February, 2023

• 14 February

  Europe’s Proxy War against Israel

  

  What is even more painful and humiliating for the Palestinians, is that EU officials who regularly visit the Gaza Strip intentionally ignore the suffering of the Palestinians living under Hamas. On February 2, fifteen EU Heads of Mission visited the Gaza Strip without saying a single word about any of …

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• 13 February

  French Museum Keeps Memory of Long-Ago Balkans Alive

  

  A vast treasure trove of photos of the Balkans, taken more than a century ago as part of a rich banker’s project, has been lovingly preserved in a Paris museum. Three young boys are standing in the muddy road and smiling for a photo. One is wearing pants, sweater and …

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• 13 February

  5 Graphs Explaining Russia’s Wartime Economy

  

  As Russian officials play down the economic impact of President Vladimir Putin’s order to invade Ukraine, the emergence of end-of-year data from 2022 in recent weeks has painted a mixed picture of the economy’s performance. There were some positive signs: inflation receded after hitting a peak in April, while oil …

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• 13 February

  How the War in Ukraine Became a Magnet for Russia’s Career Politicians

  

  For those in Russia’s ruling elite set on reaching the top, the war in Ukraine is an unexpected new career elevator. Ever sensitive to the whims of President Vladimir Putin, the presidential administration is increasingly keen to reward veterans of the conflict. It is not, however, actual combat veterans who …

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• 13 February

  The Ukraine War and a Loss of Nuance

  

  In every city in Russia and Ukraine there are monuments to past wars and the millions who were sacrificed to the ambitions of leaders who chose to realize their objectives with guns, bombs, and bayonets. With brutal battles raging now in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meaningless war against Ukraine, many …

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• 13 February

  As Russia’s Losses in Ukraine Spike, Those Tracking the Deaths Are Overwhelmed

  

  An independent media outlet tallying the number of Russian military fatalities in Ukraine advertised this week for volunteers because — for the first time since the start of the war — it did not have enough people to process the incoming reports of deaths. Mediazona’s staffing issues are just one …

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• 13 February

  Infographic showing the territorial and leadership evolution of ISIS

  

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• 13 February

  Disinformation Narratives Related to Sweden and Finland’s NATO Applications

  

  Throughout Russia’s war on Ukraine, the Kremlin’s disinformation efforts have sought to craft and disseminate false narratives that serve several political goals and influence public opinion about the conflict.Since April 2022, Russian-backed information manipulation networks online have sought to seed and amplify a number of false narratives regarding Sweden and …

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• 13 February

  Drone Strike on Iranian Military Plant Sends Message to Tehran

  

  A late January drone strike on a military production plant in Isfahan, Iran, purportedly conducted by Israel, was likely intended to send a message to Iranian leaders that they are vulnerable to attack.The strike is unlikely to change Iran’s behavior but signals Israel’s intent to escalate if Iran continues to …

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• 13 February

  Sabotage of Nord Stream I & 2 LNG Pipelines: A Case of Geo-Political Fallagio

  

  PROPER DEGREE OF GRATITUDE & THANKS IS DUE SEYMOUR HERSH The recent revelations of investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, Pulitzer Prize Winner for his reportage on the infamous My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War, has just broken the colossal true story of how America took out Russia’s Nord Stream I …

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