text: stealth and allied frontline air supremacy fighters, advanced surface-to-air missile systems, and missile defense platforms to rapidly identify and interdict a variety of aerial threats, including aircraft, drones, cruise, and ballistic missiles. (AC: The Air Shielding doctrine seeks to bring smaller NATO states that share borders with Russia and its allies under the protective aegis of the alliance’s strongest members and is indicative of a larger NATO shift towards hardening its defensive posture in preparation for a great powers struggle as diplomatic relations between Russia and the ideological West continue to cool. – R.P.)​​JAPAN’S TOYOTA MOTOR CORP POSTS 42% EARNINGS DROP FOR QUARTER: Toyota Motor Corporation posted a 42% decline in profits for the three months ending 30 June, with profits declining from $7.45 billion to $4.3 billion during the same period. According to Toyota officials, the decline is attributed to supply chain issues, the nonavailability of semiconductor chips, and rising material prices. Toyota plans to cut production numbers due to continued chip shortages driven by China’s zero-COVID policies, which have cratered production and export of the important component. (AC: Major corporations suffering sustained losses due to China’s zero-COVID policy and the West’s inflationary malpractice are signs of a deep policy-driven global recession. This is likely the front-end of significant shortages that will manifest in global markets this fall. – M.M.) ￼ARMED LEFTISTS TEST BODY ARMOR: A Dallas, Texas area armed Leftist group conducted shooting tests of body armor against common calibers. (AC: The body armor is reportedly from a new company set up by Leftists and sympathizers. Starting in 2020, Leftist outlets ramped up efforts towards development of a gun culture, to include an industry separate from the typically conservative or right wing firearms industry. Efforts to establish manufacturing and retail outlets came after reports that Leftists were turned away or felt unwelcome while shopping at likely conservative gun stores and ranges. – M.S.)North Coast, CASize: TBDActivity: Earth First Journal organizes a five-day festival to offer workshops to far left activists and allies. Workshops include direct action, decolonization, tree climbing, and other tactics. Location: North Coast, CATime: 04-09 AUGSan Francisco, CASize: TBDActivity: Far Left Activists attempt to counter the eviction of residents from the King-Garvey Apartments. The social media call was initiated by Dean Preston, the District 5 representative in San Francisco. Location: King-Garvey Courtyard, Eddy and Pierce Streets, San Francisco, CATime: 1000; Friday, 05 AUGFort Lauderdale, FLSize: TBDActivity: Far Left Activists plan protest against the Florida Board of Medicine’s hearing to discuss new standards of care for transgender persons. Location: Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport, North Compass Way, Dania Beach, FLTime: 0800; Friday, 05 AUGOrlando, FLSize: TBDActivity: Orlando Democratic Socialists of America organizes a counter protest of The Federalist Society and Supreme Court Round Up event in Orlando. Location: University Club of Orlando, 150 E Central Blvd Orlando, FL 32801Time: 1730; Thursday, 04 AUGBoston, MASize: TBDActivity: Connecticut John Brown Gun Club, a far left firearms organization, plans a protest against white supremacy. The protest is directed toward the perceived cooperation between the Boston Police Department and the Proud Boys and neo-Nazis. Location: 1 Schroeder Plaza, Boston, MA 02120Time: 1600; Thursday, 04 AUGEugene, ORSize: TBDActivity: Eugene Democratic Socialists of America organize a fundraiser to help supply do-it-yourself air filters for marginalized and lower-income homes. The facility holding the fundraiser is operated under a worker-owned profit-sharing plan called Workers Tap.