Arete 5.4.23

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy

• Bombs and disinformation: Russia’s campaign to depopulate Kharkiv, Atlantic Council
  The Iran-Israel War Is Just Getting Started, RAND
  What Does the U.S. Navy Need in Its Future Combatants? Q&A with Bradley Martin, RAND
  Why the U.S. Will Stay Dominant in Undersea Warfare, Homeland Security Newswire
  China unveils Sora challenger able to produce videos from text similar to OpenAI tool, though much shorter, South China Morning Post
  Taiwan semiconductor firm KYEC to exit mainland China amid geopolitical tensions, changes in cross-strait chip supply chain, South China Morning Post
  China and Bolivia should safeguard Global South interests, says Wang Yi as South American nation appeals for Brics entry, South China Morning Post
  China launches first of 8 advanced stealth submarines for Pakistan Navy, South China Morning Post
  Chinese coastguard face off with Japanese politicians near disputed East China Sea islands, South China Morning Post
  Someday soon China might dominate the hydrogen supply chain too, South China Morning Post
  China dumps Treasuries and buys gold getting ready for war with US, Pravda Report
  Why the West Will Refuse to Fight, Unheard
  U.S. Fixation on Nuclear Deal Let Iran Loose on the Middle East, Foreign Policy
  A Look Into How Nations Escape Poverty, Real Clear Markets
  What $61 Billion for Ukraine Won’t Do, The American Conservative
  M1 Abrams Tanks Withdrawn From the Fight in Ukraine, WarZone
  U.S. Army’s Generational Changes to Special Ops Training, Defense One
  A Closer Look Into The Army Mountain Warfare School, Snowbrains
  Let’s talk about the West Bank, Morning Defense
  Will Fearless and Tireless Robots Lead to More Terrifying Wars?, War on the Rocks
  How Washington Can Save its Semiconductor Controls on China, War on the Rocks
  Assessment of Israeli Strike on Iran near Esfahan, Homeland Security Newswire
  The U.S. Military Is Embedding Its Officers in Corporate America, Real Clear Defense
  Minigun-Armed Mojave Drone Blasting Targets at 6,000 Rounds/Minute, Real Clear Defense
  Is This the End for Human Fighter Pilots?, Real Clear Defense
  A War Is Brewing in the Pacific, UnHerd
  So does the Air Force have new aces now?, Task & Purpose
  Army fires commander of Germany-based air defense unit, Task & Purpose
  Another US precision-guided weapon falls prey to Russian electronic warfare, US says, Defense One
  Vulnerability of M1A1 Abrams MBTs: Five Delivered to Ukraine Taken Out in Two Months, World Defense News
  The “World’s Policeman”: How Many Fronts Can the US Maintain?, Naval Technology
  Senators Push To Update Nuclear Military Might in Defense Bill, Defense News
  Semiconductor Diplomacy: The 21st Century Oil, The Geopolitics
  US military’s Gaza aid pier to cost $320 million, nearly double initial estimate, The Times of Israel
  State Dept. Official: U.S. Committed to Nuclear Defense of Japan, South Korea, USNI
  Platatac Presents: SASR Battle for the Golden Road (1984), Soldier Systems
  Washington Is Missing the Point on Alternatives to the Belt and Road Initiative, The Diplomat
  Bringing Russia to Its Knees, RAND

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

• 4 officers killed in N.C. were at a disadvantage as shots rained from above, police say, Police1
  Pink Collar Theft in Pennsylvania VFD, Fire Law Blog
  Suspect killed by police sniper after wounding 3 La. officers in standoff, Police1
  350,000-pound load falls on vehicle on Texas highway, killing 2, FireRescue1
  Mass. officer killed by excavator while working at construction site, Police1
  Minnesota senator charged with felony burglary after being found dressed in all black in a basement LEO Affairs
  Off-duty and plainclothes carry considerations, APBM
  McRaven’s Special Operations Theory and the Fireground: Speed and Purpose, Fire Engineering
  Understanding and Leading ‘Gotcha’ Employees, Fire Engineering
  2nd medic sentenced in Elijah McClain case, FireRescue1
  ILLINOIS FIREFIGHTER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TRAINING EXERCISE, FFCC
  3 FIREFIGHTERS INJURED AT CLARKSVILLE, TN COMMERCIAL FIRE, FFCC
  District attorney will not charge suspect with murder of officer because they believe other officers were involved, LeoAffairs
  Sovereign citizen shoots at Florida deputies, two in hospital after deadly gunfight, LeoAffairs
  Police officer hiring in US increases in 2023 after years of decline, PERF survey shows, Police1
  Climate change will make wildfires worse, even in areas that don’t have wildfires today, Wildfire Today
  Firefighters from 5 Fla. FDs battle 2-alarm restaurant fire, FireRescue1
  Secret Service Scuffle Prompts DEI, Vetting Scrutiny, Real Clear Politics
  Biden Administration Plans to Recommend Easing Marijuana Restrictions, NY Times
  How grooming standards have changed in the U.S. military, Task & Purpose
  China’s third aircraft carrier Fujian tests power, navigation in maiden sea trial, South China Morning News

Mountain/Outside

• phaenom Wants to Upend the Ski Boot Market, and It Just Might, GearJunkie
  WATCH: Patagonia Calls Out The Fashion Industry, Unofficial Networks
  Is Climbing a Form of Art? Simon Carter’s New Book Sure Is., Climbing
  5 Tips for Leveling Up Your Trail Running, Outside
  Watch: In-Season Fitness, Climb Strong
  Body of climber who died after 1,000ft fall recovered from Alaska mountain, Guardian
  Factory Visits: DPS Skis in Salt Lake City, Powder
  Tom Wallisch Says Red Bull Unrailistic Is A “Return” To Freeskiing’s Roots, Powder
  Fundamentals Of Drill Sessions, Climb Strong
  This Year’s Best Climbing Hardware, Climbing
  Seven of the All-time Greatest Climbing Punts, Climbing
  How to Make the Most of Your 24/25 Epic and Ikon Passes This Summer, Freeskier
  Heroism, sacrifice, defeat? The enduring mystery of George Mallory’s final Everest attempt, The Guardian
  Could a Portable Lift Change Backcountry Skiing?, Powder
  Kifaru Bino Harness Review, Western Hunter
  Eberlestock Recon Bino Harness Review, Western Hunter
  Alaska Guide Creations – Alaska Classic Max Review, Western Hunter
  Washington Wildlife Commission Descends into Open Infighting Over New Cougar Hunting Ruling, Meateater
  JHMR To Replace Sublette Lift With New High Speed Quad, TGR
  DNSYS X1 EXOSKELETON, Bless This Stuff
  “Robot Legs” Designed To Unleash Superhuman Powers For Outdoor Adventures, Unofficial Networks
  Watch: Snowboarder Breaks Down Altercation With Skier, Unofficial Networks
  Sex & Ski Boots: Hoji, Matt Manser, & Greg Klein on the Present & Future of Ski Boot Design (Ep.295), Blister
  Ski Patroller Shows Incredible Display of Professionalism At Pond Skim (Video), Unofficial Networks
  Watch Officer Save Mountain Lions from Drowning, Wide Open Spaces
  
  

Health/Fitness/Nutrition

• A Market for Donor Kidneys Is Not the Reform the U.S. Needs, RAND
  How Supplement Stores Are Trying to Tap Into the Ozempic Boom, NY Times
  A Peek Inside the Brains of ‘Super-Agers’, NY Times
  Antidepressants: What to Know About Uses and Side Effects, NY Times
  Senate Begins Investigation Into Ozempic and Wegovy Prices, NY Times
  How Anxiety Became a Catchall for Every Unpleasant Emotion, RealClearHealth
  Here’s When Your Weight Loss Will Plateau, CNN
  The More You Cycle, the Lower Your Risk of Knee Arthritis, Outside
  New Science: Training to Failure vs. Near Failure, T-Nation
  Do You Need to Ride 100 Miles Before an Ironman?, Triathlete
  FIT File: Are Heart Rate Earbuds The Future?, DC Rainmaker
  Kids in Jeopardy, The Free Press
  There Was No Corona-Baby Boom, Bust Continues, Washington Examiner
  How to cook salmon: A complete beginner’s guide, the Manual
  Is Hyrox the New Crossfit? A New Fitness Craze with Big Drama, NY Times
  Women on Bumble No Longer Have to Make the First Move, NY Times
  Meet the Men Who Eat Meat (And Only Meat), NY Times
  Marine breaks world record in deadlift competition, Task & Purpose

Interesting

• Elon Musk Reaches Deals in China on Self-Driving Teslas, NY Times
  Americans’ Views of Technology Companies, Pew
  Just Six Companies Create About a Quarter of Global Plastic Waste, Survey Finds, Mother Jones
  Elon Musk comes out fighting as China throws Tesla a lifeline, Business Insider
  2025 Ram RHO Charges Onto the Scene as TRX Goes Extinct, GearJunkie
  A Skeptic’s Guide to the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, and Land Cruiser, Best Outdoor Gear
  How to Make Your Wi-Fi Suck Less While Working From Home Wirecutter
  Tesla faces an identity crisis: carmaker or tech firm?, Business Insider
  Only 24 albums in history have sold 1 million copies in a single week — here they all are, Business Insider
  How reliable is this research? Tool flags papers discussed on PubPeer, Nature
  Will Americans Ever Get Sick of Cheap Junk?, The Atlantic
  Meta had its biggest lobbying quarter ever, The Verge
  The Latest Online Culture War Is Humans vs. Algorithms, Wired