A New Pattern of Shadow Warfare
Drones, cyber operations, sabotage and deniable targeted killings are increasingly emerging as integrated tools of modern hybrid warfare. The line between peace and war is rapidly fading, while political, military and strategic leadership face growing asymmetric threats.
The protection of political leadership during periods of heightened conflict must now be be accorded the same strategic importance as the protection of military leadership. Security agencies must urgently recalibrate their security architecture by strengthening physical protection, intelligence gathering, undercover capabilities, counter-surveillance, manpower deployment and anti-drone defences.
Diplomatic engagements may at times require political leaders to visit regions or countries of strategic importance. However, where professional threat assessments indicate elevated risk, security considerations must take precedence. In the evolving dynamics of hybrid warfare, objective threat perception—not diplomatic compulsion—should guide security decisions.
As the dynamics of warfare continue to evolve, tomorrow’s decisive battles may be fought as much in the shadows as on the battlefield.
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From: Your Immortal Unc and Auntie.
To: Our Immortal nieces and nephews.
0. Sleep is the world's most powerful drug.
1. Be in your bed for 8 hours
2. Same bedtime every night, any time before midnight
3. Don’t eat right before bed
4. Calm foods for dinner
5. No screens 1 hour before bed
6. Avoid added sugar (be aware it’s in everything)
7. Avoid all things in an American convenience store
8. Avoid fried foods
9. Shoes off at the door
10. Eat whole foods, particularly veggies fruits nuts legumes berries
11. Walk a little after meals or air squats
12. Get your heart rate high routinely
13. Lift heavy things
14. Stretch daily
15. Water pik, floss, brush, tongue scrape, morning and night
16. Make an effort to drink water
17. Get sunlight when you wake up (UV is low)
18. Protect skin in midday sun
19. Stand up straight
20. See at least one friend once a week
21. Avoid plastic where you can (in all things)
22. Circulate air in rooms
23. When stressed, breathe, learn to calm your body
24. Go to the dentist
25. Avoid sitting for long times
26. Protect your hearing, the world is too loud
27. Alcohol is bad for you
28. Finish coffee before noon
29. Avoid bright lights after sunset
30. If obese, look into a GLP
31. Sleep in a cold room
32. Texting while driving is dangerous
33. Turn off all notifications
34. Limit social media use
35. Don’t smoke anything
36. If you struggle to sleep, read a physical book before bed
37. 1 hour before bed have a calm wind down routine: bath, read, light walk, listen to music
38. The body is a clock and loves routine. Have a daily morning and evening schedule.
39. Avoid long distance travel where you can
40. Baby steps first: incorporate new things slowly
41. Do less… most things don’t work.
Bonus points if you get your blood checked.
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