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Saddam Haftar,Libya, supported by UAE,allied with Egypt, Russia and US

Posted on August 21, 2026 by borderslynn

Allies and interests The Haftars built their power through oil and arms. Oil revenues flow through national channels, while billions are redirected to projects dominated by institutions managed by the family, including the National Development Agency linked to Saddam’s brigade, … Continue reading →

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Libya and Chad: historic interventions

Posted on August 9, 2026 by borderslynn

Chad, Africa’s fifth-largest country by area, sits at a crossroads of civilizations where the Sahara Desert meets the tropical savanna and the vast inland waters of Lake Chad converge. Its history stretches back over nine thousand years to some of … Continue reading →

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South Korea’s homegrown Iron Dome

Posted on August 6, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260403/s-korea-to-move-up-deployment-of-iron-dome-like-interceptor-against-n-korean-threats-to-2029 US troops historic links with South Korea: United States Forces Korea (USFK) is a sub-unified command of United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). Major USFK elements include Eighth U.S. Army (EUSA), U.S. Air Forces Korea (Seventh Air Force), U.S. Naval … 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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Intensifying global warming due to war: Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Middle East………the tragedy of human suffering through war

Posted on July 28, 2026 by borderslynn

Smoke rising from bombed cities signals human tragedy, but it also signals something less visible and equally dangerous- a surge of greenhouse gases warming the planet. Across Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and the Middle East, war is not only destroying homes … Continue reading →

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Unattainable climate goals whilst conflict accelerates harmful emissions

Posted on July 28, 2026 by borderslynn

The IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report highlights the reliance on sustainable socio-economic pathways to meet the 1.5 °C or 2 °C targets. However, these scenarios lack a quantitative assessment of the impact of global military spending on CO2 emissions. Our study shows that events … Continue reading →

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War and modern logistics: Amazon, Wildberry warehouses

Posted on July 25, 2026 by borderslynn

Amazon warehouses hit by Iran in GCC US bases: Commercial data centers emerge as targets in modern warfare after drones hit 3 AWS facilities This incident likely marks the first publicly confirmed instance of a hyperscale data center run by … Continue reading →

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AI: “the inevitable result of technology shaping warfare so that sovereignty is more about code than cannons”

Posted on July 7, 2026 by borderslynn

Here are the basics of building a supercomputer: https://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Supercomputer You might now have some idea of the basic principles. Clusters of supercomputers now reside in datacenters. Artificial Intelligence applications have the potential to ensure quality of life for all living … Continue reading →

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From Viktor in Kyiv

Posted on June 16, 2026 by borderslynn

I am reproducing the personal experience of Viktor Kravchuk, Ukraine, Substack: See the World War II German encirclement of the Red Army in Kiev: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kiev_(1941)