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Meet our new allies: Russia
They planned to put bombs on our planes, but we are pursuing glorious partnerships with them. Al-Qaeda asks: WTF?
Feb 22 • 
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Meet our new allies: Russia
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The end of the US-led Western alliance
Will Europe finally stop hitting snooze on those wake-up calls?
Feb 15 • 
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The end of the US-led Western alliance
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Introduction to Foreign Influence Operations
Course Syllabus
Jan 25, 2023 • 
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Introduction to Foreign Influence Operations
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Greetings from the edge of Europe and NATO
My visit to the Russian-Estonian border coincided with lots of developments in Russia's hybrid war against Europe and the West
May 16
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Greetings from the edge of Europe and NATO
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Europe Sounds The Alarm Bells
Plus: A Spy Saga Update and We Need to Talk About Your Flair
May 2
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Europe Sounds The Alarm Bells
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Europe takes some positive steps, but there's more work to be done
Russia continued its fuckery, but a few chickens have come home to roost
May 30
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CLASS 2: PUTIN, OLIGARCHS, AND RUSSIAN INTELLIGENCE
After World War Two, the West created a system of alliances to ensure the collective security of a liberal international order, with the United States…
Feb 13, 2023 • 
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CLASS 2: PUTIN, OLIGARCHS, AND RUSSIAN INTELLIGENCE
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Russian Spies, Ukrainian Oligarchs, and America's Mayor
Giuliani doesn't give two Fuks, but he took $300,000 from one.
Oct 2, 2023 • 
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Russian Spies, Ukrainian Oligarchs, and America's Mayor
Truth, Inverted
Trump wants to decide what is true and what is not. This is by design. As it is for all autocrats.
Jan 24 • 
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Truth, Inverted
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CLASS 16: THE ORIGIN STORY OF THE LORD OF SIBERIA
HOW THE SON OF A KGB OFFICER SECURED HIMSELF A BRITISH PEERSHIP
Apr 22, 2024 • 
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CLASS 16: THE ORIGIN STORY OF THE LORD OF SIBERIA
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Switching Sides: When friends become enemies, and enemies become friends
Plus: The role of information operations in helping this realignment
Mar 7 • 
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Switching Sides: When friends become enemies, and enemies become friends
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The Signal Chat Fiasco and the Performative Presidency
This made-for-TV administration is not ready for prime time
Mar 26 • 
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The Signal Chat Fiasco and the Performative Presidency
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