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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Are you an investor who has invested in the UK, or an investor who explored the opportunity to invest in the UK but chose not to? I want to hear from you. I'm conducting a study to understand why people choose to invest in the UK, or why they're put off forms.gle/5VEsiQ5nY5Rj...

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Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

We are delighted to celebrate the Council on Geostrategy’s fourth anniversary! Our mission is to craft new geostrategic thinking for a more competitive age. We look forward to our next year of research, events, podcasts and conferences! #4thAnniversary

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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

the peer review process ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

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🎙️ The UK and Europe: Prepared for strategic confrontation? Gen. (Rtd.) Philippe Lavigne, former NATO SACT (2021 - 2024) speaks to @starychsam.bsky.social in #DefenceTalks Watch the full episode 👇 bit.ly/3CWL5mW @baesystems.com ADS Group

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Is the UK prepared for strategic confrontation? | Defence Talks

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Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

On the 3rd anniversary of 🇷🇺 invasion of #Ukraine, how can 🇬🇧, 🇵🇱 and 🇺🇦 work together to shape a post-war Europe? Read our 2024 Trilateral Initiative Report published in collaboration with the Polish Institute of International Affairs and Foreign Policy Council Ukrainian Prism 👇

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The trilateral initiative: How Britain, Poland and Ukraine can shape a post-war Europe – Council on Geostrategy

This Report makes the case for immediate renewed trilateral cooperation between the UK, Poland and Ukraine to reinforce European security.

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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

In this post, Meta's Yann LeCun sets out how Europe can attract the world's best and brightest scientists. I think this is right and echos something I advocated for in my Memorandum on COP: www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-memora...

Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

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3 things you need to know about 🇬🇧’s path to achieving clean power by 2030 👇 @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow, outlines his recent #Primer 👀 www.geostrategy.org.uk/research/cle... #CaudwellStrongBritain #CleanPower #Climate

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3 things you need to know about Clean Power 2030

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Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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Should 🇬🇧 rethink its commitment to free trade? We asked 7 experts in today's #BigAsk ✍️ Stephen Booth, William Freer, Patrick Horgan OBE, Dr Ksenia Kirkham, @george17.bsky.social, @mannvirdee.bsky.social, Dr Linda Yueh CBE #BritainsWorld

Should Britain rethink its commitment to free trade?

The Big Ask | No. 07.2025

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Dr Emma Salisbury @salisbot.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

An excellent new addition to our stable of thought-provoking newsletters from my colleague @mannvirdee.bsky.social - do sign up if you haven't already!

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Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Introducing The Blueprint! 🔬 Your monthly science and technology newsletter by @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow Read the first edition now 👇 #BritainsWorld #Blueprint

Welcome to The Blueprint – Your monthly science and technology newsletter

The Blueprint | No. 01.2025

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Matthew Palmer @so3brocktree.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Yes! The Oxford-Cambridge bus service takes on average a painful 4hrs - absolutely ridiculous considering how short the direct distance is between the two cities. Don't forget a new direct train line though - particularly useful for academic to academic travel.

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Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Baltic countries are disconnecting from 🇷🇺, but does that mark the end of Moscow’s meddling? 👀 Read @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow, and William Freer, our Research Fellow, in @lbc.co.uk

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Baltic countries are disconnecting from Russia, but does that mark the end of Moscow’s meddling?

The Baltic states are about to make a historic shift in their energy landscape.

Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

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‘By growing the region, the area can drive innovation and prosperity across the entire country,’ argues @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow, in a new #Memorandum 🛣️ The road to growth: Why the Oxford-Cambridge corridor needs an expressway #BritainsWorld

The road to growth: Why the Oxford-Cambridge corridor needs an expressway

The Memorandum | No. 03.2025

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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

New report by Oxford Economics on the benefit of quantum computing to the UK economy... "economy-wide productivity boost of up to 8.3% by 2055, with initial gains from as early as 2034" www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/ens...

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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Two particularly notable plaques I spotted in Westminster Hall today... 1) on this day, 1649, King Charles I was executed 2) on this day, 1965, Winston Churchill's state funeral

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Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

🚨New Report🚨 ‘The aim for 🇨🇳 is to replace 🇺🇸 as the leading superpower, and to reorder global governance better to suit CCP interests and values,’ argues Charles Parton OBE, Chief Advisor, China Observatory #ChinaObservatory

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Anti-Americanism will remain the foundation of the PRC’s foreign policy – Council on Geostrategy

Charles Parton argues that anti-Americanism is the foundation of the CCP's foreign policy doctrine and diplomatic initiatives

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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

My new primer: Taking a bit longer to reach clean power is no bad thing if it means doing it right. A rushed transition may hinder future grid development. That could increase environmental impacts, harm industrial competitiveness and raise energy bills. www.geostrategy.org.uk/research/cle...

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Clean Power 2030: Too fast, too furious? – Council on Geostrategy

Mann Virdee advocates for a more realistic and strategic approach to HM Government's plans to achieve clean power by 2030

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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

It was great to return to my old college today to speak about a career in science and tech policy. Really engaged students and also had the chance to say thank you to some of my teachers

Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

This week's Big Ask: Other than the US, which three countries will define 2025? I said that for those particularly interested in science and technology, keep an eye on developments in the PRC, Japan, and Germany. Read my full response here: www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-big-as...

Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

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Other than 🇺🇸, which 3 countries will define 2025? We asked 8 experts in today’s #BigAsk ✍️ Dr Hillary Briffa, Patrick Horgan OBE, Dr Timothy Less, @japarker29.bsky.social, @james-rogers.bsky.social, @mannvirdee.bsky.social, Dr Victoria Vdovychenko, @rgwhitman.bsky.social #BritainsWorld

Other than the US, which three countries will define 2025?

The Big Ask | No. 02.2025

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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

My annual end-of-year tradion - my top 9 books. Copying the thread over from X. 2020:

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Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

📊 ‘The real benefit of joining the CPTPP is not economic, it is geostrategic…The #CPTPP aims to reduce trade barriers for digital businesses and promote the flow of data across borders,’ argues @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow [8/9] #BritainsWorld #BigAsk

How can the UK leverage the CPTPP for economic and strategic effect?

The Big Ask | No. 25.2024

Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

I spoke to @newsweek.com about defence stocks in ESG-labelled portfolios. www.newsweek.com/2024/12/27/r... Only some of my comments made the article - but I provided a brief overview and highlighted the arguments both sides make. 1/

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Europe's "green" agenda could be a godsend to Russia

Europe's financial sector still insists "it's not ethical to invest in defense industry," said NATO military committee chief, Admiral Rob Bauer.

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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Countries are dragging their feet on climate change. That’s an opportunity for Britain to step up www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-memora...

Countries are dragging their feet on climate change. That’s an opportunity for Britain to step up

The Memorandum | No. 23.2024

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

The Science and Tech select committee is calling for evidence on the relationship between R&D/innovation and economic growth. There is a strong focus on regional growth. committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...

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Call for Evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

Innovation, growth and the regions

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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

My article for @lbc.co.uk. Starmer’s ‘plan for change’ speech hit the right notes – particularly on energy and infrastructure. If this was a relaunch and the start of a new way of governing, it should be welcomed. www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...

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Starmer’s ‘Plan for Change’ hits the right notes on energy and infrastructure—As long as he sticks to it

Labour has had a poor start since taking office five months ago.

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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Me when I read an article and the sentences run over 5 or 6 lines and the paragraphs are too long

Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I think this is correct - but that's why this government needs to be bolder in its ambition and set out a more coherent vision (especially on science, tech and innovation).

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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Exploring Arizona, Nevada and Utah

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Duncan Robinson @duncanrobinson.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Column: The British state is blind. How many people came last year? Dunno. Employment figures? Fuzzy. That court case backlog? 🤷‍♂️. How do you govern when you simply can’t see? www.economist.com/britain/2024...

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The British state is blind

How to cope when a government can no longer see

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Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

How can Britain make its foreign policy more impactful?🌍 We asked 8 experts in today’s #BigAsk ✍️ Dr Hillary Briffa, @samagoodman.bsky.social, Dr Rob Johnson, @paulmason.bsky.social, The Rt. Hon. Baroness Neville-Jones DCMG, Charles Parton, @james-rogers.bsky.social, @mannvirdee.bsky.social

How can Britain make its foreign policy more impactful?

The Big Ask | No. 22.2024

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Mann @mannvirdee.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

"Britain’s development policy needs to be centred around a more realistic understanding of where we are in world history. To ignore this geopolitical reality would be naïve.” Read my full response and other's to this week's Big Ask here: www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-big-as...