Jochen Kleinschmidt
@jkleinschmidt.bsky.social
International Relations scholar. Interested in IR theory, war & conflict, political geography, military technology, and organized crime.
Have lived & worked in Colombia, Germany, Mexico, and the US.
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#SlavaUkrayini
Have lived & worked in Colombia, Germany, Mexico, and the US.
#FDGOUltra
#SlavaUkrayini
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The EISA Standing Section "World Politics Beyond the State System" (chaired by @alexspalinska.bsky.social and yours truly) explores non-state and societal dimensions of world politics: e.g. heterarchy, multiplicity, and other novel ontological approaches in IR.
Deadline: February 19
#EISAPEC26
Deadline: February 19
#EISAPEC26
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May this flag fly in a gentle breeze, over a car-free city, while folks of all colors, creeds, and genders eat from a Korean-Ethiopian BBQ food truck.
every time someone complains about it, I will simply post the NATO gay flag again
January 23, 2026 at 9:11 PM
May this flag fly in a gentle breeze, over a car-free city, while folks of all colors, creeds, and genders eat from a Korean-Ethiopian BBQ food truck.
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Once and for all: the ideological escalation between Russia and the West began with justified criticism of homophobia in Russia. The “Gayropa” campaign was central to the Russian regime and is often overlooked by so-called geopolitical observers, especially Russia apologists.
January 23, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Once and for all: the ideological escalation between Russia and the West began with justified criticism of homophobia in Russia. The “Gayropa” campaign was central to the Russian regime and is often overlooked by so-called geopolitical observers, especially Russia apologists.
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Tatsächlich ist der Anteil an Straftätern bei Asylbewerbern höher als in der Durchschnittsbevölkerung.
Genauso ist es bei Porschefahrern
oder IT-Spezialisten
oder Menschen mit Rot-Grün-Sehschwäche,
weil der Männeranteil überdurchschnittlich hoch ist.
PKS-Verstehen rules.
Genauso ist es bei Porschefahrern
oder IT-Spezialisten
oder Menschen mit Rot-Grün-Sehschwäche,
weil der Männeranteil überdurchschnittlich hoch ist.
PKS-Verstehen rules.
January 22, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Tatsächlich ist der Anteil an Straftätern bei Asylbewerbern höher als in der Durchschnittsbevölkerung.
Genauso ist es bei Porschefahrern
oder IT-Spezialisten
oder Menschen mit Rot-Grün-Sehschwäche,
weil der Männeranteil überdurchschnittlich hoch ist.
PKS-Verstehen rules.
Genauso ist es bei Porschefahrern
oder IT-Spezialisten
oder Menschen mit Rot-Grün-Sehschwäche,
weil der Männeranteil überdurchschnittlich hoch ist.
PKS-Verstehen rules.
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Augen auf beim Framing! #R21 ist nicht einfach nur ein Lobbyverein, sondern eine Kulturkampf-NGO abgehobener rechter Eliten, die von den Steuergeldern von euch, den hart arbeitenden, normalen Menschen finanziert wird. Und das alles dank kurzer Dienstwege zur Union ☝️
January 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Augen auf beim Framing! #R21 ist nicht einfach nur ein Lobbyverein, sondern eine Kulturkampf-NGO abgehobener rechter Eliten, die von den Steuergeldern von euch, den hart arbeitenden, normalen Menschen finanziert wird. Und das alles dank kurzer Dienstwege zur Union ☝️
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50% off all books at Bristol University Press 😲 - use code BUP01 to get your copy of 'The No-Fly Zone in US Foreign Policy' until 31 January!
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The No-Fly Zone in US Foreign Policy
The No-Fly Zone in US Foreign Policy - The Curious Persistence of a Flawed Instrument; The no-fly zone is a frequently used instrument in the US foreign policy arsenal, despite detrimental, or even ca...
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January 22, 2026 at 6:54 PM
50% off all books at Bristol University Press 😲 - use code BUP01 to get your copy of 'The No-Fly Zone in US Foreign Policy' until 31 January!
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russia is preparing another massive combined attack to freeze us, Ukrainians to death.
This is a large-scale crime against humanity, unfolding right now, live.
This is a large-scale crime against humanity, unfolding right now, live.
January 22, 2026 at 7:35 PM
russia is preparing another massive combined attack to freeze us, Ukrainians to death.
This is a large-scale crime against humanity, unfolding right now, live.
This is a large-scale crime against humanity, unfolding right now, live.
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Worth noting that among those participating in ICE/DHS watch in Minneapolis today — who Emmer appears to frame as “chaos agents” here — are literally hundreds of clergy.
January 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Worth noting that among those participating in ICE/DHS watch in Minneapolis today — who Emmer appears to frame as “chaos agents” here — are literally hundreds of clergy.
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#Europa muss seine eigenen Hyperscaler bauen, um von US-Technologiefirmen digital unabhängiger zu werden. Lobbyisten sagen gerne: Schwierig & teuer (GAIA-X scheiterte kläglich). Aber alles unterhalb dieser Schwelle ist nicht ausreichend, um „europäische Unabhängigkeit“ (v. der Leyen) zu realisieren.
January 22, 2026 at 7:52 PM
#Europa muss seine eigenen Hyperscaler bauen, um von US-Technologiefirmen digital unabhängiger zu werden. Lobbyisten sagen gerne: Schwierig & teuer (GAIA-X scheiterte kläglich). Aber alles unterhalb dieser Schwelle ist nicht ausreichend, um „europäische Unabhängigkeit“ (v. der Leyen) zu realisieren.
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Draft-dodging scum says what
Trump on NATO: "I've always said, will they be there if we ever needed them? That's really the ultimate test. I'm not sure of that. We've never needed them. They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan and this or that. And they did. They stayed a little back, off the front lines."
January 22, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Draft-dodging scum says what
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Die Nachrichten aus der Ukraine sind grauenhaft. Russland versucht systematisch die Lebensbedingungen für die Zivilbevölkerung unerträglich zu machen. In der Öffentlichkeit und Politik ist das viel zu wenig präsent, dabei ist auch Deutschland gefragt: Statement der @de-ua-gesellschaft.bsky.social 🔽
❕ Unser Aufruf an die Bundesregierung.
Deutschland leistet bereits viel – doch bei der #Winterhilfe müssen wir jetzt einen weiteren Gang hochschalten.
Den vollständigen Text findet ihr auf unserer Website: deutsch-ukrainische-gesellschaft.de/publications...
Deutschland leistet bereits viel – doch bei der #Winterhilfe müssen wir jetzt einen weiteren Gang hochschalten.
Den vollständigen Text findet ihr auf unserer Website: deutsch-ukrainische-gesellschaft.de/publications...
January 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Die Nachrichten aus der Ukraine sind grauenhaft. Russland versucht systematisch die Lebensbedingungen für die Zivilbevölkerung unerträglich zu machen. In der Öffentlichkeit und Politik ist das viel zu wenig präsent, dabei ist auch Deutschland gefragt: Statement der @de-ua-gesellschaft.bsky.social 🔽
Endlich. R21 ist kein Think Tank, sondern eine rechtsextreme Schundseite.
Kritiker werfen der Denkfabrik Republik21 vor, die Öffnung der Union zur AfD zu betreiben. Dennoch wird der Verein mit Staatsgeld gefördert. Nun stellt ein neues Gutachten das infrage.
Republik21: Diese rechte Denkfabrik bekommt Steuergelder – jetzt gibt es juristische Bedenken
Kritiker werfen der Denkfabrik Republik21 vor, die Öffnung der Union zur AfD zu betreiben. Dennoch wird der Verein mit Staatsgeld gefördert. Nun stellt ein neues Gutachten das infrage.
www.spiegel.de
January 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Endlich. R21 ist kein Think Tank, sondern eine rechtsextreme Schundseite.
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US law requires 2/3 Senate approval for international treaties
Trump’s Board of Peace has now officially been recognized as an international organization, according to the White House.
January 22, 2026 at 11:48 AM
US law requires 2/3 Senate approval for international treaties
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The power outages and freezing conditions in Ukraine right now are insane. Greenland news and war “coverage fatigue” not giving it the presence in headlines it deserves. The humanitarian impact is absolutely staggering.
January 21, 2026 at 11:53 AM
The power outages and freezing conditions in Ukraine right now are insane. Greenland news and war “coverage fatigue” not giving it the presence in headlines it deserves. The humanitarian impact is absolutely staggering.
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Hear me out, I have a cunning plan……
January 21, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Hear me out, I have a cunning plan……
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Trump redet gerade in Davos. Ich bin an sein geheimes Skript gekommen: "Fantastisch hier, tolle Berge, ich liebe Berge, wir haben auch Berge, größere, Grönland hat keine Berge glaube ich, nur Eis, tolles Eis, wir beschützen das Eis, niemand beschützt Eis wie wir. Ich will ein Eis essen mit Sahne."
January 21, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Trump redet gerade in Davos. Ich bin an sein geheimes Skript gekommen: "Fantastisch hier, tolle Berge, ich liebe Berge, wir haben auch Berge, größere, Grönland hat keine Berge glaube ich, nur Eis, tolles Eis, wir beschützen das Eis, niemand beschützt Eis wie wir. Ich will ein Eis essen mit Sahne."
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The feeling is mutual. We don‘t recognize the United States anymore. And it breaks my heart. Greetings from Europe!
Trump: "Certain places in Europe are not even recognizable, frankly, anymore. We can argue about it but there's no argument. Friends come back from different places and say, 'I don't recognize it.' And that's not in a positive way. That's in a very negative way."
January 21, 2026 at 1:57 PM
The feeling is mutual. We don‘t recognize the United States anymore. And it breaks my heart. Greetings from Europe!
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Trump sent out a batsh!t crazy letter yesterday and people once again fell for it. The real story is not the letter, its just another tactic to get what he wants. It shows how he despises Europe and is helping Putin. Yet people comfort themselves by mocking him. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
People Are Still Not Getting Trump Right
His Letter Was Not And Is Not The Story
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January 20, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Trump sent out a batsh!t crazy letter yesterday and people once again fell for it. The real story is not the letter, its just another tactic to get what he wants. It shows how he despises Europe and is helping Putin. Yet people comfort themselves by mocking him. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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This is exactly what Russia needs - that the NATO countries get into a quarrel among themselves. And thereby the unity of NATO and the attention of NATO and the member countries is undermined.
Ukrinform English
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Ukrinform English
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Greenland dispute distracts West from real threat – expert
Developments surrounding Greenland are diverting attention from the West's real challenges, creating divisions within NATO and pleasing the Kremlin. — Ukrinform.
www.ukrinform.net
January 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM
This is exactly what Russia needs - that the NATO countries get into a quarrel among themselves. And thereby the unity of NATO and the attention of NATO and the member countries is undermined.
Ukrinform English
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polyt...
Ukrinform English
www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polyt...
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Und thus, modernity comes to a close just like it started, with a guy ranting at windmills
Trump: "There are windmills all over Europe. There are windmills all over the place. And they are losers. One thing I've noticed is that the more windmills a country has, the more money that country loses, and the worse that country is doing. I haven't been able to find any wind farms in China."
January 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Und thus, modernity comes to a close just like it started, with a guy ranting at windmills
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Which bring Iceland under the protection of the EU's Article 42/7 defence clause
EU referendum in #Iceland incoming. (Seriously, it might happen by early 2027.)
January 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Which bring Iceland under the protection of the EU's Article 42/7 defence clause
Why are economists and economic historians suddenly developing opinions on geopolitics? In return, please expect my expert judgment on dental health, astrophysics, and Catholic theology.
That aside, the Global South is too incoherent politically that it could be "joined" in any meaningful way.
That aside, the Global South is too incoherent politically that it could be "joined" in any meaningful way.
Accepting European peripheralization is the only way. Europe has to finally join forces with the Global South instead of relapsing into imperialist gesturing.
In a world of super power blocs, you are no more super power, Europe, and that is your chance.
In a world of super power blocs, you are no more super power, Europe, and that is your chance.
January 21, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Why are economists and economic historians suddenly developing opinions on geopolitics? In return, please expect my expert judgment on dental health, astrophysics, and Catholic theology.
That aside, the Global South is too incoherent politically that it could be "joined" in any meaningful way.
That aside, the Global South is too incoherent politically that it could be "joined" in any meaningful way.
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“No country has the right to take over the territory of another. Not in Ukraine. Not in Greenland. Not anywhere in the world,” — Kaja Kallas.
January 20, 2026 at 11:16 PM
“No country has the right to take over the territory of another. Not in Ukraine. Not in Greenland. Not anywhere in the world,” — Kaja Kallas.
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Wie wirkt sich der destruktive Wandel der internationalen Ordnung auf Mittelmächte wie Kanada, Deutschland und Japan aus? Wie können und sollen diese Akteure reagieren? Richtungsweisend für diese Fragen ist die Rede des kanadischen Premierministers in Davos.
Davos 2026: Special address by Mark Carney, PM of Canada
Canadian PM Mark Carney stressed the end of the rules-based international order and urged middle powers to act together to counter the great power rivalry.
www.weforum.org
January 20, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Wie wirkt sich der destruktive Wandel der internationalen Ordnung auf Mittelmächte wie Kanada, Deutschland und Japan aus? Wie können und sollen diese Akteure reagieren? Richtungsweisend für diese Fragen ist die Rede des kanadischen Premierministers in Davos.
Und wann schließt das Russische Haus in Berlin?
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Die Republik Moldau schließt gerade den Austritt aus der GUS ab. Bereits in 2022 wurde damit begonnen, diverse Abkommen innerhalb der GUS Staaten aufzukündigen. Im Februar werden diese Vorgänge im Parlament in Chisinau endgültig beschlossen werden. /Ch
Die Republik Moldau schließt gerade den Austritt aus der GUS ab. Bereits in 2022 wurde damit begonnen, diverse Abkommen innerhalb der GUS Staaten aufzukündigen. Im Februar werden diese Vorgänge im Parlament in Chisinau endgültig beschlossen werden. /Ch
January 20, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Und wann schließt das Russische Haus in Berlin?
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Amazing moment on French TV. A French judge explains how Trump sent people from the US Embassy basically trying to intimidate her during Le Pen's trial for embezzlement - something they've done to other judges around the world.
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Amazing moment on French TV. A French judge explains how Trump sent people from the US Embassy basically trying to intimidate her during Le Pen's trial for embezzlement - something they've done to other judges around the world.