Joan Swart ⚖️

Behavioural insights into conflict, military strategy & political risk. PhD researcher in Military Science

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

My old boys.

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@AidanSimardone Extremely simplistic.

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@OmarHamadD 😭💔

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@IraninSA Could you kindly confirm whether the Government of South Africa was invited to send an official delegation to the funeral? I am not seeking comment on South Africa's decision, only whether such an invitation was extended.

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@ChrisHelali SA did not send a delegation to the funeral processions.

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@Glenn_Diesen Psychological gratification

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@daddyhope What an unfortunate situation. Partly Pretoria's own doing now exploited. Upholding immigration laws consistently and fairly would have prevented this.

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

I found it: For the Lebanese state, Iran used chapter An-Nisa verse 66: “If We had commanded them to sacrifice themselves or abandon their homes, none would have obeyed except for a few. Had they done what they were advised to do, it would have certainly been far better for them and more reassuring.”

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@AdissidentFaith @SprinterPress I am curious to know which verse was recited for the Lebanon government delegation.

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@dumisani_thwala @Gedionthegidtro @Enghumbhini I agree. Shutting down the Internet doesn't shut down SL. Which leaves the ability for instigators of unrest to mobilise intact.

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@dumisani_thwala @Gedionthegidtro @Enghumbhini SL was used politically in Ukraine and Iran. The devices were eventually identified and deactivated but it was not easy. I am not aware of the same examples elsewhere.

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@RealPepeEscobar @DIRCO_ZA @IraninSA ?

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@Gedionthegidtro @lynne_ogilvy @Enghumbhini He did make a huge investment in the outcome.

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@dumisani_thwala @Gedionthegidtro @Enghumbhini It's not about data and intel. That's out there for everyone, I'm afraid. It's about covert communication where needed (for plots, etc.), and turning off communication when it's against you (e.g., countering plots).

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@EdibleBloke @Enghumbhini That's what I'm trying to get to, maybe not clearly enough! It's about control; always about control. Whatever the system, we should have the ability to manage, control, and track/trace it so that it's not used against our own national security.

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@RediTlhabi That applies to the whole administration (fortunately or unfortunately). Hopefully it's just a blip for the US. IMO, we should maintain professional engagement through established diplomatic channels based on shorter term issues like trade.

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@lynne_ogilvy @Gedionthegidtro @Enghumbhini I know they do, and we can safely assume data collection, I would acknowledge. But more overt activities to influence/compromise government power? I have not seen the same level of that behavior.

[Joan Swart ⚖️ @ForensicJoan]

@Tsholofelo15572 @Enghumbhini They demonstrate little evidence of being evil.

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@Nka_Metro @Enghumbhini From my perspective it's not only about that, but also about potential threats to our national security.