Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy
Offensive defence: How Putin saved NATO, Al Jazerra
Why Turkey changed its stance on Sweden’s NATO membership, Al Jazeera
Is the Warning Clock on Our National Defense Running Out?, RAND
USMC Preparing for Full Rate Production of MADIS RWS, Soldier Systems
‘Continent of opportunities’: Iran’s Raisi to go on Africa tour, Al Jazeera
Analysis of the Post-Service Earnings, Wealth, and Well-Being of Military Retirees, RAND
North Korea says it had to scramble jets to ward off US aircraft, War is Boring
Far-Right Party Gaining in Spain, NY Times
US kills ISIS commander in eastern Syria, T&P
Air Force is pausing bonuses and personnel moves, Military News
The Real Missile Gap, RCD
Anarchy Is a Bridge: Russia and China Are Pushing NATO and Japan Together, War is Boring
Ukraine, Russia
The Long, Destructive Shadow of Obama’s Russia Doctrine, Foreign Policy
Germany approves $769M weapons package for Ukraine, clears huge Boxer deal with Australia, Breaking Defense
Ukraine: Questions and Answers as NATO Meets, RCP
Czech leader: ‘Several countries’ hesitant as NATO discusses ascension plans for Ukraine, Breaking Defense
Russian Failures in the Ukraine Conflict as of January 2023, RAND
As Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Inches Forward, Soldiers Face What Russians Left Behind, NYT
Map Shows Russia’s Progress in Ukraine Counteroffensive, RCD
Russian submarine commander killed by gunman on morning run, Al Jazeera
Russian Troops are Battling High and Drunk, The Hill
Stolty Sweden’d the deal with Turkey, Morning Defense
Russia Slams Repatriation of Ukrainian Troops From Turkey, Moscow Times
Russia to strike nuclear facilities in Ukraine after attempted attack on Smolensk NPP, Pravda Report
German spy services had foreknowledge of Wagner mutiny, report claims,Intelnews.org
Why this Major Nation is Dependent on Russia’s Military, RCD
China
Chinese Legislation Targets U.S. Trade Sanctions, HSN
Maryland Think Tank Co-Director Charged for Acting as an Agent for China, Iran, HSN
Nato leaders slam China for Russia ties and Taiwan threats in sternest rebuke to date, South China Morning PostChina’s Switch From the Belt and Road to the Global Development Initiative, The Diplomat
China’s Ties to Cuba and Growing Presence in Latin America Raise Security Concerns in Washington, Even as Leaders Try to Ease Tensions, HSN
There’s No Substitute for Chinese Drones (and That’s a Problem), Foreign Policy
First Responder / Law Enforcement / Wildland Fire/ Homeland Security, Wilderness Professional
Ind. deputy killed by inmate in failed escape attempt, Police1
Suspect in pursuit that killed 19-year-old Vt. officer pleads not guilty, Police1
FAA bills would launch drones to fight wildfires, FR1
Podcast: Politics and Tactics, Fire Engineering
Forensics Lab Cracks Case on Newer, “Greener” Gunshot Residue, HSN
Boston city council looking to change police department’s ‘system of forced overtime’, Police1
3 signs traumatic calls may be affecting you more than you think, FR1
Meet the ‘Small Town Dicks’ podcasting about big-time crime in Small Town, USA, Police1
When suspects resist arrest: 12 motivations for resistance to ensure LEOs are tactically aware, Police1
Masked Men Burn Market in Mexican City, Killing Nine People, FireEngineering
After LODDs, Port Authority to Consider Creating Its Own Firefighting Force at Port Newark, Fire Engineering
Addressing justice in wildfire risk management, Science Daily
Report to Congress on Coast Guard Cutter Procurement, USNI
Mountain / Outside
Free Soloist Dies After 500-foot Fall in Rocky Mountain National Park, Climbing
Beloved American Surfer Dies in Freak Accident, Men’s Journal
Shark Attacks on Seals Lead to Indefinite Swim Ban at MA Beach, Men’s Journal
The Best Windbreaker Jackets of 2023, Outside
These Hikers Are Trudging Through the Pacific Crest Trail’s Historic Snowpack, Outside
New Hunting Access Proposed on National Wildlife Refuges, BHA
Thinking about corner crossing in Montana? Read this first., BHA
Helicopter Pilot Busted For Illegally Landing In National Park To Picnic, UN
Whale Swallows Two People in a Kayak and Spits Them Back Out, UN
Jain Kim, 34, Claims Her 30th Gold Medal in Chamonix Lead World Cup, Climbing
Is Running a Good Training Strategy for Rock Climbers?, Climbing
Adam Ondra Has Climbed Over 200 Routes 5.14d and Above, Gripped
Big new climb on Spiz d’Agner (Dolomites) by Nicolò Geremia, Mirco Grasso, Planet Mountain
La Sportiva Presents: The Flow State, La Sportiva
Two Hikers Pushed Off Cliff Near Iconic German Castle, Leaving One Dead, UN
How Western States 100 Champion Courtney Dauwalter Keeps Running Simple, Outside
What Not to Carry on Your First Thru-Hike, Outside
Are you in between mountain bike sizes? This is how to tell which one is right for you, The Manual
How to Climb Slopers? Hint: It’s All About Body Position, Climbing
Come As You Are: Release of a Different Kind of Routesetting Film, Climbing Business
Health / Fitness / Nutrition
How to Run Hills Without Hurting Your Knees, Triathlete
The Top 5 Reasons to Stop Eating Chicken, Mercy for Animals
Sneak Peek: Nike Running Teams With Vibram to Launch ‘Ultrafly Trail’ Shoe,GearJunkie
A Record Share of Americans Living Alone, Real Clear Health
A Day in the Life of a Tour de France Team Chef, Outside
A Deep Dive into the Science of Marathon Recovery Outside
Drowning Is No. 1 Killer of Young Children. U.S. Efforts to Fix It Are Lagging., NY Times
Does Sugar Actually Feed Cancer?, NY Times
STAT+: The new weight loss drugs are revolutionizing our understanding of desire. Food cravings could be just the beginning, STAT
How Long Does Testosterone Take to Work?, T-Nation
Former Champion Ben Smith Hosts Training Camp for 2023 CrossFit Games. Laura Horvath and Gabriela Migala Show Out, Breaking Muscle
Grab the Yogurt: Whole-Fat Dairy OK for a Heart-Healthy Diet, WebMD
Should I worry about how much processed meat I eat?, Guardian
How Quickly Do I Lose My Run Fitness?, Triathlete
Interesting
More people actually moved out of Florida than New York or California in 2021, Business Insider
Report: The car colors with the best (and worst) resale value, The Manual
Sarah Silverman is suing OpenAI and Meta for copyright infringement, The Verge
Why We Don’t Recommend Ring Cameras, Wired
You shouldn’t feel obligated to tip when ordering a coffee or takeout, says Shake Shack founder, Business Insider