Abdulahi Consulting’s Post

New research from ARU reveals a nearly 300% rise in mentions of Ukrainian children on the dark web since the start of the war with Russia. With $250,000 in funding from Safe Online, ARU is launching the Dity Online project to investigate how the conflict is affecting the online safety of children in Ukraine. The study will survey 1,500 Ukrainian children and their parents, aiming to understand the increased risks of online exploitation. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/tbas50TNoyC #ChildProtection #OnlineSafety #ARUResearch #DityOnline #Ukraine

A new report from our team in Poland analyses the challenges that the Polish education system faces following the significant influx of Ukrainian children and teenagers after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. You can find more information and a link to register for a copy of the report 'Poland – Empowering Education: Understanding Teachers’ Needs in Multicultural Classrooms' here: https://lnkd.in/eHazzq4n #Poland #Ukraine #Education #BritishCouncil

What lessons has #SOF learned in #Ukraine that might be useful in #Taiwan?" Based on a recent #JSOU publication by JSOU Press, this is a short summary of “SOF Quills for the Porcupine: Applying Lessons from Ukraine to Taiwan." Watch the latest JSOU Snapshot here: https://lnkd.in/eajVuRhe In a rapidly changing global landscape, the United States faces new challenges from rising powers. #China, in particular, has emerged as a primary long-term threat to U.S. national security. To counter this, the U.S. must draw lessons from recent conflicts, such as #Russia's invasions of Ukraine, and apply them to potential flashpoints like Taiwan. #JSOUSnapshot is a series of short learning videos made just for you, busy special operations professionals, to educate and inform on topics of interest, confusion, controversy, and question. The objective of these short videos is to teach or clarify concepts that are important for you to know, in 5 minutes or less. Keep an eye out for more JSOU Snapshots in the near future!

Exovera won a competitive contract with the U.S. Department of State to extend the company’s longstanding media monitoring and analysis support to the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Iraq.   Under the five-year contract,  Exovera will continue monitoring and analyzing print, broadcast, and social media from Iraq, the region, and around the world to help Embassy officials maintain a comprehensive understanding of Iraqi politics, governance, security, economic affairs, and other key issues relevant to U.S. interests in the country. Exovera provides the Embassy with its exoINSIGHT platform for interactive access to open-source content, as well as a range of AI-enabled analytic and reporting tools. Read more about the contract here: https://lnkd.in/evy-MzWH #MediaMonitoring #USIraqRelations #OpenSourceIntelligence #AIAnalytics

Transforming Public Services in #Zhytomyr: A Lifeline Amidst Wartime Challenges Despite the ongoing hardships caused by #russian aggression, access to public services remains crucial for the survival of #Ukrainian citizens. With the support of the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV), the eGA team has embarked on a mission to enhance public service delivery in the #Zhytomyr region, an area receiving special attention from #Estonia for its war recovery efforts. Our project focuses on empowering Zhytomyr's administrative service centre employees through comprehensive #digitalskills training and the introduction of a video consultation service. This innovation will allow citizens to access essential public services remotely, ensuring their safety and convenience even in these trying times. In the face of wartime challenges,  like blackouts, air alerts, and bombings, our dedicated team in Estonia and Ukraine led by Piret Saartee is committed to maintaining the availability of critical #publicservices. We stand ready to tackle these challenges head-on, ensuring that citizens receive uninterrupted support. While our immediate efforts target the hromadas and cities of the Zhytomyr oblast, the project's success will serve as a scalable model to bolster digital public service capacities across other Ukrainian regions. Together, we can ensure that vital public services remain a beacon of hope and stability for all Ukrainians. Slava Ukraini! #publicservices #standwithukraine #serviceprovision #publicservisedelivery

In a rapidly changing global landscape, the United States faces new challenges from rising powers. #China, in particular, has emerged as a primary long-term threat to U.S. national security. To counter this, the U.S. must draw lessons from recent conflicts, such as #Russia's invasions of #Ukraine, and apply them to potential flashpoints like #Taiwan. With this in mind our #JSOUsnapshot focuses on the question, "What lessons has SOF learned in Ukraine that might be useful in Taiwan?" Watch more here: https://lnkd.in/eQf7V9Sb

Presented at the Stockholm Internet Forum for Internet Freedom in Myanmar last year, I highlighted the escalating challenges that continue to plague the country's digital landscape. The situation has deteriorated significantly since then, underscoring the urgent need for ongoing dialogue and action. As internet restrictions tighten and digital rights violations persist under the military junta, it's crucial to keep advocating for transparency, freedom of expression, and access to information. #FOE

This is Our Story; the release of our documentary "Going Beyond: The Story of the Evacuation of International Students from Sumy" is profoundly significant. The English version of this documentary by Sumy State University captures the harrowing yet inspiring journey of our evacuation on the 13th day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in March 2022. I urge you all to support us by watching and sharing this film. This story is more than a mere account of events; it is a testament to the immense efforts, bravery, and resilience of many individuals who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our safety. This narrative needs to be preserved and remembered, not just for us but for future generations. Watching this documentary, you will witness the fear, hope, and determination that defined those days. It is a powerful reminder of the human spirit's strength in the face of adversity. Please help us keep this story alive. One day, I believe this will be made a full-length documentary.

At the end of our #ClassACTHR73Forum on Ukraine, Mark Cancian '73 offered the Call to ClassACTion to be aware of the true numbers behind our aid to Ukraine: US spending on Ukraine is 8% of what we spent on defense during this last 18 month period, and less than what we spent in 1 year in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, 60% of what we spend is spent in the United States, and no American lives are at stake in this war. It is important to be aware of these numbers. Learn more at the link!

As the war in #Ukraine enters its third year, Russia's propaganda machine continues to churn, with intensified efforts to sway global perceptions. Through strategic messaging and #influenceoperations on various traditional & social media platforms, Russia aims to undermine support for Kyiv and erode Ukraine's perception on the world stage. Fascinating read from the Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) on Russian tactics across the #informationenvrionment. Check it out below👇 #UkraineConflict #PropagandaWar #GlobalPerceptions #NarrativeAnalysis