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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Can ancient virtue ethics help us understand international relations today? Mark LeBar explores eudaimonism and its relevance to IR. #IRTheory #VirtueEthics #Philosophy Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Japan’s political uncertainty and its implications for international relations. Bill Emmott breaks down the key dynamics. #Japan #Geopolitics Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

How do business negotiations shape international relations? William Baber shares practical and theoretical insights. #Negotiation #Diplomacy #Business Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

How is Germany positioning itself amid rising emerging powers? Tomasz Morozowski analyses Berlin’s global strategy. #Germany #Geopolitics #EmergingPowers Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Space governance sits at the intersection of law and power. Adam Bower explains the rules, rivalries and future of outer space. #Space #Governance #InternationalLaw Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

How do Russian and Ukrainian nationalisms shape the current conflict and beyond? Fabian Baumann unpacks the dynamics. #Ukraine #Russia #Nationalism Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

What does energy governance look like from the Global South? Narendra Taneja offers a critical perspective. #Energy #GlobalSouth #Geopolitics Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Why did the EU’s approach to Afghanistan fail? Oz Hassan examines the policy shortcomings and lessons. #EU #Afghanistan #ForeignPolicy Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

What drives North Korea’s security and geopolitical behaviour? Yangmo Ku provides a clear analysis. #NorthKorea #Security #Geopolitics Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

India-Japan relations are deepening in the Indo-Pacific. Srabani Roy Choundhury explains the strategic partnership. #India #Japan #IndoPacific Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

How have Australia-China relations evolved after the downturn? Philipp Ivanov assesses the current state. #Australia #China #Geopolitics Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Can Confucian meritocracy and Western democracy learn from each other? Elena Ziliotti explores the possibilities. #PoliticalTheory #Democracy #China Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The complex geopolitics of the Kurds and their relations with the world. Marianna Charountaki provides a detailed overview. #Kurds #MiddleEast #Geopolitics Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Romania’s strategic role in Black Sea energy security. Roxana Caliminte explains the opportunities and challenges. #Romania #BlackSea #EnergySecurity Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Arms control faces new technological and geopolitical challenges. Andrew Reddie maps the current landscape. #ArmsControl #Nuclear #Security Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The story of the EU Constitution — unity, division and ongoing reform. Paul Craig offers expert insight. #EU #Constitution #EuropeanIntegration Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

How is European diplomacy adapting to a changing world? Iver B. Neumann examines the shifts. #Diplomacy #EU #Geopolitics Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The UK’s approach to cybersecurity challenges and national security. Gareth Mott breaks it down. #CyberSecurity #UK #NationalSecurity Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The “Long Peace” of East Asia — origins, mechanisms and challenges. Timo Kivimäki explains. #EastAsia #Peace #IRTheory Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Chandran Kukathas on his theory of diversity and freedom and what it means for states and democracy. #PoliticalTheory #Freedom #Diversity Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

What drives terrorist recruitment in Central Asia? Noah Tucker shares research-based insights. #Terrorism #CentralAsia #Radicalisation Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

How does EU foreign policy connect to IR theory? Knud Erik Jørgensen bridges the two. #EU #ForeignPolicy #IRTheory Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Critical approaches to terrorism studies. Lee Jarvis challenges conventional thinking. #TerrorismStudies #CriticalIR Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The United States’ energy security and path toward a green transition. Paul Saunders analyses the trade-offs. #Energy #USA #Transition Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The India-China rivalry and its global implications. Jagannath Panda offers a clear assessment. #India #China #Geopolitics Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

US-China competition in energy and the solar industry. Quill Robinson maps the dynamics. #Energy #China #USA #Solar Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Chinese theories of international relations. Ferran Pérez Mena explores non-Western perspectives. #ChineseIR #IRTheory #China Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Geopolitics of the Pacific Islands with a focus on Fiji. Lorenz Gonschor explains the strategic picture. #Pacific #Geopolitics #Fiji Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

How does the circular economy intersect with international relations? Patrick Schröder explores the links. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #IR Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The rise and threat of Islamic State Khorasan. Giuliano Bifolchi analyses the group. #ISKP #Terrorism #Afghanistan Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Chemical and biological weapons in contemporary security. Brett Edwards provides key insights. #CBW #WMD #Security Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The European Union’s legal framework for counterterrorism. Christian Kaunert breaks it down. #EU #Counterterrorism #Law Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

How Qatar uses soft power and shapes regional influence. Ariel Admoni explains the strategy. #Qatar #SoftPower #MiddleEast Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Russia’s role in the Collective Security Treaty Organization. Thomas Ambrosio analyses the alliance. #CSTO #Russia #Security Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The dynamics behind Afghans leaving Pakistan. Ido Raz provides context and analysis. #Afghanistan #Pakistan #Migration Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The geopolitics of the global energy transition. Daniel Scholten maps winners, losers and risks. #EnergyTransition #Geopolitics Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

How identity shapes international relations. Richard Ned Lebow offers a foundational perspective. #Identity #IRTheory #internationalrelations Full conversation (recorded in 2024) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Who actually controls Russia? Chris Monday breaks down the real power structure inside the Kremlin. #Russia #Kremlin #Geopolitics Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

How is social media being weaponised for radicalisation? Gordon Alley-Young explains the mechanisms and impact. #Radicalisation #SocialMedia Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Europe’s energy crisis wasn’t just about prices. Marco Siddi unpacks the geopolitics of dependence. #EnergySecurity #Europe Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

American extremism from the inside. Former far-right leader Jeff Schoep shares a rare perspective. #Extremism #USA Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

What does serious research tell us about terrorism after 9/11? Tim Wilson cuts through the noise. #Terrorism #SecurityStudies Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Norway punches far above its weight in European energy security. Ole Gunnar Austvik explains how. #EnergySecurity #Norway Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Yemen is a major geopolitical flashpoint. Tom Walsh breaks down the regional power struggles. #Yemen #MiddleEast Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

How should we study foreign policy? Eldad Ben-Aharon on methods and better approaches to FPA. #ForeignPolicy #ResearchMethods Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

How does Russia play the Middle East? Daniel Rakov maps the Kremlin’s regional strategy. #Russia #MiddleEast Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Are drones the core of the Russia-Iran partnership? Sharp discussion on military technology. #Russia #Iran #Drones Students: Mikael Pir-Budagyan, Aryan Monfarednik, Igor Suvorov, Ronan Wordsworth and Juan Francisco Muñoz. Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Why study International Relations? Igor Suvorov makes a clear case (in Russian). #InternationalRelations #Education Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Russia’s energy strategy after the invasion. Tatiana Mitrova delivers a data-driven update. #Energy #Russia #Sanctions Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

How do you teach diplomatic negotiation? Ida Manton shares practical insights and methods. #Diplomacy #Negotiation Full conversation (recorded in 2023) in the replies 👇

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