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23.04.202513:04

CUI PRODEST? In Kashmir a terrorist attack killed 26 people and injured 19 more. An obscure "rent-a-terrorist" group, the "Kashmir Resistance," claimed responsibility for the attack at the tourist resort of Pahalgam. India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, cut short a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia (India and Saudia Arabia are BRCS members) and returned to New Delhi on Wednesday morning to hold an urgent meeting with his national security adviser, the foreign minister and other senior officials.
India is currently hosting US Vice President JD Vance, who arrived on Monday and is scheduled to leave on Thursday. This attack risks triggering sectarian violence in the region, which could further complicate relations between India and Muslim countries. @LauraRuHK

16.04.202515:42

The US will seek to force the EU to choose between the US and China on trade, according to briefings circulated to senior ministers and officials.
The overall US strategy is to decouple from China, and any country wishing to have a trade deal with the US will also have to distance itself from Beijing. ▪️The Europeans have already experienced deep economic trauma because of cutting off Russia. They cannot imagine cutting off China. Expect more strong arm tactics. ▪️In 2023 the Biden administration, during Von der Leyen's visit to Washington, had tried to cajole the EU into linking arms to confront China. Right on cue the European Commission initiated its "anti-subsidy investigation" into Chinese electric vehicles at the end of 2023 and introduced tariffs in July 2024. The US had also persuaded European policy makers to apply export restrictions to the high tech sector. For example, ASML, a Dutch maker of semiconductor production equipment, was forced to suspend the export to China of EUV lithography machines. The EU is developing a bloc-wide export control system to limit technology transfers to China, especially in high-tech sectors like semiconductors, AI, and quantum computing, which makes no sense considering EU countries lag behind China in these fields. @LauraRuHK

16.04.202513:30

The Militarisation of European Consciousness: An ‘Enemy at the Gates’ as a Way to Unite Society

On April 15, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion titled “The Radicalisation of European Society as a Response to Global Challenges”.

Anton Bespalov, the moderator of the discussion, noted that in the countries of not only the Global South, but also the Global North, the question of what Europe really wants regularly arises. What is the reason for the irreconcilable position of European elites at the national and supranational levels on the Ukrainian crisis, which is becoming increasingly radical against the backdrop of the crisis in the European economy and the weakening of transatlantic ties? Could it be that there is no “mysterious European soul”, and remilitarisation is only a way to overcome the crisis and increase social cohesion?

“Just recently, Europe celebrated the ‘end of history’ and claimed the laurels of a world symbol of economic prosperity, humanism and democracy,” said Vladislav Maslennikov, Director of the Department of European Problems at the Russian Foreign Ministry. – Today, even the most convinced Eurocentrists recognise the critical processes in the European community and the existence of systemic internal socio-economic problems.” Moreover, these problems are largely caused by the European Union’s move to curtail trade and economic relations with Russia. The policy of sanctions pressure and refusal to make use of Russian energy resources and other goods has hit the European economy, contributing to the deindustrialisation of Europe. Critical phenomena in the economy have led to an exacerbation of social contradictions.

Anatol Lieven, Senior Researcher at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Public Administration (United Kingdom), pointed out the deep gap between the rhetoric of European elites and their plans. Statements about a “state of war with Russia” have become commonplace, but at the same time, society is clearly not ready for collective sacrifices. If peace in Ukraine can be achieved, a significant part of this radical impulse will disappear. The idea of reindustrialising Europe through defence spending has come to the fore. The strategy of the current Western European elite will be based on attempts to unite the population using a military spending programme, mobilisation and the fight against the opposition put forward by Russian agents. Thus, the tectonic shift in European politics, although partly caused by the conflict in Ukraine, is primarily generated by changes in the economy. Ultimately, according to Lieven, some kind of compromise with Russia will be inevitable.

Alexander Kamkin, Senior Researcher at the Sector for Analysis of Political Change and Identity at the Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations outlined the situation in Germany. He identified the following key trends: remilitarisation, both material and mental, the search for a proper place in the foreign policy sphere, the adoption of a new migration picture, and the “Russian question”, which has become the main one in political discourse. According to Kamkin, a paradox has emerged in German politics: the most radical Russophobes and militarists are now not Alternative for Germany, but parties that were previously considered pacifist and moderate. At present, the course towards radicalisation and the remilitarisation of consciousness is actually being pursued by the ruling coalition. https://valdaiclub.com/events/posts/articles/the-militarisation-of-european-consciousness-an-enemy-at-the-gates/

16.04.202513:23

The 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, celebrated on May 9, 2025, in Moscow, will be attended by several heads of state. According to recent reports, these leaders have already confirmed their presence:
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela
Robert Fico, Slovakia
Aleksandar Vučić, Serbia
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan
Mahmoud Abbas, Palestine
Xi Jinping, China
Narendra Modi, India
Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus
Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia
Emomali Rahmon, Tajikistan
Miguel Diaz-Canel, Cuba
Milorad Dodik, Republika Srpska
Tô Lâm, Vietnam
Ibrahim Traore, Burkina Faso
Sadir Japarov, Kyrgyzstan
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan

16.04.202513:13

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova sees the European Union's threat to reject Serbia’s bid to join the union if the country’s leader Aleksandar Vucic comes to the Victory Day Parade in Moscow as "Euronazism."

"If this is the case, then Euronazism is being revived before our eyes," she said. "80 years ago, this is how the fascists forced those who were considered ‘second-class citizens’ to abandon their homeland, ethnicity, and faith."

Maria Zakharova called Ukraine’s possible invitation of European Union leaders to Kiev on May 9 a "theatre of the absurd."

"The theatre of the absurd. For more than a decade now, these two words have characterized most of the events, steps, and statements that we hear and see from the so-called collective West and all those who pledge loyalty to it,"

the diplomat said on Sputnik radio after a request to comment on Ukraine’s invitation of the European leaders to Kiev on May 9, and words of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas about the consequences for those who will go to Moscow for the Victory Day Parade.

"You said Zelensky stated that he was ready or could invite representatives of the European Union countries or heads of the European Union countries to Kiev for the event, probably on May 8, yes, they will celebrate, not on the 9th, or what?
After all, earlier he said that it was precisely on the 8th that Memorial Day should be marked in solidarity with the countries of the European Union. Am I wrong? After all, this very regime, this very Zelensky, was sailing full speed away from May 9, rejecting it, marginalizing this sacred date, inventing narratives associated with how it should be celebrated in Europe—what they call Western Europe. And he was sailing with all sails set in the direction of May 8."

The diplomat said that due to the time difference the signing of the act of German surrender in 1945 fell on May 8 in Western European countries, and on May 9 in Russia. (Source: TASS) @LauraRuHK

16.04.202504:40

Smoke and mirrors - I asked Grok (AI owned by X) two questions "How many X accounts are bots?" and "How much of non-bots content is AI-generated?"
Obviously this state of affair is not limited to X/Twitter. Bots and AI-generated content have flooded all social media platforms, follower counts are artificially inflated, while real users are frustrated and disillusioned. And i am not even talking about censorship and shadow banning, as i have already done so ad nauseam. Bots and undeclared AI undermine real engagement drowning out original content while algorithms amplify these trends. Ironically, you need AI tools like GPTZero to recognize AI content.
Several authors whose work I respect have left social media platforms and erased their profiles to concentrate on their writing and real life interactions. Though I haven't followed their example yet, I now limit the time I spend online to a bare minimum and dedicate myself to healthier and more rewarding pursuits than feeding the Moloch. @LauraRuHK

15.04.202506:47

Elegantly put 😅

15.04.202506:14

On Monday, Xi Jinping arrived in Hanoi to pay a state visit to Vietnam, mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and attend the launch of the Vietnam-China Railway Cooperation, which will help manage an US$8 billion rail project to link Vietnam’s largest northern port city to the border with China. China is the largest trading partner of Vietnam, and one of its biggest foreign investors; Vietnam, on the other hand, has become an important link in the international supply chain, a manufacturing powerhouse and a key route for Chinese exports. Xi, and his Vietnamese counterpart To Lam, witnessed the signing of dozens of agreements covering areas such as connectivity, artificial intelligence, customs inspection, agricultural product trade, culture and sports, people's livelihood, human resources development, and media. ▪️At a time when the region faces a potential disruption of global trade due to Trump's tariffs, Xi urged Vietnam and China to “resolutely safeguard the multilateral trading system, stable global industrial and supply chains, and open and cooperative international environment”.
He also reiterated that a “trade war and tariff war will produce no winner, and protectionism will lead nowhere.” The message certainly resonated with Vietnam: the US is its biggest export market and Trump has recently imposed a 46 per cent tariff on Vietnamese goods.
Today Xi Jinping will continue his South-East Asia tour by visiting Malaysia and later Cambodia. @LauraRuHK

15.04.202503:14

The US bipartisan consensus, which has solidified over the past decade, frames China as the lead villain in trade and tech, and as the United States’ primary geopolitical rival. The narrative about the imaginary genocide of Uyghurs and Tibetans, and the rhetoric about repression in Hong Kong, are co-authored by both parties. Republicans are more likely to invoke old anti-communist tropes to rally their supporters, while Dems are more conversant with the formulaic speech style of NGOs.

Trump is just less interested in moralizing and seeking allies than the Dems. In his impatience to show results before midterms, he is tripping over the stage props while trying to stage a play featuring China as the wicked dragon. Unsurprisingly, the audience isn’t impressed. @LauraRuHK

14.04.202515:05

Lavrov: la Russia ha la conferma che a Sumy c'era una "riunione" di comandanti delle Forze Armate ucraine con i loro colleghi occidentali.

Il ministro degli Esteri russo ha dichiarato che in città ci sono militari dei paesi della NATO e che guidano direttamente le operazioni militari.

Lo ha dichiarato il ministro degli Esteri russo Sergei Lavrov in un'intervista al quotidiano Kommersant, riferendosi all'attacco missilistico russo di ieri. (Fonte: TASS) @LauraRuHK

14.04.202514:53

Lavrov: Russia has factual information that in Sumy there was a "meeting" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with their Western colleagues. The Russian Foreign Minister said that NATO military personnel are in the city and are directly in charge.
Moscow has confirmed that there was another "gathering" of Ukrainian military leaders with their Western counterparts at the facility hit by the Russian strike in Sumy. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in an interview with the newspaper Kommersant. (Source: TASS) @LauraRuHK

14.04.202511:02

Uncontrolled development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States could result in tragic consequences and may turn into a catastrophe for all humanity, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui told TASS.

"And what is happening in the United States? There, the development of artificial intelligence is largely determined by profit-driven interests. To maintain its dominance, the US has left AI unchecked, which leads to tragic consequences," the ambassador noted. "Since 2024, there have been more cases of AI chatbots developed by US companies encouraging teenagers to commit suicide. In early 2025, the world was shocked by the news of the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas, the first-ever [attack] planned using ChatGPT. This incident clearly demonstrates that the uncontrolled development of technology can turn into a disaster for human civilization," Zhang said.

China regards security as a fundamental principle of AI development, "emphasizing the priority of ethical norms and the need to keep AI under control and channel its development with a view to benefit mankind," the diplomat stressed. (Source: TASS) @LauraRuHK

11.04.202515:49

Il vice primo ministro serbo Aleksandar Vulin ha dichiarato a RIA Novosti che l'UE ha deciso di imporre sanzioni nei suoi confronti, vietandogli l'ingresso nei Paesi dell'Unione. Mercoledì scorso Vulin aveva dichiarato al Parlamento europeo che la Serbia non entrerà mai in guerra con la Russia in cambio dell'adesione all'UE. Ha detto che la Serbia per 20 anni ha soddisfatto “ogni desiderio e richiesta” dell'UE, ma gli è stato detto che il blocco ammetterà l'Ucraina e la Moldavia come prossimi membri, anche se non hanno ancora soddisfatto una sola condizione per entrare.

Vulin aveva anche respinto la richiesta di imporre sanzioni alla Russia. La Serbia non “non scenderà così in basso da imporre sanzioni alla Russia a causa di un conflitto che si sarebbe potuto evitare se solo aveste rispettato gli accordi di Minsk”.

Ha inoltre dichiarato alla TASS che Bruxelles ha elaborato un piano per rovesciare il presidente serbo Aleksandar Vucic con il sostegno dei servizi segreti occidentali.
@LauraRuHK

11.04.202515:35

Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin tells RIA Novosti that the EU decided to impose sanctions against him, banning him from entering EU countries. Earlier on Wednesday, Vulin told the European Parliament that Serbia will never go to war with Russia in exchange for EU membership. He said Serbia for 20 years has been fulfilling "every wish and demand" of the EU but was told the bloc will admit Ukraine and Moldova as next members, even though they haven’t yet met a single condition to join.

He also rejected a chance of Serbia imposing sanctions on Russia. Serbia will not "do something so low as imposing sanctions on Russia because of a conflict that could have been avoided if you had just respected the Minsk Agreement."

He also told TASS that Brussels had devised a plan to overthrow Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic with the support of Western intelligence services. @LauraRuHK

11.04.202513:33

Oggi il Times ha pubblicato un articolo che mette in luce il ruolo centrale della Gran Bretagna nella guerra per procura in Ucraina, dall'addestramento delle forze ucraine al coordinamento delle operazioni militari, dalla fornitura di armi, consulenza strategica e intelligence al ruolo di collante della crociata occidentale contro la Russia e di coach motivazionale per il regime di Kiev. I britannici hanno spinto, e continuano a spingere, in modo irresponsabile per un'escalation del conflitto. Gli Stati Uniti vengono lodati per aver armato gli ucraini, ma criticati per essere eccessivamente cauti. Londra non nasconde la sua irritazione nei confronti di Washington, accusata di voler fare un passo indietro. Del resto i segnali di una relazione tesa tra i due alleati erano visibili anche prima dell'insediamento di Trump.

Sebbene io e altri ricercatori da tempo evidenziamo il ruolo di Londra nell'alimentare la devastazione dell'Ucraina, nel favoreggiare gli attacchi terroristici, nell'oscurare i crimini di guerra e nel radicalizzare l'opinione pubblica sia all'interno che all'esterno dell'Ucraina attraverso martellanti campagne mediatiche, non è chiaro il motivo per cui il quotidiano britannico, noto per essere la voce dell'establishment, pubblichi ora un articolo del genere. Potrebbe essere il segnale di una crescente frattura con Washington e/o di un tentativo di “normalizzare” il coinvolgimento britannico in Ucraina e quindi preparare l'opinione pubblica a un coinvolgimento ancora più profondo. @LauraRuHK https://www.thetimes.com/article/27dc780e-baf3-4a4c-963e-e40a511dbd23?shareToken=ea03d5cf677015c868a34aa1dcc9f302

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28.03.202501:51

IMPORTANT NOTICE - I am travelling and will be mostly offline for a week. For this reason the channel will not be updated until my return. @LauraRuHK

25.03.202502:07

Jeffrey Goldberg,The Atlantic editor-in-chief and notorious war cheerleader, was "accidentally" added to a Signal group chat discussing US plans to bomb Yemen.▪️Vice President JD Vance also wrote:
“We are making a mistake” in bombing the Houthis since Europe relies on Red Sea trade more than the U.S. does.
“There’s a further risk that we see a moderate to severe spike in oil prices,” he said. “I am willing to support the consensus of the team and keep these concerns to myself. But there is a strong argument for delaying this a month, doing the messaging work on why this matters, seeing where the economy is, etc.”
“3 percent of US trade runs through the [Suez Canal]. 40 percent of European trade does,” he said. “There is a real risk that the public doesn’t understand this or why it’s necessary.” ▪️The National Security Council is calling the chat “authentic” but is scrambling to figure out how Goldberg’s number got in there. Anything to do with his allegiance to Israel? Draw your own conclusions. @LauraRuHK

06.04.202513:30

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05.04.202502:47

If there is a lesson to be learned from the Jianwei Xun saga is that the media hype around his persona and work, amplified by reputable outlets, glowing reviews, and a slick online presence, created a feedback loop where the perception of reality outpaced any need to verify it. It’s not just that the lines between real and not real got blurred, it’s that the hype machine made those lines feel irrelevant.
With AI churning out content that to the untrained eye appears indistinguishable from human output, and media outlets racing to publish it, the incentives align more with capturing attention than digging for facts. Xun’s "hypnocracy" concept, ironically, nails it: power lies in shaping what people perceive, not in what’s actually there. The lesson isn’t just that the distinction is blurring, it’s that people are increasingly wired to prioritize the hype over the reality, and the tools to exploit that are only getting better.

The media system, including alternative, non-Western media, feeds on hype. They are providing yet another platform to self-styled analysts/experts who turned bluster and derivative, plagiarized content into influence thanks to their knack for gaming social media platforms. The mechanics are simple. Algorithms prioritize engagement over accuracy, so a slick bio, a bold claim, or a well-crafted image can snowball into credibility before anyone checks their credentials. Xun’s polished website and AI-generated prose got traction because they looked legit, not because they were vetted. Self-promotion, exaggerated claims and confident delivery pull the wool over your eyes. Social media’s speed turns smoke into a fog you can’t see through until it’s too late.
Then there’s the echo chamber effect. Once a persona gains momentum, followers and bots amplify it, creating a mirage of consensus. Social media’s smoke and mirrors work because we are wired for stories, not audits. On these platforms, you don’t need to be an expert, you just need to look the part and fake it long enough to cash in. https://t.me/LauraRuHK/9902

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Elegantly put 😅

04.04.202511:20

▪️China will impose a 34% tariff on all imports from the US starting April 10, the country’s Finance Ministry announced on Friday. The decision follows Trump’s announcement of a 34% levy on Chinese goods. Beijing denounced US tariffs as “unilateral bullying.” ▪️China has also suspended import qualifications of six US enterprises on Friday, to protect Chinese consumers' health and ensure the safety of the country's livestock industry.
The suspensions include one US enterprise involved in sorghum exports to China, three enterprises dealing with poultry meat and bone meal, and two enterprises exporting poultry products. The Chinese customs said it has repeatedly detected furazolidone, a prohibited drug under Chinese law, in imported US poultry products and mould in sorghum. ▪️Later China announced rare-earth metal controls, imposing export controls on samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium. @LauraRuHK

07.04.202514:13

On the ever-evolving geopolitical chessboard, trade has emerged as one of the most potent weapons. The recent decision by the People's Republic of China to impose a 34 percent tariff on all US imports marks a turning point in a long-standing economic conflict. But this move is not an act of provocation — it is a necessary defense against an ongoing campaign of pressure, containment and provocation from Washington.

For years, the United States has wielded its economic might, not only to dominate global markets but to coerce independent nations into compliance with its political agenda. Tariffs, sanctions and trade bans have been used not as tools of fair competition, but as political levers.

By imposing this 34 percent tariff, Beijing is sending a message that it will no longer tolerate unfair treatment or economic bullying. The Chinese economy — resilient and diverse — has long prepared for such scenarios. Policies like "dual circulation" investments in technological self-sufficiency, and partnerships through the Belt and Road Initiative have reduced China's dependency on Western markets.

China is not isolated. It is interconnected, influential and prepared. In contrast, the United States now finds itself in a precarious position. With rising inflation, political instability and shrinking global trust, Washington's aggressive trade policy may backfire. American consumers, already burdened by high costs, will now face even steeper prices. US companies relying on the Chinese market — from tech giants to agriculture — will feel the sting.

Globally, countries are beginning to question the reliability of an economic partner that weaponizes trade. This is not a call for confrontation, but a warning: "The flames of this trade war will ultimately consume the aggressor." China is not the initiator of this conflict, but it will defend its sovereignty and economic future with determination and clarity. The path forward need not be paved with conflict. China remains committed to fair trade, international cooperation and win-win development.
However, it will not allow its interests to be sacrificed at the altar of US domestic politics or hegemonic ambitions. In this economic standoff, it is not simply about tariffs and trade — it is about values, vision and the future of global leadership. The era of unilateral dominance is waning. What replaces it must be built on mutual respect, not coercion. History will remember this moment not just for its numbers, but for its symbolism. A rising power has stood firm, and unless wiser heads prevail, "the fire ignited by arrogance will burn the very hands that lit it." https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202504/05/WS67f0d360a3104d9fd381db5c.html

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26.03.202515:24

⚡️ Despite Zelensky's public statement about the Russian-U.S. agreements reached in Riyadh on 24 March to stop attacks against civilian energy facilities, the Kiev regime has continued its strikes on the energy infrastructure of the Russian Federation.

On the night of 26 March 2025, near the Tarkhankut Peninsula, two Ukrainian strike UAVs were shot down by on-duty air defence systems. The drones were targeting the ground-based equipment of the Glebovskoye underground gas storage facility.

Moreover, on 26 March at around 4:45 in the morning, in Bryansk region, the hostile UAVs attacked an object of the Bryanskenergo (Rosseti Centre). As a result of the attack, a 10kV high-voltage electric power transmission stopped working and consumers in Komarichsky District were left without electricity.

Moreover, on the afternoon of 25 March, the Ukrainian strike drones attacked an energy facility of the Kurskenergo (Rosseti Centre). Thus, a number of substation shut down, and over 4,000 consumers in Khomutovsky District were cut off power supply.

❗️Thus, the Kiev regime, while continuing to damage the Russian civilian energy infrastructure, is actually doing everything it can to thwart the agreements reached by the Russian Federation and the United States on step-by-step measures to resolve the Ukrainian conflict.

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24.03.202513:20

Fake news brought to you by Welt am Sonntag, widely shared by Western media and by people who should know better. The Chinese foreign ministry firmly denied that Beijing could join a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine spearheaded by EU leaders.

“I would like to emphasize that the reports in question are completely untrue, and China’s position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent and clear,”

said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun. @LauraRuHK

11.04.202504:53

Politico writes:

"President Donald Trump this week upended not just his tariff strategy but his trade team.
Former hedge fund manager and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — the White House’s main conduit to beleaguered financial markets — is now at the helm, with populist Peter Navarro relegated to the sidelines and Howard Lutnick recast into the role of “bad cop,” according to three people close to the White House. The personnel shuffle comes amid a tug-of-war in the White House between the “fair trade” and protectionist camps.

▪️I think it’s worth sharing again something I posted last November when Donald Trump picked Scott Bessent as U.S. Treasury secretary.
Bessent, a hedge fund manager and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, used to work for short seller Jim Chanos and George Soros. Actually he was chief investment officer (CIO) of Soros Fund Management and the head of its London office when his team, betting against the British pound, garnered over $1 billion for the firm. His bet against the Japanese yen in 2013 brought additional profit. Bessent's own hedge fund, Key Square Group, received a $2 billion anchor investment from George Soros. From 2014 until 2020, Bessent was listed as a council member of International Crisis Group (ICG), an NGO/think tank linked to the CIA and all the notorious "philanthropists". The beneficiaries of market chaos due to sudden policy shifts like tariffs or geopolitical shocks are likely the usual suspects who know how to surf the waves because they are policy insiders.
▪️Bessent frames Trump tariffs as a "negotiating strategy":

"every country in the world who wants to come and negotiate, we are willing to hear you, we are going to go down to a 10% baseline tariff for them."

Bessent said that China is an exception to Mr. Trump's easing. ▪️The US is using tariffs in a doomed attempt to inflict damage on China. By raising tariffs on some nations while offering exemptions or lower rates to others, Washington intends to incentivize alignment with its interests, and create a bloc that’s economically tied to its orbit. Obviously it's not going to work - the idea of cutting China off is totally delusional. China is not isolated. It is interconnected, influential and prepared.
https://t.me/LauraRuHK/9378

27.03.202503:08

The EU Preparedness Union Strategy was presented on March 26, 2025, by the European Commission. The launch was accompanied by baseless claims it will "bolster the EU’s ability to anticipate, prevent, and respond to a wide range of threats." The Commission bundled together natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, cybersecurity risks and climate change. Probably to please different lobbies and get their support, but also to ensure that the gravy train won't stop when the conflict in Ukraine ends. The strategy outlined in the report isn't exactly new, it builds on the Niinistö Report (October 2024), which called for a mindset shift toward "comprehensive preparedness."
The EU Commission relies on a permanent "state of emergency" to expand centralized control, militarization, and surveillance under the guise of safety. The strategy’s civil-military integration is deliberately designed to blur lines between civilian life and security agendas, which could lead to the suspension of legal norms, democracy and individual freedoms as it happened during the Covid operation. This is textbook Carl Schmitt — an emergency, or State of Exception, is the ultimate test of political power and reveals in whom that power is vested. The State of Exception determines who is sovereign in a given state. On this theoretical basis, he develops the concept of decisionism, whereby the actual content or “what” of a decision is not the key element, but rather the “who” of the decision and whether a given “who” (or decider) is the proper authority and possessor of the necessary sovereignty. The EU Commission is claiming a form of sovereignty within the EU framework by insisting that EU member states are facing threats that demand a permanent mobilization and is claiming the power to decide what constitutes an "emergency" and how to respond. The call for citizens to stockpile supplies and the focus on vague "hybrid threats" are designed to fuel rather than assuage panic. The unstated objective is to restructure society for oppression rather than protection. Scaremongering is how the EU will ramp up support for more authoritarian measures. The only real emergency, economic recession and widespread poverty, doesn't even warrant a mention in the report. But rest assured that fearmongering will only exacerbate economic woes.

Fear-driven narratives will erode consumer confidence, leading to reduced spending. When people anticipate a crisis, they often cut back on discretionary purchases, thus slowing economic growth.

Due to uncertainty, businesses and investors may delay or cancel investments, unless they operate in the weapons industry.

Negative rhetoric can trigger panic in financial markets, causing stock prices to plummet and increasing borrowing costs for governments and businesses.

Governments might overreact to perceived threats, implementing policies that are poorly targeted, which can stifle economic activity.

Fearmongering can deepen divisions within the EU, as Member States may prioritize national interests over collective solutions, weakening the union's ability to address economic challenges effectively. Just don't tell Ursula and her minions. Their job is to manufacture crises rather than prevent them. @LauraRuHK
https://commission.europa.eu/topics/preparedness_en

26.03.202502:51

More on the Signal chat saga and waltzing neocons. The best solution would be firing Mike Waltz, now serving as National Security Adviser, a role which is clearly incompatible with such blatant security breach. Waltz claimed he didn’t know Goldberg personally, despite Goldberg saying he does. Whether they met in person or not is irrelevant. The editor-in-chief of The Atlantic insists that Waltz reached out to him two days before adding him to the Signal group.
Unfortunately, dismissing Waltz is not easy. In the Trump administration, he represents the neocon wing relative to purported isolationists like J.D. Vance. Waltz pulls toward interventionism (China, Middle East) while navigating Trump’s deal-making instincts (Russia, Ukraine). Neocon ideas persist, but they are currently subordinated to transactional goals. The question is, for how long?
Waltz’s background as a neocon and zionist is well-documented. He worked as a defense policy director at the Pentagon under Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates. Then he served as a counterterrorism advisor to Dick Cheney.
He has consistently framed China as a top strategic threat. His call for a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics aligns with this hawkish outlook. AIPAC’s contributions to Waltz totaled over $70,000 in the 2022-24 cycle, making it his top donor, which underscores his alignment with pro-Israel interests.
During his congressional tenure, he backed legislation to increase US military aid to Israel. Neocons might be flying under the radar for the time being, but obviously they haven’t vanished. The military-industrial complex ($900 billion Pentagon budget in 2025) still hums. If the Neocon grip is looser is purely due to Trump’s base, unsustainable debt, the need to streamline government departments (including DoD), and global realities such as multipolarity that can no longer be denied.

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