JJ
@jaynegallaghe20.bsky.social
Communications | Geopolitics | Humor
Huge fan of democracy.
Least favorite pastime: Watching things happen after being told they can’t possibly happen
*Banner quote: Lev Grossman
Huge fan of democracy.
Least favorite pastime: Watching things happen after being told they can’t possibly happen
*Banner quote: Lev Grossman
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December 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
"Russian central bank sells gold to plug budget holes"
Russische centrale bank verkoopt goud om gaten in de begroting te dichten
Russische centrale bank verkoopt goud om gaten in de begroting te dichten
De Russische centrale bank verkoopt sinds een weekje fysiek goud uit haar reserves als onderdeel van de inspanningen van het ministerie van Financin om het begrotingstekort te financieren, meldt het onafhankelijke Russische zakenblad The Bell. Nu goud op recordhoogte staat, is dit lucratiever dan de verkoop van de nieuwe reservevaluta van Rusland, de Chinese yuan.
www.bnr.nl
December 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
"Russian central bank sells gold to plug budget holes"
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Timeline cleanse 🎅
Hundreds of people dressed as Santa Claus and Father Christmas hit the slopes in the Swiss ski resort of Verbier, celebrating the start of the season.
December 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Timeline cleanse 🎅
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Brasile, rubati otto disegni di Matisse da una biblioteca di San Paolo. «In azione due uomini armati fuggiti con le opere d'arte»
https://www.corriere.it/cronache/25_dicembre_07/brasile-rubate-otto-opere-di-matisse-da-una-biblioteca-di-san-paolo-4bb7b445-f63a-46cc-839d-fc3d024e5xlk.shtml
https://www.corriere.it/cronache/25_dicembre_07/brasile-rubate-otto-opere-di-matisse-da-una-biblioteca-di-san-paolo-4bb7b445-f63a-46cc-839d-fc3d024e5xlk.shtml
December 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Brasile, rubati otto disegni di Matisse da una biblioteca di San Paolo. «In azione due uomini armati fuggiti con le opere d'arte»
https://www.corriere.it/cronache/25_dicembre_07/brasile-rubate-otto-opere-di-matisse-da-una-biblioteca-di-san-paolo-4bb7b445-f63a-46cc-839d-fc3d024e5xlk.shtml
https://www.corriere.it/cronache/25_dicembre_07/brasile-rubate-otto-opere-di-matisse-da-una-biblioteca-di-san-paolo-4bb7b445-f63a-46cc-839d-fc3d024e5xlk.shtml
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As Bluesky grows in popularity, so does the industry of spam-for-hire services attempting to exploit it. Google searches for the query "buy bluesky followers" abound with numerous examples of strangely similar websites peddling bogus Bluesky followers, reposts, and likes.
December 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
As Bluesky grows in popularity, so does the industry of spam-for-hire services attempting to exploit it. Google searches for the query "buy bluesky followers" abound with numerous examples of strangely similar websites peddling bogus Bluesky followers, reposts, and likes.
Time is short. For Ukraine and the world.
"That is why Europe needs to finally seize the initiative and stop wasting time trying to manage Trump. If Europeans themselves drive the agenda, together with Ukraine, they will not constantly be caught off guard and need to manage yet another crisis."
"That is why Europe needs to finally seize the initiative and stop wasting time trying to manage Trump. If Europeans themselves drive the agenda, together with Ukraine, they will not constantly be caught off guard and need to manage yet another crisis."
The new US National Security Strategy, in its predictable and characteristic ugliness, is a good occasion for Europe to finally let go of the time-consuming transatlantic crisis management efforts and start focusing on a proper and proactive own strategy instead.
Europe Needs A New Strategy Too
The new US National Security Strategy helps - or forces - European leaders to let go of the consuming transatlantic crisis management efforts and to focus on an own strategy instead.
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Time is short. For Ukraine and the world.
"That is why Europe needs to finally seize the initiative and stop wasting time trying to manage Trump. If Europeans themselves drive the agenda, together with Ukraine, they will not constantly be caught off guard and need to manage yet another crisis."
"That is why Europe needs to finally seize the initiative and stop wasting time trying to manage Trump. If Europeans themselves drive the agenda, together with Ukraine, they will not constantly be caught off guard and need to manage yet another crisis."
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[driving by some data centers in a field]
me: data centers
me: data centers
December 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
[driving by some data centers in a field]
me: data centers
me: data centers
“War is not cool or glamorous. It’s pain, suffering and loss. You just do it because you want to change the situation,” she said.
More women in Ukraine are joining the military in combat roles thanks to advances in technology. Military officials say units are now tailoring recruitment efforts to attract more women to strengthen the army.
Ukrainian women embrace combat roles as technology reshapes the battlefield
More women in Ukraine are joining the military in combat roles thanks to advances in technology. Military officials say units are now tailoring recruitment efforts to attract more women to strengthen the army.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 7:11 AM
“War is not cool or glamorous. It’s pain, suffering and loss. You just do it because you want to change the situation,” she said.
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Merz throws his full weight behind the EU & Belgium to share the risk burden & is going to Brussels to press @Bart_DeWever to let Europe use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s defense.
It’s refreshing to see a 🇩🇪@bundeskanzler step up, even if Belgium seems unlikely to budge.
It’s refreshing to see a 🇩🇪@bundeskanzler step up, even if Belgium seems unlikely to budge.
December 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Merz throws his full weight behind the EU & Belgium to share the risk burden & is going to Brussels to press @Bart_DeWever to let Europe use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s defense.
It’s refreshing to see a 🇩🇪@bundeskanzler step up, even if Belgium seems unlikely to budge.
It’s refreshing to see a 🇩🇪@bundeskanzler step up, even if Belgium seems unlikely to budge.
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"We are breathing a sigh of relief, but the fight is not finished," the statement reads. "The administration can appeal court decisions. Congress can choose to not fund IMLS in future years.
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
"We are breathing a sigh of relief, but the fight is not finished," the statement reads. "The administration can appeal court decisions. Congress can choose to not fund IMLS in future years.
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Libraries and museums get federal funding back after Trump cuts
Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated.
www.npr.org
December 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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"We are breathing a sigh of relief, but the fight is not finished," the statement reads. "The administration can appeal court decisions. Congress can choose to not fund IMLS in future years.
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
"We are breathing a sigh of relief, but the fight is not finished," the statement reads. "The administration can appeal court decisions. Congress can choose to not fund IMLS in future years.
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
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When the president of Finland speaks I pay attention.
December 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
When the president of Finland speaks I pay attention.
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An #Alberta judge says a referendum proposal on Alberta separating from Canada goes against Charter and and Treaty rights, in a decision given less than 24 hours after the provincial government introduced legislation that would have ended the court proceeding. 👏
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Judge says proposed referendum on Alberta independence would be unconstitutional | CBC News
An Alberta judge says a referendum proposal on Alberta separating from Canada goes against Charter and and Treaty rights, in a decision given less than 24 hours after the provincial government introdu...
www.cbc.ca
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
An #Alberta judge says a referendum proposal on Alberta separating from Canada goes against Charter and and Treaty rights, in a decision given less than 24 hours after the provincial government introduced legislation that would have ended the court proceeding. 👏
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"The French military used jammers as several suspected drones flew over a closely guarded base housing nuclear ballistic submarines, prosecutors said Friday."
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us.afpnews.com/article/?fra...
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us.afpnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
"The French military used jammers as several suspected drones flew over a closely guarded base housing nuclear ballistic submarines, prosecutors said Friday."
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us.afpnews.com/article/?fra...
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🐧 Penguins line up to get bird flu jabs at Paris zoo as staff seek to prevent an outbreak of the virus that has killed hundreds of millions of birds across the world over the past few years.
➡️ u.afp.com/S73R
➡️ u.afp.com/S73R
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🐧 Penguins line up to get bird flu jabs at Paris zoo as staff seek to prevent an outbreak of the virus that has killed hundreds of millions of birds across the world over the past few years.
➡️ u.afp.com/S73R
➡️ u.afp.com/S73R
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Given today’s news this should be an even more important discussion.
DECEMBER 10, 10 AM ET – How are different NATO members assessing the responsible use of AI? Former Supreme Allied Commander Transformation General (Ret.) Philippe Lavigne joins @k2news.bsky.social to discuss autonomous systems and the importance of NATO unity on the CEPA Podcast.
General Philippe Lavigne on the future of NATO
General Philippe Lavigne and Kari Odermann discuss NATO’s role amidst shifting technological and geopolitical norms.
cepa.org
December 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Given today’s news this should be an even more important discussion.
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ICYMI!
@noupside.bsky.social & I had a great chat today on @lawfaremedia.org about the EU fining X €120 M for violations of the Digital Service Act (DSA)
We run down:
* what the DSA is (and isn't)
* what these fines are actually about & how they'll play out
* why this isn't about censorship
@noupside.bsky.social & I had a great chat today on @lawfaremedia.org about the EU fining X €120 M for violations of the Digital Service Act (DSA)
We run down:
* what the DSA is (and isn't)
* what these fines are actually about & how they'll play out
* why this isn't about censorship
This morning, @klonick.bsky.social sat down with @noupside.bsky.social to discuss the European Commission's announcemrnt that that they are fining X (formerly Twitter) 120 million euros and how it fits into the geopolitical struggle over free speech.
youtube.com/live/1Cp2ns6...
youtube.com/live/1Cp2ns6...
Lawfare Live: The EU Fines X 120 M Euros - What Comes Next?
YouTube video by Lawfare
youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
ICYMI!
@noupside.bsky.social & I had a great chat today on @lawfaremedia.org about the EU fining X €120 M for violations of the Digital Service Act (DSA)
We run down:
* what the DSA is (and isn't)
* what these fines are actually about & how they'll play out
* why this isn't about censorship
@noupside.bsky.social & I had a great chat today on @lawfaremedia.org about the EU fining X €120 M for violations of the Digital Service Act (DSA)
We run down:
* what the DSA is (and isn't)
* what these fines are actually about & how they'll play out
* why this isn't about censorship
Must click through. Trust me. It’s about Norway and cheese.
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first time I've been sad bsky doesn't have an algorithm because how did it take a month for this to show up on my timeline
December 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Must click through. Trust me. It’s about Norway and cheese.
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@jeff2146.bsky.social Would you please consider posting here again? Especially about equipment purchases, donations and PURL information so we can get it circulating.
December 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
@jeff2146.bsky.social Would you please consider posting here again? Especially about equipment purchases, donations and PURL information so we can get it circulating.
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Useful background from @ramshajahangir.bsky.social on @techpolicypress.bsky.social for anyone prepping for a potential announcement of an EU enforcement action against Elon Musk's X: www.techpolicy.press/understandin...
Understanding the EU's Digital Services Act Enforcement Against X | TechPolicy.Press
Tech Policy Press Associate Editor Ramsha Jahangir writes that EU action against X could further escalate the ongoing tension between the EU and the US.
www.techpolicy.press
December 5, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Useful background from @ramshajahangir.bsky.social on @techpolicypress.bsky.social for anyone prepping for a potential announcement of an EU enforcement action against Elon Musk's X: www.techpolicy.press/understandin...
"Today, the Commission has informed X of its preliminary view that it is in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for researchers."
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission sends preliminary findings to X for breach of the Digital Services Act
Today, the Commission has informed X of its preliminary view that it is in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for resea...
ec.europa.eu
December 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
"Today, the Commission has informed X of its preliminary view that it is in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for researchers."
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
The 10 best fiction books of 2025, explore far-off planets, future climate catastrophes and more.
Scientific American’s Best Fiction of 2025
The 10 best fiction books of 2025, explore far-off planets, future climate catastrophes and more
www.scientificamerican.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"We will patrol the North Atlantic as one, train together in the Arctic, and develop the advanced equipment that will keep our citizens safe now and into the future. We are stepping up on European security and delivering on our NATO-first plan."
A first-of-its-kind defence agreement that will let the two 🇬🇧 🇳🇴 navies operating side-by-side in the North Atlantic.
UK and Norway team up to hunt Russian submarines and undersea sabotage
New frigates, joint P-8 maritime aircraft patrols and more frequent anti-sabotage elite training were on the table when Norway and the UK on Thursday signed a first-of-its-kind defence agreement that ...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"We will patrol the North Atlantic as one, train together in the Arctic, and develop the advanced equipment that will keep our citizens safe now and into the future. We are stepping up on European security and delivering on our NATO-first plan."
When the president of Finland speaks I pay attention.
December 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
When the president of Finland speaks I pay attention.