Hybrid Threats & Martitime Security as Non-Resident Fellow @ ISPK | Strategic Resilience & Civil Preparedness in Healthcare @ University Clinic Ulm | Bundeswehr Reserve Officer | Prior: Defense Policy Advisor @ Munich Security Conference | Private Accounthttps://bsky.app/profile/sophiewitte.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sophiewitte.bsky.social/post/3mrrujumqus2b"His path to that position is a case study in how the military promotion process at the Pentagon under Mr. Hegseth has deviated from tradition, leaving it susceptible in the view of critics to politicization and favoritism." [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jul 2026 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:vb45t26uj7zxt22smtumqa2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrrujumqus2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/sophiewitte.bsky.social/post/3mrpjuj4fss2bBaden-Württembergs Landesverfassungsschutzbericht: "Spionage, Sabotage und Desinformation waren auch im Jahr 2025 allgegenwärtig." https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.de/fileadmin/redaktion/m-im/intern/dateien/pdf/VSB_2025.pdf28 Jul 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:vb45t26uj7zxt22smtumqa2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpjuj4fss2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/sophiewitte.bsky.social/post/3mrothietns2r"since Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, China has been trying to build what it calls a “new-style” maritime militia—one that is better equipped, trained and organised. [...] Some fishing boats can get daily subsidies of over 24,000 yuan ($3,500) to loiter in disputed areas." shorturl.at/wnQRh https://www.economist.com/interactive/china/2026/07/21/chinas-shadowy-maritime-militia-is-worryingly-active28 Jul 2026 06:57 +0000at://did:plc:vb45t26uj7zxt22smtumqa2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrothietns2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/sophiewitte.bsky.social/post/3mqtf2e2c5k2v"China is far and away the world’s leading practitioner of transnational repression. Freedom House has confirmed 319 physical incidents linked to Beijing since 2014—nearly a quarter of all documented cases worldwide." [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Jul 2026 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:vb45t26uj7zxt22smtumqa2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtf2e2c5k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/sophiewitte.bsky.social/post/3mqrdt3i2e22e"The new documents show a previously unknown depth and quality of military cooperation. While the public discussion had focused on the clandestine delivery of dual-use goods [...] representatives of Moscow and Beijing are discussing scenarios for attacking key Western infrastructure." [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Jul 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:vb45t26uj7zxt22smtumqa2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrdt3i2e22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/sophiewitte.bsky.social/post/3mqoopqburc2c"According to Nausėda, Lithuania has recently strengthened protection of its critical transport and energy infrastructure in response to the threat. He said authorities were preparing for a broad range of possible attacks that could disrupt the operation of key infrastructure." [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Jul 2026 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:vb45t26uj7zxt22smtumqa2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoopqburc2c