Recent concessions by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are unlikely to quell the massive number of protesters who took to the streets to show their angst with the government over Netanyahu’s attempt at a power grab. Those Israelis who began the process of looking to settle outside of Israel will continue to look abroad for […]
Outside of on-going protests in Israel, Europe is seeing its own wave of demonstrations as a result of continued market instability and inflation challenges. Long neglected pension programs, stagnant civil sector wages, and a growing distrust of the political elite continue to drive workers to the streets. The protests are not limited to one specific age group, economic class, or education level. Rather,
1 An armed attack on the newly opened Chimbolo gold mine belonging to the Chinese Gold Coast Group in the Central African Republic (CAR) on 19 March exposes the dangers of mining in remote areas where government security forces have limited or no control. Press reports indicate nine Chinese nationals were killed and two injured after a militia-style group of gunmen overcame local security and stormed the
The on-going anti-government protests in Israel show no signs of abating over the near term. Israelis from across the political spectrum continue to take part in large-scale protests in Tel Aviv and secondary cities throughout Israel. Business leaders and entrepreneurs continue to make plans – for those who have not yet – to divest their personal and business assets and move them abroad to “safer” areas. In many cases, these business leaders do not
The Russian Government continues to turn to its playbook used in the country of Georgia in 2008 and in Ukraine in 2014 and 2022 in hopes of creating the conditions in Moldova that allow for a political transition to a Moscow-controlled state. Similar to these examples, Russia has, and will continue to build, network infrastructure of political elites, community and religious leaders, and social media influencers and activists
On-going instability in Israel is inspiring many local and regional business leaders to consider divesting from the Israeli market or has already resulted in some liquidation of personal and business assets. It is unlikely that domestic political fighting over the future of Israel, as exposed by proposed changes to the status of the judiciary will subside in the near term. Rather, a political deadlock is likely which will inspire continued large-scale protests, reduced economic outputs, and a
Part Two of a Ronin Insights Series on How the US Military Works: The Role of Satellites The US military is one of the largest investors in advanced communications and satellite technology in the world. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines all require a secure and reliable means of communications at all levels – from general officer to general officer at the
Part One of a Ronin Insights Series on How the US Military Works 1 US military doctrine and culture have evolved over time to produce a unique organization that sets the standard for warfighting. The US military came into its own during the 1861-1865 Civil War with a mass battle-hardened standing army—in the prior century after the Revolution, America mostly had a citizen army, raised when needed.
An outbreak of Avian Influenza or “Bird Flu” is spreading rapidly in many parts of the world, impacting availability of poultry products and worrying public health leaders around the potential jump from birds to humans. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health leaders benefit from increased attention and resources towards outbreaks such as
1 Anti-Semitic Incidents High in America and Europe Law enforcement and national security officials in both America and Europe are facing a spike in white nationalist and anti-semitic incidents. One such official, Sheriff Michael Chitwood of Volusia County in central Florida, held a fiery news conference in the past few days addressing a spike of anti-semitic incidents in his county. Chitwood said that “thugs” were attempting to intimidate the local Jewish community. In response to death
