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Yarvin convinced a bunch of credulous tech billionaires that they needed to back an extreme, dumb, & wildly unpopular politics to “save western civilization.” We’re now getting that politics on steroids, and now he’s all “oh no, these policies are unpopular, must flee the country to save ourselves.”

INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF STATES OF EXCEPTION The Institute for the Study of States of Exception (ISSE) fosters critical research and discussion on the link between emergency powers and democratic erosion.

These are splendid news as Ed Bogan and his team launch the Institute Study of the States of Exception (ISSE).

To preserve democracy is necessary to understand what tools are used or not to discredit or erode it. You can find them here and if you can support their work: statesofexception.org

🥴🤡The Russian Defense Ministry says its drones were not intended to strike targets in Poland, claiming their range does not exceed 700 km. Moscow says it is “ready” to consult with the Polish Defense Ministry on the issue.

NEW: An unspecified senior security source told a UK-based website, Oil Price, on September 1 that Russia and North Korea have sent nuclear scientists and missile experts, respectively, to Iran since June 2024.

Iran Update, September 2, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate09...

💥 Ukrainian FPV drone hit mines under a bridge in Krasny Khutor, Belgorod region.

Cartels have long embraced drones

I'll just leave this here. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

Russian media report massive lines at gas stations due to a fuel shortage — refineries have partially or completely halted operations after drone attacks. Fuel collapse in Russia: Primorsky Krai, occupied Crimea, Zabaykalsky Krai.

Well then, Russians can confidently switch to horses and donkeys.

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi:

Thank my friend,President Putin,for his phone call,for sharing insights on his recent meeting with President Trump in Alaska.India has consistently called for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict&supports all efforts in this regard.

🇫🇷🇺🇦🇺🇸 Macron: I am convinced that we must enter a new diplomatic stage. We are going there [to Washington to meet with Donald Trump] not only to support Volodymyr Zelensky, but also to protect the interests of Europeans.

The “coalition of the willing” will work with the US on security guarantees for Ukraine, Macron said.

Poland detains Ukrainian teen accused of vandalizing monuments on Russia's behalf The teenager allegedly vandalized monuments to victims of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), including one in Domostawa, and defaced public buildings with anti-Polish slogans, Polish Interior Ministe...

⚡️Poland detains Ukrainian teen accused of vandalizing monuments on Russia's behalf.

The teenager allegedly vandalized monuments to victims of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), including one in Domostawa, and defaced public buildings with anti-Polish slogans, Polish Interior Minister said.

Europe’s ‘Neutral’ Countries Are Coming Under Pressure The neutrality that has long benefitted European countries like Switzerland is coming under increased pressure in a new geopolitical landscape.

My latest on Switzerland, Austria, and the other neutrals

www.worldpoliticsreview.com/europe-switz...

You misread it: we won’t as long as most of what we want is happening

If the dynamics of courtier politics in Washington push Trump towards moves that bolster Europe's position then all anti-Trump Americans will get from Europeans is the geopolitical equivalent of a good luck card.

O Numbers nao vale um cacete. Zero. E uma barraca e o Palacio de Buckingham

This should be repeated “ad nauseam “. Europe, if its interests are mostly met, will be all thoughts & prayers for US “resistance “.

E nao esticar a distribuição. Exige tambem a mudança da bomba de agua se nao te propuserem

Excellent points by @mpolymer1.bsky.social on the situation in Gaza.

YouTube video by MSNBC 'Images matter': Former CIA officer says global outrage forced Israel’s aid pause

The images, the foreign policy, the politics of what’s happening in Gaza w/ @mpolymer1.bsky.social youtu.be/lO36u1lqneM

„If we want better trade deals, we need more guns“

Seriously concerned over today’s vote in the Rada. The dismantling of key safeguards protecting NABU’s independence is a serious step back.

Independent bodies like NABU and SAPO, are essential for 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s EU path.

The Rule of Law remains in the very center of EU accession negotiations.

In the French Guyana Jungle training center

Every single of these people needs to be drafted and forced to dig holes immediately. It's the only way to fix them.

Its absolutely existential for Putin. No way around that

Exclusive | U.S. Reorders Arms Deliveries to Free Up More Patriots for Ukraine Pentagon moves Germany to front of the line for the next air-defense systems after Trump says allies will pay for additional Ukraine weapons.

Great news:

The Trump administration has moved Germany ahead of Switzerland for the next Patriot air-defense systems off the production line, paving the way for Berlin to send two Patriots it already has to Ukraine, according to three U.S. officials. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

One of our best episodes yet! The @crisisroompod.bsky.social along with @markurban.bsky.social and Amber Rudd. We r all in rare form, so enjoy the very serious discussion on breaking topics, some war stories, and the banter too! (I think I’m the funniest of our lot btw…)😉

Small State Power: Be Like Denmark In this week’s Europe Dispatch, Minna Ålander writes about how Denmark is showing that even small states can punch far above their weight and lead by example.

phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/small-stat...

Denmark is on a roll...

great piece from @alanderminna.bsky.social

🇺🇦 New Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko wrote about her goals.

Not very helpful since the Druze are split and Hijri is one of 3 main factions