In an era when environmental degradation has become a global crisis, the distinction between defending our planet and resorting to extremes is becoming increasingly blurry. As eco-conscious people work to oppose the exploitation and destruction of the natural world, a contentious argument arises: where does environmental activism end and eco-terrorism... View Article
In recent days, the spotlight has unexpectedly shifted towards Jay Shetty, a name synonymous with wisdom, inspiration, and purpose-driven content. However, the attention he’s garnered is not for the reasons one might expect from someone often viewed as a contemporary guru. Instead, Shetty finds himself embroiled in controversy, accused by... View Article
In the arena of human endeavour, confronting one’s concerns demonstrates the strength of the human spirit. This difficult challenge is both universal and distinctive to everyone. My life, which has included almost 1800 continuous days of conflict, positions in intelligence operations, and innumerable personal struggles, provides as the backdrop for... View Article
With today’s mostly networked world, which includes 4G and 5G signals, optical connections, and a variety of satellites ranging from GPS to digital TV signals, gathering data of all types has become the major task of all intelligence services and organisations throughout the world. Though agents from various services are... View Article
The FBI reported a fatal fall by a person of influence, Christina. Being an influencer, these days is straight-forward, and anyone who works a little harder may be able to acquire that position, assuming it exists at all. Influencers in The Service of World War Two vs Now To mobilise... View Article
“She appears to be a girl, but she is actually a flame. “She’s so bright, she can burn your eyes, so look the other way.” It was June 2016, and bitcoin was a big issue, with investors scurrying for profits. Ruja Ignatova took the stage in a flowing burgundy gown... View Article
China’s Strategy for Global Digital Dominance. “Public opinion warfare,” “psychological warfare,” and “information warfare” are all terms that describe the same overarching strategy that the 50 Cent Army represents: the attempt to influence online discourse and perception. China is not alone in using this tactic; several international organisations and governments... View Article
This was the statement they kept reciting to us in school, and I’ll never forget it. I guarantee you that I didn’t give it much thought at the time—who thinks about history in school? —and I didn’t take the comment seriously. Based on my life experiences, I’ve concluded that many... View Article
I recall my father saying as a kid, “Walls have ears.” This was not in reference to secret police spying on everyone and each citizen; rather, it was in reference to your own neighbour spying on you. Later, when I applied to military school (high school), my grandfather took me... View Article
Fear, anxiety, and political tension dominated the Cold War, which was characterised by intense rivalry between the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union. The race to build the most powerful and cutting-edge weapons was at the heart of this competition. Both sides have spent billions of dollars... View Article