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Nick Bisley

@nickbisley.bsky.social
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Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of International Relations, La Trobe University.

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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Pleased to reveal the cover of my new book out a bit later this year.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Harvard walk back exhibit no. 324 that Trump administration is run by mendacious halfwits.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
In these dark times, Japan's mascot culture remains something that will always bring a smile. A smiling egg. With a pink bow.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Some thoughts from me on the mishmash of politics and globalization that will be the world economy's new defining feature, www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
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The scrambalisation era is here
The distortionary impact of political second-guessing in investment and trade dynamics will be felt across the globe.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Looking forward to discuss Australia, Trump 2.0 and the need for multidimensional approaches in a world of transactional realpolitik. I'll be ISEAS in Singapore on Mon 24 March, sign up here: t.co/csLDmvvibv
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https://www.iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/australias-strategic-dilemma-middle-power-choices-in-the-trump-whirlwind/
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
I will be speaking ISEAS in Singapore in a couple of weeks about Australia and the Trump whirlwind, come on down if you're in SG! www.iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/a...
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Australia’s Strategic Dilemma: Middle Power Choices in the Trump Whirlwind
REGIONAL STRATEGIC AND POLITICAL STUDIES PROGRAMME About the Hybrid Seminar Since 1951, Australia has anchored its strategic policy in its alliance with the US. Over the past quarter-century, America ...
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AHA (Australia) @austhistassoc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Registrations are still open for the upcoming workshop on non-academic careers! All members, no matter their career stage, are welcome and encouraged to attend. (If you're not a member but would like to come, there's no better reason to join!)
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Registration: Workshop, Non-Academic Careers
Thursday 20 March, 4pm AEDT via Zoom In this time of protracted uncertainty for the academic sector, being aware of the opportunities outside of the university is more important than ever. However,…
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Literally making it up as they go along. Would be amusing if it wasn't so damn serious.
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Richard Dunley @redunley.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
“The last use of live fire by a non-allied nation off the coast of Sydney was by Imperial Japanese Navy mini-submarines in 1942.” You mean apart from during Talisman Sabre and basically every other multilateral exercise we do? www.uts.edu.au/acri/researc...
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PERSPECTIVES | Examining the ‘why’ of the PRC's live fire exercises in the Tasman Sea
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Nicely played. When the bullies respond like this you're onto something. Just cannot believe this mendacity and ignorance at the top of US govt. It's staggering.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Russia playbook: stroke Trump's vanity, give him a tiny thing that he announces like the 2nd coming and get everything you want. Trump is an international policy rube.
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English at UTAS @utasenglish.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
A unique 12-week Tasmanian residency in creative writing at @utas.edu.au! Includes a $20,000 stipend plus $10,000 accommodation. Previous residents include Robbie Arnott, Gail Jones, Michelle Cahill and Eugen Bacon. See here for more: www.utas.edu.au/community-an...
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Hedberg Writer-in-Residence Program
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Van Jackson @vanjackson.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Want to live in New Zealand and work with me? ejye.fa.ap1.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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Pūkenga | Lecturer in International Relations/International Security
Join our Political Science and International Relations Programme in this permanent, full-time role.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Time to make one. And issue meme coins to pay for it. But seriously, in the grift-based order, we've got to be able to do a hell of a lot more on our own. Nukes anyone?
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
It's a disastrous bet. Cabinet of lickspittles. Spineless republicans in congress who either don't care, think this is great or so afraid of losing their jobs will do nothing. It is literally time to break the glass.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Beyond wild. Close US partner basically just called US a shakedown artist.
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Elizabeth N. Saunders @profsaunders.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
New piece from me @goodauth.bsky.social on why Riyadh talks were very bad, why Rubio's appt was doomed from the start, and why U.S. diplomacy is in crisis (hint: giving away the store is not diplomacy). To paraphrase @dandrezner.bsky.social, I wrote sharper today. goodauthority.org/news/why-hig...
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U.S. diplomacy is in crisis.
U.S. diplomacy in Europe and Marco Rubio's bilateral talks with Russia aren't really about ending the war in Ukraine, or a lasting peace.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Vance: Wolf warrior diplomacy with maga characteristics. Some thoughts from me on @lowyinstitute.bsky.social www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
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Wolf warrior diplomacy with MAGA characteristics
Provocation was the point – then, and now.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
This looks too optimistic in light of Trump's approach to Ukraine. www.ft.com/content/ac67...
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Philippines ‘deeply disturbed’ by incident over shoal disputed by China
Manila’s foreign secretary says he is reassured by US commitment to alliance amid tensions with Beijing
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Govt spending and immigration big drivers of economic growth in US. These steps will be costly.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Trump has chucked Ukraine, rhetorically, under the bus. If you're in Seoul, worry. He'll say you had it coming from North Korea. Philippines, ditto. No alliance guarantee can be counted on under this president.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Why all US allies should be very worried: www.theage.com.au/world/europe...
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Trump accuses Ukraine of starting war, sets price of peace deal
Trump’s comment followed the first high-level diplomatic talks between the US and Russia since the war in Ukraine began, almost three years ago.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
There used to be a time when @slate.bsky.social magazine would run a story on how US media would report on events in the US if it were another country. We need that again
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
In the current geopolitical environment can't see how anyone can complain about anyone else getting all they can to defend thmselves.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Wonder what doge would turn up if they looked for waste and ineffeiciency in Trump Organization?
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Trying to work out what's most disconcerting about Trump 2.0. I think it's the lying. Not new for him, but the range, scale, depth and consequences of lying is astonishing. Cabinet nominees flagrantly lied in confirmation. WH spox regularly lies about major issues, Vance's Munich speech etc.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Sobering and depressing stuff from someone who really does know that of which he speaks www.persuasion.community/p/the-crisis...
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The Crisis of Democracy Is Here
And it’s going to get a lot worse.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
It's saudi, it'll be special Russian 'water'.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Russian delegation cannot believe their luck.
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Theo Baker @tab-delete.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Larry Diamond is arguably the world’s foremost expert on democracy and one of the most well-respected members of the Stanford faculty. Larry is not prone to hysterics; here he brings a sober (and damning) analysis of the state of American democracy. www.persuasion.community/p/the-crisis...
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The Crisis of Democracy Is Here
And it’s going to get a lot worse.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
One of the critical facets of deterrence, alliances and broader security arrangements is credibility. Trump et al are seriously lacking on this front. Even if the Vance stuff is designed for White House consumption, the damage caused by doubts about US resolve, purpose, seriousness etc is immense
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
We think we're doing the former and it feels like the latter. Maybe I'm too gloomy this AM.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Using the Musk mantra, Australian universities must be about as innovative as you can imagine.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Back for 2025 on this platform. A year like any other, right?
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The Research Whisperer @therealrw.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
It's that time of year again. The extended anticipation of knowing exactly what you want but wondering if you'll get it. 🎁 #AcademicSky #postdoc #PhDsky [Comic by The Upturned Microscope]
One cartoon scientist says: "I asked Santa for a research grant." Their lab colleague exclaims, "You still believe in research grants?"
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Joanne Wallis @joannewallis.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
In this piece for @aunz.theconversation.com Jack Corbett and I give our initial thoughts on the Nauru-Australia Treaty theconversation.com/at-first-gla...
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At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be a win-win. But questions remain
The new deal between the countries seems to offer Nauru an economic lifeline while giving Australia security in the region. But the details reveal issues still to be resolved.
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Guardian gone for this, Economist gone for kakistocracy. There's a theme here...
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
It's quite something how swiftly this has unravelled. Some deeper fissures in society driving this.
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Linus Hagström @linushagstrom.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Must self-identified great powers use aggression after events challenging their sense of greatness? See my new OA article in @risjnl.bsky.social: “Unravelling military aggression: Ontological insecurity, great power narcissism, and Japan’s international relations 1868–1971” tinyurl.com/ytstzyya
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Unravelling military aggression: Ontological insecurity, great power narcissism, and Japan’s international relations, 1868–1971 | Review of International Studies | Cambridge Core
Unravelling military aggression: Ontological insecurity, great power narcissism, and Japan’s international relations, 1868–1971
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
We've just celebrated 10 years of La Trobe Asia. Can't believe it's a decade since we kicked off. It's one of the best things I've been involved with, proud of what we've done and even more pleased at helping La Trobe scholars find their voice in Asia. Congrats @becstrating.bsky.social and the team!
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Thanks, I'm looking appropriately pixillated!
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Stephen Dziedzic @stephendziedzic.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
he costs may be yet to come" - very good point here from @sheenagreitens.bsky.social on Yoon's declaration and consequences for the US-ROK alliance
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Mercedes Page @mercedespage.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
My #SpotifyWrapped2024: Geopolitics Edition ✨Top Artist: China: "A Shared Future for Mankind" with "Win-Win Beats" on repeat 🎵Most Played: "Decoupling (Cold War Remix)" 🔥Top Genre: Geostrategic Bangers– nothing hits harder than major power plays 🕊️Least Played: "Global Harmony"- maybe next year?
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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Teshio-kun, a superhero whose head is a clam, is the mascot of Teshio, a coastal town in Hokkaido.
A yellow superhero mascot whose head is a black clam stands in front of tourist information centre.
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Daniel Flitton @danielflitton.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Fun read. “People were doing dumb shit with Pokémon Go, like playing in the parking lot at Fort Meade,” the headquarters of the National Security Agency... “Because there were apparently like some super-rare shiny pokémons or something, so people were wandering campus with their phones up.”
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Thanks, not that I need another social media platform, but this seems to be good!
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Nick Bisley @nickbisley.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
First post on this platform, a ref to a short piece on the APEC summit that was easy to miss www.pf.org.tw/en/pfen/33-1...
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APEC Peru 2024: Key takeaways
Prospects & Perspectives
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