strikes into a broader contest over the region’s economic stability, military balance, and political future. --------------------------------- END REPORT

Inside_Israel_Intel

30,124 次观看 • 4 个月前

In October 2025, the Prime Minister undertook a series of national and international engagements focused on infrastructure development, rural transformation, governance reform, and diplomatic cooperation. Here is a brief recap of the past month: 𝙊𝙣 𝙐𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 A defining highlight of the month was the laying of the foundation stone for the urea fertilizer plant, a landmark project developed through a partnership between Ethiopian Investment Holdings and the Dangote Group. With an annual production capacity of three million tons, the plant will utilize natural gas from the Calub gas fields, transported through a 108-kilometer pipeline. This project is a cornerstone of Ethiopia’s strategy to achieve fertilizer self-sufficiency and enhance agricultural productivity. In the Somali Region, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the Gode Oil Refinery, developed by Golden Concord Group Limited (GCL). The refinery, designed to process 3.5 million tons of crude oil and condensate per year from the Hilala oil field, represents a significant step in Ethiopia’s path toward energy independence. Complementing these milestones, the Prime Minister inaugurated the first phase of the Ogaden Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Project in Calub. The facility, with an annual production capacity of 111 million litres and the ability to generate 1,000 megawatts of energy, strengthens Ethiopia’s industrial base while contributing critical inputs to fertilizer production and energy generation. During his visit to Jigjiga in the Somali Region, the Prime Minister observed the city’s rapid transformation since his last visit in January 2025. Thousands of new housing units are under construction, and corridor development projects are visibly enhancing urban well-being. He lauded the Dine for Generations Project, nearing completion in the Somali Region, for unlocking new opportunities in tourism and stimulating regional economic growth. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accompanied by members of the Prosperity Party Executive Committee, visited the corridor development project extending from Sar Bet to German Square, encompassing the Garment Factory and the Furi area. Spanning 589 hectares, it is the second-largest urban corridor after Kazanchis. The project features 16.5 kilometers of asphalt roads, 33 kilometers of pedestrian walkways, plazas, sports and recreation facilities, riverbank development, and over 1,100 commercial shops. The initiative embodies Ethiopia’s broader vision of creating modern, livable, and economically vibrant cities. 𝙊𝙣 𝙍𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 Advancing his government’s rural development agenda, the Prime Minister presided over the handover of model rural villages constructed through the Rainy Season Voluntary Scheme in the Halaba, Kembatta, Hadiya, and Silte zones. Each home in these Rural Corridor Villages is equipped with solar power, biogas systems, sanitation facilities, and animal shelters, significantly improving hygiene, comfort, and productivity for rural families. These model villages mark a new chapter in Ethiopia’s mission to raise rural living standards and promote sustainable livelihoods. The Prime Minister encouraged regional leaders to expand these initiatives, setting a target of 100 new houses per zone by next year. During his visit to the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, the Prime Minister also reviewed the rainy season wheat harvest and launched summer wheat production activities. He assessed progress in banana, papaya, and fish farming clusters, emphasizing the growing adoption of mechanized agriculture as a major driver of productivity and self-reliance. He also inaugurated the Welmel River Irrigation Development Project in Delo-Mena Woreda, Bale Zone. Once fully operational, the project will irrigate 9,687 hectares of farmland, benefiting 20,000 farming households and enhancing drought resilience, food sovereignty, and rural employment. 𝙊𝙣 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 At the Koysha Project site, the Prime Minister convened a strategic review session with the Council of Ministers to assess the macroeconomic performance of the first 100 days of the 2018 Ethiopian Fiscal Year. The review examined achievements, challenges, and strategic priorities, highlighting Ethiopia’s sustained economic resilience amid global uncertainty. The nation’s GDP growth rate stood at 9.2 percent for the 2017 fiscal year, underscoring the success of reforms aimed at fostering inclusive and diversified growth. 𝙊𝙣 𝙅𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 Building on the success of the Digital 2025 Strategy, the Prime Minister announced the forthcoming Digital 2030 Strategy, focused on advancing automation and improving public service delivery. He commended the Federal Supreme Court for implementing a Smart Court System featuring automated transcription, virtual hearings, and an Integrated Case Management System that enables litigants to track cases online. Covering 24 federal branches to date, this innovation marks an important step toward transparent and accessible justice across Ethiopia. 𝙊𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖, 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the launch of the pan-African media outlet Pulse of Africa, a platform he first proposed during the 35th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in 2022. The initiative seeks to amplify African perspectives, counter negative portrayals of the continent, and strengthen African unity through shared narratives. In his remarks, the Prime Minister emphasized that Pulse of Africa marks a significant step toward ensuring that Africans tell their own stories and shape their global image. Accompanied by First Lady Zinash Tayachew and a high-level delegation of former and current leaders, the Prime Minister also visited the Bale Zone to assess key development projects that integrate natural heritage with national progress. The delegation toured the Bale Mountains National Park, one of Ethiopia’s most ecologically diverse and economically significant natural areas. The Prime Minister observed ongoing tourism developments, including the nearly completed Dinsho Lodge at the heart of the park and the Sof Omer Luxury Lodge near the Sof Omer Cave. Both projects are designed to advance Ethiopia’s Ten-Year Strategic Plan by positioning tourism as a catalyst for economic transformation. The Sof Omer Cave Development Project complements these initiatives by improving access and visitor facilities around one of the country’s most celebrated natural landmarks. The delegation also inspected the Robe–Goro–Sof Omer–GinirJunction Road Upgrading Project, a dual asphalt roadway featuring five bridges that connect the productive agricultural zones of East Bale and Bale with central Ethiopia. The upgraded route enhances regional mobility, strengthens economic integration, and improves access to major tourist destinations such as the Bale Mountains National Park and Sof Omer Cave. In addition, the Prime Minister reviewed the Weib River Flood Control Project, which regulates water flow through the cave system to ensure year-round accessibility and protect its ecosystem. He also examined tourism development efforts in the Harenna cluster, including the construction of the Rira Eco Lodge, new viewpoints, restaurants, and coffee facilities along the routes leading to Tulu Dimtu, the park’s highest peak. These initiatives aim to expand sustainable tourism, create local employment, and showcase the natural and cultural richness of the Bale region. The visit concluded at the Fincha Habera Waterfall, where the delegation explored the surrounding landscape, home to the Ethiopian Red Fox, diverse birdlife, and striking geological formations such as the Rafu rock pinnacles. The area, which recently revealed a newly discovered cave system, will soon feature a glamping site designed to promote eco-friendly tourism. Reflecting on the visit, Prime Minister Abiy highlighted Ethiopia as a land of abundance and opportunity, urging citizens to safeguard and build upon the nation’s natural and human wealth for future generations. The delegation collectively reaffirmed the importance of stewardship, unity, and visionary development in shaping Ethiopia’s sustainable and prosperous future. 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in his recent address to Ethiopia’s Parliament, highlighted the country’s substantial progress in economic reform, diversification, and infrastructure development. He noted that Ethiopia’s shift from an agriculture-dependent economy toward industrial and service growth has yielded impressive results, citing rapid agricultural expansion, record-high export revenues, and increased foreign reserves. Major investments in green initiatives, transport infrastructure, and energy projects are transforming productivity and sustainability, while prudent debt management and targeted subsidies have stabilized inflation. He emphasized the government’s focus on strengthening institutional capacity, expanding digitalization, training millions of youth in coding, and modernizing service delivery through nationwide one-stop centers. On peace and governance, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to stability, dialogue, and national unity, warning against both internal and external actors seeking to destabilize the country. He stressed that the only viable path for Ethiopia is peaceful political transition and democratic consolidation. Looking ahead to the upcoming national election, he assured Parliament of the government’s readiness to ensure a fair and inclusive process. On foreign relations, he reiterated Ethiopia’s right to equitable use of the Nile waters and called for cooperative engagement with neighboring countries. Addressing the Red Sea question, he described it as a legitimate historical and economic concern that Ethiopia intends to pursue through dialogue and mutual development, underscoring that the nation’s growth is intertwined with regional prosperity and peace. 𝙊𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 On the international stage, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed led Ethiopia’s delegation to the 24th Summit of the COMESA Authority of Heads of State and Government in Nairobi, Kenya, held under the theme “Leveraging Digitalization to Deepen Regional Value Chains for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth.” Addressing the Summit, he underscored that Africa’s digital transformation offers a unique opportunity to rewrite its economic narrative and strengthen continental integration. He affirmed Ethiopia’s readiness to collaborate with regional partners to advance a shared digital future. In separate diplomatic meetings, the Prime Minister held discussions with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia on bilateral and regional matters of mutual interest, and with Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, to strengthen political and economic cooperation between their two nations. 𝙊𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 At the 7th Annual Loyal Taxpayers Recognition Ceremony, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed celebrated outstanding taxpayers for their contributions to Ethiopia’s development. He reaffirmed that tax revenues are being invested in vital public goods and infrastructure projects and urged all citizens to uphold transparency and reject corruption. The Prime Minister emphasized that collective integrity and accountability are essential to building a just and prosperous nation. Throughout October 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s decisive leadership and forward-looking initiatives across industry, agriculture, urban renewal, justice, and diplomacy demonstrated Ethiopia’s unwavering commitment to inclusive development and national progress. // #PMOEthiopia
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In October 2025, the Prime Minister undertook a series of national and international engagements focused on infrastructure development, rural transformation, governance reform, and diplomatic cooperation. Here is a brief recap of the past month: 𝙊𝙣 𝙐𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 A defining highlight of the month was the laying of the foundation stone for the urea fertilizer plant, a landmark project developed through a partnership between Ethiopian Investment Holdings and the Dangote Group. With an annual production capacity of three million tons, the plant will utilize natural gas from the Calub gas fields, transported through a 108-kilometer pipeline. This project is a cornerstone of Ethiopia’s strategy to achieve fertilizer self-sufficiency and enhance agricultural productivity. In the Somali Region, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the Gode Oil Refinery, developed by Golden Concord Group Limited (GCL). The refinery, designed to process 3.5 million tons of crude oil and condensate per year from the Hilala oil field, represents a significant step in Ethiopia’s path toward energy independence. Complementing these milestones, the Prime Minister inaugurated the first phase of the Ogaden Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Project in Calub. The facility, with an annual production capacity of 111 million litres and the ability to generate 1,000 megawatts of energy, strengthens Ethiopia’s industrial base while contributing critical inputs to fertilizer production and energy generation. During his visit to Jigjiga in the Somali Region, the Prime Minister observed the city’s rapid transformation since his last visit in January 2025. Thousands of new housing units are under construction, and corridor development projects are visibly enhancing urban well-being. He lauded the Dine for Generations Project, nearing completion in the Somali Region, for unlocking new opportunities in tourism and stimulating regional economic growth. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accompanied by members of the Prosperity Party Executive Committee, visited the corridor development project extending from Sar Bet to German Square, encompassing the Garment Factory and the Furi area. Spanning 589 hectares, it is the second-largest urban corridor after Kazanchis. The project features 16.5 kilometers of asphalt roads, 33 kilometers of pedestrian walkways, plazas, sports and recreation facilities, riverbank development, and over 1,100 commercial shops. The initiative embodies Ethiopia’s broader vision of creating modern, livable, and economically vibrant cities. 𝙊𝙣 𝙍𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 Advancing his government’s rural development agenda, the Prime Minister presided over the handover of model rural villages constructed through the Rainy Season Voluntary Scheme in the Halaba, Kembatta, Hadiya, and Silte zones. Each home in these Rural Corridor Villages is equipped with solar power, biogas systems, sanitation facilities, and animal shelters, significantly improving hygiene, comfort, and productivity for rural families. These model villages mark a new chapter in Ethiopia’s mission to raise rural living standards and promote sustainable livelihoods. The Prime Minister encouraged regional leaders to expand these initiatives, setting a target of 100 new houses per zone by next year. During his visit to the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, the Prime Minister also reviewed the rainy season wheat harvest and launched summer wheat production activities. He assessed progress in banana, papaya, and fish farming clusters, emphasizing the growing adoption of mechanized agriculture as a major driver of productivity and self-reliance. He also inaugurated the Welmel River Irrigation Development Project in Delo-Mena Woreda, Bale Zone. Once fully operational, the project will irrigate 9,687 hectares of farmland, benefiting 20,000 farming households and enhancing drought resilience, food sovereignty, and rural employment. 𝙊𝙣 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 At the Koysha Project site, the Prime Minister convened a strategic review session with the Council of Ministers to assess the macroeconomic performance of the first 100 days of the 2018 Ethiopian Fiscal Year. The review examined achievements, challenges, and strategic priorities, highlighting Ethiopia’s sustained economic resilience amid global uncertainty. The nation’s GDP growth rate stood at 9.2 percent for the 2017 fiscal year, underscoring the success of reforms aimed at fostering inclusive and diversified growth. 𝙊𝙣 𝙅𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 Building on the success of the Digital 2025 Strategy, the Prime Minister announced the forthcoming Digital 2030 Strategy, focused on advancing automation and improving public service delivery. He commended the Federal Supreme Court for implementing a Smart Court System featuring automated transcription, virtual hearings, and an Integrated Case Management System that enables litigants to track cases online. Covering 24 federal branches to date, this innovation marks an important step toward transparent and accessible justice across Ethiopia. 𝙊𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖, 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the launch of the pan-African media outlet Pulse of Africa, a platform he first proposed during the 35th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in 2022. The initiative seeks to amplify African perspectives, counter negative portrayals of the continent, and strengthen African unity through shared narratives. In his remarks, the Prime Minister emphasized that Pulse of Africa marks a significant step toward ensuring that Africans tell their own stories and shape their global image. Accompanied by First Lady Zinash Tayachew and a high-level delegation of former and current leaders, the Prime Minister also visited the Bale Zone to assess key development projects that integrate natural heritage with national progress. The delegation toured the Bale Mountains National Park, one of Ethiopia’s most ecologically diverse and economically significant natural areas. The Prime Minister observed ongoing tourism developments, including the nearly completed Dinsho Lodge at the heart of the park and the Sof Omer Luxury Lodge near the Sof Omer Cave. Both projects are designed to advance Ethiopia’s Ten-Year Strategic Plan by positioning tourism as a catalyst for economic transformation. The Sof Omer Cave Development Project complements these initiatives by improving access and visitor facilities around one of the country’s most celebrated natural landmarks. The delegation also inspected the Robe–Goro–Sof Omer–GinirJunction Road Upgrading Project, a dual asphalt roadway featuring five bridges that connect the productive agricultural zones of East Bale and Bale with central Ethiopia. The upgraded route enhances regional mobility, strengthens economic integration, and improves access to major tourist destinations such as the Bale Mountains National Park and Sof Omer Cave. In addition, the Prime Minister reviewed the Weib River Flood Control Project, which regulates water flow through the cave system to ensure year-round accessibility and protect its ecosystem. He also examined tourism development efforts in the Harenna cluster, including the construction of the Rira Eco Lodge, new viewpoints, restaurants, and coffee facilities along the routes leading to Tulu Dimtu, the park’s highest peak. These initiatives aim to expand sustainable tourism, create local employment, and showcase the natural and cultural richness of the Bale region. The visit concluded at the Fincha Habera Waterfall, where the delegation explored the surrounding landscape, home to the Ethiopian Red Fox, diverse birdlife, and striking geological formations such as the Rafu rock pinnacles. The area, which recently revealed a newly discovered cave system, will soon feature a glamping site designed to promote eco-friendly tourism. Reflecting on the visit, Prime Minister Abiy highlighted Ethiopia as a land of abundance and opportunity, urging citizens to safeguard and build upon the nation’s natural and human wealth for future generations. The delegation collectively reaffirmed the importance of stewardship, unity, and visionary development in shaping Ethiopia’s sustainable and prosperous future. 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in his recent address to Ethiopia’s Parliament, highlighted the country’s substantial progress in economic reform, diversification, and infrastructure development. He noted that Ethiopia’s shift from an agriculture-dependent economy toward industrial and service growth has yielded impressive results, citing rapid agricultural expansion, record-high export revenues, and increased foreign reserves. Major investments in green initiatives, transport infrastructure, and energy projects are transforming productivity and sustainability, while prudent debt management and targeted subsidies have stabilized inflation. He emphasized the government’s focus on strengthening institutional capacity, expanding digitalization, training millions of youth in coding, and modernizing service delivery through nationwide one-stop centers. On peace and governance, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to stability, dialogue, and national unity, warning against both internal and external actors seeking to destabilize the country. He stressed that the only viable path for Ethiopia is peaceful political transition and democratic consolidation. Looking ahead to the upcoming national election, he assured Parliament of the government’s readiness to ensure a fair and inclusive process. On foreign relations, he reiterated Ethiopia’s right to equitable use of the Nile waters and called for cooperative engagement with neighboring countries. Addressing the Red Sea question, he described it as a legitimate historical and economic concern that Ethiopia intends to pursue through dialogue and mutual development, underscoring that the nation’s growth is intertwined with regional prosperity and peace. 𝙊𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 On the international stage, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed led Ethiopia’s delegation to the 24th Summit of the COMESA Authority of Heads of State and Government in Nairobi, Kenya, held under the theme “Leveraging Digitalization to Deepen Regional Value Chains for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth.” Addressing the Summit, he underscored that Africa’s digital transformation offers a unique opportunity to rewrite its economic narrative and strengthen continental integration. He affirmed Ethiopia’s readiness to collaborate with regional partners to advance a shared digital future. In separate diplomatic meetings, the Prime Minister held discussions with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia on bilateral and regional matters of mutual interest, and with Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, to strengthen political and economic cooperation between their two nations. 𝙊𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 At the 7th Annual Loyal Taxpayers Recognition Ceremony, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed celebrated outstanding taxpayers for their contributions to Ethiopia’s development. He reaffirmed that tax revenues are being invested in vital public goods and infrastructure projects and urged all citizens to uphold transparency and reject corruption. The Prime Minister emphasized that collective integrity and accountability are essential to building a just and prosperous nation. Throughout October 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s decisive leadership and forward-looking initiatives across industry, agriculture, urban renewal, justice, and diplomacy demonstrated Ethiopia’s unwavering commitment to inclusive development and national progress. // #PMOEthiopia

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Muizzu’s UN speech was riddled with blatant lies and staggering hypocrisy. What we witnessed was a clear reflection of his character on the global stage. It is deeply embarrassing for every Maldivian to see him believe that such fabrications would go unnoticed by the international community. His words undermine the trust and credibility our nation once held, and under his leadership, we are steadily losing both our reliability and standing on the world stage. This was never the case during the MDP government, given their vast experience in international relations. Even a simple glance reveals glaring inconsistencies. 1. Muizzu: I have a map here of the world with countries which are facing some sort of crisis. In red, do you see any countries in green who are not facing any crisis? Do you know why? Because we are all deep in the red. Humanity is in crisis, and in many cases, it's man made. We need nations united in harmony, not United Nations in misery. The conflicts in the world were created by people like Muizzu. Wars have mostly been fueled by nationalistic rhetoric. World War I and II erupted from nationalist movements, much like the one Muizzu is attempting to cultivate in the Maldives by creating a ministry dedicated to nationalism. Muizzu also spearheaded a hate-driven campaign against India, a regional superpower, which he later confessed to the former president of Sri Lanka was merely a tactic to win votes. The aftermath of this tactic continues to this day, as hate-mongering weakens international relations and sows the seeds of conflict. Muizzu is not an agent of peace; he is an agent of division and war. His foreign policy has contributed to a less stable regional security environment. 2. Muizzu: I’m here at the United Nations with a vision of where I want to take my country. A society that is inclusive and just. A country that exemplifies sustainability and democratic governance. Under your presidency, our society is neither inclusive nor just. Only last week, the government extended the foreign study loan facility solely to the children of diplomats, leaving the rest of the population out in the cold. People are losing their jobs in the Maldives, replaced by incompetent party loyalists. Basic health insurance for those needing to travel abroad has become increasingly difficult for people with differing political views. Justice is being systematically denied. The Criminal Court itself acknowledged that police negligence allowed a criminal to walk free in relation to a road accident. It is widely believed that you interfered with the courts to block justice for former President Yameen. Meanwhile, democratic institutions are at risk, thanks to the stranglehold Muizzu exert on the media. 3. Muizzu: Boosting productivity will be the key to economic transformation. This we will do by reforming and strengthening our institutions. Anti-Corruption Commission has been reduced to a shell of its former self under your presidency. A thriving economy cannot be built on the back of institutions that refuse to hold the powerful accountable. 4. Muizzu: Enhancing digital connectivity is key to achieving Inclusive development. We are using and expanding artificial intelligence systems to deliver essential services such as health care, education and social welfare. Proper digital connectivity requires fast, affordable internet, but the initiatives launched by the previous administration to achieve this have stalled under your watch. As for your claims of using artificial intelligence in healthcare, education, and social welfare—that is simply untrue. No AI systems have been implemented in any of these sectors in Maldives. 5. Muizzu: We are also delving into cutting edge applications of 5G technology, using drones for medical supplies, delivery and implementing smart road systems, and using AI enhanced technology for erosion detection and environmental monitoring. The notion of using cutting-edge 5G technology is also a fabrication, a lie. Utilizing drones for medical supplies is not cutting-edge; it’s a sign of failure to stock essential medicines on our islands—a national disgrace. There are no smart road systems in the Maldives, and no island is equipped with erosion detection or environmental monitoring technology. Which also is a lie. 6. Muizzu: The transformation can be sustainable only if we transform our education and financial systems. Despite holding a supermajority in parliament, there have been no bills or initiatives to advance fintech, nor any indication that the MMA has shifted its stance to embrace modern financial solutions. 7. Muizzu: We need to invest in digital literacy from a young age, to build a generation that can use artificial intelligence to enhance public service delivery. No initiatives have been undertaken by your government to invest in digital literacy, yet funds have been allocated to promote nationalism in schools. Why didn’t Muizzu mention at the UN how much public money is being wasted on this propaganda project? 8. Muizzu: The result we desire is inclusive development, where equality of access to opportunities is guaranteed. Most development projects have been awarded to Chinese companies, even those that local companies could manage. Smaller projects have been marred by accusations of corruption. Even basic painting jobs from HDC have raised allegations of high-level corruption. There is no equal access to opportunities. 9. Muizzu: ....where every Maldivian citizen has adequate housing. As for housing, the land reclamation and plots and flats granted by the previous government have halted under your administration for no reason. 10. Muizzu: My government has launched $6.5 million loan facility IT specifically for women entrepreneurs, of which 25% is allocated to those with disabilities. The $6.5 million loan facility you mentioned for women entrepreneurs, including those with disabilities, never materialized. It was nothing but a campaign promise, and news papers revealed that these loans were temporarily halted by government. 11. Muizzu: Ras Malai this is my promise to the Maldivian people. Eight months have passed, and the Fushi Dhiggaru Falhu project remains incomplete. At times, there has been no progress at all, as developers have repeatedly stopped reclamation work & this could be the status of the project for the next 4 years. This project is a financial burden to the country and there was no transparency at any stage of the project. 12. Muizzu: Tourism drives the Maldivian economy. My vision is to expand the tourism sector further. His deputy ministers have actively damaged relations with one of our largest tourism markets—India—costing us more than $3.8 million, according to industry experts. 13. Muizzu: But we can't keep doing this. We can't keep meeting, talking, pledging, but not doing. We don't want these days to come back to haunt us. The days when we had a chance, but not a will. Muizzu is doing exactly what he claim at UN—making promises without delivering results. None of his pledges have been fulfilled, yet he continue to pile on new ones. Sounds like Muizzu is talking about himself. 14. Muizzu: We championed the right to environment because we are keenly aware of the consequences of environmental degradation. Despite claiming to champion the environment, he previously dismissed the environmental threats facing Maldives as a "myth" during an interview with Al-Jazeera. Now, at the UN, he spent around 3 minutes pretending to care about our environment. 15. Muizzu: We must accept a sovereign and independent Palestinian state on the pre 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. When the previous administration made a similar statement in support of a two-state solution for Palestine, Muizzu’s hardcore supporters opposed it vehemently. Now, he repeat the same statement, ignoring the hypocrisy. He should have gone for one state solution. 16. Muizzu: The Maldives has always taken ownership and responsibility for its own development. While we have received extensive support towards our development, we urge the multilateral development funds, banks and bilateral donors to view us as your partners, not just as recipients of aid. "Maldives has always taken ownership and responsibility for its own development," it suggests that Maldives is self-sufficient with funds and leading its own progress. However, in the very next sentence, he acknowledges that the Maldives has "received extensive support" towards its development, which contradicts his first sentence. We can become a partner when we can contribute to global funds and initiatives, not when our country relies solely on being the recipient. 17. Muizzu: What we are witnessing is the opposite inability to stop climate change and environmental degradation, inability to stop war and genocide, inability to stop exploitation and suffering. UN, like other multilateral organizations, is inherently limited in its ability to intervene in sovereign states. Its authority is restricted by the collective will of its member nations, as sovereignty remains a fundamental principle of international law. Muizzu doesn't know this?
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Muizzu’s UN speech was riddled with blatant lies and staggering hypocrisy. What we witnessed was a clear reflection of his character on the global stage. It is deeply embarrassing for every Maldivian to see him believe that such fabrications would go unnoticed by the international community. His words undermine the trust and credibility our nation once held, and under his leadership, we are steadily losing both our reliability and standing on the world stage. This was never the case during the MDP government, given their vast experience in international relations. Even a simple glance reveals glaring inconsistencies. 1. Muizzu: I have a map here of the world with countries which are facing some sort of crisis. In red, do you see any countries in green who are not facing any crisis? Do you know why? Because we are all deep in the red. Humanity is in crisis, and in many cases, it's man made. We need nations united in harmony, not United Nations in misery. The conflicts in the world were created by people like Muizzu. Wars have mostly been fueled by nationalistic rhetoric. World War I and II erupted from nationalist movements, much like the one Muizzu is attempting to cultivate in the Maldives by creating a ministry dedicated to nationalism. Muizzu also spearheaded a hate-driven campaign against India, a regional superpower, which he later confessed to the former president of Sri Lanka was merely a tactic to win votes. The aftermath of this tactic continues to this day, as hate-mongering weakens international relations and sows the seeds of conflict. Muizzu is not an agent of peace; he is an agent of division and war. His foreign policy has contributed to a less stable regional security environment. 2. Muizzu: I’m here at the United Nations with a vision of where I want to take my country. A society that is inclusive and just. A country that exemplifies sustainability and democratic governance. Under your presidency, our society is neither inclusive nor just. Only last week, the government extended the foreign study loan facility solely to the children of diplomats, leaving the rest of the population out in the cold. People are losing their jobs in the Maldives, replaced by incompetent party loyalists. Basic health insurance for those needing to travel abroad has become increasingly difficult for people with differing political views. Justice is being systematically denied. The Criminal Court itself acknowledged that police negligence allowed a criminal to walk free in relation to a road accident. It is widely believed that you interfered with the courts to block justice for former President Yameen. Meanwhile, democratic institutions are at risk, thanks to the stranglehold Muizzu exert on the media. 3. Muizzu: Boosting productivity will be the key to economic transformation. This we will do by reforming and strengthening our institutions. Anti-Corruption Commission has been reduced to a shell of its former self under your presidency. A thriving economy cannot be built on the back of institutions that refuse to hold the powerful accountable. 4. Muizzu: Enhancing digital connectivity is key to achieving Inclusive development. We are using and expanding artificial intelligence systems to deliver essential services such as health care, education and social welfare. Proper digital connectivity requires fast, affordable internet, but the initiatives launched by the previous administration to achieve this have stalled under your watch. As for your claims of using artificial intelligence in healthcare, education, and social welfare—that is simply untrue. No AI systems have been implemented in any of these sectors in Maldives. 5. Muizzu: We are also delving into cutting edge applications of 5G technology, using drones for medical supplies, delivery and implementing smart road systems, and using AI enhanced technology for erosion detection and environmental monitoring. The notion of using cutting-edge 5G technology is also a fabrication, a lie. Utilizing drones for medical supplies is not cutting-edge; it’s a sign of failure to stock essential medicines on our islands—a national disgrace. There are no smart road systems in the Maldives, and no island is equipped with erosion detection or environmental monitoring technology. Which also is a lie. 6. Muizzu: The transformation can be sustainable only if we transform our education and financial systems. Despite holding a supermajority in parliament, there have been no bills or initiatives to advance fintech, nor any indication that the MMA has shifted its stance to embrace modern financial solutions. 7. Muizzu: We need to invest in digital literacy from a young age, to build a generation that can use artificial intelligence to enhance public service delivery. No initiatives have been undertaken by your government to invest in digital literacy, yet funds have been allocated to promote nationalism in schools. Why didn’t Muizzu mention at the UN how much public money is being wasted on this propaganda project? 8. Muizzu: The result we desire is inclusive development, where equality of access to opportunities is guaranteed. Most development projects have been awarded to Chinese companies, even those that local companies could manage. Smaller projects have been marred by accusations of corruption. Even basic painting jobs from HDC have raised allegations of high-level corruption. There is no equal access to opportunities. 9. Muizzu: ....where every Maldivian citizen has adequate housing. As for housing, the land reclamation and plots and flats granted by the previous government have halted under your administration for no reason. 10. Muizzu: My government has launched $6.5 million loan facility IT specifically for women entrepreneurs, of which 25% is allocated to those with disabilities. The $6.5 million loan facility you mentioned for women entrepreneurs, including those with disabilities, never materialized. It was nothing but a campaign promise, and news papers revealed that these loans were temporarily halted by government. 11. Muizzu: Ras Malai this is my promise to the Maldivian people. Eight months have passed, and the Fushi Dhiggaru Falhu project remains incomplete. At times, there has been no progress at all, as developers have repeatedly stopped reclamation work & this could be the status of the project for the next 4 years. This project is a financial burden to the country and there was no transparency at any stage of the project. 12. Muizzu: Tourism drives the Maldivian economy. My vision is to expand the tourism sector further. His deputy ministers have actively damaged relations with one of our largest tourism markets—India—costing us more than $3.8 million, according to industry experts. 13. Muizzu: But we can't keep doing this. We can't keep meeting, talking, pledging, but not doing. We don't want these days to come back to haunt us. The days when we had a chance, but not a will. Muizzu is doing exactly what he claim at UN—making promises without delivering results. None of his pledges have been fulfilled, yet he continue to pile on new ones. Sounds like Muizzu is talking about himself. 14. Muizzu: We championed the right to environment because we are keenly aware of the consequences of environmental degradation. Despite claiming to champion the environment, he previously dismissed the environmental threats facing Maldives as a "myth" during an interview with Al-Jazeera. Now, at the UN, he spent around 3 minutes pretending to care about our environment. 15. Muizzu: We must accept a sovereign and independent Palestinian state on the pre 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. When the previous administration made a similar statement in support of a two-state solution for Palestine, Muizzu’s hardcore supporters opposed it vehemently. Now, he repeat the same statement, ignoring the hypocrisy. He should have gone for one state solution. 16. Muizzu: The Maldives has always taken ownership and responsibility for its own development. While we have received extensive support towards our development, we urge the multilateral development funds, banks and bilateral donors to view us as your partners, not just as recipients of aid. "Maldives has always taken ownership and responsibility for its own development," it suggests that Maldives is self-sufficient with funds and leading its own progress. However, in the very next sentence, he acknowledges that the Maldives has "received extensive support" towards its development, which contradicts his first sentence. We can become a partner when we can contribute to global funds and initiatives, not when our country relies solely on being the recipient. 17. Muizzu: What we are witnessing is the opposite inability to stop climate change and environmental degradation, inability to stop war and genocide, inability to stop exploitation and suffering. UN, like other multilateral organizations, is inherently limited in its ability to intervene in sovereign states. Its authority is restricted by the collective will of its member nations, as sovereignty remains a fundamental principle of international law. Muizzu doesn't know this?

Mohamed Faisal

54,161 次观看 • 1 年前

In the spring of 2022, former President Barack Obama gave a major policy addressat Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center, where he laid out a sweeping proposal for government censorship of social media platforms through the Platform Accountability and Transparency Act. Six days later, President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security announced that it had created a “Disinformation Governance Board” to serve as an Orwellian Ministry of Truth with the clear goal of controlling the information Americans could access online. At the heart of Obama’s vision for Internet censorship was legislation that would have authorized the US government’s National Science Foundation to authorize and fund supposedly independent NGOs to censor the Internet. The DHS and Stanford Internet Observatory, which was part of the Stanford Cyber Policy Center, pioneered this censorship-by-proxy strategy as a way to get around the First Amendment in 2020 with posts raising concerns about the 2020 elections and in 2021 with “narratives” expressing concern about the Covid vaccine. The 2024 election of President Donald Trump significantly reduced the threat of Obama, DHS, and NSF censoring the American people. Trump defunded much of the Censorship Industrial Complex. The Platform Accountability Act is going nowhere in Congress. Elon Musk fired most of the censorship staff at Twitter and has allowed a significantly wider range of speech on the platform. And even before Trump’s election, Stanford donor Frank McCourt stopped funding the Stanford Internet Observatory after Public, Racket News, and House Weaponization Subcommittee Chairman Jim Jordan exposed its central role in the DHS censorship-by-proxy scheme. But now, foreign governments, including Europe, the UK, Brazil, Australia, and others are demanding censorship, including of the American people. The risk is that US tech companies will find it significantly less expensive to have a single global censorship regime and just go along with foreign censorship requests. Facebook complied with Biden administration demands to censor because it needed Biden’s help in dealing with European censorship officials. And the Brazilian government forced Elon Musk to continue censoring the Brazilian people after it froze Starlink’s assets. And Public has discovered that the Stanford Cyber Policy Center, which is led by Obama’s former ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, is at the heart of a new, secretive, and possibly illegal censorship initiative that appears even more ambitious than the one Obama proposed in 2022. On September 24, the Cyber Policy Center hosted a secret dinner between its leaders and top censorship officials from Europe, UK, Brazil, California and Australia. The meeting was titled “Compliance and Enforcement in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape.” Frank McCourt, the same person behind the Stanford Internet Observatory, financed the gathering through his “Project Liberty Institute,” (PLI), toward which he gave $500 million to “strengthen democracy” and “foster responsible technology.” Public emailed all 21 participants and organizers and only heard from four, PLI, the Australian government, the UK government, and the European Union, which declined to comment because, even though Public gave it over 24 hours, a spokesperson said, “We would need several days.” The UK government said, “The legal framework gives Ofcom power to enforce the duties in the Act which are related to securing protections for people in the UK; it does not give Ofcom powers to enforce under any other legal regimes…. Ofcom has always engaged with various international forums and networks across all of the sectors we regulate, including online safety, spectrum, telecommunications, post, and broadcast and media. Regulators around the world regularly exchange insights, experience, and best practice.” A spokesperson for PLI said it “has made unrestricted gifts to several academic research programs, including Stanford University” and that “PLI does not receive funding from governments, intergovernmental organizations, or large technology companies.” But PLI’s own policy “blueprint” reveals that it is demanding a single total global censorship regime and intends to use the EU’s market power, known as the “Brussels effect,” to force big tech companies to comply. The blueprint calls for governments to “Recommit to a Single, Global Internet,” with “regulatory interoperability and oversight, to achieve a single unified market” and use the large size of the EU market to “drive bilateral and multilateral agendas to formally enshrine reciprocal guarantees.” A spokesperson for the Australian government said, “Whilst in attendance at Stanford for the 2-day conference, some attendees, including trust and safety researchers, industry, civil society, and government representatives, were also invited to attend an informal evening roundtable event organised by Stanford University entitled, ‘Compliance and Enforcement in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape.’ This roundtable did not involve any discussion of compliance coordination or regulatory information sharing.” The Australian spokesperson claimed that “eSafety has no role in regulating hate speech or disinformation. eSafety has no remit or interest in regulating the affairs of other nations, nor does it have any role in diplomatic, trade or other government-to-government relations.” But it also said, “As the internet is global and functions irrespective of national borders, by necessity eSafety collaborates with law enforcement, other government agencies, and non-government partners around the world, including in the United States.” The leaked agenda’s stated purpose was to “discuss the state of compliance and enforcement” in order to “identify where data, research, and expertise can enable more effective compliance with and enforcement of existing policy.” Much of the following two days of the public conference were focused on coordinating government censorship (“regulation”) of social media platforms, and the other nations that attended the meeting are all intensively involved in censoring their citizens and US tech companies. And, the head of Australia’s eSafety, Julie Inman-Grant, who was a keynote speaker at Stanford’s foreign censorship meeting, is also the head of a global government censorship network that serves as forum, she told the World Economic Forum, “to help us coordinate, build capacity and do just that…. We use the tools that we have, and can be effective, but we know we’re going to be, go, much further, when we work together with other like-minded independent statutory authorities around the globe.” As such, the people who are demanding censorship are once again spreading disinformation about what they are doing. All of this is happening in a context of global censorship intensifying. The UK government arrests 30 people per day for “offensive” social media posts, is attempting to censor 4Chan, which has no servers in the UK, and will mandate digital IDs for employment, which may give unprecedented control to politicians and bureaucrats to censor. The Brazilian government has, for year,s been censoring journalists and policymakers, incarcerating people for legal social media content, and threatening prosecution of journalists, including this author. And several European nations are censoring and arresting their citizens, preventing opposition political candidates from running for office, and preparing to implement digital IDs. Why did Stanford Cyber Policy Center hold this meeting, what is its strategy for global censorship? Who leaked the agenda to Public and why? And what can be done to stop Stanford, Brazil, Australia, the EU and others from realizing their totalitarian censorial vision? Please subscribe now to support Public's award-winning investigatie journalism, read the rest of the article, and watch the full video!
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In the spring of 2022, former President Barack Obama gave a major policy addressat Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center, where he laid out a sweeping proposal for government censorship of social media platforms through the Platform Accountability and Transparency Act. Six days later, President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security announced that it had created a “Disinformation Governance Board” to serve as an Orwellian Ministry of Truth with the clear goal of controlling the information Americans could access online. At the heart of Obama’s vision for Internet censorship was legislation that would have authorized the US government’s National Science Foundation to authorize and fund supposedly independent NGOs to censor the Internet. The DHS and Stanford Internet Observatory, which was part of the Stanford Cyber Policy Center, pioneered this censorship-by-proxy strategy as a way to get around the First Amendment in 2020 with posts raising concerns about the 2020 elections and in 2021 with “narratives” expressing concern about the Covid vaccine. The 2024 election of President Donald Trump significantly reduced the threat of Obama, DHS, and NSF censoring the American people. Trump defunded much of the Censorship Industrial Complex. The Platform Accountability Act is going nowhere in Congress. Elon Musk fired most of the censorship staff at Twitter and has allowed a significantly wider range of speech on the platform. And even before Trump’s election, Stanford donor Frank McCourt stopped funding the Stanford Internet Observatory after Public, Racket News, and House Weaponization Subcommittee Chairman Jim Jordan exposed its central role in the DHS censorship-by-proxy scheme. But now, foreign governments, including Europe, the UK, Brazil, Australia, and others are demanding censorship, including of the American people. The risk is that US tech companies will find it significantly less expensive to have a single global censorship regime and just go along with foreign censorship requests. Facebook complied with Biden administration demands to censor because it needed Biden’s help in dealing with European censorship officials. And the Brazilian government forced Elon Musk to continue censoring the Brazilian people after it froze Starlink’s assets. And Public has discovered that the Stanford Cyber Policy Center, which is led by Obama’s former ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, is at the heart of a new, secretive, and possibly illegal censorship initiative that appears even more ambitious than the one Obama proposed in 2022. On September 24, the Cyber Policy Center hosted a secret dinner between its leaders and top censorship officials from Europe, UK, Brazil, California and Australia. The meeting was titled “Compliance and Enforcement in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape.” Frank McCourt, the same person behind the Stanford Internet Observatory, financed the gathering through his “Project Liberty Institute,” (PLI), toward which he gave $500 million to “strengthen democracy” and “foster responsible technology.” Public emailed all 21 participants and organizers and only heard from four, PLI, the Australian government, the UK government, and the European Union, which declined to comment because, even though Public gave it over 24 hours, a spokesperson said, “We would need several days.” The UK government said, “The legal framework gives Ofcom power to enforce the duties in the Act which are related to securing protections for people in the UK; it does not give Ofcom powers to enforce under any other legal regimes…. Ofcom has always engaged with various international forums and networks across all of the sectors we regulate, including online safety, spectrum, telecommunications, post, and broadcast and media. Regulators around the world regularly exchange insights, experience, and best practice.” A spokesperson for PLI said it “has made unrestricted gifts to several academic research programs, including Stanford University” and that “PLI does not receive funding from governments, intergovernmental organizations, or large technology companies.” But PLI’s own policy “blueprint” reveals that it is demanding a single total global censorship regime and intends to use the EU’s market power, known as the “Brussels effect,” to force big tech companies to comply. The blueprint calls for governments to “Recommit to a Single, Global Internet,” with “regulatory interoperability and oversight, to achieve a single unified market” and use the large size of the EU market to “drive bilateral and multilateral agendas to formally enshrine reciprocal guarantees.” A spokesperson for the Australian government said, “Whilst in attendance at Stanford for the 2-day conference, some attendees, including trust and safety researchers, industry, civil society, and government representatives, were also invited to attend an informal evening roundtable event organised by Stanford University entitled, ‘Compliance and Enforcement in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape.’ This roundtable did not involve any discussion of compliance coordination or regulatory information sharing.” The Australian spokesperson claimed that “eSafety has no role in regulating hate speech or disinformation. eSafety has no remit or interest in regulating the affairs of other nations, nor does it have any role in diplomatic, trade or other government-to-government relations.” But it also said, “As the internet is global and functions irrespective of national borders, by necessity eSafety collaborates with law enforcement, other government agencies, and non-government partners around the world, including in the United States.” The leaked agenda’s stated purpose was to “discuss the state of compliance and enforcement” in order to “identify where data, research, and expertise can enable more effective compliance with and enforcement of existing policy.” Much of the following two days of the public conference were focused on coordinating government censorship (“regulation”) of social media platforms, and the other nations that attended the meeting are all intensively involved in censoring their citizens and US tech companies. And, the head of Australia’s eSafety, Julie Inman-Grant, who was a keynote speaker at Stanford’s foreign censorship meeting, is also the head of a global government censorship network that serves as forum, she told the World Economic Forum, “to help us coordinate, build capacity and do just that…. We use the tools that we have, and can be effective, but we know we’re going to be, go, much further, when we work together with other like-minded independent statutory authorities around the globe.” As such, the people who are demanding censorship are once again spreading disinformation about what they are doing. All of this is happening in a context of global censorship intensifying. The UK government arrests 30 people per day for “offensive” social media posts, is attempting to censor 4Chan, which has no servers in the UK, and will mandate digital IDs for employment, which may give unprecedented control to politicians and bureaucrats to censor. The Brazilian government has, for year,s been censoring journalists and policymakers, incarcerating people for legal social media content, and threatening prosecution of journalists, including this author. And several European nations are censoring and arresting their citizens, preventing opposition political candidates from running for office, and preparing to implement digital IDs. Why did Stanford Cyber Policy Center hold this meeting, what is its strategy for global censorship? Who leaked the agenda to Public and why? And what can be done to stop Stanford, Brazil, Australia, the EU and others from realizing their totalitarian censorial vision? Please subscribe now to support Public's award-winning investigatie journalism, read the rest of the article, and watch the full video!

Michael Shellenberger

195,959 次观看 • 8 个月前

War Diary Day 1,391 Blaise Metreweli, the Chief of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, sticks it to the Killer in The Kremlin. And all his creepy helpers. I agree with every fucking word. VPDFO! (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) 📷 Welcome inside MI6. This iconic building, familiar to movie fans everywhere, is the home of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency. But whilst hundreds of my team pass through the entry pods each day, the truth is that most of our work happens many miles away from this place - out of sight, hidden from the world, undercover, recruiting and running agents who choose to place their trust in us, sharing secrets to make the UK and the world safer. You might pass one of our officers on the street or sit next to them on a plane when you’re about to set off on an adventure of your own, or in a foreign city taking selfies by the sights. Whether it’s in seemingly everyday places, or on the front line embedded with our military, MI6 is there. In my first few weeks, I’ve heard repeatedly that MI6 is trusted and respected globally, two things that we never take for granted. We are seen as a source of hard power, soft influence and rapid innovation. I’ve also heard that people want to believe in MI6. It’s my job to make sure they can. Today, I want to talk about human agency. We all have choices to make about how we deal with the undercurrents shaping our world. About how, in our new, faster, more dangerous and technology-mediated world, it will be our rediscovery of our shared humanity, our ability to listen, and our courage that will determine how our future unfolds. Conflict is not inevitable. Understanding human nature is in my bones. From a family shaped by devastating conflict, I grew up with a deep sense of gratitude for the UK’s precious democracy and freedom. I spent much of my childhood overseas, which is where my passion for travel and adventure began. I studied anthropology, and later psychology and AI, exploring how we make sense of the world and each other. It’s why I was drawn to MI6: it offers strong purpose, a chance to serve and a belief in the positive power of human connection. Like the Service, I’m operational to my very core. Over nearly three decades, my career has involved recruiting and running agents in hostile territory; and leading operations in warzones to defuse threats and support peace. Always in teams, always learning from others. Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of brilliant partners – and indeed occasionally those we’d label as adversaries – across dozens of countries, tackling weapons proliferation and terrorism. During my time at MI5, I saw close up what it takes to defend Britain from being targeted by hostile states. You’ll find many like me in my organisation: powerfully motivated to protect our precious country; curious about how our world is changing, joining dots and taking action, across domains. But it was in my last role as ‘Q’, where it was my job to turn emerging technologies from threats to opportunities that I could most see the world changing. As I dug deep into data and extraordinary innovation, I could see how technology was rapidly reshaping not just our capabilities but also conflict and trust, truth and global power. Let me lay out how I see the global issues MI6 must tackle. Because the greatest danger we face is to misunderstand the nature of the problem. Let’s be in no doubt. Our world is more dangerous and contested now than it has been for decades. Conflict is evolving and trust eroding, just as new technologies spur both competition and dependence. We are being contested from sea to space, from the battlefield to the boardroom. And even our brains, as disinformation manipulates our understanding of each other and ourselves. Across the globe, we are now confronting not one single danger, but an interlocking web of security challenges – military, technological, social, ethical even – each shaping the other in complex ways. We are now operating in a space between peace and war. This is not a temporary state or a gradual, inevitable evolution. Our world is being actively remade, with profound implications for national and international security. Institutions which were designed in the ashes of the Second World War are being challenged. New blocs and identities forming and alliances reshaping. Multipolar competition in tension with multilateral cooperation. But there’s something distinctive that will make this change unlike any other: the impact of advanced technologies, which will accelerate the pace and scale of every threat and opportunity, and increasingly, individualise them too. Advances in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum computing are not only revolutionising economies but rewriting the reality of conflict, as they ‘converge’ to create science-fiction-like tools. There’s incredible promise in all this for all of us, from green technologies to hyper-personalised medicine. But also peril. AI-powered robots and drones are brilliant for scaled manufacturing but devastating on the battlefield. Discoveries that cure disease can also create new weapons. And as states race for tech supremacy, or as some algorithms become as powerful as states, those hyper-personalised tools could become a new vector for conflict and control. Power itself is becoming more diffuse, more unpredictable as control over these technologies is shifting from states to corporations, and sometimes to individuals. And at the same time, the foundations of trust in our societies are eroding. Information, once a unifying force, is increasingly weaponised. Falsehood spreads faster than fact, dividing communities and distorting reality. We live in an age of hyper-connection yet profound isolation. The algorithms flatter our biases and fracture our public squares. And as trust collapses, so does our shared sense of truth – one of the greatest losses a society can suffer. The defining challenge of the twenty-first century is not simply who wields the most powerful technologies, but who guides them with the greatest wisdom. Our security, our prosperity, and our humanity depend on it. Our world is being remade. And for the first time, we are all at the heart of it. My Service must now operate in this new context too: not just expert on hostile states, terrorism, proliferation and more, but also fluent in technology, able to anticipate the second and third order effects of advances that reshape the world in minutes not months. And as China will be a central part of the global transformation taking place this century, it is essential that we, as MI6, continue to inform the government’s understanding of China’s rise and the implications for UK national security. I’m going to break with tradition and won’t give you a global threat tour, but will focus here on Putin’s Russia. We all continue to face the menace of an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia, seeking to subjugate Ukraine and harass NATO. I find it harrowing that hundreds of thousands have died, with the toll mounting every day, because of Putin’s historical distortions and his compromised desire for respect. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population. But Putin should be in no doubt, our support is enduring. The pressure we apply on Ukraine’s behalf will be sustained. Because it is fundamental not just to European sovereignty and security but to global stability. Alongside the grinding war, Russia is testing us in the grey zone with tactics that are just below the threshold of war. It’s important to understand their attempts to bully, fearmonger and manipulate, because it affects us all. I am talking about: Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Drones buzzing airports and bases. Aggressive activity in our seas, above and below the waves. State-sponsored arson and sabotage. Propaganda and influence operations that crack open and exploit fractures within societies. Countering this activity is the work of intelligence and security services across Europe and the globe. And as the Foreign Secretary made clear in a speech last week, the UK is defending itself against this Russian information warfare – sanctioning Russian media outlets pushing Kremlin narratives. The export of chaos is a feature not a bug in this Russian approach to international engagement; and we should be ready for this to continue until Putin is forced to change his calculus. So, how should we respond? It’s not enough now just to understand the world. We must shape it too. MI6 is well-positioned to respond to these threats and wider global instability. And we will continue to evolve, just as we have throughout our long history. The UK government has invested in our intelligence agencies and we are all using our unique powers to keep the British people safe. Our ‘open and connected’ partnerships across the UK Intelligence Community, with HMGCC, NSSIF and the wider tech ecosystem in the UK will become even more important – because in the digital battleground, no single organisation can prevail alone. As a global agency, MI6’s inbuilt strength is our partners and our people. The risks I have set out require us to work ever more closely with our colleagues in MI5, GCHQ and in defence and diplomacy. But also with our Five Eyes partners, with the E3, the EU, NATO, those across the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific and beyond. And with many valued partners whose identity needs to remain secret. Together, we integrate our diverse talent, data and tools to meet the threat. AI is a domain in which we will excel, using the technology to augment, not replace, our human skills. Every digital trace, every byte of data, every algorithmic decision has implications for the safety of the lives of the courageous people who work with us as officers and agents, and for the UK’s strategic advantage. Mastery of technology will infuse everything we do. Not just in our labs, but in the field, in our tradecraft, and even more importantly, in the mindset of every officer. We will become as comfortable with lines of code as we are with human sources, as fluent in Python as we are in multiple other languages. Under my leadership, MI6 will continue to attract Britain’s best and most creative minds: linguists and data scientists, case officers and engineers, behavioural experts and technologists. We need people who walk in the shoes and get in the heads of our adversaries. We need people who think differently, challenge assumptions, and act decisively. All can thrive and make a difference at MI6. At an operational level, we will sharpen our edge and impact with audacity, tapping into – if you like – our historical SOE instincts. We’re at our best when we’re hustling to make things happen, because our intelligence is most valuable when it changes reality on the ground. We will take calculated risks, where the prize is significant and the national interest clear. We will never stoop to the tactics of our opponents. But we must seek to outplay them. In every domain. In every way. So intelligence must drive action. Action must deliver advantage. And advantage must serve Britain’s security and prosperity. But at the core, our deeper contribution is also our simplest – how we unlock human agency. Our fast-paced, tech and threat-infused world now generates more heat than light. As nations retrench and rearm, we are losing opportunities to listen to what’s really going on. I’ve seen time and again throughout my career, that this is where MI6 matters most: we listen and we hear. We understand, because we take time to learn languages and cultures, complex technical and historical detail, immerse ourselves in what’s really driving the situation. Across the globe, right now, our officers are finding people with the courage to step forward, and they are taking time to sit and listen to break these tightening cycles of violence. They listen for nuance, for connection, for opportunity. Over the years, I’ve listened to terrorists who have told us how to defuse the bomb because they know that more violence won’t help. To proliferators and smugglers who’ve told us where to find the dangerous material, motivated to protect their children’s future. To people trapped in authoritarian regimes who know, deep down, that their humanity is being chipped away – and that telling us what’s really going on is an important release, allowing us all to find better ways to navigate our changing world. So, we will work with our agents. And we will continue to engage directly, and with respect, with states and organisation currently working against us. Away from the glare of the media, we will use MI6’s convening power wherever we can to make a material difference, bringing parties together to defuse tensions. But the response to the increasing risks we face won’t be delivered by the UK intelligence community alone. Wider society has a role to play too. That includes work taking place in schools across the country so our children don’t get duped by information manipulation. Let’s all check sources, consider evidence, and be alive to those algorithms that trigger intense reactions, like fear. It also means everyone in society really understanding the world we are in – a world where terrorists plot against us, where our enemies fearmonger, bully and manipulate, and the front line is everywhere. Online, on our streets, in our supply chains, in the minds and on the screens of our citizens. We must all stand together against this. As we do today with our friends in Australia after the shocking antisemitic terrorist attack this weekend. My thoughts -and those of my whole organisation – are with the family, friends and loved ones of the victims. Light will always win over darkness. In rising to meet these challenges we, in MI6, will remain anchored to our values: courage, creativity, respect and integrity. And to our principles: accountability and trust are not constraints on our work; they are the foundations of our legitimacy with the British public. Recently, I had the privilege of meeting and thanking a foreign agent who has worked with us for decades, taking extraordinary risks to help keep the UK safe. I asked why. They said simply, ‘Your values. Your integrity and respect. None of us have a future without them’. This moment reinforced to me that we must remain a very human agency. And so, to sustain that trust, MI6 will continue to be more open. Not for the sake of visibility, but because it matters – and as my MI5 counterpart Sir Ken McCallum said recently - because it is a strength. We will continue the practice of speaking publicly, broaden our channels of engagement, and sustain our focus on attracting the most diverse talent to join our Service. Transparency does not mean revealing what must remain secret. It means showing the British people who we are, what we stand for, and why our work matters. We need your trust and support for the difficult and often dangerous work our agents pursue, every day of the year. In an age of uncertainty, one constant remains: the choices made by human beings still determine the shape of the world. Yes, technology can illuminate possibilities: but information requires judgement; complexity demands clarity; and only people can decide which path to follow. The United Kingdom’s global voice has never rested solely on strength – it has rested on trust, principle, and the ability to understand others as well as ourselves. That is also the essence of intelligence: not simply knowing the world, but interpreting it through a uniquely human lens. Ours is the quiet service, the hidden service. It is one rooted in a profound belief that when human beings act with purpose and integrity, they can steady a faltering world. When the Berlin Wall fell, it was our shared belief in freedom that carried Europe forward. When acts of terror targeted open societies, it was intelligence, cooperation and resolve that preserved them. And when adversaries blur fact and falsehood, our task is to defend the space where truth can still stand. As we step into the future, the tools at our disposal will evolve. But what will always matter most is the human element – the person who stands in the shadows and says: this is right, and that is wrong. That choice – the exercise of human agency – has shaped our world before, and it will shape it again. Because in the end, it is not what we can do that defines us, but what we choose to do. Thank you. Published 15 December 2025
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War Diary Day 1,391 Blaise Metreweli, the Chief of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, sticks it to the Killer in The Kremlin. And all his creepy helpers. I agree with every fucking word. VPDFO! (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) 📷 Welcome inside MI6. This iconic building, familiar to movie fans everywhere, is the home of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency. But whilst hundreds of my team pass through the entry pods each day, the truth is that most of our work happens many miles away from this place - out of sight, hidden from the world, undercover, recruiting and running agents who choose to place their trust in us, sharing secrets to make the UK and the world safer. You might pass one of our officers on the street or sit next to them on a plane when you’re about to set off on an adventure of your own, or in a foreign city taking selfies by the sights. Whether it’s in seemingly everyday places, or on the front line embedded with our military, MI6 is there. In my first few weeks, I’ve heard repeatedly that MI6 is trusted and respected globally, two things that we never take for granted. We are seen as a source of hard power, soft influence and rapid innovation. I’ve also heard that people want to believe in MI6. It’s my job to make sure they can. Today, I want to talk about human agency. We all have choices to make about how we deal with the undercurrents shaping our world. About how, in our new, faster, more dangerous and technology-mediated world, it will be our rediscovery of our shared humanity, our ability to listen, and our courage that will determine how our future unfolds. Conflict is not inevitable. Understanding human nature is in my bones. From a family shaped by devastating conflict, I grew up with a deep sense of gratitude for the UK’s precious democracy and freedom. I spent much of my childhood overseas, which is where my passion for travel and adventure began. I studied anthropology, and later psychology and AI, exploring how we make sense of the world and each other. It’s why I was drawn to MI6: it offers strong purpose, a chance to serve and a belief in the positive power of human connection. Like the Service, I’m operational to my very core. Over nearly three decades, my career has involved recruiting and running agents in hostile territory; and leading operations in warzones to defuse threats and support peace. Always in teams, always learning from others. Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of brilliant partners – and indeed occasionally those we’d label as adversaries – across dozens of countries, tackling weapons proliferation and terrorism. During my time at MI5, I saw close up what it takes to defend Britain from being targeted by hostile states. You’ll find many like me in my organisation: powerfully motivated to protect our precious country; curious about how our world is changing, joining dots and taking action, across domains. But it was in my last role as ‘Q’, where it was my job to turn emerging technologies from threats to opportunities that I could most see the world changing. As I dug deep into data and extraordinary innovation, I could see how technology was rapidly reshaping not just our capabilities but also conflict and trust, truth and global power. Let me lay out how I see the global issues MI6 must tackle. Because the greatest danger we face is to misunderstand the nature of the problem. Let’s be in no doubt. Our world is more dangerous and contested now than it has been for decades. Conflict is evolving and trust eroding, just as new technologies spur both competition and dependence. We are being contested from sea to space, from the battlefield to the boardroom. And even our brains, as disinformation manipulates our understanding of each other and ourselves. Across the globe, we are now confronting not one single danger, but an interlocking web of security challenges – military, technological, social, ethical even – each shaping the other in complex ways. We are now operating in a space between peace and war. This is not a temporary state or a gradual, inevitable evolution. Our world is being actively remade, with profound implications for national and international security. Institutions which were designed in the ashes of the Second World War are being challenged. New blocs and identities forming and alliances reshaping. Multipolar competition in tension with multilateral cooperation. But there’s something distinctive that will make this change unlike any other: the impact of advanced technologies, which will accelerate the pace and scale of every threat and opportunity, and increasingly, individualise them too. Advances in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum computing are not only revolutionising economies but rewriting the reality of conflict, as they ‘converge’ to create science-fiction-like tools. There’s incredible promise in all this for all of us, from green technologies to hyper-personalised medicine. But also peril. AI-powered robots and drones are brilliant for scaled manufacturing but devastating on the battlefield. Discoveries that cure disease can also create new weapons. And as states race for tech supremacy, or as some algorithms become as powerful as states, those hyper-personalised tools could become a new vector for conflict and control. Power itself is becoming more diffuse, more unpredictable as control over these technologies is shifting from states to corporations, and sometimes to individuals. And at the same time, the foundations of trust in our societies are eroding. Information, once a unifying force, is increasingly weaponised. Falsehood spreads faster than fact, dividing communities and distorting reality. We live in an age of hyper-connection yet profound isolation. The algorithms flatter our biases and fracture our public squares. And as trust collapses, so does our shared sense of truth – one of the greatest losses a society can suffer. The defining challenge of the twenty-first century is not simply who wields the most powerful technologies, but who guides them with the greatest wisdom. Our security, our prosperity, and our humanity depend on it. Our world is being remade. And for the first time, we are all at the heart of it. My Service must now operate in this new context too: not just expert on hostile states, terrorism, proliferation and more, but also fluent in technology, able to anticipate the second and third order effects of advances that reshape the world in minutes not months. And as China will be a central part of the global transformation taking place this century, it is essential that we, as MI6, continue to inform the government’s understanding of China’s rise and the implications for UK national security. I’m going to break with tradition and won’t give you a global threat tour, but will focus here on Putin’s Russia. We all continue to face the menace of an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia, seeking to subjugate Ukraine and harass NATO. I find it harrowing that hundreds of thousands have died, with the toll mounting every day, because of Putin’s historical distortions and his compromised desire for respect. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population. But Putin should be in no doubt, our support is enduring. The pressure we apply on Ukraine’s behalf will be sustained. Because it is fundamental not just to European sovereignty and security but to global stability. Alongside the grinding war, Russia is testing us in the grey zone with tactics that are just below the threshold of war. It’s important to understand their attempts to bully, fearmonger and manipulate, because it affects us all. I am talking about: Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Drones buzzing airports and bases. Aggressive activity in our seas, above and below the waves. State-sponsored arson and sabotage. Propaganda and influence operations that crack open and exploit fractures within societies. Countering this activity is the work of intelligence and security services across Europe and the globe. And as the Foreign Secretary made clear in a speech last week, the UK is defending itself against this Russian information warfare – sanctioning Russian media outlets pushing Kremlin narratives. The export of chaos is a feature not a bug in this Russian approach to international engagement; and we should be ready for this to continue until Putin is forced to change his calculus. So, how should we respond? It’s not enough now just to understand the world. We must shape it too. MI6 is well-positioned to respond to these threats and wider global instability. And we will continue to evolve, just as we have throughout our long history. The UK government has invested in our intelligence agencies and we are all using our unique powers to keep the British people safe. Our ‘open and connected’ partnerships across the UK Intelligence Community, with HMGCC, NSSIF and the wider tech ecosystem in the UK will become even more important – because in the digital battleground, no single organisation can prevail alone. As a global agency, MI6’s inbuilt strength is our partners and our people. The risks I have set out require us to work ever more closely with our colleagues in MI5, GCHQ and in defence and diplomacy. But also with our Five Eyes partners, with the E3, the EU, NATO, those across the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific and beyond. And with many valued partners whose identity needs to remain secret. Together, we integrate our diverse talent, data and tools to meet the threat. AI is a domain in which we will excel, using the technology to augment, not replace, our human skills. Every digital trace, every byte of data, every algorithmic decision has implications for the safety of the lives of the courageous people who work with us as officers and agents, and for the UK’s strategic advantage. Mastery of technology will infuse everything we do. Not just in our labs, but in the field, in our tradecraft, and even more importantly, in the mindset of every officer. We will become as comfortable with lines of code as we are with human sources, as fluent in Python as we are in multiple other languages. Under my leadership, MI6 will continue to attract Britain’s best and most creative minds: linguists and data scientists, case officers and engineers, behavioural experts and technologists. We need people who walk in the shoes and get in the heads of our adversaries. We need people who think differently, challenge assumptions, and act decisively. All can thrive and make a difference at MI6. At an operational level, we will sharpen our edge and impact with audacity, tapping into – if you like – our historical SOE instincts. We’re at our best when we’re hustling to make things happen, because our intelligence is most valuable when it changes reality on the ground. We will take calculated risks, where the prize is significant and the national interest clear. We will never stoop to the tactics of our opponents. But we must seek to outplay them. In every domain. In every way. So intelligence must drive action. Action must deliver advantage. And advantage must serve Britain’s security and prosperity. But at the core, our deeper contribution is also our simplest – how we unlock human agency. Our fast-paced, tech and threat-infused world now generates more heat than light. As nations retrench and rearm, we are losing opportunities to listen to what’s really going on. I’ve seen time and again throughout my career, that this is where MI6 matters most: we listen and we hear. We understand, because we take time to learn languages and cultures, complex technical and historical detail, immerse ourselves in what’s really driving the situation. Across the globe, right now, our officers are finding people with the courage to step forward, and they are taking time to sit and listen to break these tightening cycles of violence. They listen for nuance, for connection, for opportunity. Over the years, I’ve listened to terrorists who have told us how to defuse the bomb because they know that more violence won’t help. To proliferators and smugglers who’ve told us where to find the dangerous material, motivated to protect their children’s future. To people trapped in authoritarian regimes who know, deep down, that their humanity is being chipped away – and that telling us what’s really going on is an important release, allowing us all to find better ways to navigate our changing world. So, we will work with our agents. And we will continue to engage directly, and with respect, with states and organisation currently working against us. Away from the glare of the media, we will use MI6’s convening power wherever we can to make a material difference, bringing parties together to defuse tensions. But the response to the increasing risks we face won’t be delivered by the UK intelligence community alone. Wider society has a role to play too. That includes work taking place in schools across the country so our children don’t get duped by information manipulation. Let’s all check sources, consider evidence, and be alive to those algorithms that trigger intense reactions, like fear. It also means everyone in society really understanding the world we are in – a world where terrorists plot against us, where our enemies fearmonger, bully and manipulate, and the front line is everywhere. Online, on our streets, in our supply chains, in the minds and on the screens of our citizens. We must all stand together against this. As we do today with our friends in Australia after the shocking antisemitic terrorist attack this weekend. My thoughts -and those of my whole organisation – are with the family, friends and loved ones of the victims. Light will always win over darkness. In rising to meet these challenges we, in MI6, will remain anchored to our values: courage, creativity, respect and integrity. And to our principles: accountability and trust are not constraints on our work; they are the foundations of our legitimacy with the British public. Recently, I had the privilege of meeting and thanking a foreign agent who has worked with us for decades, taking extraordinary risks to help keep the UK safe. I asked why. They said simply, ‘Your values. Your integrity and respect. None of us have a future without them’. This moment reinforced to me that we must remain a very human agency. And so, to sustain that trust, MI6 will continue to be more open. Not for the sake of visibility, but because it matters – and as my MI5 counterpart Sir Ken McCallum said recently - because it is a strength. We will continue the practice of speaking publicly, broaden our channels of engagement, and sustain our focus on attracting the most diverse talent to join our Service. Transparency does not mean revealing what must remain secret. It means showing the British people who we are, what we stand for, and why our work matters. We need your trust and support for the difficult and often dangerous work our agents pursue, every day of the year. In an age of uncertainty, one constant remains: the choices made by human beings still determine the shape of the world. Yes, technology can illuminate possibilities: but information requires judgement; complexity demands clarity; and only people can decide which path to follow. The United Kingdom’s global voice has never rested solely on strength – it has rested on trust, principle, and the ability to understand others as well as ourselves. That is also the essence of intelligence: not simply knowing the world, but interpreting it through a uniquely human lens. Ours is the quiet service, the hidden service. It is one rooted in a profound belief that when human beings act with purpose and integrity, they can steady a faltering world. When the Berlin Wall fell, it was our shared belief in freedom that carried Europe forward. When acts of terror targeted open societies, it was intelligence, cooperation and resolve that preserved them. And when adversaries blur fact and falsehood, our task is to defend the space where truth can still stand. As we step into the future, the tools at our disposal will evolve. But what will always matter most is the human element – the person who stands in the shadows and says: this is right, and that is wrong. That choice – the exercise of human agency – has shaped our world before, and it will shape it again. Because in the end, it is not what we can do that defines us, but what we choose to do. Thank you. Published 15 December 2025

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Over the last two and a half years, the two of us, Michael Shellenberger and alex gutentag, have written and published hundreds of articles and testified before Congress on multiple occasions about the clear violations of the spirit and letter of the Constitution by former President Joe Biden and other Democratic leaders. We exposed a sweeping effort by former and current officials with the CIA, FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and its intermediary organizations to construct a Censorship Industrial Complex to censor President Donald Trump and millions of his supporters. We documented that Democrats and Democrat-appointed judges were abusing the justice system in an unconstitutional effort to incarcerate Trump or otherwise prevent him from running for office. And we published extensively on efforts by Democrats, Europeans, and Brazilians to engage in mass surveillance of social media accounts and text messaging apps to search for disfavored speech. In addition, we have repeatedly defended Trump and the Trump administration from false and malicious claims that they have violated the Constitution or undermined democratic norms any more than Democrats. We showed that Trump and Republican demands for censorship have paled against the totalitarian weaponization by Democrats of the Intelligence Community to spy on the Trump campaign, spread disinformation, interfere in elections, and create a global Censorship Industrial Complex. We repeatedly pointed out that between 2017 and 2021, the Trump administration obeyed court orders, consistent with the clear requirement under the Constitution that it do so. And we were the first to report on new evidence that President Barack Obama’s CIA Director had ordered the spying on Trump campaign officials to justify surveillance of the Trump campaign, spread disinformation, interfere in the 2016 election, and undermine a duly elected president. Since Trump’s reelection, we have defended his administration’s justified cuts to USAID, the Department of Education, and other agencies. We have welcomed his use of legal executive authority to make sweeping orders to end “gender-affirming care” for minors and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We documented and condemned the role of the CIA and USAID in instigating and justifying the impeachment of Trump in 2019, and USAID for contributing to the Russia collusion hoax. We have argued that Democrats and the media’s claims that these actions are unconstitutional are false and politically motivated. Few formerly Left-wing journalists and commentators have done more to recognize and document the Left’s descent into totalitarianism and irrationality. We have made the case that, given Democrats’ many failures and abuses of power, Trump’s victory was a moral win, not just an electoral one. Given all of this, we believe it is necessary to speak out against the Trump Administration’s recent violations of the spirit and, and perhaps the letter, of the United States Constitution with regards to free speech, privacy, and the separation of powers. The Trump administration detained and may deport a Palestinian student activist named Mahmoud Khalil for his involvement in university protests and his alleged support for Hamas. The Trump administration is using AI to review the social media accounts of tens of thousands of foreign students for wrongthink. And the administration, over the weekend, ignored a judge’s order to return planeloads of alleged gang members from Venezuela to the United States and instead sent them to El Salvador, claiming that the 1798 Alien Enemies Act allows for its noncompliance because it is non-justiciable outside of the court’s authority. These actions do not, either individually or together, approach anything close to the unconstitutional “whole-of-society” censorship and weaponization of government by the Democratic Party, but they may become a pattern that, if left unchecked, threatens to undermine the administration’s moral authority. Given the ongoing assault on free speech and individual rights in Europe, maintaining this authority is sorely needed if civil liberties and Enlightenment values are to be upheld in the West. The courts may still rule that some of those actions are constitutional. The fact that the Palestinian student activist is not a citizen may make his deportation constitutional. Democrats have been using the National Science Foundation for the last decade to fund universities the development of AI-based censorship tools to give or sell to social media platforms. And the Justice Department has complied with orders by a judge for a sworn declaration, and the court will hold another hearing on Friday. Even so, the Trump administration’s actions violate the spirit of the Constitution’s protections for freedom of speech, privacy, and due process. Khalil was indeed involved in negotiations between Columbia University and student protestors, and many foreign students have expressed anti-Israel views, but deporting someone for exercising what appears to be a lawful exercise of free speech and using AI surveillance tools to surveil foreign students’ views on a complex topic, establish a dangerous precedent that will likely have an intended chilling effect on speech for foreign students and citizens alike, particularly around the Israel-Palestine conflict. Such a chilling effect is overreaching, counterproductive, and wrong. Both critics and supporters of Israel alike should reject such broad measures and instead support open discourse and debate on university campuses. And, given that American presidents have only activated the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 during wars, and since Congress has not approved of any war with Venezuela, it is for the judiciary, not the executive branch, to decide whether the Act is non-justiciable. The Alien Enemies Act has only been invoked previously during the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II, and even then, the courts reviewed whether the Act was being appropriately applied. Trump’s invocation of the statute refers to a “hybrid criminal state that is perpetrating an invasion of and predatory incursion into the United States.” The Act, however, specifies that the “invasion or predatory incursion” must be one perpetrated “by any foreign nation or government.” The administration claims that the Venezuelan gang is acting as a “de facto government in the areas in which it is operating,” but this argument is not legally sound. There is also not sufficient evidence to support the DOJ’s claim that the gang is taking directions from the Maduro government. Reinforcing the perception that the Trump administration is violating the Constitutionally protected separation of powers, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts yesterday condemned calls for the impeachment of the judge overseeing the Alien Enemies Act case. “For more than two centuries,” said Roberts in a public statement, “it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose.” Roberts’ statement may have been partly motivated by Trump’s statement, made a few hours earlier, about the Alien Enemies Case judge. “This judge,” wrote Trump on Truth Social, “like many of the Crooked Judges’ I am forced to appear before, should be IMPEACHED!!!” Roberts’ statement likely reflects the opinion of the majority of Supreme Court justices. It is rare for justices to issue public statements, as they tend to let their rulings speak for themselves. Two weeks ago, Roberts and Trump-appointed justice Amy Coney Barrett joined liberal justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson in refusing to overturn a lower court order requiring the Trump administration to pay out USAID grants. Barrett’s other rulings suggest that there are at least five justices who agree with Roberts. None of the three cases described above are needed for the Trump administration to implement its agenda. If any foreign students are a proven national security threat then they can be deported on that basis and not on their expressions of sympathy with Gazans or even Hamas. Our highest court has repeatedly ruled that Nazis can march through neighborhoods of Holocaust survivors as long as they do not immediately incite violence, and we should defend that high bar for censorship, as difficult as it is sometimes. And the Trump administration could have simply returned the alleged gang members to the United States, kept them in detention, and appealed the court’s order. Whatever political gains the Trump administration believes it is getting from such actions are significantly outweighed by their moral and political harm. In all three cases, the administration’s actions undermine the ethos in which our founding fathers created the United States of America as a beacon of freedom, privacy, and rule of law protected through the separation of powers. And the Trump administration’s actions undermine one of the central claims upon which Trump was elected, and which drew him support from independents and Democrats, which is that Trump would protect the public from an out-of-control deep state. “They’re not coming after me,” said Trump, famously, “they’re coming after you. I’m just standing in the way.” A top Democratic pollster recently confirmed that Trump won the popular vote because he persuaded Democrats and Independents to vote for him. While those voters may care more about inflation and immigration than civil liberties, many of them also care about free speech, privacy, and the separation of powers. And many of Trump’s new independent and liberal voters were likely alienated by the Democratic Party’s assault on civil liberties. If Trump signals that he is attacking free speech, violating the separation of powers, and “coming after” independent justices, he will undermine his presidency and destroy his nationalist and populist coalition. Trump himself must understand deeply the importance of civil liberties and the separation of powers. The IC illegally spied on his campaign and spread disinformation about him. The FBI invaded the sacred privacy of his home in Florida. The government censored his voters. No president in American history has been more victimized by unconstitutional governmental abuses of power than Trump. It is disrespectful to the civil libertarians and constitutionalists in the Republican coalition for the Trump administration to behave in ways that run contrary to their values. Many independents, Democrats, and liberals were reassured by Trump’s alliance with former liberal Democrats Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who are lifelong advocates for freedom of speech and privacy. The Transportation Security Administration apparently spied on Gabbard through its “Quiet Skies” program because of her foreign policy views. And the Biden Administration demanded and achieved censorship of Kennedy for his constitutionally protected speech. Trump’s former campaign manager and current chief of staff, Susie Wiles, understands the importance of building a big tent, including one that includes civil libertarians; it was at the heart of her successful strategy to win a majority of the popular vote in the 2024 election. Vice President JD Vance received his law degree from Yale Law School and has spoken out eloquently against European censorship. And Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made clear that he wants to put free speech at the center of America’s foreign policy diplomacy. Why, then, is the Trump administration engaged in such self-destructive behavior? Why has it been ignoring the multiple warnings it has been given, including from its own supporters and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? Please, subscribe now to support Public's defense of free speech, read the rest of the article, and watch the rest of the video!
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Over the last two and a half years, the two of us, Michael Shellenberger and alex gutentag, have written and published hundreds of articles and testified before Congress on multiple occasions about the clear violations of the spirit and letter of the Constitution by former President Joe Biden and other Democratic leaders. We exposed a sweeping effort by former and current officials with the CIA, FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and its intermediary organizations to construct a Censorship Industrial Complex to censor President Donald Trump and millions of his supporters. We documented that Democrats and Democrat-appointed judges were abusing the justice system in an unconstitutional effort to incarcerate Trump or otherwise prevent him from running for office. And we published extensively on efforts by Democrats, Europeans, and Brazilians to engage in mass surveillance of social media accounts and text messaging apps to search for disfavored speech. In addition, we have repeatedly defended Trump and the Trump administration from false and malicious claims that they have violated the Constitution or undermined democratic norms any more than Democrats. We showed that Trump and Republican demands for censorship have paled against the totalitarian weaponization by Democrats of the Intelligence Community to spy on the Trump campaign, spread disinformation, interfere in elections, and create a global Censorship Industrial Complex. We repeatedly pointed out that between 2017 and 2021, the Trump administration obeyed court orders, consistent with the clear requirement under the Constitution that it do so. And we were the first to report on new evidence that President Barack Obama’s CIA Director had ordered the spying on Trump campaign officials to justify surveillance of the Trump campaign, spread disinformation, interfere in the 2016 election, and undermine a duly elected president. Since Trump’s reelection, we have defended his administration’s justified cuts to USAID, the Department of Education, and other agencies. We have welcomed his use of legal executive authority to make sweeping orders to end “gender-affirming care” for minors and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We documented and condemned the role of the CIA and USAID in instigating and justifying the impeachment of Trump in 2019, and USAID for contributing to the Russia collusion hoax. We have argued that Democrats and the media’s claims that these actions are unconstitutional are false and politically motivated. Few formerly Left-wing journalists and commentators have done more to recognize and document the Left’s descent into totalitarianism and irrationality. We have made the case that, given Democrats’ many failures and abuses of power, Trump’s victory was a moral win, not just an electoral one. Given all of this, we believe it is necessary to speak out against the Trump Administration’s recent violations of the spirit and, and perhaps the letter, of the United States Constitution with regards to free speech, privacy, and the separation of powers. The Trump administration detained and may deport a Palestinian student activist named Mahmoud Khalil for his involvement in university protests and his alleged support for Hamas. The Trump administration is using AI to review the social media accounts of tens of thousands of foreign students for wrongthink. And the administration, over the weekend, ignored a judge’s order to return planeloads of alleged gang members from Venezuela to the United States and instead sent them to El Salvador, claiming that the 1798 Alien Enemies Act allows for its noncompliance because it is non-justiciable outside of the court’s authority. These actions do not, either individually or together, approach anything close to the unconstitutional “whole-of-society” censorship and weaponization of government by the Democratic Party, but they may become a pattern that, if left unchecked, threatens to undermine the administration’s moral authority. Given the ongoing assault on free speech and individual rights in Europe, maintaining this authority is sorely needed if civil liberties and Enlightenment values are to be upheld in the West. The courts may still rule that some of those actions are constitutional. The fact that the Palestinian student activist is not a citizen may make his deportation constitutional. Democrats have been using the National Science Foundation for the last decade to fund universities the development of AI-based censorship tools to give or sell to social media platforms. And the Justice Department has complied with orders by a judge for a sworn declaration, and the court will hold another hearing on Friday. Even so, the Trump administration’s actions violate the spirit of the Constitution’s protections for freedom of speech, privacy, and due process. Khalil was indeed involved in negotiations between Columbia University and student protestors, and many foreign students have expressed anti-Israel views, but deporting someone for exercising what appears to be a lawful exercise of free speech and using AI surveillance tools to surveil foreign students’ views on a complex topic, establish a dangerous precedent that will likely have an intended chilling effect on speech for foreign students and citizens alike, particularly around the Israel-Palestine conflict. Such a chilling effect is overreaching, counterproductive, and wrong. Both critics and supporters of Israel alike should reject such broad measures and instead support open discourse and debate on university campuses. And, given that American presidents have only activated the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 during wars, and since Congress has not approved of any war with Venezuela, it is for the judiciary, not the executive branch, to decide whether the Act is non-justiciable. The Alien Enemies Act has only been invoked previously during the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II, and even then, the courts reviewed whether the Act was being appropriately applied. Trump’s invocation of the statute refers to a “hybrid criminal state that is perpetrating an invasion of and predatory incursion into the United States.” The Act, however, specifies that the “invasion or predatory incursion” must be one perpetrated “by any foreign nation or government.” The administration claims that the Venezuelan gang is acting as a “de facto government in the areas in which it is operating,” but this argument is not legally sound. There is also not sufficient evidence to support the DOJ’s claim that the gang is taking directions from the Maduro government. Reinforcing the perception that the Trump administration is violating the Constitutionally protected separation of powers, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts yesterday condemned calls for the impeachment of the judge overseeing the Alien Enemies Act case. “For more than two centuries,” said Roberts in a public statement, “it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose.” Roberts’ statement may have been partly motivated by Trump’s statement, made a few hours earlier, about the Alien Enemies Case judge. “This judge,” wrote Trump on Truth Social, “like many of the Crooked Judges’ I am forced to appear before, should be IMPEACHED!!!” Roberts’ statement likely reflects the opinion of the majority of Supreme Court justices. It is rare for justices to issue public statements, as they tend to let their rulings speak for themselves. Two weeks ago, Roberts and Trump-appointed justice Amy Coney Barrett joined liberal justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson in refusing to overturn a lower court order requiring the Trump administration to pay out USAID grants. Barrett’s other rulings suggest that there are at least five justices who agree with Roberts. None of the three cases described above are needed for the Trump administration to implement its agenda. If any foreign students are a proven national security threat then they can be deported on that basis and not on their expressions of sympathy with Gazans or even Hamas. Our highest court has repeatedly ruled that Nazis can march through neighborhoods of Holocaust survivors as long as they do not immediately incite violence, and we should defend that high bar for censorship, as difficult as it is sometimes. And the Trump administration could have simply returned the alleged gang members to the United States, kept them in detention, and appealed the court’s order. Whatever political gains the Trump administration believes it is getting from such actions are significantly outweighed by their moral and political harm. In all three cases, the administration’s actions undermine the ethos in which our founding fathers created the United States of America as a beacon of freedom, privacy, and rule of law protected through the separation of powers. And the Trump administration’s actions undermine one of the central claims upon which Trump was elected, and which drew him support from independents and Democrats, which is that Trump would protect the public from an out-of-control deep state. “They’re not coming after me,” said Trump, famously, “they’re coming after you. I’m just standing in the way.” A top Democratic pollster recently confirmed that Trump won the popular vote because he persuaded Democrats and Independents to vote for him. While those voters may care more about inflation and immigration than civil liberties, many of them also care about free speech, privacy, and the separation of powers. And many of Trump’s new independent and liberal voters were likely alienated by the Democratic Party’s assault on civil liberties. If Trump signals that he is attacking free speech, violating the separation of powers, and “coming after” independent justices, he will undermine his presidency and destroy his nationalist and populist coalition. Trump himself must understand deeply the importance of civil liberties and the separation of powers. The IC illegally spied on his campaign and spread disinformation about him. The FBI invaded the sacred privacy of his home in Florida. The government censored his voters. No president in American history has been more victimized by unconstitutional governmental abuses of power than Trump. It is disrespectful to the civil libertarians and constitutionalists in the Republican coalition for the Trump administration to behave in ways that run contrary to their values. Many independents, Democrats, and liberals were reassured by Trump’s alliance with former liberal Democrats Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who are lifelong advocates for freedom of speech and privacy. The Transportation Security Administration apparently spied on Gabbard through its “Quiet Skies” program because of her foreign policy views. And the Biden Administration demanded and achieved censorship of Kennedy for his constitutionally protected speech. Trump’s former campaign manager and current chief of staff, Susie Wiles, understands the importance of building a big tent, including one that includes civil libertarians; it was at the heart of her successful strategy to win a majority of the popular vote in the 2024 election. Vice President JD Vance received his law degree from Yale Law School and has spoken out eloquently against European censorship. And Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made clear that he wants to put free speech at the center of America’s foreign policy diplomacy. Why, then, is the Trump administration engaged in such self-destructive behavior? Why has it been ignoring the multiple warnings it has been given, including from its own supporters and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? Please, subscribe now to support Public's defense of free speech, read the rest of the article, and watch the rest of the video!

Michael Shellenberger

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