Andy Scollick
@andyscollick.bsky.social
Dystopia isn't in the future. Dystopia is now.
PhD complex adaptive systems, resilience | interactions between defence, security, climate, energy | former strategic defence planner, adviser to Ukraine's military | new project coming soon!
PhD complex adaptive systems, resilience | interactions between defence, security, climate, energy | former strategic defence planner, adviser to Ukraine's military | new project coming soon!
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As the clock struck midnight last night, Ireland's first babies of the New Year were making their way into the world.
Ireland's first babies of 2026 welcomed
As the clock struck midnight last night, Ireland's first babies of the New Year were making their way into the world.
www.rte.ie
When these babies are 60 years' old, on 1st Jan 2086, the world will on average likely be at least 1.6-1.8°C hotter, possibly 3.6-4.4°C hotter, and probably 2.1-3.2°C hotter than the pre-industrial baseline (1850-1900) compared to 1.4°C now. Higher across much of Europe.
A much more extreme world.
A much more extreme world.
I want a stronger, more unified Europe. A real geopolitical actor. Armed to the teeth. A strong nuclear deterrent. A force for good. No one messes with Europe. Europe messes with no one.
Am I alone?
Am I alone?
January 4, 2026 at 12:33 AM
I want a stronger, more unified Europe. A real geopolitical actor. Armed to the teeth. A strong nuclear deterrent. A force for good. No one messes with Europe. Europe messes with no one.
Am I alone?
Am I alone?
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Let’s focus instead on securing the future of Europe as a sovereign geopolitical order, not as an unviable collection of sub-European nationalisms gripped by petty authority syndrome. 2/2
January 4, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Let’s focus instead on securing the future of Europe as a sovereign geopolitical order, not as an unviable collection of sub-European nationalisms gripped by petty authority syndrome. 2/2
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Let’s not lament the death of the old international order. Yes, it was good for liberal democracy, bad for totalitarianism, and so-so for autocracies. But what’s dead is dead. 1/2
January 4, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Let’s not lament the death of the old international order. Yes, it was good for liberal democracy, bad for totalitarianism, and so-so for autocracies. But what’s dead is dead. 1/2
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Nothing about these guys is subtle, I’ll give them that
January 4, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Nothing about these guys is subtle, I’ll give them that
Meaningless twaddle.
UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey:
"This operation, to eliminate dangerous terrorists who threaten our way of life, shows how our Armed Forces are ready to step up."
"This operation, to eliminate dangerous terrorists who threaten our way of life, shows how our Armed Forces are ready to step up."
January 4, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Meaningless twaddle.
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A point that Wallerestein made often: as overall US power declines, it overplays its best card—military force. But each time it does so, it accelerates the decline of its overall power. SeeVietnam, Iraq. Violent coercion is the strength of the weak.
January 3, 2026 at 9:33 PM
A point that Wallerestein made often: as overall US power declines, it overplays its best card—military force. But each time it does so, it accelerates the decline of its overall power. SeeVietnam, Iraq. Violent coercion is the strength of the weak.
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🏆🏆 Wins the Internet 🏆🏆
January 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM
🏆🏆 Wins the Internet 🏆🏆
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Chevron donated to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration fund. Chevron’s CEO publicly praised trump’s energy agenda. Chevron donations: 94% Republican, 6% Democrat.
Chevron is the ONLY foreign oil company allowed to operate in Venezuela.
Follow the money.
Chevron is the ONLY foreign oil company allowed to operate in Venezuela.
Follow the money.
Chevron Is in Prime Position to Help Unlock Venezuela’s Vast Oil Reserves
The South American country says its proved oil reserves top 300 billion barrels which, if true, would make its bounty the world’s largest.
www.wsj.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Chevron donated to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration fund. Chevron’s CEO publicly praised trump’s energy agenda. Chevron donations: 94% Republican, 6% Democrat.
Chevron is the ONLY foreign oil company allowed to operate in Venezuela.
Follow the money.
Chevron is the ONLY foreign oil company allowed to operate in Venezuela.
Follow the money.
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China: ‘military operation violated international law’
Spain: PM Sánchez: International law & the principles of the UN Charter must be respected’
Mexico: President Sheinbaum rejected the US aggression against Venezuela.
Starmer: “I do get on with President Trump"
Spain: PM Sánchez: International law & the principles of the UN Charter must be respected’
Mexico: President Sheinbaum rejected the US aggression against Venezuela.
Starmer: “I do get on with President Trump"
January 3, 2026 at 6:38 PM
China: ‘military operation violated international law’
Spain: PM Sánchez: International law & the principles of the UN Charter must be respected’
Mexico: President Sheinbaum rejected the US aggression against Venezuela.
Starmer: “I do get on with President Trump"
Spain: PM Sánchez: International law & the principles of the UN Charter must be respected’
Mexico: President Sheinbaum rejected the US aggression against Venezuela.
Starmer: “I do get on with President Trump"
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Chuck Schumer: The Trump administration lied to me in three separate briefings about their plans for Venezuela.
The Democrats: WE DEMAND A FOURTH BRIEFING IMMEDIATELY.
The Democrats: WE DEMAND A FOURTH BRIEFING IMMEDIATELY.
January 3, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Chuck Schumer: The Trump administration lied to me in three separate briefings about their plans for Venezuela.
The Democrats: WE DEMAND A FOURTH BRIEFING IMMEDIATELY.
The Democrats: WE DEMAND A FOURTH BRIEFING IMMEDIATELY.
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These freaks want territorial expansion and they know Trump will do everything he can to deliver.
This isn’t just a tweet from some random asshole either. This is Stephen Miller’s wife. Miller was in the room with Trump during the kidnapping of Maduro.
This isn’t just a tweet from some random asshole either. This is Stephen Miller’s wife. Miller was in the room with Trump during the kidnapping of Maduro.
January 3, 2026 at 9:22 PM
These freaks want territorial expansion and they know Trump will do everything he can to deliver.
This isn’t just a tweet from some random asshole either. This is Stephen Miller’s wife. Miller was in the room with Trump during the kidnapping of Maduro.
This isn’t just a tweet from some random asshole either. This is Stephen Miller’s wife. Miller was in the room with Trump during the kidnapping of Maduro.
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The reasons for Trump's action in Venezuela emerge:
1. It is all about oil. Trump wants Venezuela's oil.
2. It looks like imperialism: Trump talks about long-term US occupation.
3. It is not about democracy. Trump dismisses María Corina Machado.
4. It is not about drugs.
1. It is all about oil. Trump wants Venezuela's oil.
2. It looks like imperialism: Trump talks about long-term US occupation.
3. It is not about democracy. Trump dismisses María Corina Machado.
4. It is not about drugs.
January 4, 2026 at 12:04 AM
The reasons for Trump's action in Venezuela emerge:
1. It is all about oil. Trump wants Venezuela's oil.
2. It looks like imperialism: Trump talks about long-term US occupation.
3. It is not about democracy. Trump dismisses María Corina Machado.
4. It is not about drugs.
1. It is all about oil. Trump wants Venezuela's oil.
2. It looks like imperialism: Trump talks about long-term US occupation.
3. It is not about democracy. Trump dismisses María Corina Machado.
4. It is not about drugs.
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One of the defining features of our time is the pathological cowardice of our political class in the West.
January 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM
One of the defining features of our time is the pathological cowardice of our political class in the West.
When I wake upon Sunday(?) morning the EU had better have grown some spine over Trump and Venezuela.
January 4, 2026 at 12:06 AM
When I wake upon Sunday(?) morning the EU had better have grown some spine over Trump and Venezuela.
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Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
January 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
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US oil giants - who have an inglorious track record in doing the wrong thing everytime, everywhere - are so far silent on Trump's claim that they will spend billions on Venezuelan oil industry
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US oil giants silent on Trump claim they will spend billions on Venezuelan oil industry
US president says oil majors primed to invest in rebuilding infrastructure following Maduro ouster
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:47 PM
US oil giants - who have an inglorious track record in doing the wrong thing everytime, everywhere - are so far silent on Trump's claim that they will spend billions on Venezuelan oil industry
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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"I’ve measured my life in oil wars. And our oil-igarchs have learned nothing," writes David Rothkopf.
Why Trump’s War Is Dumb, Brazen—and Of Course, All About Oil
I’ve measured my life in oil wars. And our oil-igarchs have learned nothing.
trib.al
January 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM
"I’ve measured my life in oil wars. And our oil-igarchs have learned nothing," writes David Rothkopf.
Who gives a shite about Islamic State? The real threat is over there (pointing to America).
Royal Air Force aircraft have conducted joint airstrikes against an Islamic State underground facility in Syria alongside French forces.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-and-...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-and-...
British and French jets strike target in Syria
Royal Air Force aircraft have conducted joint airstrikes against an Islamic State underground facility in Syria alongside French forces.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
January 4, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Who gives a shite about Islamic State? The real threat is over there (pointing to America).
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Pathetically insufficient. There's literally nothing the US could do that could inspire criticism from albanese
January 3, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Pathetically insufficient. There's literally nothing the US could do that could inspire criticism from albanese
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This is exactly the reason why this is not only wildly illegal, under both domestic & international law, but also why it is so disastrous for world order & US national security.
So, now what stops Turkey from taking over Syria, Russia from taking over Ukraine, and China from taking over Taiwan? US?
January 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
This is exactly the reason why this is not only wildly illegal, under both domestic & international law, but also why it is so disastrous for world order & US national security.
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The more I see these photos, the more obviously unserious they become.
1) Twitter on the big screen has been mentioned many times.
2) The available computing power is a laptop.
3) The facial expressions are fake - as if the photographer told them to look serious >>
1) Twitter on the big screen has been mentioned many times.
2) The available computing power is a laptop.
3) The facial expressions are fake - as if the photographer told them to look serious >>
They’ve got Twitter up on the big screens in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago makeshift “situation room.”
Photos from Trump’s Truth Social account.
Photos from Trump’s Truth Social account.
January 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM
The more I see these photos, the more obviously unserious they become.
1) Twitter on the big screen has been mentioned many times.
2) The available computing power is a laptop.
3) The facial expressions are fake - as if the photographer told them to look serious >>
1) Twitter on the big screen has been mentioned many times.
2) The available computing power is a laptop.
3) The facial expressions are fake - as if the photographer told them to look serious >>
Europe died today. RIP
January 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Europe died today. RIP
The only way America can redeem itself now is to have a revolution.
Go on, try a regime change yourselves.
Go on, try a regime change yourselves.
January 3, 2026 at 11:56 PM
The only way America can redeem itself now is to have a revolution.
Go on, try a regime change yourselves.
Go on, try a regime change yourselves.
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Trump abolished USAID, tore down a third of the White House, is putting his own face on money, kidnapped the leader of a foreign country, and is erecting a monument to himself.
But Chuck Schumer just wants to work across the aisle on kitchen table issues rather than impeaching the motherfucker.
But Chuck Schumer just wants to work across the aisle on kitchen table issues rather than impeaching the motherfucker.
January 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Trump abolished USAID, tore down a third of the White House, is putting his own face on money, kidnapped the leader of a foreign country, and is erecting a monument to himself.
But Chuck Schumer just wants to work across the aisle on kitchen table issues rather than impeaching the motherfucker.
But Chuck Schumer just wants to work across the aisle on kitchen table issues rather than impeaching the motherfucker.
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oh no, not a meeting with your regional partners 😱
January 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
oh no, not a meeting with your regional partners 😱