Arete 6.22.25

Military / National Security

China Loses Big In Israel-Iran Conflict, Forbes
Over 40 NATO warplanes to exercise near Russian border, UK Defense Journal
Does Xi Have Trump’s Number?, Foreign Policy
The Battle for TikTok Is at the Forefront of a Deeper Geopolitical Trend, The Diplomat
NATO learns as Ukraine’s ‘creativity’ changes battlefield, Space War
China’s Nuclear Arsenal Surges 20% in One Year, Reaching Over 600, Breaking Defense
O Kashmir: A Primer on South Asia’s Forever War, The Diplomat
Syria Is Notably Silent as Other Arab States Condemn Israeli Attacks on Iran, NY Times
North Korea Will Send Thousands of Military Personnel to Help Rebuild Kursk Region, Shoigu Says, Moscow Times
Drone overload: Too many people want to sell drones to the US military, Business Insider
US military cutting 7 of 8 military bases in Syria, top Trump official says, American Military News
It’s Time To Restructure the U.S. Military’s Command Plan, National Interest
Air Force Academy Graduation in Limbo for 9 Men’s Soccer Players, Military News
Army Eliminates Office for Minimizing Civilian Deaths on Battlefields, Military.com
By fusing intelligence and special operations, Israel’s strikes on Iran are a lesson in strategic surprise, Atlantic Council
Yes, now is the time to double down on the Abraham Accords, Atlantic Council
Mossad agents sabotaged Iranian defenses as airstrikes began, Israeli official says, Defense One
Four scenarios for the Middle East, from a former IDF intel chief, Defense One
The Case Against a Pacific Defense Pact, Real Clear Defense
Navy destroyer, air defense systems help intercept Iranian missiles, T&P
Inside Japan’s Hidden Sex Market, The Diplomat
What to Make of Germany’s New Veterans Day, WOTR
Why the Nuclear Gravity Bomb Has Gotten a Reboot, WOTR
OPEX 25 – Salomon Forces Genesis GTX Mid, Soldier Systems
Anduril and Rheinmetall Partner to Design and Manufacture Barracuda, Fury and Solid Rocket Motors for European Defence, Soldier Systems
Rampart Range Day 25 – Salomon Forces Amphib Assault, Soldier Systems
Duct Tape Is Great, But Have You Tried Gaffer Tape?, Wirecutter

Homeland Security, First Responder, Wildland Fire

Homeland Security, First Responder, Wildland Fire, Times of Israel
Grok’s ‘White Genocide’ Responses Show How Generative AI Can Be Weaponized, Homeland Security Newswire
Performance Issues Force Coast Guard To Stop Work On Two OPCs; First Ship Likely Delayed, Defense DailyTrump Admin Let Zero Illegals into the U.S. in May, Tennessee Star
How past presidents paved the road for Trump’s mass deportations, Phoenix New Times
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Yuma Sheriff’s Office Helicopter, US Border Patrol
San Diego police praise crowd as tens of thousands pack streets for ‘No Kings’ protests, Times of San Diego
Video shows federal agents pin car, arrest man wanted for assault at anti-ICE protest in LA, Border Patrol
Mexican cartels threaten Texas fishing industry, Cruz tells US Senate panel, Undercurrent News
Officers who cover their faces could be charged with misdemeanor under Calif. proposal, Police1
FBI: Coast Guard vet arrested for threatening to kill Trump, Police1
How one police sergeant’s intuition led to capture of suspect in Minn. lawmaker shootings, Police1
BWC: Man repeatedly punches Fla. deputy in head, grabs firearm before OIS, Police1
Va. firefighters spend 4 hours on EV SUV blaze, using drone to track battery hotspots, FR1
Wildfire crews respond to new fires; several White Mountain trails, cabins closed, newsminer.com
Calif. FD deploys over 1,000 goats for wildfire season, FR1
A terrifying look at wildfires from the hotshots who fight them, Washington Post
California’s Wildfires Could Be Brutal This Summer, NY Times
Hundreds of wildfires blazing across Canada could transform the country’s landscape, Washington Post
Trump orders US to ‘consolidate’ wildfire programs, Wildfire Today
Mugger accused of stomping on NYPD cop’s head charged with attempted murder, Police1
7 Fla. police officers arrested in connection with deadly crash during pursuit, Police1

Mountain / Outside

The Hiking Layering Guide you Need – YouTube/Mowser
23 Wildly Popular Places We Could Lose Forever If Congress Approves Public Land Sales, GearJunkie
ARCTERYX ALPHA SL 30 BACKPACK, Bless This Stuff
New Ram Truck Warranty Offers Coverage Twice as Long as the Competition, GearJunkie
Ford Bronco Raptor Gets $10K Price Cut, GearJunkie
New Study Claims That Merino Wool Is The Better Baselayer Material, Powder
Parenting: Disaster Style, Patagonia
Massive Southeast Pillar of Ultar Sar (7388m) Finally Climbed!, Climbing
The 7 Biggest Threats to the Future of Skiing and Snowboarding, SnowBrains
Epic Highline is One of Most Complex Ever, Gripped
U.S. Alpine Ski Team Announces Staff Changes For 2025-26 Season, Snow Industry News
Black Diamond Presents: Hillary Gerardi on Her FKT of Mont Blanc, Black Diamond Equipment
Two Hikers Were Struck by Lightning on This Popular Colorado Fourteener. They Survived., Outside
Masters of Craft: Fly-Fishing, Outside
Elite French Duo to Attempt Gasherbrum IV’s Shining Wall, Explorers Web
Gearbox: 2025 Ultralight Packs, BackcountryMag
Day 42: Nothing is Wrong, My Foot’s Just Old, The Trek
Is this Mountain ever Going to End?, Backpacking
The 51 days of the desert, The Trek
Bringing ’Em Home: The Pros and Cons of Nonresident Native Tags in Wyoming, Eastman’s
Wide Boyz Freeing Hard Norway Trad Climbs, Gripped
Adam Ondra Flashes a Jimmy Webb V13, Gripped
Cody Townsend Thinks Your Boots Are Too Stiff, Powder
Utah Ski Resorts Report 6.5 Million Skier Visits For 2024–25 Season, Snow Industry News
National Weather Service Issues First-Ever Heat Advisory in Alaska, SnowBrains

Fitness / Nutrition / Wellness

I Never Vacation Without This All-in-One Coffee Maker, Wirecutter
Sold Out Again: Behind the Cult Appeal of HOKA’s ‘Speed Loafer’, GearJunkie
Chris Fowler Stays Strong Over 60 with ‘Prudent Aggression’, M&F
Lactate: The Unsung Hero of Endurance Metabolism, Uphill Athlete
expert reaction to study comparing evidence on intermittent fasting and traditional calorie reduction diets for weight loss, Science Media Centre
The Undervalued Medical Power of Muscle, Medscape
Takeaways From the White House’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report, NY Times
Marijuana’s Links to Heart Attack and Stroke Are Becoming Clearer, NY Times
Drinking Coffee Is Associated With a Longer, Healthier Life, According to a New Study, NY Times
Why Boys and Men Are Floundering, With Therapist Terry Real: Modern Love Podcast, NY Times
Jon Stewart to host Warrior Games at Colorado College, Fox21
Trap Bar Farmers Walk Exercise Guide: How To, Benefits, & More, Generation Iron & Strength
Plant-based diets do not compromise muscular strength compared to omnivorous diets, systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials finds, Reddit
The Drivers of Age-Related Diseases, Ground Truths