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Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 1d

Those that study war, must recognise the ultimate sacrifice paid by brave soldiers. There are Maltese among the dead too. We shall remember them all.

#RemembranceDay

Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 3d

Every-time I would cycle past the Cavendish Lab or have a pint in The Eagle I’d think of Watson and Crick. A leafy (and cold!) Cambridge and the double helix was born… amazing!

RIP Prof Watson.

#DNA @stedmundscam.bsky.social @camhistory.bsky.social

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

James D Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s twisted-ladder structure, dies aged 97

Nobel prize winner shaped medicine, crimefighting and genealogy but later years marred by racist remarks James D Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died, according to his former research lab. He was 97. The breakthrough – made when the brash, Chicago-born Watson was just 24 – turned him into a hallowed figure in the world of science for decades. But near the end of his life, he faced condemnation and professional censure for offensive remarks, including saying Black people were less intelligent than white people. Continue reading...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

James D Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s twisted-ladder structure, dies aged 97

Nobel prize winner shaped medicine, crimefighting and genealogy but later years marred by racist remarks James D Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died, according to his former research lab. He was 97. The breakthrough – made when the brash, Chicago-born Watson was just 24 – turned him into a hallowed figure in the world of science for decades. But near the end of his life, he faced condemnation and professional censure for offensive remarks, including saying Black people were less intelligent than white people. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 3d

Pleased to have been quoted in this piece by the New York Times on European defence and China’s rare earth controls. I’m glad to be alongside @joristeer.bsky.social and others in the article!

CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 3d

❗️Media❗️

“Autonomy in defense begins with autonomy in materials”

Daniel Fiott was quoted in this @nytimes.com piece on how China's rare earth chokehold could strangle Europe's military buildup.

Read
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b... @danielfiott.bsky.social

CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 3d

❗️Media❗️

“Autonomy in defense begins with autonomy in materials”

Daniel Fiott was quoted in this @nytimes.com piece on how China's rare earth chokehold could strangle Europe's military buildup.

Read
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b... @danielfiott.bsky.social

Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) note we prepared on the Readiness Roadmap: csds.vub.be/publication/... @csds.bsky.social

Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 4d

Oh, this is what I love to see!

Thanks to #SEDE Chair @masz.bsky.social for using my one-pager on the “EU Readiness Roadmap” with Commissioner @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu Glad to support parliamentary reflections!

📸 © EU 2025 - Source : EP multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/photo/sed...

Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 5d

Many congratulations, Elie!

The 2025 Global Strategy PhD Prize Winner 👏🏻

CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 5d

❗Prize Winner❗

We are so delighted to learn that our very own Elie Perot has won the "2025 Global Strategy PhD Prize", awarded by the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) and the Egmont Institute.

Congratulations, @elieperot.bsky.social! 🥂

Info
www.egmontinstitute.be/the-2025-glo...

CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 5d

❗Prize Winner❗

We are so delighted to learn that our very own Elie Perot has won the "2025 Global Strategy PhD Prize", awarded by the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) and the Egmont Institute.

Congratulations, @elieperot.bsky.social! 🥂

Info
www.egmontinstitute.be/the-2025-glo...

CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 5d

This evening, Daniel Fiott moderated a book talk at Microsoft with Ansgar Baums to discuss his book "The Hour of Rhinos: How Companies Manage the New Geopolitical Risks". A timely and great discussion!

More info
www.microsoft.com/en-eu/europe... @microsoft.com

CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 5d

❗New Analysis❗

"Dentro il nuovo obiettivo Nato", by Daniel Fiott for AirPress (Formiche).

Read (in Italian)
edicola.formiche.net/prodotto/die...

Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 6d

Things are going to function a little differently around here…

🤭

Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 8d

There is a metaphor here, somewhere…

CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 11d

❗ Week in Review ❗

We wish all of our followers a great weekend! In addition to a productive week in Singapore and Japan, here's a round-up of some of our work this week (27-31 October 2025). Check out our work!

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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 11d

This CSDS In-Depth Paper by Daniel Fiott analyses the prospects and limits of Europe–South Korea defence industrial cooperation through the frameworks of the EU and NATO, and offers ten targeted policy recommendations to advance it.

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csds.vub.be/publication/...

Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 11d

Apparently big changes on the horizon in U.S. Foreign Military Sales, making it easier for Allies to buy from the Pentagon. That’ll make lots of allies happy and will certainly further affect domestic production and regional cooperation efforts.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Hegseth to unveil arms sale overhaul

The Defense secretary will announce changes to the Pentagon’s weapons purchases at an unusual gathering of defense industry executives.

www.politico.com

Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 11d

Things we love to see! @rielcano.bsky.social has been included in the “100 Think Tanks to Watch 2025” by OTT, a peer-recognised exercise! Thanks to those that nominated us.

Check it out: onthinktanks.org/wp-content/u...

Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 13d

The surge in defence spending in Europe will lead to lots of stupid, short term procurement decisions and partnerships.

Spend that money wisely, or don’t spend that money at all.

CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 14d

Recently, Daniel Fiott was cited in this media write-up by ASD Europe on the risks of China's rare earth export controls. A critical issue for Europe's defence revival!

Read now
www.asd-europe.org/news-media/n... @asdeurope.bsky.social

Daniel Fiott @danielfiott.bsky.social · 14d

A big thank you to ASD Europe for mentioning me in this write-up of a major issue for European defence. And by the way, ASD has rightfully been shining a spotlight on supply chain concerns and China’s REE control for a long time!

www.asd-europe.org/news-media/n... @asdeurope.bsky.social

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