Tag Archives: China

Gambling with global trade….the illegal Israeli-US war on Iran was such a mistake

Posted on October 20, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/yemen-war-why-egypts-vow-defend-saudi-arabia-risky-gamble https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/iran-eastern-states/artc-iran-fears-imminent-us-attack-amid-warlike-atmosphere-in-tehran Russia and Iran: https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/russian-foreign-minister-backs-iran-205330695.html

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APEC: Russia and the Philippines

Posted on October 20, 2026 by borderslynn

https://russiaspivottoasia.com/russia-philippines-bilateral-update-june-2026/

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NVIDIA: AI Agents and sovereign national security concerns

Posted on October 15, 2026 by borderslynn

The UK is beholden to the self regulating US providers of software: Nvidia Nvidia, worth $5.5tn, donates $250m to UK for AI safety research Pledge spanning five years from world’s most valuable firm comes as concerns about AI agents have … Continue reading →

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SAUDI v HOUTHI: Israeli -US illegal war on Iran spirals into battle for Mecca

Posted on September 29, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-grand-mufti-tells-troops-be-ready-sacrifice-their-lives-fighting-houthis-2026-09-25/ Saudi’s desire for F35 jets: https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/gulf/f-35ksa.htm https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/18/trump-saudi-arabia-f-35-houthis-iran-war.html Some history: Muhammad ibn Saud’s son and successor, Abdulaziz I (reigned 1765–1803), who had been largely responsible for this extension of his father’s realm through his exploits as commander in chief of … Continue reading →

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US military expansion in Greenland OK’d by Denmark? Well, not really……

Posted on September 19, 2026 by borderslynn

But Trump says the opposite to what Denmark and Greenland say…..  US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says By Gram Slattery, Erin Banco, Jacob Grønholt-Pedersen and Stine Jacobsen September 18, 202610:13 PM GMT+1Updated 10 hours ago ……….. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT REMAINS UNCLEAR The … Continue reading →

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AI mischief nearly started conflict with China

Posted on September 19, 2026 by borderslynn

US military nearly intercepted a Chinese ship this spring after an AI chatbot fabricated an intelligence report claiming it was carrying nuclear weapons components: According to four sources familiar with the episode that spoke to CNN, the false report, generated with AI … Continue reading →

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Kneel to me (and my power pals) or vengeance is ours

Posted on August 17, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.newsweek.com/trump-kim-jong-un-south-korea-military-exercises-12329549 Historical ties: https://www.combattech.net/the-story-behind-us-and-south-korea-military-exercises/ An observation: Recent commentary downplaying the U.S. Army’s role in the Indo-Pacific misrepresents the complex security landscape and landpower’s essential place within it. Assertions that the Army is on a “dead-end ride to Asia” are short-sighted, … Continue reading →

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Embargo the Silk Road????

Posted on August 15, 2026 by borderslynn

Ancient history, the first Persian Empire: Silk Road map, 1st century: https://asktheman.xyz/ The consequential route over time: In January 2026: Bessent claims China’s Digital Silk Road threatens U.S. security; China responds by emphasizing cooperation and development.Time：2026-01-31 22:47:12 11Writer：晨雨On January 31, … Continue reading →

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War emissions: Gaza, Iran

Posted on July 28, 2026 by borderslynn

Gaza and the Middle East: When War Burns Fossil Fuel Infrastructure The climate consequences of war are even more staggering when fossil fuel infrastructure is involved. An analysis estimates that the Israel–Gaza war produced around 33 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent due to … Continue reading →

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Caring about the cybersecurity threats made greater thanks to AI model intrusion

Posted on July 20, 2026 by borderslynn

Just been alerted to threats I was previously totally unaware of: Volt Typhoon Energy Grid Cyberattack Exposes US Infrastructure Vulnerabilities The Volt Typhoon advanced persistent threat (APT) group maintained access to a Massachusetts power utility’s OT network for almost a … Continue reading →

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