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Dr. Claudia Hillebrand
@ckhillebrand.bsky.social
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👋 I mainly share posts about contemporary intelligence 🕵🏼‍♀️🕵️‍♂️, state secrecy 🤫, politics 🌍, and cats 🐈‍⬛ 🐈.
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jackiantonovich.bsky.social
If you are not in academia, you might not know this, but job interviews used to be held at conferences IN HOTEL ROOMS. Women candidates in a hotel room alone with often all-male committees. People sitting on beds! The horror stories I've heard.
audrajwolfe.bsky.social Audra Wolfe @audrajwolfe.bsky.social · 22h
I thing I sometimes thing about is that university departments were still doing job interviews in hotel rooms in the mid aughts
November 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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clemm.bsky.social
Morgen, gibt’s auch im Livestream
Rechtsextremismus und Misogynie: Instrumente der extremen Rechten und ihre Gefahren
In diesem taz Talk geht es um Frauenhass als Brückenideologie und politisches Programm einer transnational vernetzten extremen Rechten und die Leerstellen in Strafverfolgung und Politik.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
ckhillebrand.bsky.social
Wichtiges Thema, aber sieht stark nach einem Manel aus.
hsozkult.bsky.social H-Soz-Kult @hsozkult.bsky.social · 2d
Konf: 35 Jahre Stasi-Unterlagen-Gesetze

https://www.hsozkult.de/event/id/event-158691

Halle (Saale), 26.11.2025, Johannes Beleites, Beauftragter des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt zur Aufarbeitung der SED-Diktatur (LzA); Prof. Dr. Stephan Wagner, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg; RA Prof. Dr. …
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November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
ckhillebrand.bsky.social
This accountability experiment is over.
Police and crime commissioners to be abolished
Home secretary says PCCs were ‘failed experiment’ – and scrapping them will save £100m over this parliament
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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raindiercks.bsky.social
So. Wie angekündigt. Hier mein wütender Rant zum Thema #Frauengesundheit ab 35. Genau genommen zu den Themen #Perimenopause #Menopause #Wechseljahre. Und zu der unterirdischen ärztlichen Versorgung. Ja, ja, über die Themen spricht man nicht. Nee, genau das muss sich ändern! Denn wusstet ihr, 1/
November 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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jpict.bsky.social
JPICT are very excited to announce our latest Call for Papers, a series of forum publications under the theme "Upheaval: Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism in a Changing World." We welcome short papers designed to foster a dynamic conversation ➡️ think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
April 9, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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eicathomefinn.bsky.social
It's a lifeline, not a comprehensive solution to the crisis, but if you're a UK-based PhD (or equivalent) in a SHAPE subject within 10 years of your viva, do join the British Academy's ECRN. It's free, has resources & you don't need to be employed in research or academia to be a member. 3/3
Early Career Researcher Network: key information for ECRs
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
ckhillebrand.bsky.social
Sometimes intelligence partners care a lot about what happens after the sharing, and especially when it’s happening in plain sight.
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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debbiejsr.bsky.social
The book is real! To celebrate, I will give out five copies to interested early career folks. DM if you’d like one.
Picture of book titled Everyday Democracy: Liberals, Conservatives, and Their Routine Political Lives by Jeffrey M. Berry, James M. Glaser, and Deborah J. Schildkraut
November 8, 2025 at 2:04 AM
ckhillebrand.bsky.social
Interested in doing a PhD in Politics, International Relations, or Area Studies? Apply now for fully funded WGSSS (ESRC DTP) studentships in our School of Law and Politics at Cardiff University: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Advert blurb for WGSSS studentships in Politics, IR and Area Studies
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
ckhillebrand.bsky.social
He’ll have a lot of time dreaming about ‘being like James Bond’ now.
British man Howard Phillips jailed after trying to spy for Russia
Howard Phillips's ex-wife said he dreamt of being like James Bond and was infatuated with MI6.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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dianabolsinger.bsky.social
Can't wait for our Wednesday, Nov 19, discussion with @tim-weiner.bsky.social about his super new book, "The Mission." This is going to be good! @lucatrenta.bsky.social @chekistmonitor.bsky.social @socintelhist.bsky.social .
November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
ckhillebrand.bsky.social
‘So stimmen 25 Prozent der Befragten der Aussage zu, es brauche in Deutschland „eine einzige starke Partei, die die Volksgemeinschaft insgesamt verkörpert“.’
Neue Mitte-Studie: Die Deutschen gewöhnen sich an den Rechtsextremismus
Nationalismus, Antisemitismus und die Verachtung für gewisse Mitmenschen nehmen teilweise zu. Doch das Erstarken rechtsextremer Kräfte besorgt sehr viele Menschen auch.
www.sueddeutsche.de
November 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
ckhillebrand.bsky.social
A British citizen has been arrested in relation to the weapons cache in Vienna.
Weapons cache linked to Hamas found in Vienna by Austria's intelligence service
The Austrian government says its domestic intelligence service has uncovered a weapons cache in Vienna.
apnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
ckhillebrand.bsky.social
“Het bejubelde herstel van het politieke midden maskeert echter de gestage uitholling ervan. De pendule van de slingerbeweging slaat steeds minder ver terug. Na deze verkiezingen is het radicaal-rechtse blok als geheel niet kleiner geworden, het midden niet zo ver teruggeveerd als voorheen.”
November 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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womenshistnet.bsky.social
Applications are now open for the Ann Ball Bodley Visiting Fellowship in Women’s History at @bodleian.ox.ac.uk offering scholars the opportunity to advance research in women’s history.

Find full details: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowsh...

#WomensHistory #ResearchFellowship #BodleianLibraries
Bodleian Visiting Fellowships in Special Collections
www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
ckhillebrand.bsky.social
Meet the Park Brothers: “The hi-tech displays are everywhere – all made by the Parks out of raw materials or discarded electronic devices, rescued parts, or remnants of some CIA experiments.”
The ex-CIA scientist brothers perfecting Halloween
Jeff and Brian Park spent 40 years working in secret at a CIA lab – but science is just one part of their lives
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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simonhix.bsky.social
Better get your paper submissions in for the @epssnet.bsky.social conference in June 2026, as the deadline is 7 November, and we have no intention of extended that (given the submission numbers)!
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
November 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Jahrelang hat sich die Künstlerin Regina Schmeken mit dem NSU-Komplex beschäftigt. „Blutiger Boden“ in Hamburg zeigt die verstörend normalen Tatorte.
Fotoausstellung über NSU-Morde: Mitten im Alltag ermordet
Jahrelang hat sich die Künstlerin Regina Schmeken mit dem NSU-Komplex beschäftigt. „Blutiger Boden“ in Hamburg zeigt die verstörend normalen Tatorte.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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kwi-essen.bsky.social
#Fellowships: Academy in Exile invites 5 international scholars at risk for a 12-month fellowship. The fellowship opens up the opportunity to pursue a career in the humanities, social sciences, or law in a secure environment.
@mellon.org
📍KWI Essen/ TU Dortmund
⏱️15 Nov 25
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October 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Exciting position @northeasternu.bsky.social ! Managing Policy Director at the new Institute for Information, & Democracy, please share with interested parties. northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/career...
Managing Policy Director - Institute for Information, Internet, and Democracy
About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY The Institute for Information, Internet, and Democracy seeks to support rigorous research on the problems of the contemporary information ecosystem, and to evaluate t...
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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kaimthaler.bsky.social
Since apparently normal procedures around classified and secret information aren't enough... #civmilsky www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Exclusive: US military officials required to sign NDAs tied to Latin America mission, sources say
U.S. military officials involved with President Donald Trump's expanding operations in Latin America have been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements, three U.S. officials say, a development that raises new questions about a military buildup that Venezuela fears may lead to an invasion.
www.reuters.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
ckhillebrand.bsky.social
“Das erste Mal seit dem Kalten Krieg wird die deutsche Justiz jetzt über einen solchen Tatvorwurf entscheiden, der sich auch gegen Russland richtet.”
Im Auftrag Russlands? Der Prozess gegen den mutmaßlichen
Im Prozess gegen Dieter S. wird der große Bogen geschlagen vom Ukrainekrieg bis zu Russlands hybriden Angriffen auf den Westen. Es bleibt die Frage, wie gefährlich dieser Mann ist.
www.sueddeutsche.de
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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anneapplebaum.bsky.social
At a time of multiple international crises, the Pentagon’s official positions will be relayed by Timcast, The Epoch Times, LindellTV and the Gateway Pundit, which means that many people simply won’t believe Pentagon statements at all. Which might be the point
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Pentagon’s Preferred Propaganda Model
The Trump administration is trying to muddle reality—and create apathy.  
www.theatlantic.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
*PSA26 Annual Conference* 📢 Registration is open!
Online registration for PSA26 in Oxford, 30 March - 1 April is now open.
📆 Early booking deadline 19 January
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PSA Annual Conference | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
Political Studies Association 76th Annual International ConferencePSA26: Political Studies Futures30 March – 1 April 2026, Oxford Join us in Oxford for PSA26 to discuss 'Political Studies…
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October 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM