Nicholas Walmsley
@hulegu.bsky.social
Gentleman at Large | Astana, Tokyo| I do what I enjoy and enjoy what I do | opinions do not represent employer &c. | IG: ngwalmsley
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I am sure the “cancel culture is out of control!” crowd will be all over this
Arrested Development Voice: they won’t
Arrested Development Voice: they won’t
MAGA’s ongoing war on academic freedom, reflected in headlines from the last 24 hours.
November 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I am sure the “cancel culture is out of control!” crowd will be all over this
Arrested Development Voice: they won’t
Arrested Development Voice: they won’t
next on the chopping-block in Bishkek’s turbocharged demolition derby? The iconic champagne-factory on Manas
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
next on the chopping-block in Bishkek’s turbocharged demolition derby? The iconic champagne-factory on Manas
it’s hard to keep up with Tweedledee Tweedledum
President Japarov just came out with a public statement condemning the harsh crackdown on restaurants and cafes. Says officials have been to “ardent” in their efforts. Only night clubs and wedding halls should be closed.
Part of the ruling tandem’s good cop/bad cop routine
Part of the ruling tandem’s good cop/bad cop routine
Bishkek and Osh are now effectively under a nighttime curfew in an effort to save electricity amidst an energy crisis. An Instagram influencer got detained and questioned by Kyrgyz security services for publicly criticizing the draconian measures. Dark times ahead, both figuratively and literally
November 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM
it’s hard to keep up with Tweedledee Tweedledum
there’s an essay published nearly 20 years ago that I frequently think about written by someone who thought that when he went to grad school he would meet like-minded, smart, and well-read people but in fact it was the opposite 1/
November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
there’s an essay published nearly 20 years ago that I frequently think about written by someone who thought that when he went to grad school he would meet like-minded, smart, and well-read people but in fact it was the opposite 1/
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They've shut down all the KFCs across Bishkek. Now that's a recipe for public unrest.
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
They've shut down all the KFCs across Bishkek. Now that's a recipe for public unrest.
also
why is *Tashiev* making these announcements about restrictions on the entertainment industry in Bishkek?
that’s the story behind the story
why is *Tashiev* making these announcements about restrictions on the entertainment industry in Bishkek?
that’s the story behind the story
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
also
why is *Tashiev* making these announcements about restrictions on the entertainment industry in Bishkek?
that’s the story behind the story
why is *Tashiev* making these announcements about restrictions on the entertainment industry in Bishkek?
that’s the story behind the story
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Bishkek and other cities in Kyrgyzstan have a vibrant nightlife. You can get a beer or good food at almost any hour of the day
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Bishkek and other cities in Kyrgyzstan have a vibrant nightlife. You can get a beer or good food at almost any hour of the day
this is … weird
I’d also add the energy crisis is being primarily fueled - pardon the pun - by the unchecked mega-developments in the southern ‘burbs of Bishkek where anthills are going up left right and centre
I’d also add the energy crisis is being primarily fueled - pardon the pun - by the unchecked mega-developments in the southern ‘burbs of Bishkek where anthills are going up left right and centre
Hard to keep up with the absurd news coming out of Kyrgyzstan. Tashiev, the head of national security, just unilaterally banned cafes and restaurants from being open past 10pm. Anyone who doesn’t respect these quiet hours will have their electricity cut off
kaktus.media/doc/535201_p...
kaktus.media/doc/535201_p...
"После 22:00 отключить им свет". Ташиев запретил кафе и ресторанам работать в ночное время
Камчыбек Ташиев возмутился тем, что закон о тишине не работает, и запретил кафе и ресторанам работать. В противном случае им отключат свет.
kaktus.media
November 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
this is … weird
I’d also add the energy crisis is being primarily fueled - pardon the pun - by the unchecked mega-developments in the southern ‘burbs of Bishkek where anthills are going up left right and centre
I’d also add the energy crisis is being primarily fueled - pardon the pun - by the unchecked mega-developments in the southern ‘burbs of Bishkek where anthills are going up left right and centre
meant to post that here big sorry @joshuafoust.com
this song is absurdly popular everywhere between Dresden and Dushanbe
youtu.be/dLmJSxDrKBM?...
this song is absurdly popular everywhere between Dresden and Dushanbe
youtu.be/dLmJSxDrKBM?...
Chris Norman, Suzi Quatro - Stumblin' In (ZDF Disco 27.11.1978) (VOD)
YouTube video by chrisnormanVEVO
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
meant to post that here big sorry @joshuafoust.com
this song is absurdly popular everywhere between Dresden and Dushanbe
youtu.be/dLmJSxDrKBM?...
this song is absurdly popular everywhere between Dresden and Dushanbe
youtu.be/dLmJSxDrKBM?...
Someone somewhere is having great fun on Wikipedia regarding the state of British journalism 🧵
I promise you I did not edit her article, but if it's up there I assume it's accurate
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Someone somewhere is having great fun on Wikipedia regarding the state of British journalism 🧵
never been to Jinbocho? shame
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
never been to Jinbocho? shame
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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Please join me and @peterleonard1.bsky.social Clifton LitFest
in Bristol on Saturday 15 Nov to talk about my new book Silk Mirage - out on 13 Nov with @bloomsburypol.bsky.social - and more about #Uzbekistan - still a few tickets left!
in Bristol on Saturday 15 Nov to talk about my new book Silk Mirage - out on 13 Nov with @bloomsburypol.bsky.social - and more about #Uzbekistan - still a few tickets left!
At #CliftonLitFest in conversation with @peterleonard1.bsky.social
📆 Sat 15 Nov 2025, 3:00-4:00pm
📍The Clifton Club, 22 The Mall, Bristol BS8 4DS
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📆 Sat 15 Nov 2025, 3:00-4:00pm
📍The Clifton Club, 22 The Mall, Bristol BS8 4DS
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bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Please join me and @peterleonard1.bsky.social Clifton LitFest
in Bristol on Saturday 15 Nov to talk about my new book Silk Mirage - out on 13 Nov with @bloomsburypol.bsky.social - and more about #Uzbekistan - still a few tickets left!
in Bristol on Saturday 15 Nov to talk about my new book Silk Mirage - out on 13 Nov with @bloomsburypol.bsky.social - and more about #Uzbekistan - still a few tickets left!
Every day is Quote Robertson Davies Day
November 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Every day is Quote Robertson Davies Day
I look forward to hearing* the “states’ rights!’ crowd try to explain how this is actually a Bad Thing and how Gov. Ferguson should just roll over and take it like a man
*I’m not I’m really not but it’s clear that the States’ Rights shtick was well clearly just a shtick
*I’m not I’m really not but it’s clear that the States’ Rights shtick was well clearly just a shtick
November 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I look forward to hearing* the “states’ rights!’ crowd try to explain how this is actually a Bad Thing and how Gov. Ferguson should just roll over and take it like a man
*I’m not I’m really not but it’s clear that the States’ Rights shtick was well clearly just a shtick
*I’m not I’m really not but it’s clear that the States’ Rights shtick was well clearly just a shtick
of course they have 🤦
In the name of "fighting antisemitism," Indiana University appointed a Christian scholar to tell Jewish scholars what they can and cannot say - all while they invited Tucker Carlson to speak on campus. www.jta.org/2025/11/07/u...
In Indiana, a vaunted Jewish studies program is upended by red-state politics over Israel and speech - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
A leadership shakeup, a defunded graduate student and political pressure from above have turned a storied program into a flashpoint for Trump-era campus politics.
www.jta.org
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
of course they have 🤦
surely that Kaleo song is ripping-off Tom Waits 🤷
November 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
surely that Kaleo song is ripping-off Tom Waits 🤷
Forget nothing; learn the trick of remembering through the hand
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Forget nothing; learn the trick of remembering through the hand
we must be the austere ones, we second-class men
November 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
we must be the austere ones, we second-class men
So there’s a Swedish concept metal band called Sabaton and they have a song about TE Lawrence called Seven Pillars of Wisdom and the video is pure Orientalist Camp
paging @nhaliloglu.bsky.social
youtu.be/eaW76aDKObk?...
paging @nhaliloglu.bsky.social
youtu.be/eaW76aDKObk?...
SABATON - Seven Pillars Of Wisdom (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Sabaton
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
So there’s a Swedish concept metal band called Sabaton and they have a song about TE Lawrence called Seven Pillars of Wisdom and the video is pure Orientalist Camp
paging @nhaliloglu.bsky.social
youtu.be/eaW76aDKObk?...
paging @nhaliloglu.bsky.social
youtu.be/eaW76aDKObk?...
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(used here, which i quite enjoyed reading having spent a lovely couple days in kokand earlier this year, including being toured around the khan’s palace by an imam in training)
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
(used here, which i quite enjoyed reading having spent a lovely couple days in kokand earlier this year, including being toured around the khan’s palace by an imam in training)
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A+ Chinese history joke right here.
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A+ Chinese history joke right here.
I’m teaching cognitive biases and logical fallacies this week and today’s class was a homer because the campaigns against Mamdani illustrated every. single. one
November 5, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I’m teaching cognitive biases and logical fallacies this week and today’s class was a homer because the campaigns against Mamdani illustrated every. single. one