George Szamuely discusses a would-be takedown of the neocon think-tank Institute for the Study of War that singularly fails to pack a punch.
The Gaggle with Peter and George
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Ex-NATO commander says Russia’s war in Ukraine will likely end and become a ‘frozen conflict’ in 4 to 6 months, compares to Korean War + Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for July 17, 2022
Ret. Adm. James Stavridis predicts a Korean War-like ending for the war in Ukraine in 4 to 6 months.
Ex-NATO commander says Russia’s war in Ukraine will likely end and become a ‘frozen conflict’ in 4 to 6 months, compares to Korean War
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The New Atlas gives an update on the Russian military operation, in Ukraine, and gives his take on the DoD briefing:
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Read More »Dems target loophole that lets US proxy forces skip human rights vetting
Democrats in the House and Senate are going after a set of Pentagon authorities that have for years funded foreign military units across the world without proper oversight, lawmakers say.
Dems target loophole that lets US proxy forces skip human rights vetting
All of the ‘offending’ countries are in Africa! Nothing about Israel or Ukraine?! 🙄
Ukraine’s Human Shield Use, Again. This time a nursing home
This is NOT the first time Ukraine has engaged in this war crime tactic.
Ukraine’s Human Shield Use, Again. This time a nursing home
[06-02-2022] Palantir’s Karp is first western CEO to visit Zelenskyy amid invasion
What if Washington Can’t Attract the Men (and Women) Necessary To Police the Globe?
‘It’s scary as hell’ — PFAS exposure a ‘widespread’ problem for troops, families nationwide
US Announces New $820 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine
The package includes National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems for the first time
US Announces New $820 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine
How The Pentagon Uses A Secretive Program To Wage Proxy Wars
Nick Turse, Alice Speri, The Intercept, Jul 1 2022
Small teams of US SOF are involved in a low-profile proxy war program on a far greater scale than previously known, according to exclusive documents and interviews with more than a dozen current and former government officials. While The Intercept and other outlets have previously reported on the Pentagon’s use of the secretive 127e authority in multiple African countries, a new document obtained through the FoIA offers the first official confirmation that at least 14 127e programs were also active in the greater Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region as recently as 2020. In total, between 2017 and 2020, US commandos conducted at least 23 separate 127e programs across the world. Separately, Joseph Votel, a retired four-star Army general who headed both SOCOM & CENTCOM, which oversees US military efforts in the Middle East, confirmed the existence of previously unrevealed 127e “counter-terrorism” efforts in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.
How The Pentagon Uses A Secretive Program To Wage Proxy Wars
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Army Swiftly Backpedals on Policy Dropping High School Diploma Requirement
After only a week, the Army has swiftly reversed a new policy that would have allowed potential recruits to enlist into the force without a high school diploma or GED, according to an internal memo reviewed by Military.com and confirmed by a spokesperson.
Army Swiftly Backpedals on Policy Dropping High School Diploma Requirement
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