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Henry Jackson Society
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A think tank devoted to securing our societies and advancing the free world.

Website: https://henryjacksonsociety.org
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Our latest report ‘A New Playbook: Making Sanctions More Effective’ by Dr Helena Ivanov and Dr Theo Zenou explores how to adapt and strengthen Western sanctions for a more resilient and rules-based global order.

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This week, @mrandrewfox.bsky.social was one of the first external observers allowed into Gaza to witness humanitarian aid distribution first-hand.

Tomorrow, Andrew will share what he saw and offer an informed view of the situation on the ground.

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July 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Our latest report ‘A New Playbook: Making Sanctions More Effective’ by Dr Helena Ivanov and Dr Theo Zenou explores how to adapt and strengthen Western sanctions for a more resilient and rules-based global order.

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July 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
With President Trump threatening new sanctions unless Russia agrees to a ceasefire, the spotlight is back on the West’s favourite pressure tool.

But do sanctions actually work as intended? Join us online this week to find out more.

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July 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
With Iranian sleeper cells under renewed scrutiny after recent UK arrests, how real is the threat of Tehran-backed covert attacks in the West?

Join us online to assess the risks and discuss how intelligence services can detect and disrupt these threats.

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July 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Join us next week to launch our latest report exploring how to make sanctions sharper, smarter, and more effective to better serve democratic values and global security.

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July 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
'This leak is symptomatic of the fact that the system that was put in place after Afghanistan wasn't really fit for purpose.'

@mrandrewfox.bsky.social on the Afghan data leak exposing the identities of over 100 Britons—including MI6 officers and special forces.

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July 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
'One element of the new warfare is that Russia completely disregards the law of war and focuses fire on medical personnel.'

✍️ by @kirichenko.bsky.social for @cepa.org on how Ukraine is pioneering a new era of combat medicine in the face of brutal Russian tactics.
Combat Medicine: A New Era in Ukraine | "Russia’s war in Ukraine is not only transforming the battlefield, it is also rewriting the rules of battlefield medicine." David Kirichenko
Combat Medicine: A New Era in Ukraine
Russia’s war in Ukraine is not only transforming the battlefield, it is also rewriting the rules of battlefield medicine.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
'The danger remains, and we should expect China to try and use the chips for military applications.'

Dr Theo Zenou on the implications of President Trump’s decision to lift the ban on AI chip sales to China.

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Trump’s Nvidia U-turn ‘will boost Chinese military’
President reverses ban on sale of AI microchips to Beijing
www.telegraph.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Today marks 20 years since the horrific 7/7 London bombings, which killed 52 people and injured more than 700 others.

We remember the victims, the survivors, and the extraordinary courage of the emergency services.
July 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Our latest policy briefing, 'How to Proscribe the IRGC: Learning Comparative Lessons From Our Allies' offers a ready-to-implement strategy based on Sweden’s successful model, as cross-party MPs urge the UK Government to proscribe the IRGC.

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July 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Join us next week for a powerful discussion on defending liberal democracy, moral courage, and the lessons of history with acclaimed author, investor, and thought leader Richard Hurowitz.

🗓️ 8 July 11:00-12:00
📍 Parliament

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July 2, 2025 at 9:05 AM
'It's been 7 months and still 140,000 people were happy to go to the Square of Slavija to protest against the [Serbian] Government...by and large this is driven by the Government's response to the situation.'

Dr Helena Ivanov speaks to the BBC.
June 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
'The students have walked, cycled and run across the country and across Europe—yet the regime has failed to fulfil their demands. Now, this definitely puts the regime under even more pressure.'

Dr Helena Ivanov speaks to @financialtimes.com.

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Serbian president promises fresh crackdown after protest turns violent
Aleksandar Vučić pledges more arrests after detaining 77 people, the most in eight months of demonstrations
www.ft.com
June 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
'What we’re witnessing is the globalisation of authoritarian AI, and its fingerprints are increasingly present in international organisations tasked with writing the rules of digital governance.'

✍️ by M. Dane Waters for @capx.co.

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The West is being blindsided by Chinese AI
Chinese artificial intelligence is wreaking chaos around the world
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June 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Hong Kong has become a gateway for global sanctions evasion by arming authoritarian regimes and undermining the rule of law.

Our panel will discuss how the UK and US should respond.

🗓️ Wednesday, 2 July at 17:00-18:30
📍 Houses of Parliament

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June 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Reposted by Henry Jackson Society
🚨JOIN US: Wed July 2 for a panel on sanctions evasion in #HongKong - weapons & illicit finance to #Russia #Iran #NorthKorea
How can UK & US tighten loopholes?
Host: @coyleneil.bsky.social
Speakers: @thecfhk.bsky.social's Shannon Van Sant,
@theozenou.bsky.social&@marianizzero.bsky.social
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June 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
'The NATO Summit may have delivered short-term reassurance, but it has not resolved the underlying issue: the fragility of the relationship between Washington and Brussels.'

✍️ by Dr Helena Ivanov on transatlantic tensions following the 2025 NATO summit.

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Europe at crossroads: Unite or be left behind?
And there we have it – the much-anticipated NATO 2025 Summit has drawn to a close. After prolonged disagreements between EU leaders and the current US administration, a deal has finally been struck: N...
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June 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Religiously motivated hate crimes in the UK are up 25% in the last year and traditional approaches are not working.

Our latest report, 'The Gullible Brain,' explores how neuroscience can reshape public attitudes by literally rewiring the brain.
June 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
'Expect Moscow to go all-in this summer with unprecedented losses, as the dying empire is desperate to drag the world back into the 19th century.'

@kirichenko.bsky.social writes for @thehill.com on Russia's evolving drone capabilities.

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Russia is waging a bloody summer offensive, ignoring Trump’s demands
Russia is expected to continue its meatgrinder assault on Ukraine, with the Kremlin believing it can prevail on the battlefield, while the U.S. has yet to enact sanctions against Russia.
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June 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
In Person and Online Event: 25 June 4pm.

Discover how brain scans are reshaping politics. Join our speakers to explore neuropolitics—where neuroscience meets political strategy.

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June 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Online Report Launch: 24 June 4pm

Following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and growing fears of IRGC-backed terrorism on UK soil, our panel will discuss a step-by-step guide on proscribing the IRGC.

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June 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our recent report exposing the alarming rise of antisemitism on university campuses has been featured in @thetimes.com.

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Fast Show star ‘distraught’ after antisemitic post from stolen phone
Simon Day, 63, who was Competitive Dad and other characters in the BBC sketch show, apologised and said his social media accounts had been hacked
www.thetimes.com
June 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
'The fact now that the Iranian regime is volatile, it’s targeted, and it’s highly vulnerable—that’s what actually makes it increasingly dangerous to the West.'

Middle East expert Barak Seener on how Iran’s Supreme Leader may seek to activate sleeper cells across the West.

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June 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, the threat of the IRGC remains.

Join us online to explore how governments like Sweden’s have acted—and how Britain can follow with a clear, practical roadmap to IRGC proscription.

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June 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
‘There’s always a chance that Iran might have something in its back pocket.’

@mrandrewfox.bsky.social on the latest exchange of missiles between Israel and Iran.
June 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM