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Blackbelt Prepper
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U.S. Army (Ret.), Combat Veteran. Vetrepreneur.
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In Syria, Israel has continued airstrikes in addition to building settlements in the Golan Heights. Various factions, including the HST rebels, are competing for influence over Syria’s future. Assad’s collapse has left a significant power gap, with a fractured Syria run by de facto governments and ethnic groups looking increasingly likely.
Russia announced its plans to develop AI with BRICS partners. In Moscow, officials convened for the AI Alliance Network’s inaugural meeting. Russia is looking to expand its development of AI to boost its tech and economic sectors, but a BRICS generative AI model is also likely to be used heavily for military and security applications.
Some NATO members have proposed a European peace approach that excludes the US. Some European leaders, led by Germany, are preparing their own peace negotiation approach due to concerns of a Trump plan favoring Russia. Europe is also pushing more aid to Ukraine, a factor that is likely to complicate peace talks.
Drone sightings continue at US military bases and infrastructure facilities. The government has walked back the severity, claiming such sightings are normal. The government has said there is no evidence of adversary involvement. Media outlets abroad have begun reporting previous drone sightings amid the ongoing situation in the US.
President Biden endorsed a new memo on how to deal with strategic adversaries. The memo is reportedly intended to be a guiding document for President-elect Trump as adversary cooperation continues to expand.
TWO THINGS FOR YOU TO THINK ABOUT A few pursuits will generate most of your happiness. A few people will meet most of your needs. A few projects will result in most of your success. What if the answer to improving your life isn’t to do more? What if the answer is to focus on less? -------------------- ONE THING FOR YOU TO ASK YOURSELF What can you cut out of your life that will immediately improve it? -------------------- ONE THING FOR YOU TO TRY THIS WEEK Cut one thing out of your life that dramatically improves it. --------------------- Remember: Small changes lead to lasting breakthroughs.