Arete 1.15.25

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy

Russia warned its ‘shadow fleet’ could face action from NATO allies, Moscow Times
NATO launches new naval operation in Baltic sea after severed cables, Washington Post
Sweden to join Baltic Sea operation to protect undersea cables, Bradenton Breaking News
101st Combat Aviation Brigade to deploy to Middle East for counter-ISIS mission, Task & Purpose
IDF announces deaths of five soldiers in northern Gaza, Jpost.com
German Interior Minister shows temper about Putin’s actions, Pravda Report
Trump to press Netanyahu on concessions for Saudi-Israeli peace deal, JPost.com
Trump’s Reckless Greenland Comments Are Not a Joke, NY Times
Troops Detained in Ukraine Give Rare Glimpse Into North Korea’s Military, NY Times
Trump won’t say what he means by ‘all hell to pay,’ but Netanyahu has some ideas, Times of Jerusalem
Chinese Hacker Group Targets Japan: 210 Cyberattacks Expose Major Security Breaches, Cindy In
US Defense Secretary Announces Continued US Military Presence in Syria to Combat Terrorist Group ISIS., World Defense News
3 Percent ($30B) of U.S. Military Funding Dedicated to Cybersecurity, Secure World
Russia’s GRU Paid Taliban to Target U.S. Forces in Afghanistan – Insider, Moscow Times
Haiti displacement surpasses one million people: UN, Al Jazeera
Australia’s economy was the envy of the world. Now it’s falling behind, Al Jazeera
Early Momentum: Army Hits 30,000 Recruits, Half its Goal for the Year, Military.com
Abandoning Ukraine would plunge the entire world into an era of instability, Atlantic Council
The US is right to be concerned about China’s influence over the Panama Canal, Atlantic Council
Sanctioned kleptocracy: How Putin’s kremligarchs have survived the war—and even prospered, Atlantic Council
What President Joe Biden’s last-minute chip export restrictions mean for Nvidia, Business Insider
US has responded to Chinese-linked cyber attacks on telecoms firms, Sullivan says, yahoo.com
The Top Global Dangers for a Burn-It-Down Era, Foreign Policy
Why Gaza Is Israel’s Forever War, Foreign Policy
Greenland to Trump: Not for Sale but Let’s Talk Business, NY Times
Denmark to lose not only Greenland, but Faroe Islands as well, Pravda Report
Hegseth Will Implement the Trump Doctrine, Real Clear Defense
Will Reagan’s Strategy Work With China?, American Spectator
Trump’s New NATO Spending Target, Wall Street Journal
Urgent Defense Recommendations for the Trump Administration, Real Clear Defense
Over 300 North Korean Soldiers Have Died in Russia’s Kursk Region, The Diplomat
North Korea’s suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia, NY Post
Yes, U.S. Generals Should Be Fired, Responsible Statecraft
2025: The Year of BRICS – A Transformative Milestone in Global Power Dynamics, Pravda Report
Trump Will End U.S. Passivity in the Western Hemisphere, The Free Press
Trump’s return to the Monroe Doctrine, Unheard
What Do U.S. Allies Really Contribute to the Costs of Global Security?, RAND
Air Power’s First Transformation in the 21st Century, The Geopolitics
Annexation has always haunted Canada, Unheard
Flash Info: Denmark Plans Major Arctic Defense Boost with New Vessels Patrols and F-35 Fighter Jets in Greenland., World Defense News
Service to Shingles: Why Roofing is the Perfect Career for Veterans, The Havok Journal

First Responder / Law Enforcement / Wildland Fire/ Homeland Security, Wilderness Professional

Before and after photos show scale of destruction from LA wildfires, Al Jazeera
Attacker’s Rampage Baffles Former Army Commander, NBC News
The Icebreaker Numbers Game, National Defense Magazine
How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis, NY Times
Biden DHS exempted thousands of immigrants from terror-related entry restrictions in FY 2024, Buzzsumo
See the US military’s special C-130 Hercules water bombers that are joining the LA wildfire fight, Business Insider
The Border Propagandist, The Texas Observer
US Border Patrol reportedly captures Russian mercenary carrying drone, 2 passports and $4K, Fox News
Intercepted Mexican Fishing Boat Smuggling Migrants Rams Coast Guard Boat, Prompting Machine Gun Fire, Arrests, Zero Hedge
Outrage grows over the arrest of 78 workers by Border Patrol in Kern County, California, World Socialist
‘No engine was turned away’: Ore. fire marshal squashes emissions tests rumors on social media, FireRescue1
Up to 60 suspected looters arrested in fire-ravaged L.A., LASD announces 9 charged, Police1
Donald Trump’s deportation plan has a Mexico-sized hole, Mint
Colorado Springs (CO) Homeless Encampment Sparks Grass Fire, Fire Engineering
FBI Probes Illegal Drone Operations That Continue to Disrupt Firefighting Aircraft, Fire Engineering
Close call: Drone strikes tanker over Calif. Palisades Fire, FireRescue1
North Dakota cop stops active shooter, APBM
Lessons from LA – what do we do now?, Wildfire Today
What ‘Hotshot’ Reveals About the Life of California Wildland Firefighters, Rolling Stone
LA-area wildfires: Private crews charge thousands, inmates make $27 a day, NewsNation
Why We Can’t Log Our Way Out of Wildfires, Outside
5 Climbing Films to Stream at AlpinFilm, Climbing

Mountain / Outside

35 Simple Health Tips from Experts, NY Times
GORUCK and CrossFit End Partnership Ahead of 2025 CrossFit Games Season, The Barbell Spin
In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Fertilizer, NY Times
Skip the Stain Removers. This Laundry Detergent Is All You Need., Wirecutter
8 great non-alcoholic beers to finish off Dry January, The Coolector
How to take creatine for maximum muscle growth and enhanced performance, The Manual
Differences in strength by position among football players, Science Daily
How coffee is made: The step-by-step journey from growing to roasting, The Manual
How to make bone broth: Steps, ingredients, and more, The Manual
How much caffeine is in coffee? A guide to your daily coffee intake, The Manual
Why Training in the Cold Can Give you a Competitive Edge, Outside
Obesity’s Impacts on Our Brain, Dementia, and Fertility, nutritionfacts.org
Obesity’s Impact on Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Cancer, and Diabetes , nutritionfacts.org
Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution., NY Times
10 Ways to Eat Better, NY Times
Psychological Fit, Future of CIO
Patient Groups Want Medicare to Cover Obesity Drugs, The Hill
Lockdowns Were Never Mainstream, Brownstone Institute
The Best Obesity Drugs Aren’t Even Here Yet, Gizmodo
How Close Are We to an Avian Flu Pandemic?, Genetic Literacy Project
Velocity-Based Strength Training: A Smarter Approach to Building Power, Training Peaks
I tried Hypershell’s X-series exoskeleton at CES, and it was a fascinating experience, ZDnet.com
Body, Strength, and Power: Position-Specific Traits in Football Players, Neuroscience News

The short shelf life of corporate DEI, Al Jazeera
Donald Trump and the Bitcoin rise, Al Jazeera
Why I Fell in Love With This Phone-Sized E-Reader, Wirecutter
What Cancel Culture Was and Wasn’t, Foreign Policy
Your Next AI Wearable Will Listen to Everything All the Time, GearLatest
Tesla Takes Staff Off Cybertruck Assembly Line As Deliveries Decline, Jalopnik
Young, sober, and ready to party: the rise of Gen Z’s booze-free nightlife, Business Insider