Holger Nehring
@holgernehring.bsky.social
Contemporary historian #ColdWar #diplomacy
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The Kremlin disguised a nearly $100 mn payment to Trump in the form of a brokered real estate deal... and both Jeffrey Epstein and William Pulte were involved in the deal. That's very interesting.
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Kremlin disguised a nearly $100 mn payment to Trump in the form of a brokered real estate deal... and both Jeffrey Epstein and William Pulte were involved in the deal. That's very interesting.
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Well, Epstein dead-catted the BBC bullshit thing
November 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Well, Epstein dead-catted the BBC bullshit thing
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Road violence in Birmingham is completely out of control
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Road violence in Birmingham is completely out of control
While free water fountains pop up everywhere, giving the impression it's there in abundance. A scarce resource needs to have a price. And I get the whole reducing plastic/ access to water is important thing. But something's gotta give.
I've been talking about this on here for a while. We just assume it will always rain enough, so the management of water in the UK is totally disastrous. Now, after a relatively few dry months, we are approaching a calamity. We have done it to ourselves. Yet again. We are a deeply unserious country.
England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year
Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decades
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
While free water fountains pop up everywhere, giving the impression it's there in abundance. A scarce resource needs to have a price. And I get the whole reducing plastic/ access to water is important thing. But something's gotta give.
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There’s several stories likely to come out of next years locals but for me, two key ones: all-outs in Labour mets that could switch to Reform control in one go, as happened in counties this year; and the fragmentation of its vote in cities, where Labour is fighting on both flanks
And there are a lot of Labour held places up for election with large numbers of such voters - London of course, and also other big cities with Labour councils - Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds. Could be big swings to Greens in many such places.
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
There’s several stories likely to come out of next years locals but for me, two key ones: all-outs in Labour mets that could switch to Reform control in one go, as happened in counties this year; and the fragmentation of its vote in cities, where Labour is fighting on both flanks
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You won't find a better. short explanation of what the government needs to do to genuinely reduce spatial inequalities than this. The next UK Government has an opportunity to finally recognise the devolution dividend | British Politics and Policy at LSE share.google/VnTRZHvbAxs0...
The next UK Government has an opportunity to finally recognise the devolution dividend | British Politics and Policy at LSE
Alan Harding discusses what a new government would need to do to ensure a devolution dividend is realised and that inclusive growth is achieved both between and within UK regions.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
You won't find a better. short explanation of what the government needs to do to genuinely reduce spatial inequalities than this. The next UK Government has an opportunity to finally recognise the devolution dividend | British Politics and Policy at LSE share.google/VnTRZHvbAxs0...
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It's also worth noting that leaking to UK journalists that UK-EU talks are in a bad state is a classic Brussels move to ratchet up pressure on states that need a deal more with the EU than the EU does with them
The EU makes many mistakes and should show far more flexibility towards North and West African states in trading relations.
That is a separate matter from a UK government that talks a Europe-friendly game yet still manages to burn goodwill with partners in the EU over minor sums
That is a separate matter from a UK government that talks a Europe-friendly game yet still manages to burn goodwill with partners in the EU over minor sums
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
It's also worth noting that leaking to UK journalists that UK-EU talks are in a bad state is a classic Brussels move to ratchet up pressure on states that need a deal more with the EU than the EU does with them
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Neue Publikation: Meine Rezension 'Bewegungsparteien der extremen Rechten in Europa' ist im Forschungsjournal Soziale Bewegungen erschienen
Über das Buch von @pietrocastellig.bsky.social & @andreapirro.it zu hybriden Strategien der extremen Rechten zwischen Protest & Parlament
➡️ shorturl.at/WEqUd
Über das Buch von @pietrocastellig.bsky.social & @andreapirro.it zu hybriden Strategien der extremen Rechten zwischen Protest & Parlament
➡️ shorturl.at/WEqUd
Bewegungsparteien der extremen Rechten in Europa
Article Bewegungsparteien der extremen Rechten in Europa was published on November 30, 2025 in the journal Forschungsjournal Soziale Bewegungen (volume 38, issue 4).
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Neue Publikation: Meine Rezension 'Bewegungsparteien der extremen Rechten in Europa' ist im Forschungsjournal Soziale Bewegungen erschienen
Über das Buch von @pietrocastellig.bsky.social & @andreapirro.it zu hybriden Strategien der extremen Rechten zwischen Protest & Parlament
➡️ shorturl.at/WEqUd
Über das Buch von @pietrocastellig.bsky.social & @andreapirro.it zu hybriden Strategien der extremen Rechten zwischen Protest & Parlament
➡️ shorturl.at/WEqUd
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More first rate reporting from @manchestermill.bsky.social The point about “southerners” being used to long commutes is a good one (my dad would have been horrified to live further than 30 minutes from work) and there’s an important point right at the end
Some said the BBC had ‘lost its marbles’. But was the move to Salford such a disaster after all?
Over a decade on, we caught up with the London relocators of 2012
manchestermill.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
More first rate reporting from @manchestermill.bsky.social The point about “southerners” being used to long commutes is a good one (my dad would have been horrified to live further than 30 minutes from work) and there’s an important point right at the end
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No one is forcing HMT to fly these kites. The idea that this is all made up by the Tory supporting media is ludicrous.
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
No one is forcing HMT to fly these kites. The idea that this is all made up by the Tory supporting media is ludicrous.
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Can't wait for the torrent of Labour members telling everyone how terrible it is that a Reform council is doing... what Labour councils have been doing for 15 years www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres
Questions about potential conflict of interest as council’s Reform cabinet member for social care owns private care company
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Can't wait for the torrent of Labour members telling everyone how terrible it is that a Reform council is doing... what Labour councils have been doing for 15 years www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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This sounds like useful academic-related AI: JSTOR doing automated transcripts of handwritten archival material as part of their digital stewardship services: about.jstor.org/news/jstor-s...
JSTOR Seeklight adds transcript generation for text-based materials - News - About JSTOR
JSTOR Seeklight now generates transcripts, boosting discoverability, accessibility, and research impact for digital collections.
about.jstor.org
October 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This sounds like useful academic-related AI: JSTOR doing automated transcripts of handwritten archival material as part of their digital stewardship services: about.jstor.org/news/jstor-s...
What a story!
a perfect Sunday post
(Oor Wullie and The Broons besides)
via Lady Chatterley's Lover
my goodness me!
(Oor Wullie and The Broons besides)
via Lady Chatterley's Lover
my goodness me!
Today is the 63rd anniversary of the London premiere of Dr. No, which means (well, obviously) it’s time to tell you a ridiculous shaggy dog story about the theft of not one but two portraits of the Duke of Wellington
November 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
What a story!
'Bollwerk der Freiheit'
Lettland will die Istanbul-Konvention zum Schutz von Frauen verlassen
Plötzlich stimmt ein Teil der Regierung mit der Opposition
zeitung.faz.net/data/508/rea...
Lettland will die Istanbul-Konvention zum Schutz von Frauen verlassen
Plötzlich stimmt ein Teil der Regierung mit der Opposition
zeitung.faz.net/data/508/rea...
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
zeitung.faz.net
November 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
'Bollwerk der Freiheit'
Lettland will die Istanbul-Konvention zum Schutz von Frauen verlassen
Plötzlich stimmt ein Teil der Regierung mit der Opposition
zeitung.faz.net/data/508/rea...
Lettland will die Istanbul-Konvention zum Schutz von Frauen verlassen
Plötzlich stimmt ein Teil der Regierung mit der Opposition
zeitung.faz.net/data/508/rea...
This looks great
November 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This looks great
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I m advertising a PhD position as part of our ERC project BLOCKADE. The PhD cand. should focus on myth/narratives of the hunger blockade in Germany, Austria in the era of the World Wars. 4 years of funding, wonderful team, amazing city (evidence attached)! Pls share! www.hsozkult.de/opportunity/...
October 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I m advertising a PhD position as part of our ERC project BLOCKADE. The PhD cand. should focus on myth/narratives of the hunger blockade in Germany, Austria in the era of the World Wars. 4 years of funding, wonderful team, amazing city (evidence attached)! Pls share! www.hsozkult.de/opportunity/...
A proper analysis would investigate a. to what extent this is due to bad public transport links or b. due to pupils having to attend schools outside their catchment areas or c. due to catchment areas being badly designed in terms of accessibility by public transport.
This story is quite confusing. Most of the children (60%) using funded transport do not have SEND, and yet the story and the cost is mostly framed around SEND.
I can see that is partly down to data gaps, but it affects the framing of the story a lot.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I can see that is partly down to data gaps, but it affects the framing of the story a lot.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Councils paying school transport costs for 470,000 pupils in England
Local authorities say the cost of providing school transport is becoming
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A proper analysis would investigate a. to what extent this is due to bad public transport links or b. due to pupils having to attend schools outside their catchment areas or c. due to catchment areas being badly designed in terms of accessibility by public transport.
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This story is quite confusing. Most of the children (60%) using funded transport do not have SEND, and yet the story and the cost is mostly framed around SEND.
I can see that is partly down to data gaps, but it affects the framing of the story a lot.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I can see that is partly down to data gaps, but it affects the framing of the story a lot.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Councils paying school transport costs for 470,000 pupils in England
Local authorities say the cost of providing school transport is becoming
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This story is quite confusing. Most of the children (60%) using funded transport do not have SEND, and yet the story and the cost is mostly framed around SEND.
I can see that is partly down to data gaps, but it affects the framing of the story a lot.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I can see that is partly down to data gaps, but it affects the framing of the story a lot.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I'm pleased to share my open access article in International Security on the role of allies in U.S. space power.
direct.mit.edu/isec/article...
direct.mit.edu/isec/article...
October 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I'm pleased to share my open access article in International Security on the role of allies in U.S. space power.
direct.mit.edu/isec/article...
direct.mit.edu/isec/article...
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'The BBC understands the redundancy proposals involve 166 full-time equivalent roles in professional services, 17 in leadership roles and 82 in academic positions.' 1/2
University of Derby facing 'perfect storm' of challenges
The BBC understands the redundancy plans could result in the loss of 265 full-time equivalent jobs.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
'The BBC understands the redundancy proposals involve 166 full-time equivalent roles in professional services, 17 in leadership roles and 82 in academic positions.' 1/2
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The BBC Written Archives Centre is a treasure house for British social and cultural history. The same microfilm that records coverage of Eichmann’s capture also includes interviews with then Spurs Captain Danny Blanchlower. Open access is vital. theconversation.com/changes-to-t...
Changes to the BBC’s Written Archives Centre threaten open research – and might infringe on the broadcaster’s charter
The broadcasting history preserved by the WAC features innumerable strands of our social, political and cultural histories.
theconversation.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The BBC Written Archives Centre is a treasure house for British social and cultural history. The same microfilm that records coverage of Eichmann’s capture also includes interviews with then Spurs Captain Danny Blanchlower. Open access is vital. theconversation.com/changes-to-t...
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Interesting study from researchers at UCL on how wind power has held down energy costs in the long term.
The key argument is that it has lowered gas prices in Europe by reducing demand for gas. And actually most of the savings are on gas, not electricity bills
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The key argument is that it has lowered gas prices in Europe by reducing demand for gas. And actually most of the savings are on gas, not electricity bills
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds
Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Interesting study from researchers at UCL on how wind power has held down energy costs in the long term.
The key argument is that it has lowered gas prices in Europe by reducing demand for gas. And actually most of the savings are on gas, not electricity bills
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The key argument is that it has lowered gas prices in Europe by reducing demand for gas. And actually most of the savings are on gas, not electricity bills
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Excited to be speaking in Dunblane on 15 Nov for the Leighton Library. I'll be sharing findings from my PhD and the @books-borrowing.bsky.social project.
Do come along to hear more about Enlightenment and conspiracy in the reading habits of Leighton members!
Do come along to hear more about Enlightenment and conspiracy in the reading habits of Leighton members!
A date for your diary! All welcome, Sat 15 Nov at 10am in Dunblane Cathedral Hall, to 2025 Geraldine Goddard Memorial Lecture, “Enlightenment & Conspiracy at Leighton Library, 1780-1832’ presented by Dr Josh Smith, Leighton Library Volunteer Guide
www.leightonlibrary.org.uk/calendar/202...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Excited to be speaking in Dunblane on 15 Nov for the Leighton Library. I'll be sharing findings from my PhD and the @books-borrowing.bsky.social project.
Do come along to hear more about Enlightenment and conspiracy in the reading habits of Leighton members!
Do come along to hear more about Enlightenment and conspiracy in the reading habits of Leighton members!
ICE L - back to the future [und das muss nicht schlecht sein]
October 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
ICE L - back to the future [und das muss nicht schlecht sein]