# invasion — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover invasion. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Decapitation Carousel of Iran](https://www.camrea.org/2026/08/18/the-decapitation-carousel/) _2026-08-18 · Cam Rea · War and Civilization_ Strategic decapitation doesn’t automatically produce political moderation or collapse. You’d be a fool to believe this. In some cases it does, but in others it doesn’t. Sometimes it makes it harder for a regime to survive; other times, the surviving regime becomes less suspicious and more willing to compromise. It’s a balancing act, usually on … Continue reading "The Decapitation Carousel of Iran" ## [Professor Alexander Motyl reviews Ukraine's bid for EU membership](https://soundcloud.com/krynytsya/amotyl) _2026-08-17 · Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians_ Alexander Motyl is an eminent professor of political science at Rutgers University - Newark and a well-know expert on contemporary politics in Eastern Europe, Ukraine and Russia. He is also a Ukrainian American historian, poet, writer, translator, and painter. In this interview, Professor Motyl looks at the long history of Ukraine's efforts to become a member of the European Union and their… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/2CBEBF/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2348792624-krynytsya-amotyl.mp3) ## [The Phantom Invasion of Iran?](https://www.camrea.org/2026/07/23/the-phantom-invasion-of-iran/) _2026-07-23 · Cam Rea · War and Civilization_ Iran s greatest weakness may have been the static posture it maintained while its external defense in depth was progressively dismantled. However, that comes with a caveat. (See my article What Would War with Iran Look Like? Its regional network through Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon had once resembled a modern strategic ribat, extending Iran s defensive frontier Continue reading "The Phantom Invasion… ## [Ukraine observer Andrew D'Anieri reviews its relationship with NATO](https://soundcloud.com/krynytsya/adanieri) _2026-07-19 · Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians_ Andrew D'Anieri is Associate Director of the Atlantic Council's Euroasia Center. He contributes to the Center's work on Ukraine's reconstruction, business and governance. NATO's recent summit in Ankara, Turkey, had significant developments for Ukraine in its relationship with the North American and European defense alliance and the EU. At the summit, U.S. President Trump said he would grant… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/2CBEBF/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2362985315-krynytsya-adanieri.mp3) ## [China’s Closing Window and the Thucydides Trap in Reverse](https://www.camrea.org/2026/07/16/chinas-closing-window-and-the-thucydides-trap-in-reverse/) _2026-07-16 · Cam Rea · War and Civilization_ Ever since the start of the U.S.-Iran war, or conflict, however one wants to describe it, the situation has placed a tremendous amount of pressure on China. That pressure comes from several directions: tariffs, technological restrictions, energy insecurity involving oil and other resources, and declining access to certain markets. Because of that, I have started Continue reading "China s Closing… ## [Interpositive Warfare](https://www.camrea.org/2026/07/14/interpositive-warfare/) _2026-07-14 · Cam Rea · War and Civilization_ I. Introduction: The Problem in Brief In war, an action can accomplish its immediate purpose while simultaneously altering the surrounding environment in ways that strengthen, weaken, reverse, or transform the original success. Take counterinsurgency, or COIN, as an example. The United States employed COIN extensively in Iraq and Afghanistan. Its immediate purpose was often to Continue reading… ## [Ukrainian food writer Olia Hercules discusses new book, "Strong Roots"](https://soundcloud.com/krynytsya/oliaherculesstrongroots) _2026-07-06 · Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians_ Olia Hercules is a cook, teacher, activist and storyteller. Born in the south of Ukraine, Olia has called home many different places, including Cyprus, Italy and the UK. She is an author of four cookbooks, including the award-winning Mamushka and Andre Simone short-listed Summer Kitchens. Apart from researching and writing about her native and adopted foodways, Olia teaches cookery, including… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/2CBEBF/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2338055321-krynytsya-oliaherculesstrongroots.mp3) ## [UBN founder Andrew Pryma describes his Ukraine business news channel](https://soundcloud.com/krynytsya/andrewpryma) _2026-06-22 · Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians_ Andrew Pryma is a Ukrainian American investment banker, real estate developer, and media entrepreneur. Although born in Ukraine, he spent 10 years early in his career in the U.S. where he earned an MBA at Case Western Reserve University. He later joined Goldman Sachs in New York City as an investment banker. In 2018, Mr. Pryma returned to Ukraine where he founded Ukraine Business News (UBN).… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/2CBEBF/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2343922508-krynytsya-andrewpryma.mp3) ## [The Battlefield Was Alive: War of the Worlds and Technological Overreach](https://www.camrea.org/2026/06/18/the-battlefield-was-alive-war-of-the-worlds-and-technological-overreach/) _2026-06-18 · Cam Rea · War and Civilization_ Intro Most of us know War of the Worlds primarily through film, whether it is Byron Haskin s 1953 version or Steven Spielberg s 2005 adaptation, though both ultimately trace back to H. G. Wells s 1898 novel of the same title. After recently watching the 1953 version and revisiting Spielberg s 2005 adaptation, I started thinking about the Continue reading "The Battlefield Was Alive: War of the… ## [Ukrainian entrepreneur Maksym Isakov describes his successful venture Kavka Coffee](https://soundcloud.com/krynytsya/maksymisakov) _2026-06-18 · Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians_ Maksym Isakov and his family emigrated to the U.S. from Vinnitsya, Ukraine, in 2022 shortly after the country was invaded by Russia. He emigrated with his family to Maine, where he had previously spent some time as a student and decided to start a local coffee roasting business Kavka Coffee. John Ostrand, the owner of Green Tree Coffee & Tea in nearby Lincolnville acted as a mentor and helped him… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/2CBEBF/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2324754878-krynytsya-maksymisakov.mp3) ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vbW7AokRxtwE) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [Erra and His Magnificent Sibitti (Seven)](https://www.camrea.org/2026/05/18/erra-and-his-magnificent-sibitti-seven/) _2026-05-18 · Cam Rea · War and Civilization_ I. Erra and the Sibitti “Humanity. You never had it from the beginning.”— Charles Bukowski Erra s weapons grow impatient during peace. Ours learned to wear human faces. A mysterious yet ominous idea—one that leaves the reader asking: Who was Erra? Over centuries of Mesopotamian syncretism, Erra became closely associated—sometimes virtually interchangeable—with Nergal, the god of Continue reading… ## [Adrian Karatnycky reviews Ukraine's recent history and the struggle with Russia](https://soundcloud.com/krynytsya/adriankaratnycky) _2026-05-18 · Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians_ Adrian Karatnycky has had an extensive career in research, diplomacy, and international advocacy and is a well-known journalist, author and analyst on Ukraine affairs. In this interview he offers an overview of his 2024 book, "Battleground Ukraine: From Independence to the War with Russia". Mr. Karatnycky looks at Ukraine's ongoing successful attacks on Russian infrastructure during the war and… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/2CBEBF/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2322731621-krynytsya-adriankaratnycky.mp3) ## [The Beast from the East: The Mongol Invasion of Europe, 1236–1242.](https://www.camrea.org/2026/05/14/the-beast-from-the-east-the-mongol-invasion-of-europe-1236-1242/) _2026-05-14 · Cam Rea · War and Civilization_ Beast from the East is officially on the march. Today I signed my author s contract with Helion Company (https://www.helion.co.uk/), based in the UK, for The Beast from the East: The Mongol Invasion of Europe, 1236–1242. Years of research are becoming a reality. Publication is planned for 2027, arriving around the 800-year anniversary of the Continue reading "The Beast from the East: The Mongol… ## [Journalist Daria Synhaievska looks at Ukraine's challenges and its future](https://soundcloud.com/krynytsya/dariasynhaievska) _2026-05-08 · Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians_ Daria Synhaievska is an analyst and journalist with the multimedia project UkraineWorld. For a period of time, she cohosted the podcast, "Explaining Ukraine". In her December 2025 analysis, "The Grid, the State, and the War: Ukraine’s Double Fight Against Missiles and Corruption", Ms. Synhaievska outlines the many challenges faced by Kyiv in rebuilding the grid, confronting deep corruption and… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/2CBEBF/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2316938507-krynytsya-dariasynhaievska.mp3) ## [Yuriy Vysoven describes Ukraine's use of aerostats in Russian invasion](https://soundcloud.com/krynytsya/yuriyvysoven) _2026-05-07 · Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians_ Yuriy Vysoven is the founder of the Ukrainian startup company Aerobavovna. The company produces aerostats (aerial baloons) that are used for military reconnaissance, surveillance and electronic warfare during the Russian invasion. Mr. Vysoven reviews the history of aerostats in war and points out the advantage of using this type of technology for defense. https://www.aerobavovna.com/… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/2CBEBF/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2253915428-krynytsya-yuriyvysoven.mp3) ## [Peter Dickinson reviews impact of Hungarian elections on Ukraine and other topics](https://soundcloud.com/krynytsya/pdickinson) _2026-05-02 · Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians_ Peter Dickinson has been based in Ukraine for more than 25 years as a journalist, editor, and commentator. He is currently the Editor for the Atlantic Council's UkraineAlert blog and Chief Editor of Business Ukraine magazine. Mr. Dickinson looks at the recent Hungarian general election and how the win by Tisza party member Peter Magyar might change the countyr's foreign policy towards Ukraine. He… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/2CBEBF/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2313333581-krynytsya-pdickinson.mp3) ## [Political strategist Kateryna Odarchenko looks at politics in Ukraine and possible elections](https://soundcloud.com/krynytsya/katerynaodarchenko) _2026-04-16 · Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians_ Kateryna Odarchenko is a political consultant and strategist for Ukraine as well as for several other countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union. She is the founder and CEO of the SIC Group Ukraine and president of the PolitA Institute for Democracy and Development. Ms. Odarchenko offers her perspectives on politics and democracy in Ukraine. She also discusses whether it is possible to… [Listen](https://chrt.fm/track/2CBEBF/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2303605127-krynytsya-katerynaodarchenko.mp3) ## [NATO Isn’t Breaking. It’s Being Repriced.](https://www.camrea.org/2026/04/13/nato-isnt-breaking-its-being-repriced/) _2026-04-13 · Cam Rea · War and Civilization_ Introduction On 12 April 2026, President Trump announced a move to close the Strait of Hormuz effectively, but with a twist. This isn t a literal blockade of all shipping. It s a coercive strategy aimed at undermining Iran s ability to control and monetize the strait. However, those in the EU, particularly Britain, do not agree. Sky Continue reading "NATO Isn’t Breaking. It’s Being Repriced." ## [To Kharg, or not to Kharg—that’s the Question. But Kharg is not a solution—it’s a trigger.](https://www.camrea.org/2026/03/30/to-kharg-or-not-to-kharg-thats-the-question/) _2026-03-30 · Cam Rea · War and Civilization_ For many weeks, there has been a common argument about any operation around Kharg Island that always lands on the same concerns: it s just too hard, too exposed, too squeezed by the terrain and the Strait. Because of this, drones will fill the sky, and the defender has every advantage; every movement gets funneled into Continue reading "To Kharg, or not to Kharg—that s the Question. But Kharg is… ## [getting back on track](https://chunkofcoal.bearblog.dev/getting-back-on-track/) _2026-03-16 · chunkofcoal · chunk of coal_ I have been carried away posting on my secondary blog, to the point of neglecting my main blog, which is the reason I was blogging in the first place. For that, I owe anyone that has been waiting for part IV of my alien invasion story a deep apology. I am sorry for messing up my priorities in posting on my blogs. Before I proceed with any new parts though, I have received feedback from people whom… ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PvmP6EzIikM8) _2026-03-16 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [Pressure Without Victory: The Strategic Stalemate with Iran](https://www.camrea.org/2026/03/11/pressure-without-victory-the-strategic-stalemate-with-iran/) _2026-03-11 · Cam Rea · War and Civilization_ Introduction This is a follow-up to my last article titled What Would War with Iran Look Like?, published on February 25th, 2026. In that article, I outlined what a conflict with Iran might look like militarily and strategically. In this somewhat shorter article, I want to examine what has actually been done strategically and tactically Continue reading "Pressure Without Victory: The Strategic… ## [wwyd if there was an alien invasion? iii](https://chunkofcoal.bearblog.dev/wwyd-if-there-was-an-alien-invasion-3/) _2026-02-28 · chunkofcoal · chunk of coal_ (This is the third part of the "wwyd if there was an alien invasion?" serial. If you want to read from the start here is part one . Check this page of contents for the whole chronology.) The last time i entered a laboratory was five years ago, as a member of a media entourage covering a self-proclaimed neuroscientific innovation. I was the guy making funny strips when they were still relevant - my… ## [writing for fun](https://chunkofcoal.bearblog.dev/writing-for-fun/) _2026-02-27 · chunkofcoal · chunk of coal_ not quite finished with part 3 of "wwyd if there was an alien invasion?" so i'm writing this to keep up my daily streak of posts. besides, i figure a proper introduction is in order. side note, if you want to read "wwyd if there was an alien invasion?" , check out this page of contents to see every part released thus far. hello. i am coal and this is my blog, chunk of coal . this is where i'm… ## [wwyd if there was an alien invasion? ii](https://chunkofcoal.bearblog.dev/wwyd-if-there-was-an-alien-invasion-2/) _2026-02-26 · chunkofcoal · chunk of coal_ (This is the second part of the "wwyd if there was an alien invasion?" serial. If you want to read from the start here is part one . Check this page of contents for the whole chronology.) Hours later, I woke up on a long worn wooden table. The air was damp, the sky deep violet behind the black window grills and dusty stained glass. I slowly sat up and looked around the room. This was a fruitless… ## [What Would War with Iran Look Like?](https://www.camrea.org/2026/02/25/what-would-war-with-iran-look-like/) _2026-02-25 · Cam Rea · War and Civilization_ So what would a war with Iran look like? I have no idea, but I have a rough idea, like most. I think the first thing we have to establish is that the real objective isn t destruction — it s controlled escalation. Before the first bomb, the core operational question is what political outcome is being Continue reading "What Would War with Iran Look Like?" ## [wwyd if there was an alien invasion? i](https://chunkofcoal.bearblog.dev/wwyd-if-there-was-an-alien-invasion/) _2026-02-25 · chunkofcoal · chunk of coal_ I needed to kill an alien. The first problem I had was a lack of firearms. I know a gun means jack when I can't aim, but a stray is better than no stray. A stray could go anywhere. I don't know, maybe the lil fella wants to go looney toons and ricochet into a ufo cockpit, right into the cranium of one of them coneheads. Like that rifle round with JFK. Unfortunately i live in a tourist island with… ## [GEORGIA'S ELECTION REVOLUTION, Laws That Won’t Back Down](https://brokenanthem.substack.com/p/georgias-election-revolution-laws) _2025-03-02 · Broken Anthem · Broken Anthem_ ELECTION LAWS: Georgia is pioneering election integrity legislative efforts, more states can follow! ## [ENDLESS WARS: Roads to Rome, Redemption for the United States](https://brokenanthem.substack.com/p/the-fall-of-rome-redemption-for-the-be8) _2025-02-28 · Broken Anthem · Broken Anthem_ Essential History Lessons from the US and Roman Republic, Echo a Warning. ## [The Fall of Rome, Redemption for the United States](https://brokenanthem.substack.com/p/the-fall-of-rome-redemption-for-the) _2025-02-25 · Broken Anthem · Broken Anthem_ Essential History Lessons from the Roman Republic Echo a Warning. ## [INVASION: Canada’s Criminal Corridor](https://brokenanthem.substack.com/p/invasion-canadas-criminal-corridor) _2025-02-19 · Broken Anthem · Broken Anthem_ Threats to North American Continent EXPOSED by America First Agenda Spotlights: Corruption, Cartel Networks, Banks, Panama Papers Connections, International Money Laundering and Chinese Espionage ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qf4q86yqlXMX) _2025-02-19 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [WHO NEEDS WHO? Trudeau empty handed in Oil Negotiations with Trump](https://brokenanthem.substack.com/p/who-needs-who-trudeau-empty-handed) _2025-02-03 · Broken Anthem · Broken Anthem_ There’s been confusion about the trade imbalance between the United States and Canada with oil imports and exports. ## [AMERICA FIRST: Freedom in Energy Independence](https://brokenanthem.substack.com/p/america-first-freedom-in-energy-independence) _2025-01-22 · Broken Anthem · Broken Anthem_ Inauguration day EMERGENCY DECLARATION combats end of term Biden energy sabotage ## [INVASION: President Trump’s Operation Aurora](https://brokenanthem.substack.com/p/invasion-president-trumps-operation) _2025-01-20 · Broken Anthem · Broken Anthem_ US border crisis is irregular warfare requiring the Commander-in-Chief dismantle criminal networks to restore national sovereignty and security. ## [Wikipedia a Propagandist for January 6](https://brokenanthem.substack.com/p/wikipedia-a-propagandist-for-january) _2025-01-07 · Broken Anthem · Broken Anthem_ PSYWAR revealed through propagandists manipulation of key US history linked to the CIA ## [The Clinton Foundation Whistleblowers](https://brokenanthem.substack.com/p/the-clinton-foundation-whistleblowers) _2024-12-13 · Broken Anthem · Broken Anthem_ Six Year Anniversary of the Stunning Congressional Hearing