John Navas ⛵🌉
@jnavas.com
San Francisco Bay Area
Political moderate
Incivility gets blocked
• software, network & security expert
• troubled company rescue
• former aerospace engineer (NASA missions)
Political moderate
Incivility gets blocked
• software, network & security expert
• troubled company rescue
• former aerospace engineer (NASA missions)
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John Navas ⛵🌉
@jnavas.com
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Strategic Feasibility of the Post-War Ukrainian Force Structure
Proposed 800,000-man army is more political figure than sustainable military strategy. In the absence of formal US Mutual Defense Treaty or sovereign nuclear deterrent, the current "Peace Plan" forces Ukraine into a strategic trap.
Proposed 800,000-man army is more political figure than sustainable military strategy. In the absence of formal US Mutual Defense Treaty or sovereign nuclear deterrent, the current "Peace Plan" forces Ukraine into a strategic trap.
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We should know by now not to respond to one of Trump’s weekend posts as a definitive statement of policy. The content is as outrageous as it is absurd. For that reason there will be strong pushback from markets, Congress, perhaps Supreme Court as well as European governments.
January 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
We should know by now not to respond to one of Trump’s weekend posts as a definitive statement of policy. The content is as outrageous as it is absurd. For that reason there will be strong pushback from markets, Congress, perhaps Supreme Court as well as European governments.
Who Is on Trump's Senior Executive Overseeing #Gaza Reconstruction? | BBC News
• No women and no Palestinians have been announced so far at the top level 💩
• [Tony Blair] took the country into the Iraq War in 2003, a decision which means some may view his presence on the board as controversial. 💩
• No women and no Palestinians have been announced so far at the top level 💩
• [Tony Blair] took the country into the Iraq War in 2003, a decision which means some may view his presence on the board as controversial. 💩
Who is on Trump's senior executive overseeing Gaza's reconstruction?
The first names of those who will oversee the next phase of the US president's peace plan are announced.
www.bbc.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Who Is on Trump's Senior Executive Overseeing #Gaza Reconstruction? | BBC News
• No women and no Palestinians have been announced so far at the top level 💩
• [Tony Blair] took the country into the Iraq War in 2003, a decision which means some may view his presence on the board as controversial. 💩
• No women and no Palestinians have been announced so far at the top level 💩
• [Tony Blair] took the country into the Iraq War in 2003, a decision which means some may view his presence on the board as controversial. 💩
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History does not repeat itself precisely. But Americans have felt strains before. The past offers grounds neither for despair nor complacency
America has coped with worse things than Donald Trump
Lessons from history for the next three years
econ.st
January 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
History does not repeat itself precisely. But Americans have felt strains before. The past offers grounds neither for despair nor complacency
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Trump pledges to slap tariffs on European allies over Greenland https://aje.news/l7jd76
January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Trump pledges to slap tariffs on European allies over Greenland https://aje.news/l7jd76
@politico.com ☑️
• barred federal agents in Minneapolis from arresting peaceful protesters, or using nonlethal munitions and crowd control tools against them
• prohibited federal agents from stopping vehicles following them, as long as those vehicles are maintaining a safe and “appropriate” distance
• barred federal agents in Minneapolis from arresting peaceful protesters, or using nonlethal munitions and crowd control tools against them
• prohibited federal agents from stopping vehicles following them, as long as those vehicles are maintaining a safe and “appropriate” distance
Judge limits ICE’s crowd control tactics following Minneapolis shooting
The judge’s order prevents federal agents from arresting peaceful protesters.
www.politico.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
@politico.com ☑️
• barred federal agents in Minneapolis from arresting peaceful protesters, or using nonlethal munitions and crowd control tools against them
• prohibited federal agents from stopping vehicles following them, as long as those vehicles are maintaining a safe and “appropriate” distance
• barred federal agents in Minneapolis from arresting peaceful protesters, or using nonlethal munitions and crowd control tools against them
• prohibited federal agents from stopping vehicles following them, as long as those vehicles are maintaining a safe and “appropriate” distance
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There are major differences between Putin and Trump:
The police state in Russia is pervasive,
but in the USA it's still the exception, not the rule.
Yes, Trump's corruption is running wild,
but he's the exception, not the rule.
And his approval is now below his 1st term.
The police state in Russia is pervasive,
but in the USA it's still the exception, not the rule.
Yes, Trump's corruption is running wild,
but he's the exception, not the rule.
And his approval is now below his 1st term.
January 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM
There are major differences between Putin and Trump:
The police state in Russia is pervasive,
but in the USA it's still the exception, not the rule.
Yes, Trump's corruption is running wild,
but he's the exception, not the rule.
And his approval is now below his 1st term.
The police state in Russia is pervasive,
but in the USA it's still the exception, not the rule.
Yes, Trump's corruption is running wild,
but he's the exception, not the rule.
And his approval is now below his 1st term.
Most in #Ukraine Do Not Believe in Peace Under the Current Negotiations | Censor.NET
• 54% of Ukrainians reject option of giving Donbas to Russia in exchange for security guarantees
• 69% of respondents do not believe that current negotiations will lead to lasting peace
censor.net/en/news/3595...
• 54% of Ukrainians reject option of giving Donbas to Russia in exchange for security guarantees
• 69% of respondents do not believe that current negotiations will lead to lasting peace
censor.net/en/news/3595...
January 17, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Most in #Ukraine Do Not Believe in Peace Under the Current Negotiations | Censor.NET
• 54% of Ukrainians reject option of giving Donbas to Russia in exchange for security guarantees
• 69% of respondents do not believe that current negotiations will lead to lasting peace
censor.net/en/news/3595...
• 54% of Ukrainians reject option of giving Donbas to Russia in exchange for security guarantees
• 69% of respondents do not believe that current negotiations will lead to lasting peace
censor.net/en/news/3595...
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No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions and threatens Trump
No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions and threatens Trump
Harsh repression that has left thousands dead appears to have stifled weeks of demonstrations over the economy and morphed into protests directly challenging the country’s theocracy.
dlvr.it
January 17, 2026 at 2:09 AM
No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions and threatens Trump
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Who Owns Greenland? | @chathamhouse.org
Denmark’s claim is unimpeachable. In the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement with Denmark, the US unambiguously recognizes ‘the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark’ over #Greenland.
www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/who-...
Denmark’s claim is unimpeachable. In the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement with Denmark, the US unambiguously recognizes ‘the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark’ over #Greenland.
www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/who-...
Who owns Greenland?
Denmark’s claim is unimpeachable. In the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement with Denmark, the US unambiguously recognizes ‘the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark’ over Greenland.
www.chathamhouse.org
January 17, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Who Owns Greenland? | @chathamhouse.org
Denmark’s claim is unimpeachable. In the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement with Denmark, the US unambiguously recognizes ‘the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark’ over #Greenland.
www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/who-...
Denmark’s claim is unimpeachable. In the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement with Denmark, the US unambiguously recognizes ‘the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark’ over #Greenland.
www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/who-...
#Iran Update, Jan 16, 2026 @thestudyofwar.bsky.social #ISW
Key Takeaways: ⤵️
understandingwar.org/research/mid...
Key Takeaways: ⤵️
understandingwar.org/research/mid...
January 17, 2026 at 2:58 AM
#Iran Update, Jan 16, 2026 @thestudyofwar.bsky.social #ISW
Key Takeaways: ⤵️
understandingwar.org/research/mid...
Key Takeaways: ⤵️
understandingwar.org/research/mid...
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Gemini Pro:
Stephen Miller’s claim is FALSE according to both historical precedents and modern international law. While it reflects an 18th-century "might makes right" philosophy, it contradicts the legal standards that have governed territorial sovereignty for nearly a century.
Stephen Miller’s claim is FALSE according to both historical precedents and modern international law. While it reflects an 18th-century "might makes right" philosophy, it contradicts the legal standards that have governed territorial sovereignty for nearly a century.
January 17, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Gemini Pro:
Stephen Miller’s claim is FALSE according to both historical precedents and modern international law. While it reflects an 18th-century "might makes right" philosophy, it contradicts the legal standards that have governed territorial sovereignty for nearly a century.
Stephen Miller’s claim is FALSE according to both historical precedents and modern international law. While it reflects an 18th-century "might makes right" philosophy, it contradicts the legal standards that have governed territorial sovereignty for nearly a century.
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Fact-Check Summary of Stephen Miller on #Greenland: ⤵️
January 17, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Fact-Check Summary of Stephen Miller on #Greenland: ⤵️
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This is a transparent attempt to create a pretext for invoking the Insurrection Act.
One provision applies when a group of people "opposes or obstructs the execution of the laws of the United States or impedes the course of justice under those laws." And when it's (allegedly) the state itself...
One provision applies when a group of people "opposes or obstructs the execution of the laws of the United States or impedes the course of justice under those laws." And when it's (allegedly) the state itself...
Trump escalates his attack on Minnesota Democrats as Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Gov Walz and Mayor Frey apparently on the theory that their objections to ICE amount to illegal interference, sources tell @perrystein.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:33 PM
This is a transparent attempt to create a pretext for invoking the Insurrection Act.
One provision applies when a group of people "opposes or obstructs the execution of the laws of the United States or impedes the course of justice under those laws." And when it's (allegedly) the state itself...
One provision applies when a group of people "opposes or obstructs the execution of the laws of the United States or impedes the course of justice under those laws." And when it's (allegedly) the state itself...
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Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
January 16, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
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Military Force Will Not Help the People of Iran
By @dassakaye.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/129024/milit...
By @dassakaye.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/129024/milit...
Military Force Will Not Help the People of Iran
This is an Iranian uprising, and it is up to the people of Iran to decide their own future.
www.justsecurity.org
January 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Military Force Will Not Help the People of Iran
By @dassakaye.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/129024/milit...
By @dassakaye.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/129024/milit...
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A law passed by Congress to prohibit the president from materially altering the US relationship with NATO can preserve the alliance, and Greenland, in the face of Trump’s threats, writes Alberto Mora:
www.justsecurity.org/128930/prese...
www.justsecurity.org/128930/prese...
Preserving NATO; Prohibiting Military Action Against Greenland
Trump’s threats to invade Greenland risk destroying NATO itself, but a little-known statute could prevent him from doing just that.
www.justsecurity.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM
A law passed by Congress to prohibit the president from materially altering the US relationship with NATO can preserve the alliance, and Greenland, in the face of Trump’s threats, writes Alberto Mora:
www.justsecurity.org/128930/prese...
www.justsecurity.org/128930/prese...
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(1/2) Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
January 15, 2026 at 10:15 PM
(1/2) Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
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What will define tech policy in 2026?
From AI federalism and autonomous cyber operations to intensifying U.S.-China competition, we asked leading experts to identify key trends in the year ahead and beyond.
Read the full expert roundup:
www.justsecurity.org/128568/exper...
From AI federalism and autonomous cyber operations to intensifying U.S.-China competition, we asked leading experts to identify key trends in the year ahead and beyond.
Read the full expert roundup:
www.justsecurity.org/128568/exper...
Key Trends that Will Shape Tech Policy in 2026
From AI federalism and autonomous cyber operations to intensifying U.S.-China competition, we asked leading experts to identify key trends in the year ahead.
www.justsecurity.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:22 PM
What will define tech policy in 2026?
From AI federalism and autonomous cyber operations to intensifying U.S.-China competition, we asked leading experts to identify key trends in the year ahead and beyond.
Read the full expert roundup:
www.justsecurity.org/128568/exper...
From AI federalism and autonomous cyber operations to intensifying U.S.-China competition, we asked leading experts to identify key trends in the year ahead and beyond.
Read the full expert roundup:
www.justsecurity.org/128568/exper...
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After deep setbacks to #HumanRights, #democracy and #governance in 2025, including in related funding, defending against challenges in 2026 and beyond will require creativity and broad coalition-building.
From @andrewbfriedman.bsky.social and @kimbrodyhart.bsky.social:
From @andrewbfriedman.bsky.social and @kimbrodyhart.bsky.social:
Who Will Stand Up for Human Rights in 2026 – and How?
The deterioration in human rights in 2025 heightens the risks for defenders going forward, with fewer resources to combat the threats.
www.justsecurity.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:09 PM
After deep setbacks to #HumanRights, #democracy and #governance in 2025, including in related funding, defending against challenges in 2026 and beyond will require creativity and broad coalition-building.
From @andrewbfriedman.bsky.social and @kimbrodyhart.bsky.social:
From @andrewbfriedman.bsky.social and @kimbrodyhart.bsky.social:
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Jan 16, 2026 @thestudyofwar.bsky.social #ISW
Key Takeaways: ⤵️
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways: ⤵️
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
January 17, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Jan 16, 2026 @thestudyofwar.bsky.social #ISW
Key Takeaways: ⤵️
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways: ⤵️
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
KMT, TPP Again Block Special Defense, Central Government Budgets | Taipei Times #Taiwan
The KMT and TPP first blocked the budget at the Procedure Committee on Dec. 2 last year and have since done so repeatedly, demanding that military pay raises be incorporated into the central government budget.
The KMT and TPP first blocked the budget at the Procedure Committee on Dec. 2 last year and have since done so repeatedly, demanding that military pay raises be incorporated into the central government budget.
KMT, TPP again block special defense, central government budgets - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:13 AM
KMT, TPP Again Block Special Defense, Central Government Budgets | Taipei Times #Taiwan
The KMT and TPP first blocked the budget at the Procedure Committee on Dec. 2 last year and have since done so repeatedly, demanding that military pay raises be incorporated into the central government budget.
The KMT and TPP first blocked the budget at the Procedure Committee on Dec. 2 last year and have since done so repeatedly, demanding that military pay raises be incorporated into the central government budget.
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President Donald Trump is thanking Iran for halting the executions of hundreds of political prisoners. Trump had previously suggested the U.S. might take action against Iran if mass killings occurred during widespread protests.
Trump takes the unusual step of thanking Iran for canceling executions of political prisoners
President Donald Trump is thanking Iran for canceling the executions of more than 800 political prisoners.
bit.ly
January 16, 2026 at 6:53 PM
President Donald Trump is thanking Iran for halting the executions of hundreds of political prisoners. Trump had previously suggested the U.S. might take action against Iran if mass killings occurred during widespread protests.
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Backlash To Trump Has Been More Severe in His Second Term 👍
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/backlash-t...
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/backlash-t...
January 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Backlash To Trump Has Been More Severe in His Second Term 👍
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/backlash-t...
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/backlash-t...
Zelenskyy Announced Significant Progress in Negotiations With the US | online.ua #Ukraine ☑️
• Progress is reported in finalizing documents with President Trump's representatives, signaling closer ties between Kyiv and Washington.
• New US sanctions against Russia are in the final stages
• Progress is reported in finalizing documents with President Trump's representatives, signaling closer ties between Kyiv and Washington.
• New US sanctions against Russia are in the final stages
Zelenskyy announced significant progress in negotiations with the US — online.ua
Head of State Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the results of telephone talks with US Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, during which they discussed a new US sanctions package against Russia...
news.online.ua
January 16, 2026 at 4:10 PM