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Security Policy Analyst. Journalist. Academic. Thomas Jefferson Fellow [Globalization] 2000 [. . . in the trenches . . .]

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Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · Dec 10

#Syria's bloody endgame

By Naveed Ahmad - July 29, 2012 -

“The regime hates its people more than its declared enemy #Israel,” Mohammad Ramiz told this correspondent during an unauthorized visit to the #Idlib city.

#Assad

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 7h

History exists prior to 'these two years'.

For some special people, it needs to be stated.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Xt...

A New Middle East - with Tal Becker and Nadav Eyal

YouTube video by Call me Back Podcast - with Dan Senor

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Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

Biden was reacting to the fact that Israel had already cut off virtually all food and fuel to Gaza. For a while, the United States kept the pressure off the Israelis, even vetoing a U.N. Security Council resolution to keep humanitarian corridors open to allow the flow of food and civilians.

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

“But I caution that, while you feel that rage, don’t be consumed by it. After 9/11, we were enraged in the United States. While we sought justice and got justice, we also made mistakes.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/u...

Why Now? The Lost Chances to Reach a Hostage Deal, and a Cease-Fire, Months Ago

www.nytimes.com

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

Techwar intensifies.

China won't relent.

“The decision aims to prevent a situation in which the goods produced by Nexperia (finished and semi-finished products) would become unavailable in an emergency,” according to Dutch ministry of economic affairs.

www.ft.com/content/605e...

Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia

Move by The Hague escalates frictions between western countries and Beijing over access to high-end technology

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

It turns out that pigs can fly, but for how long can they remain airborne?

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

Duwaji had married in February, three months before, and she was thrust into the public eye. In July, the couple also held a wedding celebration in Uganda, where Mr. Mamdani was born. Some friends from New York made the trip to join the festivities. The one stipulation — no phone

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

In conversations with half a dozen people who know Duwaji from the close knit worlds of Muslim-American artists and creators in NYC, her friends painted a picture of a relatively new New Yorker who still always manages to know gallery exhibits. Her favorite? Al-Sham Restaurant.

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

Several friends of his even confessed to liking her more than Zohran. Once a Brooklyn resident, she and Mr. Mamdani now live in Astoria near Steinway Street, a hot spot for Arab cuisine and culture where hookah shops and restaurants line the block.

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

Born in Houston, Ms. Duwaji, who is of #Syria|n descent, moved to Dubai when she was about 9 years old. Drawing, she has told interviewers over the years, was her solace. “Time goes by really quickly when I draw,” she said in a podcast interview in 2020.

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

“She’s our modern day Princess Diana,” said Hasnain Bhatti, 32, a photographer and friend. She has declined all press after the primary, including an interview for this article, explaining that the attention is new to her.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/s...

When Your Hinge Date Is New York’s Mayoral Front-Runner

www.nytimes.com

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

Back in 2017, the ex-Rothschild banker won the presidency despite having previously held no elected office and only having served one term as Hollande’s economy minister. His disrupter approach pulled talent from both the centre-left and the centre-right, and the private sector.

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

The death of Macronism has been predicted before. However, after a week of chaos, it has become increasingly clear that France’s near-decade long experiment with Macron’s form of insurgent centrist politics is coming to an end.

www.ft.com/content/18b7...

Does French turmoil spell the end of Macronism?

Emmanuel Macron’s movement and legacy unravel as political gambles backfire

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

Beijing’s actions this week appeared intended to exert leverage ahead of an expected face-to-face meeting between Trump and Xi in South Korea. Trump on Friday cast doubt on whether the meeting would go ahead but later said they would probably meet.

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 1d

“China’s position on tariff wars has been consistent: we do not want to fight, but we are not afraid to fight,” the ministry added.

www.ft.com/content/ce03...

China blames Trump and US for escalating trade war

Beijing accuses Washington of imposing fresh restrictions on Chinese companies after trade talks last month

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 2d

Explosions were reported overnight in Smolensk, Russia. Smoke was seen rising over the city, with local sources suggesting a possible hit on the airfield or aircraft factory.

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I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · 10d

Looking Good Stowe, Vermont 🍁

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Conflicts @conflicts.bsky.social · 5d

A Ukrainian drone strike damaged a refinery cooling tower in Tyumen, 🇷🇺 — 2,000 km from Ukraine. This is reportedly the longest-range UAV attack to date. (Dnipro OSINT)

https://www.europesays.com/2478384/

A Ukrainian drone strike damaged a refinery cooling tower in Tyumen, 🇷🇺 — 2,000 km from …

A Ukrainian drone strike damaged a refinery cooling tower in Tyumen, 🇷🇺 — 2,000 km from Ukraine. This is reportedly the longest-range UAV attack to date. (Dnipro OSINT) - EUROPE SAYS

A Ukrainian drone strike damaged a refinery cooling tower in Tyumen, 🇷🇺 — 2,000 km from Ukraine. This is reportedly the longest-range UAV attack to date.

www.europesays.com

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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 5d

Indie publishing is the ecological niche where literature survives. This is especially true of the short story. @saltpublishing.com needs help to stay healthy in tough times. Can you pitch in - or share this skeet?

Donate to Keep Independent Publishing Alive – Support Salt Books 2026, organized by Christopher Hamilton-Emery

New books and reprints arrive daily at Salty Towers – and we'… Christopher Hamilton-Emery needs your support for Keep Independent Publishing Alive – Support Salt Books 2026

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Manchester Review @manchesterreview.bsky.social · 5d

Best British Short Stories 2025, edited by Nicholas Royle, reviewed by Paul Anthony Knowles and Sam Cassells

www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=13063

@saltpublishing.com

An Orange Back Ground, with Bold White Writing, giving the books title and editor.

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 5d

The International Criminal Court or the Committee to Protect Journalists could be choices that would irk Trump, as his administration has imposed sanctions on the ICC, and has moved to restrict the work of journalists covering the White House and the Pentagon.

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 5d

A European diplomat also pointed to Trump recently renaming the defence ministry the Department of War. Him winning the peace prize “would send out a strange signal.” “But we all live in Trump’s world now. This Nobel discussion only highlights that.” www.ft.com/content/df53...

Donald Trump looms large over Nobel Peace Prize

US president pressures Norwegian government and independent committee to select him on Friday

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 7d

How can I save my little boy
From Oppenheimer's deadly toy?
There is no monopoly of common sense
On either side of the political fence

~ Sting

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRxj...

India's new threats and Pakistan's response

YouTube video by STH English

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Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 7d

Earlier Trump surprised Bibi with the news that the US had been holding indirect talks with Iran, then embarrassed him by reminding him that Israel was propped up by billions of dollars in aid.“The rule of thumb is Trump’s interests come first,” said Michael Oren, ex-Israeli diplomat.

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 7d

“Trump himself had guaranteed [to the Arabs] that Israel would not start the war again,” the person said. This pledge was verified by a second person familiar with conversations between the White House and Arab officials.

Naveed @naveed360.bsky.social · 7d

For instance, Netanyahu and his negotiators had sought one major concession — an opportunity to return to fighting if Israel decided Hamas had broken some clause of the agreement. The team was told, in no uncertain terms, “to stop looking for loopholes”.