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Sharing information about a great opportunity for young researchers in Asian studies. The CRS website explains: "CRS serves as nonpartisan shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress." You can find examples of their reports online. CRS produces short, just-the-facts briefings on every topic imaginable: who is in "the Quad"? which Asian countries are having elections in 2024? what is the background of Taiwan presidents' US transit visits? why are the US and China at odds in the South China Sea? etc etc

🚨 Eligible Ukrainians Can Now Seek Re-Parole in the U.S.🚨 The USCIS has recently announced that as of February 27, 2024, eligible Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members, physically in the U.S., may apply for re-parole to temporarily stay in the country. ➡ To initiate the process, applicants must submit Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, either electronically or via mail, along with required documentation and fees or a fee waiver request. Eligibility requirements include: ➡Being Ukrainian citizens or immediate family members paroled into the U.S. on or after February 11, 2022. ➡Demonstrating urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit for the new parole period. ➡Warranting a favorable exercise of discretion. ➡Showing compliance with initial parole conditions. ➡Passing biographic and biometric background checks. ✅ Upon approval of the Re-Parole Application (Form I-131), applicants may apply for a new Employment Authorization Document (EAD) by submitting a Form I-765. Refer to the link provided below for detailed instructions on how to apply for Re-Parole.

Participated in a "Freedom of expression in armed conflict workshop" organized by International Institute for Strategic Research (IISR) IISR. Freedom of expression in armed conflict refers to the right of individuals to hold and express opinions without interference, even in situations of war or armed conflict. However, this right may be subject to certain limitations to ensure the safety of military operations, protect national security, and prevent the spread of hate speech or incitement to violence. International humanitarian law and human rights laws provide guidelines for balancing freedom of expression with the needs of security and public order during armed conflict. Where The 55 participants came from 14 countries who took part in the session. I was one of them to be selected For the workshop, Among them there were Students, Researcher, lawyers, Govt employees, Gender activists and humanitarian workers. 🥂🤍

Problems getting conscripts for the military are seen in many post-Soviet states. However, that problem becomes particularly acute in a sparsely populated country such as Turkmenistan (it has one of the lowest population/square kilometre in the world), bordering troubled states such as Afghanistan and Iran. It remains doubtful whether Turkmen security forces can get a proper grip on cross-border smugglers, let alone any terrorist threats, which may arise. https://lnkd.in/eNpTZyJ4

Eligible Ukrainians can now apply for re-parole. To be eligible for re-parole under , you must demonstrate the following: (1) You are a Ukrainian citizen or an immediate family member of a Ukrainian citizen who was paroled into the United States on or after February 11, 2022; (2) There are continued urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit for issuance of a new period of parole; (3) You warrant a favorable exercise of discretion; (4) You are physically present in the United States; (5) You have complied with the conditions of the initial parole; and (6) You clear biographic and biometric background checks. It is important that you file your application for re-parole before the end of your initial parole period. You should file your application for re-parole no later than 60 days before the last day of your initial parole period. You can find more information at https://lnkd.in/ezeQc9MW.

"At the end of the letter, the authors complain that they were expelled from prosperous Europe: “Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, as you are well aware, after the start of the special military operation, the countries of the European Union succumbed to the influence of their overseas masters and declared diplomatic warfare against our country. Many intelligence officers, who were performing a challenging and often risky service in the diplomatic missions of the Russian Federation, were forced to leave European countries. For many of the officers' families, the unexpected departure from diplomatic missions became a personal tragedy and gave rise to numerous problems. We are told to be patient, and that everything will be resolved in the near future. Many wives, almost all of whom have higher education, have taken up employment on their own, but there are simply no decent jobs or salaries available.” This part appears to be accurate. After Putin's invasion of Ukraine, 698 Russian diplomats were expelled from EU countries, and nearly half of them were career officers from the GRU, SVR, and FSB. Such a colossal intelligence failure has not occurred in the history of modern Russia. Moreover, as The Insider revealed, they had not yet fully resettled the “diplomats” expelled from the EU and the USA in 2021 when new personae non gratae were added in 2022-2023. Efforts are being made to find positions for the expelled officers in Russian embassies in Africa, Asia, South America, and CIS countries. However, even there, everything is occupied by their colleagues and “neighbors” from the SVR and FSB, and no one is willing to vacate their established positions. This situation requires either expanding embassy staff or reducing the number of employees at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Still, as The Insider's source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports, “Minister Lavrov strongly objects and resists.” It is worth noting that Russian spies themselves blatantly violate security and covertness protocols, sharing entire photo galleries from restaurants and resorts on social media. Their spouses also boast about their purchases. Therefore, it's not surprising that Western counterintelligence easily identifies Russian “diplomats” and their whereabouts."

The situation at the frontline in Ukraine is getting worse: Russia is shelling major cities - Kharkiv, Odesa, Kyiv, Mykolayiv, - every day, with missiles and drones. 126 journalists and media practitioners who cover the war signed the appeal to the international community, asking for help with First Aid Kits. It is a basic need of media right now. If you care about journalism in Ukraine, do help! Details in the post below. #WorldPressFreedomDay

'Here’s an idea. Instead of national service, which is obviously idiotic, how about kids working on farms.' Jeremy Clarkson 27 May 2024 Regardless of your politics and personal views about the recent proposed UK national service announcement, @JeremyClarkson's response and the interweb imploding over it is hilarious. Isn't it amazing how we continue to think that because we have shared our views, we think they have been communicated to the audience as intended. As background, here are the facts as announced (thanks to the BBC): 1. What is the proposed UK national service scheme? The proposed new scheme would not be conscription, where people are legally required to join the armed forces for a period. But it would compel people by law to complete a community programme over 12 months or enrol in a year-long military training scheme when they turn 18. 2. The name is taken from the mandatory military training British men aged 17-21 had to undertake between 1949 and 1960. Then, national service meant 18 months of military training and four years on a reserve list, meaning they could be called up to fight at short notice. 3. The scheme being proposed now would not force anyone to do military training, Home Secretary James Cleverly told the BBC. Disclaimer: Clarity doesn't support child labour or have any political views. We simply work hard and apply plain language and audience-centric thinking to ensure our clients' communication isn't lost in translation.

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#Sharing_is_Caring Discussion about Public Military Service Law on March 15, 2024 with Deputy Labor Minister Win Shein 1. Employees and Students are not in the first list 2. 5,000 people will be summoned on First Bath in April 3. Min 1 to Max 2 people per village/ward country wise Employees to 1. keep Employee ID Card, Social Security Board Card, Nationality Registration Card 2. report relative Manager in emergency 3. keep above 3 ID Cards and Employee Recommendation Letter issued by the respective company, Residence Recommendation Letter from Ward Administration Office during travel to show to the Authority in emergency Thanks to Original Uploader and Share Network 🙏