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Political Science Professor @UNC_Colorado. PhD from Kent State. I like to chat about political science: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor.Kusluch

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U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela: Report The White House has undertaken a large military buildup in the Caribbean and launched deadly strikes against boats that it claims were trafficking drugs.

www.cnbc.com/2025/12/10/u...

10.12.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last nuclear treaty between US and Russia nears expiration as Trump and Putin trade testing threats | CNN Politics US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spent weeks trading threats to restart nuclear tests, an escalation kicked off by Putin’s boasts about tests of the Poseidon nuclear...

www.cnn.com/2025/11/16/p...

17.11.2025 03:32 β€” πŸ‘ 98    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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The US is ordering an aircraft carrier strike group to the Caribbean region, defense secretary says, as Trump ramps up pressure campaign https://cnn.it/47k1A7t

24.10.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 46    πŸ“Œ 15
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A classified network of SpaceX satellites is emitting a mysterious signal An amateur satellite tracker stumbled across the signal, which is coming from Starshield satellites in a "hidden" part of the radio spectrum.

An amateur satellite tracker stumbled across the signal, which is coming from Starshield satellites in a "hidden" part of the radio spectrum.

18.10.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 835    πŸ” 390    πŸ’¬ 57    πŸ“Œ 62
China hacking America’s critical infrastructure, retired four-star general warns | 60 Minutes
YouTube video by 60 Minutes China hacking America’s critical infrastructure, retired four-star general warns | 60 Minutes

youtu.be/43vxbytjDSM?...

15.10.2025 03:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Massive Russian attack on Ukraine kills 5, injures 14 In Lviv Oblast, four people were killed, and another four were injured, the State Emergency Service said on Telegram.

⚑️Massive Russian attack on Ukraine kills 5, injures 14.

A large-scale Russian attack across Ukraine killed at least five people and injured at least 14 overnight on Oct. 5, according to the authorities.

kyivindependent.com/russian-mass...

05.10.2025 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 213    πŸ” 88    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 6
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Ukrainian diver wanted over Nord Stream pipeline blasts arrested in Poland The man, named as Volodymyr Z, was detained in the early hours of Tuesday near Warsaw.

#BBCNews - Ukrainian diver held in Poland over Russian pipeline blasts in Baltic Sea
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#nordstream

01.10.2025 07:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Zelenskyy calls for joint European air shield as Tusk warns β€˜this is our war’ Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Zelenskyy called for a joint air defence system to counter Russian threats, while Poland’s Tusk warned Europe must stop relying on the US and confront the war as its own

Zelenskyy calls for joint European air shield as Tusk warns β€˜this is our war’

30.09.2025 05:44 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Massive Russian missile and drone attack on #Ukraine tonight.

Drones and missiles on Kyiv, as well. Explosions heard in the city.
πŸ“·Kyiv region

28.09.2025 06:19 β€” πŸ‘ 386    πŸ” 160    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 13
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Ukraine says its drones hit oil pumping station in Russia's Chuvasia Ukrainian long-range drones hit an oil pumping station in Russia's Chuvashia region, causing a fire and suspending its operations, a Ukrainian security official said on Saturday.

Ukraine says its drones hit oil pumping station in Russia's Chuvasia reut.rs/46WWsqV

27.09.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 169    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5
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#Equinox #Sunset over the Lincoln Memorial in #DC! @capitalweather.bsky.social @ianlivingston.bsky.social

22.09.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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China and Russia conduct joint sub patrols β€” should America worry? While the exercise only involved two subs, the warning was clear: America should contemplate the prospect of confronting a China-Russia alliance.

www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...

23.09.2025 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do they still make these?

21.09.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Russia launches another massive attack on Ukraine The large-scale assault came a day after Russia violated Estonia’s airspace, an intrusion that was denied by Moscow.

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight, targeting regions across the country, Ukrainian officials said today.

20.09.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Estonia and allies denounce β€˜reckless’ Russian air incursion NATO spokesperson Allison Hart called the event "yet another example of reckless Russian behaviour and NATO's ability to respond".

Estonia and allies denounce β€˜reckless’ Russian air incursion

20.09.2025 06:08 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Estonia says its airspace was violated by three Russian jets | CNN Estonian airspace was violated by three Russian jets on Friday, the country’s foreign ministry said, adding that it had summoned Russia’s chargΓ© d’affaires over the incident.

www.cnn.com/2025/09/19/e...

19.09.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Russia preparing 2 more 'heavy offensive campaigns,' Zelensky says "There were already three of them, and ahead... there are two more heavy offensive campaigns," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

⚑️ Russia preparing 2 more 'heavy offensive campaigns,' Zelensky says.

"There were already three of them, and ahead... there are two more heavy offensive campaigns," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

17.09.2025 06:20 β€” πŸ‘ 252    πŸ” 71    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
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President Trump:

Europe is buying oil from Russia. I don't want them to buy oil.
And the sanctions that they're putting on are not tough enough. And I'm willing to do sanctions, but they're gonna have to toughen up their sanctions.

15.09.2025 05:58 β€” πŸ‘ 190    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 77    πŸ“Œ 13
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STATISTICIAN The Bureau of Economics seeks candidates for the position of Statistician. Statisticians work directly with BE staff economists to (1) provide economic analysis in support of antitrust and consumer pr...

The FTC is hiring Statisticians in the Bureau of Economics!

This is a great opportunity for seniors or recent grads interested in antitrust and consumer protection economics, and applied microeconomics research.

Come work with me! Happy to answer any questions.

www.usajobs.gov/job/845835200

12.09.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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US vows to defend NATO territory after suspected Russian drone incursion in Poland The United States told the United Nations Security Council on Friday it would "defend every inch of NATO territory" after a suspected Russian drone incursion into Poland.

www.reuters.com/business/aer...

13.09.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Russia sends warships near Alaska on "patriotic" mission

The presence of Russian naval vessels in the Far East follows President Vladimir Putin's trip to Alaska to meet Donald Trump.

31.08.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ‘€β—οΈThe White House has released new footage of the meeting between Putin and Trump, calling it historic.

15.08.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 0
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President Trump and Putin are riding in the beast together

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What will future historians say about this meeting?

15.08.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 335    πŸ” 54    πŸ’¬ 158    πŸ“Œ 29
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red carpets, smiles, and a warm hand

15.08.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 5
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Reporters asked Putin when he would stop killing civilians.

Putin conveniently gestured he couldn't hear the question.

15.08.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 324    πŸ” 84    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 14
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Trump claps for Putin as he greets him on the red carpet in Alaska.

15.08.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 82    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 43
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Faculty (UWOFA) Western University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none.

Political Science at Western University, Canada is searching for three tenure track assistant professors. There are two ads, one in International Politics (IR or comparative) and one in Comparative or Canadian. Ads are here: www.uwo.ca/facultyrelat...

28.07.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 99    πŸ” 98    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 11
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Pentagon halting some promised munitions for Ukraine The decision was driven by the Pentagon’s policy chief, Elbridge Colby, and was made after a review of Pentagon munitions stockpiles.

BREAKING NEWS: The Pentagon is halting some promised munitions to Ukraine, citing worries that U.S. weapons stockpiles have fallen too low.

01.07.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 164    πŸ” 95    πŸ’¬ 66    πŸ“Œ 31

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