Ryan Hillier

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Marxist. Internationalist. Writer. “Capitalism carries war within it, just like clouds carry rain.”

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Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· 19d

Strangely, the article also embeds a copy of Taiwan's official handbook for emergencies entirely in English.

A screenshot of an embedded document, titled "In Case of Crisis - Taiwan's National Public Safety Guide"

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· 19d

Globe & Mail publishes a glowing piece on Taiwan's "civil defence" orgs. These groups, Kuma Academy funded by tech billionaire Robert Tsao, and Forward Alliance headed by a former Goldman Sachs executive from Chicago, are described as "a grassroots movement." www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

Since 2020, civilian-led organizations such as Kuma Academy and Forward Alliance have sprung up to teach people first aid, disaster response and emergency communications. Together, they have trained 130,000 people across the island.

Though it is a grassroots movement, the government has co-operated with civil defence groups. In 2025, Taiwan's defence ministry published a special handbook, “In Case of Crisis,” outlining the training the groups have been providing.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· 19d

As reported by the Northwest Territories fire management agency, the area burned in NT thus far in 2026 is nearly four times the 10-year average. cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/en/summary

Chart displaying the cumulative area burned in each province in 2026, compared with the 10-year average. Source: Canadian Wildland fire summary report.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· 19d

The cumulative area burned by wildfires in Canada in 2026 -according to satellite estimates - continues to increase at a rapid rate. cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/en/summary

Chart displaying the cumulative area burned by wildfires in Canada by year.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· 26d

Footage apparently shows multiple Iranian ballistic missiles striking Muwaffaq Salti air base in Jordan. Multiple US military personnel were killed in strikes which occurred last night.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· 28d

Satellite estimates indicate that the cumulative area burned in Canada thus far in 2026 is seeing a rapid, parabolic increase.

A chart shows the trend lines of cumulative area burned in Canada by year estimated from satellite hotspots.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· 28d

Canadian Wildfire Information Service reports that the total number of fires thus far in 2026 has surpassed the high 5-year average which was set by the extremes of 2023. Total area burned in 2026 has already surpassed the 10-year average. cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/en/summary

A chart shows the total number of fires currently out of control, being held, under control, or out in Canada. Also shown are the historical averages for total number of fires and area burned.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· 29d

According to Pew Research, Canadians now view China more favourably than the US, and the trend is continuing to move in that direction. www.pewresearch.org/global/2026/...

An infographic showing numerous countries ranking how favourably they view China vs the United States over time. "A majority of Canadians (57%) had a positive view of the U.S. in 2023, while 14% viewed China positively. In 2025, Canadians were equally favorable toward the U.S. and China. Now, more Canadians have a favorable view of China (44%) than the U.S. (33%)."

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Jul 13

Footage of Yemen's Sanaa airport being bombed by Saudi Arabia, reportedly to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. Yemen is one of the poorest countries on the planet. www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Jul 7

Echoing the language of US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announces that new submarines will add "lethality" to Canada's navy. The statement also notes that the submarines are "fully NATO-interoperable" and capable of "special forces deployment […]."

With ultra-low acoustic and magnetic signatures, TKMS’ 212CD is one of the stealthiest submarines in the world. It is capable of Arctic patrol, undersea surveillance, special forces deployment, and it is fully NATO-interoperable. These submarines provide an unparalleled combination of advanced technology and lethality that will enable the RCN to detect, track, deter and, if necessary, defeat adversaries in all three oceans bordering Canada. This procurement will bolster Canadian security through a platform shared by Germany and Norway, two of Canada’s closest Allies.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Jul 5

Says a lot about the state of this country that those who engage in fraudulent activity feel emboldened enough to call the cops on journalists asking questions.

The Ottawa Citizen submitted a request for comment to Capt. Friedberg using his military and personal emails as well as through the Defence department’s media liaison office. Friedberg responded by filing a complaint with the South Simcoe Police Service. Police investigated and concluded the complaint against the Ottawa Citizen was unfounded and the newspaper’s request for comment was not a criminal act.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Jul 1

Kuwaiti Air Force C-17 Globemaster a long way from home. Currently transiting over New Brunswick on the way to Charleston SC from Prestwick, Scotland. Canada continues to allow US military overflights to supply its forces across the world.

Screenshot of flight tracking application which shows a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III operated by the Kuwaiti Air Force flying a route over New Brunswick, Canada.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Jul 1

Not content with a genocide against Palestinians, the destruction of Syria, the razing of South Lebanon and the bombing of Iran, Netanyahu hints at conflict with both Turkey and Egypt. "The war will never end […]." www.jpost.com/israel-news/...

Asked whether he was concerned about developments in Egypt and Turkey, Netanyahu focused his answer on Erdogan, saying Turkey’s posture was partly a result of Iran’s weakening.

“The things Erdogan says about wanting to destroy Israel, to retake Jerusalem, I think he forgot that the rule of the Ottoman Empire ended,” Netanyahu said. “There is the State of Israel here, the Israel Defense Forces, and the people of Israel. We will not allow anyone to threaten us.”

Netanyahu also addressed the broader regional picture, saying Israel must remain strong in order to survive in the Middle East.

“The war will never end,” Netanyahu said. “You want to live in the Middle East? Be strong.”

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Jun 17

In the most telling section, after lauding Trump for providing "an historic opportunity to prevent Iran from acquiring any nuclear weapon," the statement seems to link Iran, Lebanon and Gaza to the construction of new supply routes for the G7. No mention of Israel is made.

In Lebanon, we support, through an immediate robust ceasefire, the Lebanese leadership’s efforts to achieve the disarmament of Hezbollah and the monopoly of arms, and to protect Lebanon’s territorial integrity and sovereignty with the appropriate international security guarantees.

In Gaza, we will accelerate humanitarian and reconstruction efforts and the swift implementation of relevant political and security measures. We call for ending violence in the West Bank.

We commit to accelerate the diversification of energy supply routes in order to reduce global vulnerability to the Strait of Hormuz and to increase our energy stocks. We welcome the potential for Canada to deliver significant additional capacity to global markets in the coming years.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Jun 12

Yet again, Canadian media openly publishes Ukrainian soldiers wearing "blood & soil" patches made infamous by the UPA and OUN-B.

A screenshot of a front-page feature story on the Globe & Mail website. The header image shows Ukrainian three soldiers walking through a trench. The soldier in the middle is wearing a "blood & soil patch" on his vest.

A closeup of a Ukrainian soldier wearing a "blood & soil" patch.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Jun 10

Footage from the area of Sirik in southern Iran shows the result of deliberate US strikes against civilian water infrastructure. This reservoir serves the population of the surrounding region, roughly 20,000 people.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Jun 5

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Jun 4

A protest against AI data centers. Signs held by demonstrators say "We don't want this" and "Fuck you"

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· May 19

US Pentagon Inspector General reports notes that despite Ukraine receiving massive support from NATO via reconnaissance and targeting assistance, "Russian forces maintained their strategic and operational advantages over the UAF through superiorities in numbers of equipment and manpower."

Russian Forces Maintain Their Military Advantage
in Ukraine pp. 7–10
• The UAF retained its advantage over Russian forces in tactical, battlefield-focused
intelligence due to shared Western intelligence that provided warning, enabled targeting,
and enhanced operational security for the UAF. Despite this, Russian forces maintained
their strategic and operational advantages over the UAF through superiorities in
numbers of equipment and manpower.
• Shortages in ammunition, equipment, and personnel constrained overall UAF capability
to sustain large-scale offensive operations and retake territory seized by Russia.
• Ukraine retook 400 square kilometers of territory in a limited counteroffensive—the first
net territorial gains since 2023—after the deactivation of Russian-used Starlink terminals
temporarily degraded Russian operations.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· May 16

"Can you believe that China has the nerve to look for fish in the ocean 150 miles from our military base" is a really insane take

The Wall Street Journal publishes racist "yellow peril" propaganda by asserting that Chinese fishing vessels are part of a conspiracy to threaten US military assets in the region.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· May 5

NAV Canada classifies all airspace up to 60,000 feet above Canadian territory as Class A, which requires an Air Traffic Controller to grant access to any and all aircraft entering it.

"Canada has seven classes of airspace. Each one has its own rules about the types
of aircraft that can use it and the communications equipment pilots need to use.
NAV CANADA is there across them all, providing air traffic control and flight
information services so pilots can get to their destinations safely and efficiently.

CLASS A
60,000 ft (18,300 m)
ATC gives pilots clearances to
fly and gives instructions on
how to keep safe distance
from other aircraft."

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· May 5

This is a typical transit corridor for US C-17 flights supplying forward-deployed assets. Canada allows complete overflight access through its Class A airspace.

Screenshot of the flight path of a C-17 transport aircraft, moving from the continental United States to Europe.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· May 3

"Open AI reckons it will make $673 billion in revenue through the end of 2030, but it is burning $852 billion in cash raised from loans and contracts to get there."

It costs around $30 million in AI hardware and $14 million per megawatt of data center capacity. Data centers appear to take anywhere from a year to three years depending on the size. Of the 114GW of data centers supposedly being built by the end of 2028, only 15.2GW is under construction in any way, shape, or form. As a result, every AI data center starts millions of dollars in the hole, and even with six-year-long depreciation schedules, takes years to pay off. Open AI reckons it will make $673 billion in revenue through the end of 2030, but it is burning $852 billion in cash raised from loans and contracts to get there. At the same time, competitor AI companies, mainly in China, are providing open source AI machines that dramatically undercut prices being charged by the American firms.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Apr 24

The primary conclusion to be drawn from these statements is that Op UNIFIER was a total failure and in all likelihood got thousands of soldiers killed as a result of incompetence in command

Carignan acknowledged the change and said it has meant the Canadian military has had to adjust its lesson plans.

“What we have done recently is focus our efforts toward training trainers,” Carignan said.

“The armed forces of Ukraine members come back from the front with very, very good and up-to-date experience from the front. So we match that with instructor techniques and how to build training sessions and plan, and then the Ukrainians deliver their own training.”

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Apr 16

"including leadership" www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-e...

The key figures in the Azov Battalion are its commander, Andriy Biletsky, and his deputy, Ihor Mosiychuk.

Andriy Biletsky is also the leader of a Ukrainian organisation called the Social National Assembly. Its aims are stated in one of their online publications:

"to prepare Ukraine for further expansion and to struggle for the liberation of the entire White Race from the domination of the internationalist speculative capital"

"to punish severely sexual perversions and any interracial contacts that lead to the extinction of the white man"

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Mar 30

Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, states that there are currently no negotiations with the United States. He says that during the previous negotiation process, US demands were "excessive, unrealistic and illogical."

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Mar 22

Footage of Iranian ballistic missile evading Israeli air defences and striking Dimona.

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Mar 18

Daaaa Yankee lose

Aaron Judge cries sweet salty tears of defeat as Venezuela wins the World Baseball Classic

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Mar 15

Cameron Stanley, the US Department of War's Chief Digital and Intelligence Officer, demonstrates Palantir's Maven Smart System. Maven is an information aggregator and targeting platform which reduces the number of human operators. Stanley casually describes the process of killing as "workflow."

Ryan Hillier@ryanhillier· Mar 13

Photos from Tehran show both Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and head of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani participating in Quds Day march.