William Collins’ Post

A good read: The Helsinki Commission urges the U.S. to abandon post-Cold War strategies and label Russia a "persistent threat" to global security. - Support for Ukraine: Emphasizes "massive" military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine for its defense against Russia, including allowing strikes deep into Russian territory. - Political Divide: Proposals clash with Trump’s views on reducing U.S. involvement in Ukraine and negotiating with Putin. - Long-term Strategy: The report advocates for a sustained contestation against Russia, given its history of aggression and violations of international laws. - Addressing Nuclear Threats: Advocates for sound reasoning in response to Russia's nuclear threats without allowing fear to dictate policy. - Global Engagement: Recommends increased military, economic, and soft power support for countries vulnerable to Russian influence, promoting democracy and rule of law.

More of this kind of information about Desinformation Attacks! Also for Europe. US Dep. of State: "Disinformation is one of the Kremlin’s most important and far-reaching weapons. Russia has operationalized the concept of perpetual adversarial competition in the information environment by encouraging the development of a disinformation and propaganda ecosystem. This ecosystem creates and spreads false narratives to strategically advance the Kremlin’s policy goals. There is no subject off-limits to this firehose of falsehoods. Everything from human rights and environmental policy to assassinations and civilian-killing bombing campaigns are fair targets in Russia’s malign playbook."

I invite you to read the article titled "The First Steps in Implementing the Ukrainian Strategy for Restoring the Rights of Owners of Certain Categories of Real Estate Damaged or Destroyed as a Result of the Armed Aggression of the russian federation," published in the journal Access to Justice in Eastern Europe. This publication offers a comprehensive analysis of the initial stages and challenges associated with restoring the rights of property owners affected by the war. 📑 Learn more at the following link: https://lnkd.in/dJCHbZSz #PropertyRestoration #RealEstateLaw #UkrainianStrategy #LegalAwareness #eRecovery #RD4U

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has underscored the importance of timely decisions from Ukraine's allies, particularly the United States, in securing victory over Russia. With a proposed multi-billion-dollar EU loan earmarked for air defense, energy, and domestic weapons purchases, Zelensky emphasized that most decisions depend on US President Joe Biden's goodwill and support. The Ukrainian leader's "victory plan" aims to establish favorable terms after over two years of conflict, and swift decisions between October and December are crucial. Zelensky's upcoming meeting with Biden in the US next week is pivotal, as Ukraine seeks to bolster its defense against Russia's ongoing aggression. Ukraine's victory would be a global triumph for independence and international law, and Zelensky is counting on Biden's support to bring peace and strengthen his country. Read full news at https://lnkd.in/dESZJzXb #UkraineVictoryPlan #Zelensky #Biden #RussiaUkraineConflict #USUkraineRelations #EuropeanUnion #AirDefense #EnergySecurity #InternationalLaw #GlobalPeace #StandWithUkraine #SupportUkraine #UkraineWillWin

The Washington Post: Enough Mediating. America Should Deploy Its Might Against Hamas On Oct. 7, Hamas murdered more than 40 Americans, and five Americans are still being held captive more than 200 days later. Since then, the Biden administration has tried to get the hostages home by playing the role of mediator. This approach fundamentally misunderstands the conflict, as well as the tools required to free captive Americans. It is time to jettison this approach and deploy U.S. might instead.   For more than seven months, U.S. officials have treated the Gaza war as if it were a conflict between state actors, employing shuttle diplomacy and negotiating with both sides. They have indulged in the conceit that you can negotiate with a terrorist organization by treating it as an equal party. Yet the mediator approach has applied equal, if not more, pressure on U.S. ally Israel to make concessions than it has on Hamas, the original aggressors.   U.S. mediation has achieved little. It is long overdue for the U.S. to shift the paradigm. Over the past 20 years, the U.S. has developed an array of intelligence, economic, and military tools and techniques that can pressure and destroy terrorist networks. They should be deployed against Hamas.   For starters, the Treasury Department should aggressively target sanctions on entities that fund and fuel Hamas. At the top of the list should be the Central Bank of Iran. The same should be done for Qatari and Turkish entities that support and aid the terrorist organization. We should also unleash our military and intelligence community's world-class targeting and strike capability. Shifting to a more aggressive stance would also send a powerful signal to Hamas' leadership that the U.S. will hold Hamas directly responsible for how it treats American citizens. Author of the article Roger Zakheim, director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, is a former general counsel for the House Armed Services Committee.

More examples of the CCP’s use of unrestricted warfare. Pertinent to what’s happening in Canada’s parliament

Interesting look at recent history of “duty to warn” and the complexities involved. Also, reference to “Intelligence Diplomacy” FA article last spring…

https://lnkd.in/gR7R8hqh President Biden’s craven pandering in pursuit of the radical left’s and Michigan’s Arab votes to promote his candidacy for the 2024 election is the greatest degradation in history of the US’s standing as a reliable ally. This broadcasting that the United States is no longer a world leader in protecting and defending the ONLY liberal democracy in the middle east and north Africa emboldens Hamas, Iran, Russia, and most importantly, China. The balance of power in the Middle East, eastern Europe,and the far east especially in the South China Sea- with an eye towards China’s malign intent to invade Taiwan has irrevocably shifted. This is likely to be seen 50 years from now as the most salient and devastating legacy of the entire Biden/Obama administrations.

🌍✊ I'm inspired by Oxfam's campaign to remove the veto in the UN Security Council. As we witness ongoing conflicts and crises on our screens every day, it's disheartening to see the same handful of powerful states blocking efforts to create lasting peace. In a time when there is growing skepticism about global institutions, and the UN itself struggles to maintain relevance, reforming the Security Council is a crucial first step. We must advocate for a system that prioritizes collective action and the voices of all nations, not just a select few. Let's stand together for a more equitable and effective approach to global governance! #UNReform #Oxfam #Peace #GlobalGovernance