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The Return of the Fog of War: Why Clausewitz Feels More Relevant Than Ever
The “fog of war,” a term coined by Carl von Clausewitz, originally described the uncertainty and chaos inherent in battle. Soldiers on...

Mikheil Golijashvili
Jan 152 min read
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How Similar Is Georgian Law Enforcement to Russian-Style OMON?
In the last 12 days, Georgian law enforcement has arrested hundreds of individuals and seriously injured more than 200 during what were...

Mikheil Golijashvili
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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From Aleppo to Moscow: How Russia’s Struggles Are Shaping Syria’s War
In a significant turn of events, Syrian opposition forces have captured key territories, including Aleppo and parts of Hama, from...

Mikheil Golijashvili
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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Georgia's EU Path on Hold: The Unyielding Force of Leaderless Protests
Georgia is witnessing a surge of public dissent following Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's decision to suspend the nation's EU...

Mikheil Golijashvili
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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Enhancing Security Risk Assessments through Effective Forecasting: Lessons from Bruce Bueno de Mesquita
Security risk assessments often hinge on the scenarios we envision, serving as the backbone for planning and decision-making. However,...

Mikheil Golijashvili
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Operational Security, Geolocation, and the Risks of Publishing Photos During Conflict
In the age of open-source intelligence (OSINT), every image tells a story—one that can be deciphered with startling accuracy in a matter...
Mikheil Golijashvili
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Drone Threat: How Russian Drone Warfare Challenges Humanitarian "Safe Zones" in Ukraine
The utilization of drones by Russia in Ukraine has reshaped the security risks for humanitarian organizations. While these organizations...
Mikheil Golijashvili
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Intelligence Failure or Decision-Maker Misjudgment?
When we think of intelligence failure, we often focus on the intelligence cycle itself—collection, analysis, assessment, and...
Mikheil Golijashvili
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Establishing an Accurate Timeline in Security Risk Assessments
When conducting a security risk assessment, one of the most critical yet often overlooked elements is defining the timeline of the...
Mikheil Golijashvili
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Mikheil Golijashvili
Nov 29, 20220 min read
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Invasion Day 278 – Summary
Russian forces managed to break Ukrainian defense south of Bakhmut and captured one settlement and several fortified positions. This is...
Mikheil Golijashvili
Nov 29, 20221 min read
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US, NATO Investigating Reports of Deadly Russian Missile Strike in Poland
U.S. President Joe Biden said it was unlikely that a missile that struck Poland on Tuesday was fired from Russia, adding: "I'm going to...
Mikheil Golijashvili
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE CAMPAIGN ASSESSMENT, NOVEMBER 15
Russian forces conducted the largest set of missile strikes against Ukrainian critical infrastructure since the start of the war....
Mikheil Golijashvili
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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Food and Agriculture Innovation with OSINT and Open Innovation Ecosystem
Forde, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The OSINT platform and Open Innovation Ecosystem Earlybirds.io has designed an innovation...
Mikheil Golijashvili
Nov 15, 20221 min read
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