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2026-06-11 | UPDATES #212 | PILLAR OF FIRE IN DAGESTAN: A Russian Trunk Gas Pipeline Just Burned in Kizilyurt — and It Wasn't Just Any Pipeline. It Was the Spine of the Russia-Iran Energy Axis. 9–10 June 2026 — Three Explosions on the 1,200-m Mozdok-Kazimagomed Trunk Line, Pillar of Fire Visible for Kilometres, 140 Civilians Evacuated, the Kremlin Calls It a "Technical Failure," and the Strategic Implications Reach All the Way to Tehran.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: RBC-Ukraine — "Dagestan gas pipeline fire - Major pipeline ignites" (9 June 2026)UNN (Ukrainian News Network) / Ukraine Today — "A powerful explosion occurred on a main gas pipeline in Dagestan, a pillar of fire rose into the sky" (9 June 2026) Mezha / Ukrinform — "Disinformation center releases footage of gas pipeline fire in Dagestan" (9 June 2026, 22:33)Ukrinform — "Explosion reported on gas pipeline in Dagestan" (10 June 2026)Caucasian Knot (Kavkazskiy Uzel English) — "The cause of the fire on the Mozdok-Kazimagomed gas pipeline has been revealed" (10 June 2026) Wikipedia — "Mozdok–Makhachkala–Kazi Magomed pipeline" — 680 km natural gas pipeline; from Mozdok in North Ossetia through Chechnya and Dagestan to Kazi Magomed in Azerbaijan; commissioned 1983; operated by SOCAR and Gazprom; maximum discharge 13 billion cubic meters per year; Azerbaijani section known as Kazi Magomed–Novo Filya or Baku–Novo Filya; Novo Filya gas-metering utility at Russian side of Azerbaijan-Russia border; 2010 reverse-flow Azerbaijani gas to Russia agreement; 1970s Iranian gas supply to southern Caucasus Soviet republics historical contextSputnik News / Global Security archive — "300 Million Cubic Meters a Day? Russia-Iran Pipeline Promises Major Energy Boost" (January 2025)Press TV / Global Security archive — "Iran, Russia agree to transfer gas via Azerbaijan: Minister" (26 April 2025)Andrew Korybko / Substack — "Russia Might Soon Redirect Its Gas Pipeline Plans From China To Iran & India" (early 2026)Silicon Curtain editorial archive — Davydov Balashikha Car Bomb June 2026 Script (9 June 2026)Wikipedia — "2023 Makhachkala gas station explosion" (14 August 2023, historical context)----------

Nikol Pashinyan's sweeping re-election in Armenia has raised fresh hopes that the border with Turkey could finally reopen after three decades of closure. The Armenian prime minister campaigned on restoring ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan, as well as moving Armenia closer to Europe – but constitutional reform remains a major obstacle. The vote on 7 June gave Nikol Pashinyan a clear victory over the opposition. But his success could prove bittersweet after he fell short of the parliamentary majority needed to change the constitution. Changing the constitution is part of Pashinyan's peace efforts with Azerbaijan, brokered last year by United States President Donald Trump. “This government is committed to passing what the Armenian opposition would refer to as 'the Aliyev referendum',” said Eric Hacopian, a Yerevan-based political consultant. “The problem is, now they have no votes to bring it up because you need to get a two-thirds vote to change the constitution.” Armenia PM Pashinyan wins vote, cementing pro-Western shift Constitutional hurdles On the back of the Washington peace talks, “Armenia and Azerbaijan had an understanding that, after the election in Armenia, there would be certain constitutional amendments”, explained Hikmet Hajiyev, chief foreign policy adviser to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Baku insists Armenia must remove claims to Nagorno-Karabakh from the preamble to its constitution. The two countries have clashed repeatedly over the contested territory. In 2023, Azerbaijan retook the breakaway enclave, causing more than 100,000 ethnic Armenians to flee. “We are looking forward to Armenia completely eliminating elements of its territorial claims,” Hajiyev said. “Then we will not have any stumbling blocks or hurdles on our agenda to move forward.” Constitutional reform is also seen as important for normalising Armenia's ties with Turkey, according to Hajiyev. “It's not directly linked, but indirectly,” he said. “Once the Azerbaijan-Armenia agenda is solved, then Turkey will also act in a synchronised manner, opening the borders and also establishing a closer relationship.” Armenia election: what the vote could mean for Russia, the West and Azerbaijan Border hopes Turkey closed its border with Armenia in 1993, siding with Azerbaijan after ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence and seized Azerbaijani lands. Efforts to restore ties are now gathering pace, said Zeynep Alemdar, an international relations professor at Dogus University in Istanbul. “They've already declared in May 2026 that the border is going to be opened up, and all the bureaucratic, paperwork-type obstacles are actually being dismantled,” Alemdar said, noting that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is believed to get on well with Pashinyan. Pashinyan's Turkey visit signals new chapter as Ankara eyes Caucasus shift But energy-rich Azerbaijan remains crucial to Ankara, Alemdar said. “Economically, comparing Azerbaijan versus Armenia for Ankara, of course Azerbaijan always wins... Of course Azerbaijan is going to be more influential,” Alemdar said. Erdogan congratulated Pashinyan on his re-election, while the Turkish foreign ministry urged Yerevan in a statement to embrace “bold reforms” – seen by many as a call for constitutional change. Cautious steps Pashinyan's lack of decisive parliamentary support and uncertainty over a possible referendum mean Ankara's role could be important in securing lasting peace, said Richard Giragosian, director of the Regional Studies Center think tank in Yerevan. “For Turkey this is a slow, gradual process of retaking the initiative with Armenia, away from Azerbaijan,” Giragosian said. “Because in many ways, at every round it's been the Azerbaijan factor that's the key determinant. And according to sources in Ankara, they only have a yellow light of caution from Azerbaijan – it's not a red light, but it's not yet a green light to proceed.” Reopening the Turkish-Armenian border would be welcomed by the European Union and Washington, as Ankara seeks to deepen its ties with both. But with Azerbaijan acting as a major investor and economic lifeline, Turkey is moving cautiously to avoid upsetting its powerful neighbour.

Max and Maria sit down with Dr. Nina Khrushcheva, Professor of International Affairs at the New School and one of the world's leading experts on Russia, to discuss her new Russian‑language book Nikita Khrushchev: Vozhd vne sistemy (“Nikita Khrushchev: An Outlier of the System”) and her experience as one of the few scholars still traveling to and from Russia. As Nikita Khrushchev's great‑granddaughter and adoptive granddaughter, she offers a rare, personal view of how Russian culture, politics, and society are evolving. Mentioned:  No Exit from Stalin | by Nina L. Khrushcheva in Project Syndicate (April 2026)  Russia's Descent Into Tyranny: How Four Years of War Have Remade Society | by Nina L. Khrushcheva in Foreign Affairs (Dec. 2025)  Nikita Khrushchev: Vozhd vne sistemy (Nikita Khrushchev: An Outlier of the System) | Book by Nina L. Khrushcheva  Feedback? Suggestions? Ideas to help us improve? Email us at erep@csis.org.  If you love Russian Roulette, let us know by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Listen to our sister podcast, covering all things Europe through a Washington lens: CSIS Podcasts | The Eurofile 

It's war in our time. After flirting with peace for a few miserable hours, the US and Iran are back to what they know best: taking uneven chunks out of each other amidst the world's prime oil pathway. This week, Iran levelled a terminal of Kuwait's airport, and attacked the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Then there was that mysterious Apache helicopter crash off Hormuz. Now, after the crisp kinetic strikes of the first few weeks – then the tentative tests of strength – the war is entering a new phase.One in which Iran shows that the US will not be able to achieve on the negotiating table what it did not achieve on the battlefield. Meanwhile, it's a thriving Asian tiger, the skyscraper skyline of its capital shows the bustle and optimism of the Rising East. Mobile phones. Electric cars. That's right — North Korea is this year's big economic success story, according to a new piece in the Wall Street Journal. Turns out the Hermit Kingdom is less hermetic these days. North Koreans have made good money providing weapons to Russia in Ukraine, and China has turned on the trade taps. Pyongyang no longer rations electricity to a few hours every day. So what happens when North Korea is no longer a Potemkin village but a Potemkin megalopolis? Meanwhile, lose a war, get voted back in. Three years after the catastrophe in Nagorno-Karabakh, what inspired the Armenian people to re-elect Nikol Pashinyan? Perhaps it was precisely because of how vulnerable the country feels itself to be. The strategy is to buy off and shore up: peace with Azerbaijan, EU candidacy, and normalisation with old enemy Turkey. But how low can you lie in a region that Russia sees as its backyard?Do check out our Substack if you can - https://multipolaritypod.substack.com/

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, have agreed that their countries will cooperate in various fields, including the energy sector.

Richard Lyon is an electrical engineer, petroleum engineer, and energy economist. He spent more than twenty-five years in the oil and gas industry in senior operational management roles in the UK, Norway, Azerbaijan, Congo, and Cameroon. He writes about the gap between energy policy and physical reality at his Substack, State of Britain (richardlyon.substack.com). His book, The Energy Trap: Why the Renewable Energy Transition Can't Work — And What Can, will be published by Swift Press this coming September, 2026, available in the US through Amazon. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

Tigran Grigoryan, director of the Center for Democracy and Security, a Yerevan-based think tank, argues that the road ahead for Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is fraught with risk. Pashinyan won by a wide margin in the June 7 election, but failed to clinch the super majority needed to push through peace with Turkey and Azerbaijan. Economic pressure from Russia is adding to his woes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Armenians vote in a parliamentary election seen as a test of Nikol Pashinyan's pro-Western course, RFI asks two regional experts what the result could mean for peace with Azerbaijan and relations with Russia. Eight years after the street revolution that brought him to power, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is asking voters for a fresh mandate built around the promise of lasting peace with Azerbaijan and a reduced dependence on Russia. His opponents say he has conceded too much to Baku and damaged Armenia's traditional alliance with Moscow. To understand what is at stake, RFI spoke to Joshua Kucera, an analyst with the International Crisis Group, and Richard Giragossian, director of the Regional Studies Center in Yerevan.

Armenia heads to the polls in a pivotal election this weekend, with voters considering whether peace with Azerbaijan is a good thing, and whether Russia or the EU is a better ally. Plus: Mark Speich of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation on Germany’s role in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did heavily sanctioned Iran create a drone so cheap, deadly and effective that everyone from Russia to the US has copied it?From the Gulf being inundated with attacks by Iranian Shaheds to Ukraine finding innovative new ways to counter the Russian version, Tehran has mass-produced a strategic weapon that has challenged traditional Western air-defence thinking. To look at how Iran did it, what makes the Shahed so brutal and how to counter it, guest host from the Ukraine: the Latest team Sophie O'Sullivan speaks to Mykola Bielieskov, research fellow at the Kyiv-based National Institute for Strategic Studies, and Peter Lee, co-Director of the Centre for Defence, Risk and Resilience at Britain's University of Portsmouth.Plus, Sophie covers the latest major updates from the region, including Hezbollah's rejection of the Israel-Lebanon deal as “Satan's dream” and news of a secret deployment of elite Israeli military units to Azerbaijan. HighlightsIran's cheap but deadly drones have reshaped warfare. Can the US catch up?Why everyone from Russia to the US are copying the ShahedCONTRIBUTORS:Sophie O'Sullivan, guest host and producer Ukraine: the LatestMykola Bielieskov, research fellow at National Institute for Strategic Studies @MBielieskovPeter Lee, professor at the University of PortsmouthProducer: Phil AtkinsExecutive Producers: Venetia Rainey & Louisa Wells► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk ► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina. Hii leo dunia inaadhimisha Siku ya Mazingira Duniani huku maadhimisho ya kimataifa yakifanyika jijini Baku nchini Azerbaijan. Maudhui ya mwaka huu ni "Sasa kwa ajili ya Tabianchi", yakiweka msisitizo mkubwa wa kuchukua hatua dhidi ya za uhifadhi wa mifumo ya ikolojia na hatua za kukabili tabianchi.Hivi karibuni, Kamisheni ya Bonde la Ziwa Victoria pamoja na wadau, iliwasilisha Ripoti ya Hali ya Ziwa hilo ikionesha uwepo wa kemikali hatarishi, taka ngumu, plastiki, pamoja na majitaka vitu ambavyo ni hatari kwa viumbe wa majini na mazingira. Rashid Malekela wa Idhaa hii ametembelea mwalo wa Luchelele, uliopo mkoani Mwanza, kaskazini-magharibi mwa Tanzania, kufahamu jinsi wakazi wa eneo hilo wanavyochukua hatua dhidi ya Tabianchi. Anaanza na uongozi wa Kikundi cha Usimamizi wa Rasilimali za Uvuvi, BMU.Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari zikiwemo za ... Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

Conversations on Groong - June 1, 2026In this Conversations on Groong episode, Hovik and Asbed speak with Dr. Sergey Markedonov about the sharp decline in Russia-Armenia relations before Armenia's June parliamentary elections. The discussion explores whether the vote is only a domestic contest, or a broader struggle over Armenia's identity, security, and geopolitical direction after Artsakh. Topics include Pashinyan's "Real Armenia" project, TRIPP and regional balance, Russia's warnings over Armenia's EU pivot, pressure on Armenian exports and energy pricing, the role of the Armenian Church, and whether the EU offers Armenia a real strategic alternative or only short-term political support.Topics:TRIPP and Regional BalanceArmenia's Geopolitical ElectionPashinyan's "Real Armenia"Russia's Economic PressureGuest: Sergey MarkedonovHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 552 | Recorded: May 31, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/552VIDEO: https://youtu.be/5K3xqqYouKs#RussiaArmenia #SergeyMarkedonov #ArmeniaElections #Pashinyan #RealArmenia #TRIPP #EAEU #SouthCaucasusSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Conversations on Groong - May 31, 2026In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Arthur Khachatryan of the Hayastan Dashinq, Armenia Alliance about the 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election scheduled for June 7. We discuss whether free and fair elections are possible given foreign interference from the West, abuse of administrative resources by the ruling Civil Contract party, media control, and competing pressures from the United States, EU, Russia, and regional actors including Turkey and Azerbaijan.Topics:Free and fair electionsPolls and opposition unityHayastan Dashinq platformTRIPP and foreign policyEconomy and Russian pressureGuest: Arthur KhachatryanHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 551 | Recorded: May 30, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/551VIDEO: https://youtu.be/uQn81n-zHcw#ArmeniaElections #ArthurKhachatryan #HayastanDashinq #ArmenianOpposition #Pashinyan #TRIPP #SouthCaucasus #GroongSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

••• The Gifts of Holy Spirit: Pentecost Special Series Part-5 of 5, Ep 431 . ••• Bible Study Verses: 1 Corinthians 12.3-14, Ephesians 4.7-12, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 1.3-12, 1Timothy 4.14, 2 Kings 2:8-14 . ••• “Prayer is not appointed for the furnishing of God with the knowledge of what we need, but it is designed as a confession to Him of our sense of the need. In this, as in everything, God's thoughts are not as ours. God requires that His gifts should be sought for. He designs to be honoured by our asking, just as He is to be thanked by us after He has bestowed His blessing", A. W. Pink 1865-1952 † ••• “I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law”, Galatians 5.16-18, NKJV . ••• What are 3-reasons why we are studying the gifts of Holy Spirit? ••• What are 3-reasons why the gifts of Holy Spirit are given to born again christians? ••• What are the 9-gifts of Holy Spirit? ••• What are the ‘Revelation gifts'? ••• What are the ‘power-gifts'? ••• What are the ‘vocal gifts'? ••• What are the differences between the fruit of The Spirit, ministry gifts and the gifts of Holy Spirit? ••• Which gifts of Holy Spirit are permanent and which gifts can be transitory? ••• Can someone with a volatile character be used in the healing ministry? ••• What are the 4-differences between ministry gifts and vocal, power or revelation gifts? ••• How can certain gifts become useless? ••• What are 3-reasons for the Gifts of Holy Spirit? ••• How does the born again believer manifest Holy Spirit gifts? ••• What is the main psychological attribute of the one who can manifest true Holy Spirit gifts? ••• Who are the candidates for the gifts from Holy Spirit? ••• What are 3-ways to manifest Holy Spirit gifts? ••• Have some of the gifts of Holy Spirit disappeared as some churches espouse in these last days? ••• What can happen to Holy Spirit gifts due to fear, shame, neglect, pride or personal agendas? ••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more intentional about identifying your Spiritual gifting and not be ashamed to use your spiritual gifting during your short time in this lost and fallen world? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is a listener supported production by all the beloved of God who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Sevil Yeva Photography, Bakı, Azerbaijan, https://www.instagram.com/sevilyeva, https://www.behance.net/sevilyeva, AND Sunguk Kim Photography, Seoul. Korea, https://www.instagram.com/maveriqstudio, https://www.instagram.com/dir.sunyu , Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/ep431-holyspirit-power-series-part5of5 . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• RESOURCE - Prayer Requests: PRAYER@SWRC.COM . ••• RESOURCE - Amazing Stories: https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod . ••• † http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/A.W.-Pink-Quotes/ . ••• RESOURCE: FREE Max McLean Chronological Audio Bible! https://tinyurl.com/godspeaks777 . ••• FERP250530 Episode#431 GOT250530 Ep431 . ••• The Person and Ministry of Holy Spirit: The Gifts of Holy Spirit: Pentecost Special Series Part-5 of 5 . ††† . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Maria welcome Sir Lawrence Freedman, historian, author, and Emeritus Professor of War Studies, King's College London, to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine, how he sees the conflict evolving, and what to expect in the critical months ahead. Is Ukraine winning the drone race? by Sir Lawrence Freedman  Link to Substack: Comment is Freed   Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Ideas to help us improve? Email us at erep@csis.org.  If you love Russian Roulette, let us know by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Listen to our sister podcast, covering all things Europe through a Washington lens: CSIS Podcasts | The Eurofile  

The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.

Dr Mohamad Al-Ississ, Macro and Geopolitical Strategist and former Finance Minister of Jordan, joins Tellimer Founder and CEO Duncan Wales to examine how a new era of geopolitical fragmentation is fundamentally reshaping the calculus for emerging market investors, sovereigns and corporations. Drawing on Mohamad's decade of leading Jordan's fiscal and economic policy, and his subsequent work advising boards and institutions on macro strategy and sovereign risk, the conversation examines why the world has shifted from optimising for efficiency to competing on resilience, and what that means for sovereign differentiation across emerging markets. They explore how AI is less a software story for EMs than an infrastructure and human capital imperative, and why energy policy has become inseparable from industrial and defence strategy. The episode also covers the corridor economies of Turkey and Azerbaijan, the risks of fiscal short-termism, and why career-safe index investing is increasingly a dangerous bet.The Emerging Markets Podcast by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tellimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Emerging Markets, Connected. Check out the full Tellimer offering ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Emerging Markets Podcast dives into a range of topics in the emerging and frontier market world including investment themes, debt restructuring, elections, and geopolitical tensions.DISCLAIMERThis podcast is provided for information purposes and represents the personal opinions of the speakers. It is not an offer or solicitation for investment in any securities, nor should it be regarded as investment advice. Tellimer Technologies Limited does not offer or provide advice and no mention of a particular security in this podcast constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that or any security, portfolio of securities, or enter any transaction or investment strategy. Nor is any such mention an indication that any investment is suitable for any specific person.For more information, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tellimer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.     AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Indepth Interview with Eurovision Winner Dara (Bulgaria 2026) Interview with Jiva (Azerbajan 2026) done at the Turquoise Carpet Interview Clips with ESSYLA (Belgium 2026)  Interview Clip with Simón (Armenia 2026) Interview Clip with Bzikebi (Georgia 2026)  Interview Clip with Alis (Albania 2026)  Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment with Chris Poppe Interview with Christer Björkman on Eurovision Song Contest - Asia  Tribute to Björn Tidmand (Denmark 1964)  Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests    Eurovision Winner 2026 for Bulgaria - Dara "Bangaranga"   Interview with Eurovision Winner Dara:  The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest took place on 16 May 2026 from the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria with delegations from 35 countries battling it out for the winning trophy of the contest and the right to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. For the very first time Bulgaria won the competiton with Dara and the song "Bangaranga" receiving a total amount of 516 points combined from Public and Jury Vote. The Radio International Team was on location and had the chance to meet Dara at the Turquoise Carpet but also Johannes was able to meet the singer during the rehearsals for an interview. Hear it all on the show this week.  The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Scoreboard   What a thrilling voting it was on Saturday with the final result being visible just above. Full details can be viewed at our friends from Wikipedia - click here The Radio International Photo Album from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - CLICK HERE ESSYLA (Belgium 2026)   Interview with ESSYLA (Belgium 2026): Belgium has been part of the Eurovision Song Contest since the very beginning in 1956 only missing out participations for three times. In 2026, ESSYLA represented Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Dancing on the Ice" successfully qualifying Belgium to the Grand Final reaching Number 21. The Radio International Interview Team had pleasure to meet ESSYLA at the Turquoise Carpet as well as JP met her after the had qualified for the Grand Final and conducted interview which you can hear on the show this week.  Jiva (AZ), Bzikebi (GEO), Alis (AB) and Simon (AR)  with Radio International Interview Team   Interview Clips from the Turquoise Carpet (Alis, Jiva, Simón, Bzkebi):   The Turqoise Carpet marks the start of the Welcome Ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest. The Eurovision Artists walk the carpet in front of the many Eurovision Fans and International Media who conduct short interview clips with the artists. This week listen to the interview clips JP, Marc and Salman did with Jiva from Azerbaijan, Alis from Albania, Simón from Armenia, Bzikebi from Georgia.  Jiva performed "Just Go" and ended up at Number 15 in Semi Final 2. Alis performed "Nan" and made it to the Grand Final coming 13th. Simón performed "Paloma Rumba" reached Number 14 in Semi Final 2. Bzikebi performed "On Replay" reaching Number 15 in Semi Final 1.  Listen to these interview clips on the show this week.   Christer Börkman with JP Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Asia: Interview with Christer Börkman:  During the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and a Media Briefing it was announced that that Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Asia will be taking place in Bangkok, Thailand on 24 Nov 2026. The venue is IdeaLive and so far these countries are competing in the very first edition of the contest:  Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam (more countries will be added). One of the creative minds behind this new project is Christer Bjoerkman who himself represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 1992 and created Sweden's National Selection to the Eurovision Song Contest - Melodifestivalen in the form as we know it today. Christer retired from Melodifestivalen but still is part of the Eurovision Family now creating Eurovision Song Contest - Asisa. Radio International had the pleasure to chat with Christer Björkman in the Media Centre of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Listen to it on the show this week.      The Eurovision Spotlight: The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment:  It is a tradition that Radio International will review the Eurovision Song Contest with the Team Members and talking about the highlights and sharing opinions on the staging of the contest. This week Chris Poppe continues the new serieslooking at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.     Björn Tidman (Denmark 1963)   Tribute to Björn Tidmand (Denmark 1964):  During this week's edition of Radio International the sad news reach the studio of the passing away of Björn Tidmand at the age of 86. Björn represented Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 1963 with the song "Sangen of Dig" which came 9th. Rest in Peace. More details about Björn Tidmand can be found over at our friends of Wikipedia - click here.   Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more.   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Anna Sizova joins Clover for a conversation that spans global healthcare, leadership, reinvention, and what it really looks like to build a life and career across countries, industries, and identities. Anna shares her journey from growing up in Azerbaijan and becoming a pediatric endocrinologist to leading global clinical trials and eventually stepping into entrepreneurship, mentorship, and health innovation leadership in Austin.We talk about what happens when other people reflect your value back to you before you fully see it yourself, the realities women still face in healthcare and investing, and why Anna believes healthcare needs more humanity, not just more technology. We also dive into AI in healthcare, patient advocacy, motherhood, resilience, and building community without waiting for permission.In this episode, we discuss: Anna's path from physician and clinical researcher to founder, advisor, and community builder in healthtech  The identity shift from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship — and learning to trust her own expertise  Why women in healthcare and innovation still face major barriers when it comes to raising capital and being heard  How AI is already transforming healthcare through diagnostics, patient care, and operational efficiency — and why cybersecurity and ethics matter just as much as innovation  The importance of boundaries, resilience, and staying grounded through uncertainty, relocation, career pivots, and personal hardship

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . I'm talking with Professor Michael Gerlich . His new book, The Convenience Trap: What Happens When AI Becomes the Mind Behind Our Lives is about the threats to what I call our "cognitive autonomy" when we use AI the wrong way. And it turns out that the ways we tend to use it are mostly the wrong way, which was what Michael was talking about on the show last October, because he is the author of a widely-cited study showing that students' use of AI for cognitive offloading impaired their critical thinking. But his new research shows that following what he calls the structured prompting protocol, of using your brain first, AI second, results in improved learning. Michael is the Head of Center for Strategic Corporate Foresight and Sustainability at SBS Swiss Business School. His research and publications largely focus on the societal impact of Artificial Intelligence. He's also taught at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Cambridge, and other institutions. He's also been an adviser to the President and the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, the Uzbekistan Cabinet, and ministers of economic affairs in Azerbaijan. We conclude the interview by talking about conducting as a metaphor for directing our thinking, AI's effects on group collaboration, the effects on humans who are reduced to being monitors of AI, the mental models schools have of AI, possible controls on children using AI, and how AI companies might improve their products to help with these problems. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines! Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.        

••• The Baptism of the Holy Spirit: Pentecost Special Series Part-4 of 5, Ep 430 . ••• Bible Study Verses: Joel 2.28, Acts 2.1-39, Romans 8.9, Matthew 3.11, Matthew 7.9-11, John 14.16, Acts 19.2, Acts 8.5-17, Acts 10.31, Acts 1.8, 1 Corinthians 12.7-25, Luke 24.45-49, Acts 5.28-42 . ••• “Furthermore, through the believer's spirit the Holy Spirit is able to impart God's life to thirsty and dying men. However, this filling of the Holy Spirit differs from the baptism with the Holy Spirit, because the latter is for the purpose of service while the former solves the problem of life (naturally it will affect service too)”, Watchman Nee, 1903-1972, Together with Wangzai, Zhou-An Lee, Shang-Jie Song, and others, Nee founded the The Church Assembly Hall, later which would be also known as the "Local churches" † ••• “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all”, Ephesians 4.4-6, NKJV . ••• When did Joel's ancient prophecy about the work of Holy Spirit finally come to pass? ••• Before the cross who were the only people who had indwelling of Holy Spirit? ••• What 2-things did Peter say the believers had to do to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit? ••• What does God's word say about children being filled with Holy Spirit? ••• Who were the ones eligible to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit? ••• What are the 2-school of thoughts about the infilling of the Holy Spirit? ••• What is the difference between the Baptism of Holy Spirit and the initial indwelling of Holy Spirit at the point of Salvation? ••• What is another name for Holy Spirit? ••• What are 4-discernible aspects of Baptism of Holy Spirit? ••• What are the 2-times where a Christian receives the Baptism of Holy Spirit? ••• What are some of the first 4-things you will see in a Christian's life after the baptism of Holy Spirit? ••• What is the primary purpose of baptism of the Holy Spirit? ••• What is ‘the anointing'? ••• What are the 9-gifts distributed to each individually for the benefit of the whole group as Holy Spirit wills? ••• What type of 5-types of believers who need to have the Baptism of Holy Ghost? ••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you be intentional about experiencing the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is a listener supported production by all the beloved of God who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• † hhttp://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/Watchman-Nee-Quotes/ . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Sevil Yeva Photography, Bakı, Azerbaijan, https://www.instagram.com/sevilyeva, https://www.behance.net/sevilyeva, AND Sunguk Kim Photography, Seoul. Korea, https://www.instagram.com/maveriqstudio, https://www.instagram.com/dir.sunyu , Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/ep430-holyspirit-power-series-part4of5 . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• RESOURCE: FREE Max McLean Chronological Audio Bible! https://tinyurl.com/godspeaks777 . ••• RESOURCE - Prayer Requests: PRAYER@SWRC.COM . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod . ••• FERP250523 Episode#430 GOT250523 Ep430 . ••• The Person and Ministry of Holy Spirit: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit: Pentecost Special Series Part-4 of 5 . ††† . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Peace Matters, we discuss Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections and the country's changing geopolitical orientation at a time of regional uncertainty.For decades, Armenia was considered one of Russia's closest allies in the post-Soviet space, relying heavily on Moscow for economic cooperation and security guarantees. But the aftermath of the Nagorno-Karabakh war of 2020, growing disappointment with Russia, and increased engagement with the European Union have started to reshape Yerevan's foreign policy priorities.How democratic is Armenia's political system today, and what is at stake in the upcoming elections? Is Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan likely to stay in power, and how are the elections influenced by the unresolved conflict with Azerbaijan? We also examine the growing role of the EU in Armenia, Russia's reaction to Armenia's gradual westward shift, and whether the country can realistically balance relations between Moscow and Brussels.Guests:Christoph Bilban has been researcher in the Institute for Peace Support and Conflict Management at the Austrian National Defence Academy since 2016. Since June 2024 he is co-chair of the Regional Stability in the South Caucasus Study Group of the Partnership for Peace Consortium. His research covers Russian foreign policy and conflicts in the area of the former Soviet Union, with a focus on the conflict in Ukraine and the conflicts in the South Caucasus. He is an officer in the Austrian Armed Forces' active reserve.Hannes Meissner is a Managing Partner at LM-PRISK consultancy firm. His expertise relates to the post-Soviet space – a region that he has travelled extensively due to both business projects and scientific field research. Hannes regularly gives talks on political risk, most recently at the Chinese Economic Summit in Hong Kong, the Astana International Financial Centre, the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael and the University of Cambridge. Hannes holds a PhD in political science from the University of Hamburg. He is also a member of the research group Eastern Europe at the University of Vienna.Moderation:Marylia Hushcha, Researcher and Project Manager at the IIPThe episode was recorded on 18 May 2026.

Another Grand Final has come and gone, and hoo boy, what a year for Eurovision! A new winner, a first-time winning country, drama, intrigue, hot mic moments - everything a fan could want out of a Grand Final. While we've got more opinions to come next week in our yearly Eurovangies awards, this week we've got our immediate thoughts about the contest. Jeremy mourns for his beloved Sam, Dimitry's pleased to Australia return to what they do best, and Oscar says Biiiiiiitch! The New York Times articles discussed on this week's episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/world/europe/eurovision-israel-gaza-netanyahu.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/world/europe/eurovision-israel-votes.html This week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wKOZdC2xwpGdfkSl7N8zl Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joineurovangelists Eurovangelists is an American Eurovision podcast, made in the US for Eurovision fans worldwide. The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

Week in Review - May 17, 2026This Week in Review covers a tense mix of global and Armenian political crises, from Trump's summit with Xi Jinping and the deepening Iran war, to Armenia's worsening relations with Russia and the risks to trade, energy, and security ties. Hovik and Asbed also examine Armenia's heated election climate, including allegations of state pressure, abuse of administrative resources, selective law enforcement, Pashinyan's violent campaign rhetoric against opposition leaders, and the muted response of international observers. The episode also looks at Robert Kocharyan's call for major-power guarantees for peace with Azerbaijan, and the vandalism of the Sourp Nshan Armenian Church in Javakhk.Topics:Trump, China, and IranArmenia-Russia "soft divorce"Pashinyan's violent campaign rhetoricState resources and election pressureJavakhk church vandalism concernsHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 547 | Recorded: May 18, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/547VIDEO: https://youtu.be/XrhKanb6QDg#Pashinyan #ArmeniaElections #ArmenianPolitics #PoliticalViolence #HateSpeech #ArmeniaRussia #IranWar #SouthCaucasusSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

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This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . Professor Michael Gerlich is back on the show, calling from Zurich, Switzerland. His new book, The Convenience Trap: What Happens When AI Becomes the Mind Behind Our Lives is about the threats to what I call our "cognitive autonomy" when we use AI the wrong way. And it turns out that the ways we tend to use it are mostly the wrong way, which was what Michael was talking about last October, because he is the author of a widely-cited study showing that students' use of AI for cognitive offloading impaired their critical thinking. But his new research shows that following what he calls the structured prompting protocol, of using your brain first, AI second, results in improved learning. Michael is the Head of Center for Strategic Corporate Foresight and Sustainability at SBS Swiss Business School. His research and publications largely focus on the societal impact of Artificial Intelligence. He's also taught at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Cambridge, and other institutions. He's also been an adviser to the President and the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, the Uzbekistan Cabinet, and ministers of economic affairs in Azerbaijan. We start with a - frankly shocking - story that shows how dependent students have become on AI, then talk about how to avoid cognitive offloading, how to use AI more effectively, the anchoring effect of AI use, using a GPS as an analogy, and the risks of unexamined AI use. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines! Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.        

This week, Brother Matthew continues sharing stories of God's calling on his life to Afghanistan and how he came to know the beautiful, amazing people within that broken nation. As he saw God at work in Afghanistan, he says his faith and hope increased. Afghanistan is a nation where many Christians have laid down their lives. With his long experience there, Matthew met, worked with and learned from these martyrs. Listen as he shares memories of several heroes of the faith that he knew as friends and colleagues in the gospel effort. Matthew will also share how he met his wife and talk about raising children in Afghanistan. He says each time they left the country and came back, it was a sobering decision as they continued to trust God with their lives, and for the safety of their children. Matthew will also talk about the church in other Central Asian nations, including Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Iran. Finally, he shares advice and encouragement for Christians who may feel a sense of calling to global missions. He also speaks to churches in free nations: "I don't think the church has a lack of calling. We have a lack of response. We have to respond!"

The Work of Holy Spirit: Pentecost Special Series Part-3 of 5, Ep 429••• Bible Study Verses: John 16.7-26, John 15.26, John 6.44, Acts 11:1-18, Acts 9.3-6, John 3.1-5, Titus 3.1-5, 2 Peter 3.18, Next Weeks Bible study verses to review:Romans 3.23, 1 Corinthians 1.18, Acts 9.6, Romans 5.12, 2 Corinthians 5.17, Acts 10.1-8 . ••• “The longing gives us the knowledge that there is something more, something better to life, even if we have never experienced it. This knowledge is the work of the Holy Spirit. This longing is the work of the Holy Spirit”, C.S. Lewis, Fruit of Christ's Presence, Chapter 4, Page 35, Joy † ••• “It is true that Pentecost, historically, took place once for all. So did Calvary. But each individual must personally appropriate the blood by faith and so must each believer receive by faith the Spirit for power. The promise of the Spirit is received by faith (Gal. 3: 14). It is an experience of spiritual thirst, then coming to Christ, drinking of the Spirit by faith, believing and overflowing (Jn 7: 37-39)" Vance Havner, 1901-1986 † ••• “Some people don't have the Holy Spirit. They don't accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. Things like that are foolish to them. They can't understand them. In fact, such things can't be understood without the Holy Spirit's help”, 1 Corinthians 2:14, NIrV . ••• Why does Holy Spirit wake some up at night to pray for someone? ••• What are the 2-basic work categories of Holy Spirit? ••• What thing can only Holy Spirit do for you? ••• Why was it so important for us that the Lord, Christ Jesus, ascend to His heavenly throne when He did? ••• By what authority does Holy Spirit speak? ••• What 4-things does Holy Spirit convict the world of? ••• What 2-things are imperative to pray about for your lost neighbors, friends, and family members? ••• How does a soul become regenerated? ••• By what instrumentality does Holy Spirit convict the world? ••• How does Holy Spirit regenerated? ••• What are 5-ways Holy Spirit works in the lives of born again believers? ••• What are the 2-reasons why its so important to know the works of Holy Spirit?••• What is the primary work of Holy Spirit? ••• How do those who are eternally perishing interpret the Word of God? ••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more intentional about knowing and accepting the gift of Holy Spirit? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is a listener supported production by all the beloved of God who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• † https://www.uu.edu › inklings › books › Fruit_Chapter4 , http://articles.ochristian.com/article885.shtml••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Sevil Yeva Photography, Bakı, Azerbaijan, https://www.instagram.com/sevilyeva, https://www.behance.net/sevilyeva, AND Sunguk Kim Photography, Seoul. Korea, https://www.instagram.com/maveriqstudio, https://www.instagram.com/dir.sunyu , Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/ep429-holyspirit-power-series-part3of5••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• RESOURCE: FREE Max McLean Chronological Audio Bible! https://tinyurl.com/godspeaks777 . ••• RESOURCE - Prayer Requests: PRAYER@SWRC.COM . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod . ••• FERP250516 Episode#429 GOT250516 Ep429 . ••• The Person and Ministry of Holy Spirit: The Work of Holy Spirit: Pentecost Special Series Part-3 of 5 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversations on Groong - May 15, 2026Dr. Arman Grigoryan joins Groong to discuss Armenia's post-2020 foreign policy and his argument that Pashinyan's government has replaced one failed project, maximalist claims over Artsakh, with another: a risky strategic pivot away from Russia and toward the West. The conversation examines "revolutionary recklessness," the roots of the 2020 war, Armenia's worsening ties with Russia, the surrender of Artsakh, TRIPP and Syunik, Western encouragement, and the absence of firm security guarantees. Grigoryan also considers whether Armenia is gaining real sovereignty or exposing itself to greater pressure from Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Russia.Topics:Revolutionary recklessness after 2020Armenia's pivot away from RussiaArtsakh's surrender and strategic reorientationTRIPP, Syunik, and security guaranteesWestern backing, Armenian riskGuest: Arman GrigoryanHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 546 | Recorded: May 13, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/546VIDEO: https://youtu.be/K3fj1Y35Dsw#ArmanGrigoryan #Armenia #Russia #Pashinyan #Artsakh #TRIPP #SouthCaucasus #GeopoliticsSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Google says AI-powered cybercrime has gone industrial scale. Two new Windows zero-days emerge. Signal threatens to leave Canada over lawful access legislation. Pentagon-linked influence operations shift to paid ads. Linux admins scramble to patch a new root-level flaw. FamousSparrow targets Azerbaijan's energy sector. Cisco announces layoffs despite record revenue. An alleged Dream Market administrator faces cryptocurrency money laundering charges. Our guest is Cynthia Kaiser, SVP of Ransomware Research Center at Halcyon, discussing "Akira Ransomware Attacks in Under an Hour." The surveillance will continue until employee sentiment improves. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Cynthia Kaiser, SVP of Ransomware Research Center at Halcyon, is discussing "Akira Ransomware Attacks in Under an Hour." Selected Reading Adversaries Leverage AI for Vulnerability Exploitation, Augmented Operations, and Initial Access (Google Cloud Blog) Mystery Microsoft bug leaker keeps the zero-days coming (The Register)  Signal warns it would pull out of Canada if made to comply with lawful access bill (The Globe and Mail) Fewer Bots, More Ads: The Pentagon's Evolving Online Influence Campaigns (Lawfare) New Fragnesia Linux flaw lets attackers gain root privileges (Bleeping Computer)  FamousSparrow Targeted Oil and Gas Industry via MS Exchange Server Exploit (Hackread)  KongTuke hackers now use Microsoft Teams for corporate breaches (Bleeping Computer) Our Path Forward (Cisco Blogs) German citizen charged with laundering funds linked to prominent darknet marketplace “Dream Market” (United States Department of Justice) The Rise of Emotional Surveillance (The Atlantic) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we talk Katy Perry at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Spencer Pratt's LA Mayoral run, AI at Cannes, music-tour cancellations, and the corporate destruction of live music.  JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com  Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram

Max and Maria welcome back Dr. Sam Greene, professor of Russian Politics at King's College London, to discuss the state of Russian public opinion today, and whether domestic conditions have begun change given the state of the economy, war, and reports of increasing paranoia in the Kremlin. 

Week in Review - May 13, 2026In this Week in Review, we discuss the fallout from the EPC summit in Yerevan, Armenia's role as a platform for anti-Russian messaging, and Putin's warning about a possible “separation” if Armenia moves toward the EU. They examine the Armenia-EU declaration, focusing on TRIPP, Ukraine, hybrid threats, security cooperation, visa liberalization, and the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant. The episode then turns to Armenia's election campaign, Pashinyan's claim that Artsakh was “never ours,” Aliyev's parallel messaging from occupied Artsakh, pressure on opposition figures, the Swiss Peace Initiative, and sharp divergence between election polls.Topics:EPC fallout and Russia responseArmenia-EU declaration controversiesPashinyan's Artsakh campaign narrativeAliyev-Pashinyan tag-team messagingSwiss Peace InitiativePollsters diverge on election forecastsHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 545 | Recorded: May 12, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/545VIDEO: https://youtu.be/pLYUk6q9Wx4#WeekInReview #Armenia #SwissPeaceInitiative #NagornoKarabakh #ArtsakhSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

••• Why We Need Holy Spirit: Pentecost Special Series Part-2 of 5, Ep 428••• Bible Study Verses: Matthew 28.19, John 14.16-26, John 4.24, Romans 8.1-27, John 16.7-14, 1 John 2.6, 1 Samuel 2.9-12, 2 Timothy 3.2-5, Revelation 2:7, Ephesians 4.30-32, 1 Corinthians 12.11, Acts 16.6-7, Genesis 1.2, 1 Corinthians 3.16, Romans 1.4, Acts 5.3, Acts 28.25, Hebrews 9.14, 1 Corinthians 2.9-13, Luke 1.35, Psalm 139.7-12, Acts 9:31, Romans 1.4, John 3.2-7, Luke 3.21-22 . ••• “It is true that Pentecost, historically, took place once for all. So did Calvary. But each individual must personally appropriate the blood by faith and so must each believer receive by faith the Spirit for power. The promise of the Spirit is received by faith (Gal. 3: 14). It is an experience of spiritual thirst, then coming to Christ, drinking of the Spirit by faith, believing and overflowing (Jn 7: 37-39)" Vance Havner, 1901-1986 † Vance Havner started preaching at 14 & didn't stop 'til he went to glory! That alone is a great legacy. He was the most homespun of country preachers, possessing a southern charm that always belied his great intellect and persuasive power. † ••• “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”, Luke 11:13, NKJV . ••• In Review, what are 6-reasons why we need the indwelling of Holy Spirit? ••• What happens when a church or ministry ignores the ministry of Holy Spirit? ••• When does victory over sin become elusive? ••• What 2-things a church must do in these last days? ••• Who is Holy Spirit? ••• What type of entity is Holy Spirit? ••• What are Holy Spirit's divine attributes? ••• What are Holy Spirit's divine works? ••• What verses point to Holy Spirit's distinct personhood? ••• Who replaced Jesus when He ascended to Heaven to sit at the right hand of the Almighty's throne? ••• What are 5-reasons why is it so important for the church to understand the ministry and Person of Holy Ghost? ••• Where does Holy Spirit dwell in the current epoch of history? ••• What are 5-reasons why it's so important to know that Father God, Son & Holy Spirit are one and yet 3-distinct separate persons? ••• Have you received the gift of the Holy Spirit and do you know Him? ••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more intentional about knowing and accepting the gift of Holy Spirit? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is a listener supported production by all the beloved of God who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com/ . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Sevil Yeva Photography, Bakı, Azerbaijan, https://www.instagram.com/sevilyeva/, https://www.behance.net/sevilyeva, AND Sunguk Kim Photography, Seoul. Korea, https://www.instagram.com/maveriqstudio/, https://www.instagram.com/dir.sunyu/ , Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• † http://articles.ochristian.com/article885.shtml .••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/ep428-holyspirit-power-series-part2of5••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• RESOURCE: FREE Max McLean Chronological Audio Bible! https://tinyurl.com/godspeaks777 . ••• RESOURCE - Prayer Requests: PRAYER@SWRC.COM . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod/ . ••• FERP250509 Episode#428 GOT250509 Ep428 . ••• The Person and Ministry of Holy Spirit: Why We Need Holy Spirit: Pentecost Special Series Part-2 of 5 . ††† . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is an "on the ground" recording made by LMPC's team that recently visited ministry partners in Central Asia. Pastors Brian Salter and Wil Nettleton, joined by Tripp Johnston and Keith Michaels, sat down together in Baku, Azerbaijan to record this conversation and reflect on what they've seen during this trip.Please plan to join us at LMPC on May 17th at 6:00 P.M. for a full report about this trip.Host: Brian SalterSpecial Guests: Wil Nettleton, Tripp Johnston, & Keith MichaelsProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org.  

In this episode, we unpack how the war in the Middle East has been shaping the economic outlook for Azerbaijan, and why — perhaps surprisingly — it has generated some positive spillovers for Armenia too. We explore how Armenia continues to outperform growth expectations, while its external sector undergoes a structural shift toward IT and financial services that most investors are still overlooking. We then turn to the June 2026 parliamentary elections and why their outcome is directly tied to the pace of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process and the prospect of opening the Turkish border for the first time since 1993. After more than three decades of conflict, a new chapter may finally be within reach in the South Caucasus.   Speakers Khamza Sharifzoda, EM, Economic and Policy Research Fatih Akcelik, EM, Economic and Policy Research Moderator: Nicolaie Alexandru-Chidesciuc, EM, Economic and Policy Research   This podcast was recorded on 13 May 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5250547-0, https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5207471-0, https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5165451-0, for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party.

What is cultural distress? It is a negative response rooted in a cultural conflict where the patient lacks control over their situation. It results in more physiologic effects on the body resulting in allostatic overload. To prevent this, healthcare practitioners must use strategies such as cultural humility to help patients navigate healthcare. Come find the best ways to deliver culturally sensitive care in any setting.

What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee?In this special episode of School Business Insider, longtime guest and AI thought leader and CEO of flowlyst, Aziz Aghayev turns the microphone around and interviews host John Brucato.John reflects on his unexpected journey from aspiring technology professional to school business leader, podcast host, and entrepreneur. He shares how he entered school business with little experience, the mentors who shaped his career, the launch and growth of School Business Insider, and how a chance connection ultimately led to the development of BidLogiQ.The conversation also explores leadership, work-life balance, the importance of professional relationships, lessons learned from building a career in public education, and how artificial intelligence is changing the way school business officials work.Recorded in Azerbaijan during John's first trip outside North America, this episode offers a candid look at the person behind the podcast and the experiences that continue to shape his leadership journey.Contact School Business Insider:Check us out on social media:LinkedInTwitter (X)Website: https://asbointl.org/SBIEmail: podcast@asbointl.orgMake sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "ASBO International" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO International....

Conversations on Groong - May 11, 2026Anna Grigoryan of Hayastan Dashinq (Armenia Alliance) joins Groong to discuss Armenia's June 7 parliamentary election and the start of the official campaign. The conversation examines the EPC and Armenia-EU summits in Yerevan, EU political and financial support for Pashinyan, Aliyev's remote demarche, and opposition protests around Artsakh rights, Armenian prisoners, and democratic backsliding. The episode also covers opposition coalition math, Hayastan Dashinq's 8% bloc threshold, Strong Armenia's lead among opposition forces, possible post-election governing formulas, and the risks of a falsified vote. Grigoryan also discusses Armenia's foreign policy direction, the peace treaty with Azerbaijan, TRIPP and Syunik amid the Iran war, education as a national priority, and Hayastan Dashinq's core message to voters.Topics:Election campaign and opposition strategyEPC, EU-Armenia summit, and foreign influenceForeign policy, security, and regional risksDomestic priorities and election integrityGuest: Anna GrigoryanHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 544 | Recorded: May 9, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/544VIDEO: https://youtu.be/SV2I8iBr9ss#AnnaGrigoryan #Armenia #ArmenianPolitics #ArmeniaElections #HayastanDashinq #EPCSummit #TRIPP #ArtsakhSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Iran is bleeding out under the naval blockade, suffering more pain than most reporters allow. Mike and guest host Tamir Morag, diplomatic correspondent for Israel's Channel 14, discuss the real options on the table. Also in this episode: what a deal should cover, why the war is reshuffling alliances, and, naturally, the case for Azerbaijan.

Conversations on Groong - May 8, 2026In this episode of Conversations on Groong, Dr. Anatol Lieven joins us to examine Russia's place in a rapidly shifting global order. The discussion looks at the war in Ukraine, the state of Russia-EU relations after Viktor Orbán's political defeat, and the uncertain trajectory of the war on Iran, including whether any real diplomatic offramp still exists. They also explore whether Russia's relationship with Iran is truly strategic or mainly transactional, how China fits into the wider balance of power, and what all of this means for the South Caucasus, Armenia's current path under Pashinyan, and Azerbaijan's ambitions to turn wartime leverage into lasting regional influence.TopicsRussia, Iran, Europe, multipolar orderUkraine war and Russia-West tensionsIran war and diplomatic offrampsArmenia, TRIPP, South CaucasusGuest: Anatol LievenHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 541 | Recorded: May 5, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/541VIDEO: https://youtu.be/bnwKcnMSZTk#AnatolLieven #Russia #Iran #Europe #UkraineWar #SouthCaucasusSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Conversations on Groong - May  6, 2026This Conversations on Groong episode with Mikael Darbinian examines Armenia's security crisis through the lens of the Strong Armenia doctrine. The discussion focuses on deterrence, diplomacy from a position of strength, Azerbaijani positions inside Armenia's sovereign territory, the risks around TRIPP and the Zangezur Corridor, the rights of Artsakh Armenians, regional war scenarios involving Iran, and the gap between international political theater and Armenia's unresolved national security threats.Topics:Strong Armenia security doctrineAzerbaijani occupation of Armenian territoryTRIPP and Zangezur Corridor risksDiplomacy from a position of strengthEPC optics and national insecurityGuest: Mikael DarbinianHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 540 | Recorded: May 5, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/540VIDEO: https://youtu.be/LhnSc26cT7c#Armenia #Artsakh #StrongArmenia #MikaelDarbinian #TRIPP #ZangezurCorridor #ArmenianSecurity #SouthCaucasusSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

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Groong Week in Review - May 3, 2026This Groong Week in Review examines a volatile week across Armenia and the region. Asbed and Hovik discuss Trump's declared ceasefire with Iran, the failed US-Iran talks in Islamabad, the continuing naval blockade, and the wider political pressure shaping Washington's war posture. The episode also covers “Operation Kochari,” the secret visit of Azerbaijani deputy prime minister Shahin Mustafayev to Armenia, border demarcation, TRIPP, and the political theater around trade with Azerbaijan. The discussion turns to Azerbaijan's destruction of the Stepanakert cathedral, the muted international response, and Pashinyan's comments on the issue. The hosts also analyze the latest MPG poll, opposition coalition math, election fraud concerns, the EPC meeting, legal pressure on the opposition, mass surveillance, and Armenia's falling press freedom ranking.Topics:Iran WarMustafayev in ArmeniaDestruction of the Stepanakert cathedral by AzerbaijanElection politicsHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 539 | Recorded: May 2, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/539VIDEO: https://youtu.be/eIIg1IWYm1w#Armenia #Azerbaijan #IranWar #TRIPP #Artsakh #Stepanakert #ArmenianElections #GroongSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Conversations on Groong - May 3, 2026In this Conversations on Groong episode, Hrair Balian joins us to discuss his book Anatomy of Peacemaking: Nagorno Karabakh Conflict & Missed Opportunities, the failure of diplomacy around Artsakh, and what Armenia should learn from the long collapse of the peace process. The conversation also looks at the Iran war, US and Israeli goals in the region, the TRIPP/Zangezur Corridor and its security impact on Armenia, and the role of outside powers in shaping outcomes in the South Caucasus. The episode closes with a discussion of Armenia's June parliamentary elections, opposition repression, election monitoring, and whether international observers will judge the vote by facts on the ground or political convenience.Mr. Balian's book: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Peacemaking-Nagorno-Karabakh-Opportunities-Rethinking/dp/3032124891Topics:US-Iran war and failed diplomacyTRIPP and Armenia's security risksKarabakh negotiations and missed chancesPashinyan's Artsakh policy reversalArmenia's June elections and monitoringGuest: Hrair BalianHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 538 | Recorded: April 30, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/538VIDEO: https://youtu.be/5ubpIoBjAI0#HrairBalian #Groong #Armenia #Artsakh #NagornoKarabakh #TRIPP #ZangezurCorridor #ArmenianElectionsSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 1: Azerbaijan's deputy prime minister visits Armenia for border delimitation talks; European Parliament adopts resolution backing Armenia's upcoming elections, and calling for the right of return for Artsakh Armenian; Armenia's new biometric passport design faces sharp criticism and more.

Max and Maria welcome back Elina Ribakova to discuss her latest piece in Foreign Affairs, exploring the Ukrainian defense industry and its potential capacity to help Europe secure its own defense.  More from Elina in Foreign Affairs: Europe's Untapped Arsenal: Ukraine Has Forged the Defense Industry the Continent Desperately Needs 

In this episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we are joined by author Douglas Brunt to discuss his fascinating new book, The Lost Empire of Emmanuel Nobel – the story of the greatest oil magnate you've never heard of, and the turbulent Russian decades that swept him away.Emmanuel Nobel, nephew of the more famous Alfred (inventor of dynamite and founder of the Nobel Prizes), built an oil empire that by 1900 had surpassed Standard Oil. His Nobel Brothers Petroleum Company dominated the oil fields of Baku (modern-day Azerbaijan), introduced the world's first oil tanker, and supplied the Tsar's military with fuel as the Russian army mechanised. He was, for a brief window, the most important oil man on the planet.But Emmanuel was more than an industrialist. He was an unusually enlightened employer in a brutal industry – building schools and housing for his workers, who proudly called themselves "Nobelites". His benevolent practices protected him during the 1905 revolution, when Rothschild's operations were targeted. Yet even his fortune and influence could not survive the seismic forces of the First World War and the Russian Revolution.Douglas traces the Nobel family's journey from Sweden into the Russian Empire, the grandfather's bankruptcy and reinvention, the technical genius of Ludwig Nobel, and Emmanuel's transformation of Baku from a backward oil field into a global powerhouse. We explore the modernising reforms of Tsar Alexander II and Finance Minister Sergei Witte, the shift from kerosene to gasoline as the internal combustion engine took root, and the geopolitical scramble for oil that made Churchill declare petroleum "more important than food".The conversation then turns to revolution. Douglas reveals Nobel's desperate final years – writing to British leaders, warning of the Red Army's advance on Baku, and offering a plan that might have crushed Bolshevism in its cradle. Had Churchill's advice been taken in 1919, the 20th century might have looked very different. Instead, Nobel fled in disguise, aided by former employees, and watched as Stalin systematically erased his legacy – tearing down statues, renaming streets and factories, and rewriting history. Orwell's *1984* was directly inspired by the erasure of Emmanuel Nobel.**Topics covered:**- The Nobel family's journey from bankruptcy to Russian industrial might- Alfred Nobel, dynamite, and the Nobel Prizes- Baku oil fields and the rivalry with Standard Oil- The invention of the world's first oil tanker- Tsarist modernisation and foreign investment- The 1905 revolution and Nobel's "enlightened employer" reputation- Lenin, Stalin, and the Bolshevik seizure of power- Why the British failed to intervene in 1919 – a sliding-door moment- Nobel's harrowing escape from Russia- Stalin's memory‑hole: how *1984* was inspired by Nobel's erasure*Douglas Brunt's previous book explored Rudolf Diesel; his new book, The Lost Empire of Emmanuel Nobel, is published on 19th May. Please consider ordering from an independent bookstore or directly from the publisher.Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Terror Cells and the Isaac Accords: Iranian-backed terror cells were discovered in Azerbaijan, the UAE, and Europe targeting synagogues and government facilities. Meanwhile, the "Isaac Accords" between Israel and Argentina, led by Javier Milei, seek to deepen ties in Latin America. Additionally, Turkey is proposing new rail links to bypass strategic maritime choke points. Malcolm Hoenlein (6)1574

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-20-26.1689 ARABIAN PENINSULAThe Fog of Peace and the Strait of Hormuz: The US and Iran are currently in a "fog of peace," where a ceasefire is complicated by a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions escalated after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship attempting to run the blockade. Negotiations in Islamabad face a massive diplomatic chasm regarding nuclear and missile programs. Bill Roggio (1)The Persistence of Iranian Proxies: Iran has not "turned off" proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas, despite ongoing ceasefire talks. Bill Roggio argues that assassinating leaders is ineffective, as Hezbollah maintains significant power and a plurality in the Lebanese parliament. These groups continue to operate independently to provoke Israel and the surrounding neighborhood. Bill Roggio (2)Navigating Iran's Fractured Leadership: Iran's leadership is currently a faceless structure of five major figures, following the supreme leader's absence. This complicates diplomacy because no single person has decisive say. The regime remains paranoid about appearing weak and is unlikely to make concessions on its nuclear or ballistic missile programs. Jonathan Sayeh (3)Internal Unrest and Chemical WMD Threats: Iran is attempting to incorporate its proxies into diplomatic deals with Washington. Internally, the regime faces unrest in Baluch majority areas and economic grievances. There are alarming reports that the regime has developed aerosolized fentanyl, a chemical weapon intended to suppress domestic protesters with lethal force. Jonathan Sayeh (4)Memorial Day and Iran's Economic Ruin: Israel observes Memorial Day for 27,000 fallen soldiers amid a seven-sided war. In Iran, the economy is collapsing as the IRGC takes control. Despite heavy bombing, the IRGC has reportedly reawakened its missile arsenal to 70% capacity, utilizing underground storage to protect launchers from past Israeli and US strikes. Malcolm Hoenlein (5)Global Terror Cells and the Isaac Accords: Iranian-backed terror cells were discovered in Azerbaijan, the UAE, and Europe targeting synagogues and government facilities. Meanwhile, the "Isaac Accords" between Israel and Argentina, led by Javier Milei, seek to deepen ties in Latin America. Additionally, Turkey is proposing new rail links to bypass strategic maritime choke points. Malcolm Hoenlein (6)The Anti-American Shift in South Korea: South Korea's administration is described as an illegitimate, pro-North Korean regime. President Lee Jae-myung has allegedly bribed North Korea and moved to disarm South Koreansoldiers. Experts suggest the US should utilize UN Central Command to restore legitimate leadership and prevent the alliance from further deteriorating. Morse Tan (7)Defense Partnerships in Southeast Asia: The US and Indonesia have formed a major defense partnership, providing a critical counterweight to Chinese influence. Indonesia is seeking private capital for high-tech and extractive projects. Security remains a concern as Chinese drones have been found in Indonesian waters and fishing fleets frequently violate maritime boundaries. Charles Ortell (8)Toughening the Non-Proliferation Treaty: Henry Sokolski argues the NPT needs updating to deny states the "right" to make nuclear fuel. He highlights that the Bushehr reactor contains spent fuel rods capable of producing 200 plutonium bombs. He recommends that Saudi Arabia or other Gulf states pay to return this dangerous material to Russia. Henry Sokolski (9)Weaponizing Space and the Golden Dome: The IRGC used a commercial satellite to target US bases, resulting in an attack in Kuwait. The Pentagon is struggling with jamming and shutter control issues regarding commercial systems like Starlink. Oversight is requested for the "Golden Dome" defense program due to its high costs and limited information sharing. Henry Sokolski (10)Election Fraud and Global Progressivism: Peru faces a crisis over alleged electoral fraud following irregularities in the presidential count. In Barcelona, a "Global Progressivism" meeting led by Pedro Sanchez gathered leftist leaders to counter the "global right." Critics argue these leftist movements are increasingly intertwined with organized crime and drug trafficking. Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo (11)The Rise of Flavio Bolsonaro and Venezuela's Fate: Flavio Bolsonaro is leading polls in Brazil, representing a hope for clean governance against Lula's corruption-prone administration. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan regime has halted compliance with political reforms, making it dangerous for Maria Corina Machado to return. Brazil remains the "big one" for the region's political balance. Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo (12)The Restrictive Ceasefire in Lebanon: A new ceasefire in Lebanon is highly restrictive, limiting Israeli self-defense to "imminent" or "ongoing" attacks. President Trump reportedly strong-armed Israel into this stand-down to facilitate maritime negotiations with Iran. Consequently, Hezbollah is expected to use this period to regenerate its forces and rebuild its infrastructure. David Daoud (13)Hezbollah's Victory Narrative and Bint Jbeil: Hezbollah continues to attack Israeli convoys and refuses to surrender its arsenal, claiming the ceasefire as a victory. The town of Bint Jbeil remains a critical symbolic and military prize for the group. The Lebanese government shows no determination to disarm Hezbollah or enforce sovereignty in the southern region. David Daoud (14)The Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as a standoff persists between the US blockade and Iranian vessels. While Iran has the patience for a long conflict, the US is pressured by midterm elections and oil prices. Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia, are increasingly hawkish, urging the US to finish the job. Edmund Fitton Brown (15)Iran's Agile Diplomacy and the Five Files: Iran is "moving the goalposts" by linking the Lebanon ceasefire to maritime negotiations. Success requires progress on five files: the Strait, nuclear program, ballistic missiles, proxies, and human rights. Some Gulf autocracies may prefer a weakened Iran over a successful democratic regime change that could threaten their own prestige. Edmund Fitton Brown (16)