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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 3h

Not to be mean to Pete Hegseth (ok, a little mean), but AUTOWARCOM sounds like some demolition derby event in a disused stadium. Also, announcing reductions in flag officer posts and a new 4-star bureaucratic command is an interesting allocation of priorities. breakingdefense.com/2026/09/hegs...

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Hegseth announces plans for new 4-star drone command, among other initiatives - Breaking Defense

Hegseth also announced a new study group led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich.

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 17h

So, if I have followed correctly: - Five men were arrested and released on bail. - One of the five called the police himself. - No explosives were apparently found. - Somehow Iran "played a role" in all these events. Sooooo...what happened??? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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‘Strong indications’ that Iran played role in RAF Fairford incident, says Burnham

PM also defends decision to release suspects on bail and expresses ‘complete confidence’ in security services

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Katja Bego @katjabego.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today’s the day! 🥳

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The supposed World Cup bounce continues to bounce in the other direction. Awful news and an awful decision that leaves one of America’s great soccer hotbeds far worse off.

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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 21/09/2026

Some interesting insights from Mecklenburg Vorpommern: 59% of AFD voters say they voted AFD because of their programme (as opposed to the candidate). “Peace in Europe” (aka foreign policy/Ukraine was a reason to vote AFD for 16%, behind social security, immigration and security/order.

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Thank you for using our E-Reader. Reading is hard. Would you like to use our E-Reader to not read?

"Ebook Central Research Assistant
This AI-powered feature can help you with time-consuming research tasks. Let’s explore the core features in this brief walkthrough."

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Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco @joshpizpom.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

EXC: 90 programmes in Edinburgh University's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences are to be closed. The casualties, which include 48 language and literature programmes, will be 'taught out', w/ no admissions after 2027. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2655839...

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Ninety programmes to close at leading university as savings plan takes shape

According to the document, a total of 90 programmes will be “taught out” over the next several years, including 48 in the School of Language.

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Just out of curiosity, has *any* university ever offered its students or staff 2500$/month in research expenses, no questions asked? Assuming Harvard considers LLM access a research expense - why fund that, but not books, fieldwork, conferences?

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

When Canada gets confirmed as Associate Member of the EU, Frittenwerk will lose the right to market this abomination as "Canadian" poutine.

A "Montreal Style Poutine" with fries, mushrooms in cream sauce, mozzarella, and radishes.

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Chris Levesque @levesque-chris.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

There’s not enough work or research funding to absorb a substantial percentage of American scientists.

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This is a great opportunity for UK-based researchers to spend a year in Berlin and learn about think tank work & policy impact - I enjoyed it a ton! Webinar to answer any questions tomorrow (Tuesday), info in link - or get in touch with any questions. www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...

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Global Innovation Fellowships: The German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) 2026-27

Global Innovation Fellowships provide opportunities to UK-based early- and mid-career researchers from across the humanities and social sciences to develop their skills, networks and careers in the cr...

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Henning Hoff @henninghoff.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

“We are not in principle against arms production as we‘ll need corresponding means when it comes to future remigration and deportation actions“, says Ulrich Siegmund who won the support of close to 44% of voters in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday. Are there really no grounds to outlaw the AfD?

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Tom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I think the obvious answer, bad as it is, is that this is sincere. He does basically agree that their concerns are legitimate, does think net emigration will stop the worst of the actions, and agrees with Mahmood that it's existential It's why she's still in place.

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Codfather #FBPE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @codfather.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

😂 That's exactly how I feel

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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 01/09/2026

That’s… pretty weak, actually. The shadow fleet thing is the only interesting bit and there as NO detail at all. “Pressure on the shadow fleet” that can be everything and anything.

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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 01/09/2026

Press conference on this with interior and foreign minister has just ended. Some quotes, translated by me “The government has concluded that Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack in Leipzig.” “We do not consider Leipzig as singular event”

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I held this fellowship in 2025-26; it’s great fun! Happy to answer any questions - just get in touch!

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Scoiattolo @scarnecchia.net · 25/08/2026

IN UKRAINE DRONES ARE A REPLACEMENT FOR TRADITIONAL INDIRECT FIRES BECAUSE TRADITIONAL INDIRECT FIRES ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN THE QUANTITIES NEEDED Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

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Will Davies @will-davies.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

‘Ironic’ (or something) that the country can host a Summer of Academic Freedom and Meritocracy Battle Of Ideas focused on the employment of two men, while at least 5000 academics are getting dismissed on the instructions of Chief Finance Officers

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Thomas Cheney @thomascheney.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

fundamentally this was a story the should have been confined to the pages of THE and maybe the education section of the national papers that still have education sections, if that

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David Alman @davidalman.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It is simultaneously possible that: 1) America is underprepared for the use of small one way attack drones 2) much reporting on how underprepared we are overstates its case 3) the American military would still likely win 4) Ukraine is good at using drones 5) Ukraine still wants our legacy kit

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BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Get to know new BISA trustee Alice Finden (Durham University) 🌟 Learn about her research background, her areas of research and the benefits of being part of a working group as a previous convenor of Critical Terrorism Studies Working Group 🎉 Read the full article here 👉 : ow.ly/YT5I50ZyOKO

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In discussion: Alice Finden

New trustee Alice Finden discusses her career journey, trusteeship and the benefits of working groups.

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Secretary of Defense Rock @sodrock.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I still think the chief problem with land warfare with drones going forward is militaries will struggle to mass enough fires or enough ground elements to enable maneuver in a sustained fashion in the face of 24/7 ISR

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Sometimes I leave myself Easter Eggs in my writing, which I know I'll love editing out later.

"now coming full circle in a grim – though effective – game of drones"

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Todd Stein @toddstein.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Nothing reveals that all that Republican muscle-flexing on China was just political hot air rather than serious policy concern better than the fact that they stay silent while Trump strengthens China’s standing in the world.

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Breaking: Google surprised that people would use generative AI to create fake imagery. It's apparently the first day anyone at Google is on the internet.

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Haydon @haydonmp.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I can’t imagine a more personally humiliating thing than to be Chotiner’d by Douthat. Astonishing.

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

It would be grand if Canadian Defence ministers started thinking long-term. Or are we somehow to believe that, come 2050, Canada could: A- Operate THREE combat aircraft (F-35-Gripen-Tempest) B- Sell off/mothball Gripens with 15 years service? breakingdefense.com/2026/07/if-c...

breakingdefense.com

Joining GCAP would not impact current-gen fighter decision: Canadian defense minister - Breaking Defense

David McGuinty said Canada's planned F-35 purchase is still under review and will remain so “until we take the time to get it right for Canadians.”

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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Personally, I don’t think the government have a fucking clue what the implications of killing the Higher Education sector are. They’re in for some big, very nasty surprises.

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

News from Farnborough: Canada is confirmed as new GCAP observer. Also, Tempest is huge.

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Nicolai von Ondarza @nvondarza.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A reminder: In 2021, Germany and the UK started their yearly 'Strategic Dialogue' of foreign ministers. Since then, no two foreign ministers have met twice (in this format) due to ministerial churn. With Ed Miliband succeeding Yvette Cooper, this trend will continue for at least another year.

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Ok who designed this opening ceremony, I just want to understand. Also, that was a few too many FIFA flags. You’re an INGO, chill.

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

How you can submit a paper created by LLMs as an academic is mind boggling. Like what are you doing with your life? Where is the satisfaction and dignity? What are your principles and values? What does establishing a body of work look like to you? You are not an academic. You are a fraud.

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Stephanie Carvin @stephaniecarvin.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Strong agree with this editorial co-authored by Jeff Collins - where is Canada’s civil defence spending? www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

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Opinion: As Canada burns, defence spending must go toward fighting wildfires

Fires in Canada are growing year and year, our fleets of water bombers should too

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

So are they going to play Sweet Caroline in a minor key now?

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Shannon E French @sefrench.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

P.S. Also, strategic theorists agree with us ethicists on this. It is, in actual fact, strategically stupid to go around committing massive war crimes all the time. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Emil Archambault @emilarchambault.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Mark Carney won his election in Canada with the slogan "Elbows up", claiming he'd fight against exactly this kind of things. And in the weeks when he accepted American bullying to give over half a bridge paid by Canada (ripping up earlier agreements), this. We can at least question his approach.

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