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Journal of Slavic Military Studies @josms.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The issue’s research articles are rounded out with "Forum Choice and Cohesion in NATO’s Response to Russia’s War on Ukraine” from Bence Nemeth @bencenemeth.bsky.social

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Pyotr Kurzin @pyotrkurzin.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Ukraine builds 4 million drones a year. It's showing Europe how to fight. Bence Nemeth, EU defence analyst: "If Russia challenges NATO in the Baltics, they already have the doctrine, the training, the production capacity." Europe has the lessons. It needs to move faster. youtu.be/grSzLLezA0k?...

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Something Big is Shifting Inside Europe's Defence

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Alexander Lanoszka @lanoszka.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Interesting JSS article by Bence Nemeth: "While acknowledging that the Warsaw Pact was fundamentally coercive and dominated by a hegemonic power, this paper argues that its centralised model nonetheless offers valuable analytical insight [for NATO and the EU]." www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....

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Texas National Security Review @tnsr.org · 23/01/2026

How much does the specific administration in the White House matter for alliance resilience? @bencenemeth.bsky.social argues that leadership is a critical "situational factor," noting a sharp contrast in cooperation trends between recent presidencies. #Geopolitics #GrandStrategy #NATO

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Texas National Security Review @tnsr.org · 20/01/2026

In 1956, the Suez Crisis revealed the limits of British power. Could a similar event hollow out the US alliance system today? Bence Nemeth — @bencenemeth.bsky.social — applies his "five factor theory of defense cooperation" to answer this critical question on our latest episode.

US Military Primacy and Alliance Resilience with Bence Nemeth | Horns of a Dilemma on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon Music

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Texas National Security Review @tnsr.org · 10/12/2025

It doesn't take a massive war to break an alliance system—just a crisis to shatter the illusion of power. @bencenemeth.bsky.social's article uses the 1956 Suez analogue to examine how a setback in the Indo-Pacific could force a brutal recalibration in allied capitals. #GrandStrategy #NatSec

"What the example of Suez reveals is that it is not the scale of the military engagement itself that is critical, but the way in which a crisis reshapes allied perceptions of American reliability, capacity, and strategic will." Quote from "How a US “Suez Moment” Could Hollow the US Alliance System" by Bence Nemeth

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Texas National Security Review @tnsr.org · 08/12/2025

Is the US approaching a “Suez moment” in the Indo-Pacific? The military balance with China is narrowing, and a public exposure of capability shortfalls could shatter alliance confidence.

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War Studies @warstudieskcl.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Dr @bencenemeth.bsky.social highlights a marked shift in perceptions of the Chinese military. Once seen as large but outdated, it is now “either reached or is nearing military parity” with the US in key areas, marking a “dramatic shift.” 🔗Read more: bit.ly/4n6i61p #ChinaMilitary #IndoPacific

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Defence Studies @dsdkings.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

How can Europe balance urgent defence needs with complex cooperation? @bencenemeth.bsky.social argues that time, not funding, is the key constraint, suggesting frontline states to boost national capabilities first and then integrate them into NATO and the EU. Explore his insights: bit.ly/45CM47t

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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

A new NATO handbook advising how to carry out strategic foresight activities has featured Dr @bencenemeth.bsky.social's research as a key case study. Read more about how Dr Nemeth's work is helping to train alliance members for future planning 👇 #OurDividedPlanet www.kcl.ac.uk/news/how-a-k...

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How a King's academic's research is changing NATO's approach to planning for the future

NATO has featured a paper co-authored by Dr Bence Nemeth, Senior Lecturer in the Defence Studies Department, as the key case study in a new handbook advising all its institutions and member states on ...

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War Studies @warstudieskcl.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

US peace talks hit setbacks after Zelenskyy refused to recognise Russia’s control over Crimea. Dr @bencenemeth.bsky.social describes it a “significant downgrading” of negotiations. “The US is not positioning itself as a neutral mediator,” adds Dr Németh. Read more: bit.ly/3Gqun0E

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Trump slams Zelenskyy for rejecting Ukraine-Russia negotiations, saying a deal was 'very close'

High-level talks in London aimed at bringing a pause to fighting in Ukraine disintegrated after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff pulled out.

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Defence Studies @dsdkings.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

With key envoys pull out, can the US still lead peace efforts if it’s no longer seen as neutral? "This is not just about diplomacy fatigue. It also signals a hard pivot: The US is not positioning itself as a neutral mediator." - Dr @bencenemeth.bsky.social Read: bit.ly/3Gqun0E

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Trump slams Zelenskyy for rejecting Ukraine-Russia negotiations, saying a deal was 'very close'

High-level talks in London aimed at bringing a pause to fighting in Ukraine disintegrated after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff pulled out.

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Defence Studies @dsdkings.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

What does the US-South Korea shipbuilding deal mean for naval power? "The US Navy will benefit from increased availability of ships...it could accelerate the growth of its fleet. This can help Washington maintain its global maritime dominance." - Dr @bencenemeth.bsky.social Read: bit.ly/42D9FTI

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US and South Korean warship makers sign deal that could help narrow naval race with China | CNN Business

America’s largest military shipbuilder has signed a deal with a South Korean company that experts say could be a big step in helping the US Navy build new warships to keep pace with rival China in fle...

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Matti Pesu @pesumatti.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

"Instead of building forces for a range of potential scenarios across multiple theaters, allies are being asked to focus primarily on fulfilling roles earmarked to them under the operational plans." www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-res...

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Why NATO’s Defence Planning Process will transform the Alliance for decades to come

The NATO Defence Planning Process (NDPP) is little known outside defense ministries. But today this process is driving the most consequential shift in European and Canadian defense in the last two gen...

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Max Bergmann @maxbergmann.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I think 2 months ago this would be seen as a disaster. An American SACEUR is direct link to POTUS and thus the bomb. Seen as critical for credibility of US extended deterrence. But now, I think worst case is an uncommitted US remaining in NATO as is but blocking Euros from organizing themselves. 1/

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Gesine Weber @gesineweber.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

New Geopolitical Europe Pulse is out! Europe alone? Compilation of articles, feat. @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @lscazzieri.bsky.social, @bencenemeth.bsky.social, and @rafaelloss.bsky.social: geopoliticaleurope.substack.com/p/geopolitic...

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Geopolitical Europe Pulse: Europe alone?

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Bence Nemeth @bencenemeth.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

"Without the United States as a steadfast ally, Europe faces a turbulent security environment where dangers can originate not only from Russia but also from the missteps of Western policies themselves." Just got quoted by The Sun: www.thesun.co.uk/news/3366763...

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Battle tanks, missiles & howitzers - what weapons has Trump pulled plug on

UKRAINE’S war chest has taken a massive hit after Donald Trump paused US military aid — halting the supply of billions of dollars’ worth of battle tanks, long-range missiles, and air defense …

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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Without the USA as a steadfast ally, European nations are rethinking their security strategies, which bencenemeth.bsky.social of @dsdkings.bsky.social says offers opportunities as well as challenges. ▶️ www.kcl.ac.uk/a-new-geopol... Also see his previous article on defending NATO without the US 🔽

Quote from Dr Bence Nemeth on the opportunities and challenges for Europe from the change in US policy since Trump took office for a second term.

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Bence Nemeth @bencenemeth.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

In my RAND paper on defending NATO Eastern Flank without the US, I argued that we need 3 EUR DIV (45k troops) in the Baltics to generate credible deterrence. This highlights its difficulties, let alone doing it with a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine simultaneously. kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/pu...

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Defending NATO without the Americans

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Bence Nemeth @bencenemeth.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

“Every U.S. president has pressured Europeans on defense since Truman. The policy didn’t change, the style has changed.” Got quoted in @wsj.com on how Trump’s approach is shaking up NATO spending. www.wsj.com/world/europe... @dsdkings.bsky.social

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Trump, Not Putin, Forces Europe to Get Serious About Defense

European nations are rushing to spend more as America threatens to withdraw its longstanding protection.

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Andy Lim @andysaulim.com · 23/01/2025

North Korean provocations since 1953, by U.S. administrations. Source: beyondparallel.csis.org/database-nor... (from @korea.csis.org)

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RAND Europe @randeurope.org · 02/01/2025

🌍🛡️ The Future of Defence 🛡️🌍 Nine essays on critical strategic topics, including: -The evolving roles of the UK and NATO in global defence. - The strategic implications of China's rising influence. - Ongoing tensions with Russia, North Korea, and Iran. rand.org/pubs/perspec... #UKDefence #RAND

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Strategic Commentaries

These nine essays discuss strategic issues concerning the UK, NATO, China, Russia, North Korea and Iran, and are intended to stimulate reflection, further thinking and discussion within the UK Ministr...

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Mick Ryan @warinthefuture.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

An update from @covertshores.bsky.social on #Ukraine’s uncrewed maritime strike systems.

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Bence Nemeth @bencenemeth.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

My chapter for @randeurope.org argues that as US resolve and capability for NATO is uncertain, Europe must prepare to defend itself against RUS without US support. Stationing 3 European divisions on the Eastern Flank is one of the first steps to credible self-defence. doi.org/10.7249/PEA3...

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Contemporary Security Policy journal @cspjournal.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

🚨new article online Looking at the global arms market, in this contribution @soulpark.bsky.social & Chirayu Thakkar argue that demand-side factors play an important part in explaining the success of second-tier producers. 👉 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Olivier Schmitt @olivierschmitt.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

My last publication for 2024, a short piece on why the combination of US tariffs and troops withdrawal may lead Europeans to turn to China, thus undermining US interests

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Franz-Stefan Gady @hoanssolo.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

‘Ukrainian intelligence sent about 20 experienced drone operators and about 150 first-person-view drones to the rebel headquarters in Idlib, Syria, four to five weeks ago to help Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)…the knowledgeable sources said.’ www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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Opinion | Syrian rebels had help from Ukraine in humiliating Russia

Eager to bloody Putin’s nose wherever possible, Ukraine supplied drones for the offensive that toppled Assad.

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Sergey Radchenko @radchenko.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

So for years I’ve been told by friends in the Middle East that Putin enjoys a high standing in the region because he “saved” Assad even as Obama disregarded America’s own red lines. The argument went something like this: “we may not like Putin but we respect strength.”

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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 03/12/2024

“Following a pattern of undersea cable damage across European waters in the last year, with the most recent disruptions happening just weeks ago, top NATO officials have begun envisioning a capability that would allow the alliance to have permanent eyes above and under the waterline.”

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NATO draws up plans for its own fleet of naval surveillance drones

Officials envision fielding a network of drone-based sensors for keeping tabs on vital undersea cables and pipelines in the Baltic and Mediterranean seas.

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Olivier Schmitt @olivierschmitt.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

<New Publication>. Policymakers at NATO regularly mention “cohesion” as one of the alliance’s center of gravity. But what is cohesion and how can we foster it? In this open access paper, Dominika Kunertova and I provide a toolkit for policymakers. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Assessing NATO’s cohesion: methods and implications - International Politics

While united in initial responses to Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, NATO members face challenges as the alliance adapts to a significantly worsened security environment. Although Russia’s war in Ukrai...

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Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Our latest Policy Brief for you to read! With talk of South Korea pondering a nuclear capability, what can Seoul learn from NATO’s experiences? Good stuff by Luis and Jina.

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Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 29/11/2024

“The alliance needs to demonstrate progress in three areas of its conventional deterrence of Russia,” Henrik Larsen examines key gaps in NATO's planning, air defense, and reaction forces.

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Filling NATO’s Deterrence Gaps

The NATO alliance needs to demonstrate progress in three areas of its conventional deterrence of Russian threats.

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Pierre Haroche @pierreharoche.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

“Europe has all the requisite elements to be one of the world’s most important powers—except the ability to conceive of itself as one” writes @phillipspobrien.bsky.social 👉True! I think identity mobilisation has become a strategic factor in 🇪🇺. Europe will be safe the day Europeans believe in it.

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Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

My latest policy brief with Yang Uk, which looks at defence industrial cooperation between South Korea and Europe/NATO.

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Jordan Becker @jordanbecker.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

1/5 Trying a 🧵 here on a new article with @profpaulpoast.bsky.social & Tim Haesebrouck: doi.org/10.1177/0022.... Why do countries mutually agree to constraints on their behavior? Why do they comply with such constraints in the absence of enforcement mechanisms? #polisky #econsky #nato #europe

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Ed Arnold @edrusi.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Come and join us for a very timely paper launch on the JEF and it's contribution to European security

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Keir Giles @keirgiles.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

If the comments are anything to go by, the average Times Radio listener has a better grasp on the defence challenges facing Europe than quite a few European governments do. youtu.be/tgMer9NtxnI

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A Trump victory would cause 'severe difficulties' for Europe in its fight against Putin | Keir Giles

YouTube video by Times Radio

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