Arete 2.10.24

Settler colonialism is not an ‘academic fad’, Al Jazeera
Kenya religious cult leader, 29 others charged with murder of 191 children, Al Jazeera
Chinese spies hacked Dutch defence network, intelligence agencies say S. China Morning Post
Senior Chinese officials voice concerns on US tariffs, investment curbs in ‘candid’ bilateral meeting, S. China Morning Post
Berlin film festival invites far-right politicians, drawing backlash, Al Jazeera
Beijing tells Guatemala to break ties with Taiwan as soon as possible if it wants trading relationship, S China Morning Post
The Military Recruiting Outlook Is Grim Indeed. Loss of Public Confidence, Political Attacks and the Economy Are All Taking a Toll., Military.com
Romania may become legitimate target for Russian forces at Moldova’s behest, Pravda Report
Putin: Russia will push demilitarised zone in Ukraine farther to ensure security, Pravda Report
London prepares plan for NATO forces to enter Ukraine. The hour is near, Pravda Report
Tucker Carlson is in Moscow to pass a message to Putin from Trump, Pravda Report
China’s Quiet War in the South China Sea, Providence Magazine
China Has Indian Military In Its Crosshairs, EurAsian Times
With US Distracted, China Scores a New Ally , The Hill
China Economy Overtaking U.S. is Increasingly Unlikely, Real Clear Defense
China Studying ‘Cognitive Attacks’ For U.S. Population, The Paradise
Why America Needs ICBMs, Global Security Review
War with Russia Won’t Be What the West expects, Spectator
What if Ukraine Loses US Funding? Can it Survive?, Real Clear Defense
NATO Believes War With Russia is Imminent, Express
China’s Preference for Hard Power, The Diplomat
Navy fires captain of a destroyer for ‘loss of confidence’, Task & Purpose
The iconic Toyota gun truck from Kabul evacuation has arrived at Fort Liberty, Task & Purpose
Chinese hacking operations have entered a far more dangerous phase, US warns, Defense One
A Trial Palestinian State Must Begin in Gaza, Forign Policy
The Two-State Solution Is a Recipe for Carnage, Foreign Policy
IDF discovers direct links between Iran and Hamas’s Sinwar in Gaza, JPost.com
Fort Drum’s farewell post for Army sergeant generates controversy, Popular Military
Sacked commander accused Sailors of “mansplaining” and put her hands on them, Popular Military
U.S. Raids in Iraq and Syria: How Retaliatory Airstrikes Affect Network of Iran-Backed Militias, HSN
Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers Has Cleared a Big Hurdle, HSN
Ukraine releases video of allegedly sinking another Russian warship, War is Boring
How cheap drones are transforming warfare in Ukraine, Economist
All the tangled conflicts in the Middle East, explained, Vox