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@MichaelKugelman noted that the US is more interested in the activities of the Islamic State group – Khorasan Province (ISKP), a branch of the Islamic State group based in South-Central Asia, than in those of TTP. The Americans must realize that the advanced weapons left by the US troops during the withdrawal are now in the hands of terrorists. These weapons are currently being used against Pakistani security forces, resulting in significant damage. #terrorism #pakistan #usa https://lnkd.in/dKKxqvh3

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Opinion piece reflecting on the dissolution of Jemaah Islamiyah; will it be a turning point in National Security? Read the full story by Prof. Irfan Idris from BNPT, here: https://lnkd.in/gG5uRVx8

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Here is my latest piece for The Diplomat. If you have time, please go over this. 👉️In Okinawa, 2 New Sexual Assault Cases Implicating US Soldiers Fuel Public Anger Unless corrective measures are made, and quickly, the anti-U.S. military base sentiment and movement in Okinawa will grow, damaging Japan-U.S. cooperation at a crucial time.

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Interesting to note the TTP issue, #UN has mentioned the problem pretty clearly.

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I am quoted in Jackson Richman's article in The Epoch Times on the third round of #Iran-related #sanctions passed by the House. Most are concerned with enforcing financial restrictions; some are linked to a renewed push for a more restrictive #terrorism blacklist for #Houthis beyond what the #Biden administration has recently imposed, and some are focused on review the #Biden administration willingness to grant waivers, licenses, and avoid enforcing existing #sanctions which empower #Iran. I talk about the current US effort to dedollarize #Iraqi banks which does nothing to limit #Iran's access to #euro and weakens US influence in #Iraq without cutting off #Iran's access to major sources of funding for #terrorism. #Iraq #Yemen #middleeat #arabworld #thegulf #counterterrorism #extremism #counterextremism #Houthis #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #sanctions #blacklist #maritimesecurity #military #security #defense #economy #electricity #energy #energycrisis #energysecurity #humanitarianaid #humanitarianassistane #Russia #China #foreignpolicy #foreignaffairs #diplomacy #geopolitics #Biden

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Shadows of War: An Investigative Report on the Genocide in Gaza As we walked through the shattered streets of Gaza, the stench of death and destruction filled the air. The once bustling neighborhoods now lay in ruins, a grim testament to the relentless bombardment that has turned this small strip of land into a living hell. We are a team of investigative journalists, and what we witnessed in Gaza was far more harrowing than any report or statistic could convey. This is not just a conflict; it is a systematic annihilation of a people. #Israel_Palestine_War #Gaza_War ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

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The EU finally took the step towards sanctioning extremist settlers. It is indeed a great step in holding the occupying power accountable. However, the EU must keep in mind that all settlers are extremists, dangerous, armed, and live on stolen land and illegal settlements. I hope for more tangible and further steps to end the Israeli impunity and bring justice to Palestinians.

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BOSS WHO DISREGARDED SAFETY WILL SPEND FOUR MONTHS IN THE SLAMMER ⛓ If you’re not sure whether government officials will come down hard on supervisors who repeatedly expose their staff members to hazardous conditions, consider the plight now faced by Jose Lema of Nanuet, NY. The owner of ALJ Home Improvement has been sentenced to four months in the slammer for his role in the February 2022 death of one of his crew members at a job site in New Square, NY. According to officials, Lema allowed his workers to labor at an elevated location without fall protection. His lax safety attitude proved deadly when a man slipped off a ladder and tumbled to his death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommended criminal charges against Lema. The four-month jail sentence follows his previous guilty plea to a willful violation of OSHA regulations. Prosecutors came down hard on Lema because it was the second fatality among his employees. In February 2019, another unprotected ALJ Home Improvement staffer suffered a deadly tumble at a worksite in Kiamesha Lake, NY.  🗂 ^ From the July 8, 2024, issue of Safety Alert for Supervisors. To start your no-obligation trial subscription to the publication right now (at no cost), click here: https://lnkd.in/dHGGzBn. * THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS UNRELATED TO THIS INCIDENT; IT IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY #slammer #jail #prison #jailcell #cell #four #months #supervisors #supervisor #owner #manager #managers #safetymanagement #safetymanager #safetydirectors #safetydirector #ladders #ladder #death #fall #fallprotection #criminal #charges #criminals #tumble #dead #fatality #fatalities #guilty #plea #osha #regulations #regulation

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Alarming allegations that the #FBI is purging its ranks of #conservatives. George Hill explains how agencies like the FBI push ideology over competency. We also explore pressing national security concerns, particularly how adversaries might exploit President Biden’s cognitive decline to their advantage. #NationalSecurity #FBI #DEI #Conservatives #BidenCognitiveDecline #PresidentBiden #Biden https://lnkd.in/e9_AJFEY

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Good Morning Ethicists! Check out today’s #EthicsDigest on Restitution of Converted Funds Does Not End Investigation. Comment below and let us know your thoughts on today’s tip! * * * * * #KaylinWhittinghamNYC #legalethics #ethics #ethicsdigest #professionalresponsibility #lawyer #legalethicslab #kaylinwhittingham #whittinghamlaw #lawyer #lawfirm #discipline #sanction #professionalconduct #misconduct #legalmalpractice #professionaldiscipline #attorneygrievance #disciplinecomplaint #feedispute #legalfees #Kllegal #attorneyfee #professionalethics #attorney #legaleagle #lawoflawyering #lawyerslawyer #nyc #newyork #newyorkstate #newyorkcity #escrow #conflicts #ethicscounsel #ethicslawyer #riskmanagement #ethicsaudit #lawyersconduct #newyorklegalethicslawyer #legalethicseagle #attorneydiscipline #attorneyethics #attorneyconduct #ethical #unethical #Newyorklawyer #newyorkcitylawyer #solo #soloprenure #smallfirm

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A good piece here by my grad school classmate:

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My recent article published in inFOCUS Magazine addresses why the Islamo-Leftist Alliance threatens Jews as well as the American people. The article discusses the emergence of the "Islamo-leftist alliance," which combines radical Islamic ideologies with extreme leftist orthodoxy. This coalition is united by a shared hostility towards Israel, Jews, and Western democratic values. The article highlights how these seemingly disparate groups collaborate due to a mutual opposition to Western influence and values, particularly targeting Israel and Jews globally. I outline the genesis of this alliance, rooted in a convergence of interests and ideological grievances against the West. I also emphasize the threat posed to Jewish communities by the normalization of antisemitism under the guise of anti-Zionism, as well as  argue that this alliance extends its hostility towards America, seeking to undermine democratic principles, free speech, and societal cohesion. Furthermore, the article discusses the broader implications of the Islamo-leftist alliance on global stability, suggesting that it emboldens authoritarian regimes and undermines international cooperation on critical issues. If you would like to read the article, please use the link below. https://lnkd.in/g8iVMEFP #antisemitism #islamophobia #Islamoleftistalliance #redgreen

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Watch my latest For Independent Urdu From🇳🇵on How ICIMOD Helped Nepali Formers and changing their lifestyle after Climate Change effects. #Environmentalreporting #Climatechange https://lnkd.in/dsXfr57v

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