Alleged South African Military Supply to Russia: Impact Forecast
Background
On the 11th of May, U. S. Ambassador Reuben Brigety accused South Africa of supplying military equipment to Russia. This accusation arose after a cargo ship, Lady R, was linked to a sanctioned company that docked secretly at a naval base near the city of Cape Town.
Despite a lack of evidence, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed an independent body to investigate. The accusation comes at a time of increasing South African-Russian relations. If the alleged arms trade with Russia is proven to be accurate, it will significantly threaten South Africa`s relationship with the United States, a key trading partner in Africa.
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Alleged South African Military Supply to Russia: Impact Forecast
Background
On the 11th of May, U. S. Ambassador Reuben Brigety accused South Africa of supplying military equipment to Russia. This accusation arose after a cargo ship, Lady R, was linked to a sanctioned company that docked secretly at a naval base near the city of Cape Town.
Despite a lack of evidence, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed an independent body to investigate. The accusation comes at a time of increasing South African-Russian relations. If the alleged arms trade with Russia is proven to be accurate, it will significantly threaten South Africa`s relationship with the United States, a key trading partner in Africa.
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#Defence #Russia #SouthAfrica #Ukraine
Episode 34: Canadian Intelligence, the ICC and Career Development with Kelly Wong
Kelly Wong, a security analyst in the Canadian Senate. She has previously worked for multiple private intelligence firms and has interned at the International Criminal Courts.
Kelly speaks on the capabilities of Canadian Intelligence and how it compares with its neighbour the US.
#intelligence #security #canada #unitedstates #IC
Episode 34: Canadian Intelligence, the ICC and Career Development with Kelly Wong
Kelly Wong, a security analyst in the Canadian Senate. She has previously worked for multiple private intelligence firms and has interned at the International Criminal Courts.
Kelly speaks on the capabilities of Canadian Intelligence and how it compares with its neighbour the US.
#intelligence #security #canada #unitedstates #IC
AC-130 Gunship: The Ghostrider
The AC-130 gunship is a ground attack aircraft used by the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Since its development and fielding in the 1960s, the AC-130 has showcased its diverse utility in an array of 21st-century conflicts.
1. History of the AC-130
Historically speaking, the AC-130 gunship is a modern aircraft. Although six decades have passed since its initial development, it continues to serve the nation, and is a testament to modern technological advancement in avionic and defense technology.
Korea and the Lockheed C-130 Hercules
By and large, the early history of the AC-130 begins with the Korean War (1950-1953). During the war, the Air Force Tactical Air Command realized a weakness in its fleet. Specifically, the lack of an efficient medium-cargo tactical transport aircraft. (source)
In 1951, the Air Force drafted its first design for the C-130.
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AC-130 Gunship: The Ghostrider
The AC-130 gunship is a ground attack aircraft used by the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Since its development and fielding in the 1960s, the AC-130 has showcased its diverse utility in an array of 21st-century conflicts.
1. History of the AC-130
Historically speaking, the AC-130 gunship is a modern aircraft. Although six decades have passed since its initial development, it continues to serve the nation, and is a testament to modern technological advancement in avionic and defense technology.
Korea and the Lockheed C-130 Hercules
By and large, the early history of the AC-130 begins with the Korean War (1950-1953). During the war, the Air Force Tactical Air Command realized a weakness in its fleet. Specifically, the lack of an efficient medium-cargo tactical transport aircraft. (source)
In 1951, the Air Force drafted its first design for the C-130.
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#AC130 #Airforce #Ghostrider #gunship #Spooky #USAF
Food Insecurity in Western and Central Africa
48 million people are currently facing food insecurity in West and Central Africa, spurred by COVID-19, climate change, the war in Ukraine, and long-term instability.
One step away from famine, the region is experiencing its highest level of food insecurity in a decade. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) plans to provide $2 billion in life-saving assistance to support people.
Yet, Africa should focus on building stronger food systems and more diversified supply chains to limit similar crises in the long term.
Key Judgement 1: The current assistance is unlikely to be sufficient to curb the hunger crisis in the next 12 months.
Key Judgement 2: A whole-of-the-society approach is likely more efficient to cope with food insecurity in the region in the next 12 months.
Key Judgement 3: Structural and institutional changes are highly likely to be necessary to enhance the region’s resilience in the next 12 months.
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#Famine #FoodInsecurity #Geopolitics #Intelligence #WestAfrica
Food Insecurity in Western and Central Africa
48 million people are currently facing food insecurity in West and Central Africa, spurred by COVID-19, climate change, the war in Ukraine, and long-term instability.
One step away from famine, the region is experiencing its highest level of food insecurity in a decade. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) plans to provide $2 billion in life-saving assistance to support people.
Yet, Africa should focus on building stronger food systems and more diversified supply chains to limit similar crises in the long term.
Key Judgement 1: The current assistance is unlikely to be sufficient to curb the hunger crisis in the next 12 months.
Key Judgement 2: A whole-of-the-society approach is likely more efficient to cope with food insecurity in the region in the next 12 months.
Key Judgement 3: Structural and institutional changes are highly likely to be necessary to enhance the region’s resilience in the next 12 months.
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#Famine #FoodInsecurity #Geopolitics #Intelligence #WestAfrica
Chinese Strategy in the South China Sea: A Geospatial Analysis
The South China Sea is home to a number of territorial claims from China. These include Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, and Malaysia. Over the years, some of the claimant countries have used fishing and natural resource extraction operations to advance their claims. China has even constructed artificial islands to support their rights in the sea. As a result of the competing claims and the variety of economic and political developments in the South China Sea, the Chinese Communist Party will continue agressive policies in a number of overt and covert ways.
Key Judgment-1: China will continue to be aggressive towards regional powers in the South China Sea but will not initiate conflict in the next 12 months.
Key Judgment-2: Regional powers, particularly the Philippines and Vietnam, will create stronger partnerships with the United States to counter China in the next 12 months.
Key Judgment-3: China will work to strengthen relations with Malaysia in order to ensure extended maritime access through the Malacca Strait in the next 12 months.
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Chinese Strategy in the South China Sea: A Geospatial Analysis
The South China Sea is home to a number of territorial claims from China. These include Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, and Malaysia. Over the years, some of the claimant countries have used fishing and natural resource extraction operations to advance their claims. China has even constructed artificial islands to support their rights in the sea. As a result of the competing claims and the variety of economic and political developments in the South China Sea, the Chinese Communist Party will continue agressive policies in a number of overt and covert ways.
Key Judgment-1: China will continue to be aggressive towards regional powers in the South China Sea but will not initiate conflict in the next 12 months.
Key Judgment-2: Regional powers, particularly the Philippines and Vietnam, will create stronger partnerships with the United States to counter China in the next 12 months.
Key Judgment-3: China will work to strengthen relations with Malaysia in order to ensure extended maritime access through the Malacca Strait in the next 12 months.
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#China #GeoInt #Geopolitics #Intelligence
Marine Force Reconnaissance: Swift, Silent, Deadly
United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance (FORECON) is a Special Operations Capable (SOC) force which primarily provides intelligence support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) higher command.
The FORECON motto is “Swift, silent, deadly”, or “Celer, Silens, Mortalis” in Latin.
Their insignia is a gold parachutist badge and a black and white diver overlaid on a red circle with the captions “Force Reconnaissance” on the top, and the Marine Corps motto “Semper Fidelis” on the bottom.
1. History of Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance
The history of Force Reconnaissance traces back to World War II, to begin with. Moreover, there are two Marine Corps units that heavily influence the modern amphibious reconnaissance profession. First, the Marine Corps Raider Battalion. Second, the Marine Corps Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion.
Disclaimer: This post is purely for educational purposes and not to promote, incite or condone violence and weapons in any way!
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#MarineCorps #MARSOC #Raiders #Reconnaissance #SpecialOperations
Marine Force Reconnaissance: Swift, Silent, Deadly
United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance (FORECON) is a Special Operations Capable (SOC) force which primarily provides intelligence support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) higher command.
The FORECON motto is “Swift, silent, deadly”, or “Celer, Silens, Mortalis” in Latin.
Their insignia is a gold parachutist badge and a black and white diver overlaid on a red circle with the captions “Force Reconnaissance” on the top, and the Marine Corps motto “Semper Fidelis” on the bottom.
1. History of Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance
The history of Force Reconnaissance traces back to World War II, to begin with. Moreover, there are two Marine Corps units that heavily influence the modern amphibious reconnaissance profession. First, the Marine Corps Raider Battalion. Second, the Marine Corps Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion.
Disclaimer: This post is purely for educational purposes and not to promote, incite or condone violence and weapons in any way!
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#MarineCorps #MARSOC #Raiders #Reconnaissance #SpecialOperations
Malhama Tactical: Extremists for Hire
1. Intro
Malhama Tactical is a young but highly active “j!had b4sed” private military contractor (PMC). The name “Malhama” is derived from Hadith literature describing end-time events. The group is relatively small compared to Western PMCs; however, it saw relative success in Syria, its primary area of operations. Malhalma mainly acts as a training and consulting group for other organizations.
Although it is known to engage in combat on occasion. In 2017 Foreign Policy labelled them the “Blackwater of j!had”, a reference to the highly controversial American PMC. However, this is unfair for two reasons. It’s unfair to millions of peaceful Muslims worldwide. In Arabic, the term j1had basically means a struggle, and usually not militant, but unfortunately, it has become synonymous with terr0rism.
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Disclaimer: This post is purely for educational purposes and not to promote, incite or condone violence and weapons in any way!
#Blackwater #Malhama #Mercenary #PMC
Malhama Tactical: Extremists for Hire
1. Intro
Malhama Tactical is a young but highly active “j!had b4sed” private military contractor (PMC). The name “Malhama” is derived from Hadith literature describing end-time events. The group is relatively small compared to Western PMCs; however, it saw relative success in Syria, its primary area of operations. Malhalma mainly acts as a training and consulting group for other organizations.
Although it is known to engage in combat on occasion. In 2017 Foreign Policy labelled them the “Blackwater of j!had”, a reference to the highly controversial American PMC. However, this is unfair for two reasons. It’s unfair to millions of peaceful Muslims worldwide. In Arabic, the term j1had basically means a struggle, and usually not militant, but unfortunately, it has become synonymous with terr0rism.
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Disclaimer: This post is purely for educational purposes and not to promote, incite or condone violence and weapons in any way!
#Blackwater #Malhama #Mercenary #PMC
The boys of the Direction Generale de Service and Securite des Institutions de l`Etat (DGSSIE) aka Presidential Guard of Chad 🇹🇩. Looking like they are about to drop a 🔥 mixtape!
In all seriousness.
1. That’s one of the best looking Galil Ace setups around.
2. Worked with these guys years ago and it was interesting to say the least!
Also see our outlook for Chad 🇹🇩 we produced during Sahel week via the link in bio!
Disclaimer: This post is purely for educational purposes and not to promote, incite or condone violence and weapons in any way!
#Chad #africa #specialforces #tacticool #badass
The boys of the Direction Generale de Service and Securite des Institutions de l`Etat (DGSSIE) aka Presidential Guard of Chad 🇹🇩. Looking like they are about to drop a 🔥 mixtape!
In all seriousness.
1. That’s one of the best looking Galil Ace setups around.
2. Worked with these guys years ago and it was interesting to say the least!
Also see our outlook for Chad 🇹🇩 we produced during Sahel week via the link in bio!
Disclaimer: This post is purely for educational purposes and not to promote, incite or condone violence and weapons in any way!
#Chad #africa #specialforces #tacticool #badass
Episode 34: Canadian Intelligence, the ICC and Career Development with Kelly Wong
Today I spoke to Kelly Wong, a security analyst in the Canadian Senate. She has previously worked for multiple private intelligence firms and has interned at the International Criminal Courts. We discussed the challenges and rewards of working in intelligence, the obstacles ethnic minorities face in the application process, and Kelly`s advice for young professionals.
Apologies for the mic quality in this episode.
Disclaimer:
Any views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the Interviewee are solely that of the Interviewee and do not reflect the views, opinions, policies, or positions of any institution or organisation.
We spoke about:
What working at the ICC was like as an intern (3:00)
Moving from an international organisation to the private sector (6:13)
The experience of working away from home (10:09)
Kelly’s current job at the Senate of Canada (11:09)
The precautions involved in working with classified material remotely (12:33)
What working for the Senate of Canada in an intelligence role involves (14:42)
Canada’s intelligence capability (16:05)
OSINT and application of investigative mindset in Kelly’s role (17:25)
What sets Kelly apart from others, professionally (19:46)
What helped shape Kelly as a person and a professional (22:03)
How being from an ethnic minority has impacted Kelly’s journey (24:44)
What’s next for Kelly (28:37)
What area Kelly would like to work in going forward (29:53)
Mentoring (31:13)
Career advice for young / mid-career professionals (33:31)
Cultural recommendations (35:05)
Kelly’s question about the origins of Grey Dynamics (36:41)
Kelly’s advice on languages (42:35)
Final thoughts (46:29)
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#Canada #Career #InternationalCriminalCourt #OSINT #Tradecraft
Episode 34: Canadian Intelligence, the ICC and Career Development with Kelly Wong
Today I spoke to Kelly Wong, a security analyst in the Canadian Senate. She has previously worked for multiple private intelligence firms and has interned at the International Criminal Courts. We discussed the challenges and rewards of working in intelligence, the obstacles ethnic minorities face in the application process, and Kelly`s advice for young professionals.
Apologies for the mic quality in this episode.
Disclaimer:
Any views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the Interviewee are solely that of the Interviewee and do not reflect the views, opinions, policies, or positions of any institution or organisation.
We spoke about:
What working at the ICC was like as an intern (3:00)
Moving from an international organisation to the private sector (6:13)
The experience of working away from home (10:09)
Kelly’s current job at the Senate of Canada (11:09)
The precautions involved in working with classified material remotely (12:33)
What working for the Senate of Canada in an intelligence role involves (14:42)
Canada’s intelligence capability (16:05)
OSINT and application of investigative mindset in Kelly’s role (17:25)
What sets Kelly apart from others, professionally (19:46)
What helped shape Kelly as a person and a professional (22:03)
How being from an ethnic minority has impacted Kelly’s journey (24:44)
What’s next for Kelly (28:37)
What area Kelly would like to work in going forward (29:53)
Mentoring (31:13)
Career advice for young / mid-career professionals (33:31)
Cultural recommendations (35:05)
Kelly’s question about the origins of Grey Dynamics (36:41)
Kelly’s advice on languages (42:35)
Final thoughts (46:29)
Listen to the Full Podcast via Link in Bio!
#Canada #Career #InternationalCriminalCourt #OSINT #Tradecraft