Joseph Huddleston
@joehud.bsky.social
Associate Professor at @setonhall.bsky.social Diplomacy. Teaches conflict, nationalism, methods. Researches separatism, diplomacy, civilians. Yes I will belay you.
Finally, we don't think these concerns mean all rebel marketing is bad. Sometimes, the rebels might be better than the state and legitimizing them might be straightforwardly ethical. That's a separate debate. We just want conflict scholars to intentionally think about this ethical consideration.
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December 26, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Finally, we don't think these concerns mean all rebel marketing is bad. Sometimes, the rebels might be better than the state and legitimizing them might be straightforwardly ethical. That's a separate debate. We just want conflict scholars to intentionally think about this ethical consideration.
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We don't have complete answers to the question of what to do about this. Definitely don't stop doing research. But DO think about how your work is useful to these actors, and DO be aware of biases built into your data collection during fieldwork.
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December 26, 2024 at 9:07 PM
We don't have complete answers to the question of what to do about this. Definitely don't stop doing research. But DO think about how your work is useful to these actors, and DO be aware of biases built into your data collection during fieldwork.
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Moreover, many scholars are incentivized to write for larger audiences, so these effects can be magnified. And rebel leaders themselves read and cite our work more than you might think, and may directly use it in their marketing efforts.
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December 26, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Moreover, many scholars are incentivized to write for larger audiences, so these effects can be magnified. And rebel leaders themselves read and cite our work more than you might think, and may directly use it in their marketing efforts.
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Next, this might be true even if scholars' (and journalists') coverage is negative, or normatively condemnatory. It can still raise their profiles and give them bargaining leverage, like it did severe abuse by rebels in the DRC.
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December 26, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Next, this might be true even if scholars' (and journalists') coverage is negative, or normatively condemnatory. It can still raise their profiles and give them bargaining leverage, like it did severe abuse by rebels in the DRC.
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I don't like long threads, so let me keep it punchy. Our first point is that scholarship on rebels can be useful as rebel legitimation. Our work sometimes inadvertently plays into their hands, and conflict scholars need to think about how.
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December 26, 2024 at 9:07 PM
I don't like long threads, so let me keep it punchy. Our first point is that scholarship on rebels can be useful as rebel legitimation. Our work sometimes inadvertently plays into their hands, and conflict scholars need to think about how.
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Cliff Bob's book famously put journalism, TV, and other media in the category of marketing by rebel groups, but what about scholarship? Does it matter that our research is sometimes useful to violent nonstate actors? When and how is scholarship useful to them, and what can scholars do about it?
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December 26, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Cliff Bob's book famously put journalism, TV, and other media in the category of marketing by rebel groups, but what about scholarship? Does it matter that our research is sometimes useful to violent nonstate actors? When and how is scholarship useful to them, and what can scholars do about it?
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This is all the reason anyone needs to stay off the birdsite.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
November 27, 2024 at 12:16 PM
This is all the reason anyone needs to stay off the birdsite.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
This is probably why I really left.
For months I blocked/muted every one of these ad accounts, but they were infinite.
I screenshotted them for about a week before I said eff that.
Just an awful information experience overall. Wasn't gonna last.
For months I blocked/muted every one of these ad accounts, but they were infinite.
I screenshotted them for about a week before I said eff that.
Just an awful information experience overall. Wasn't gonna last.
November 19, 2024 at 12:06 AM
This is probably why I really left.
For months I blocked/muted every one of these ad accounts, but they were infinite.
I screenshotted them for about a week before I said eff that.
Just an awful information experience overall. Wasn't gonna last.
For months I blocked/muted every one of these ad accounts, but they were infinite.
I screenshotted them for about a week before I said eff that.
Just an awful information experience overall. Wasn't gonna last.
Pumpkin soup from scratch and sourdough grilled cheese from scratch. Can I be admitted?
November 17, 2024 at 3:02 AM
Pumpkin soup from scratch and sourdough grilled cheese from scratch. Can I be admitted?
Just found this over there. I think he means it as a diss, but it's not a diss, and anyway he's right.
November 16, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Just found this over there. I think he means it as a diss, but it's not a diss, and anyway he's right.
I've been thinking about this argument of Arendt's a good bit lately. (Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism, 1973)
November 16, 2024 at 12:28 AM
I've been thinking about this argument of Arendt's a good bit lately. (Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism, 1973)
Okay, I'm moving in for real this time.
November 6, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Okay, I'm moving in for real this time.
In the last 4 yrs, this woman has
- left an abusive marriage
- left an abusive religion
- raised/supported 4 boys
- started a new career
and
- finished her bachelor's!
She seized control of her life. I'm so amazed by my big sis Jessica for her exceptional grit and optimism!
- left an abusive marriage
- left an abusive religion
- raised/supported 4 boys
- started a new career
and
- finished her bachelor's!
She seized control of her life. I'm so amazed by my big sis Jessica for her exceptional grit and optimism!
November 20, 2024 at 3:35 PM
In the last 4 yrs, this woman has
- left an abusive marriage
- left an abusive religion
- raised/supported 4 boys
- started a new career
and
- finished her bachelor's!
She seized control of her life. I'm so amazed by my big sis Jessica for her exceptional grit and optimism!
- left an abusive marriage
- left an abusive religion
- raised/supported 4 boys
- started a new career
and
- finished her bachelor's!
She seized control of her life. I'm so amazed by my big sis Jessica for her exceptional grit and optimism!
And in case you though it was just because I accidentally a word, look at this amazing revision.
I love this so much.
I love this so much.
November 20, 2024 at 3:54 PM
And in case you though it was just because I accidentally a word, look at this amazing revision.
I love this so much.
I love this so much.
Guys, we got a ways to go yet. 💀💀💀
November 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Guys, we got a ways to go yet. 💀💀💀
Tonight my discussion with Steve Adubato about the Israel-Hamas conflict will air on NJPBS WHYY WNET at 7pm and 12:30am EST.
It'll be on their sites after it airs as well.
It'll be on their sites after it airs as well.
November 9, 2023 at 12:13 PM
Tonight my discussion with Steve Adubato about the Israel-Hamas conflict will air on NJPBS WHYY WNET at 7pm and 12:30am EST.
It'll be on their sites after it airs as well.
It'll be on their sites after it airs as well.
Tonight my discussion with @SteveAdubato about the Israel-Hamas conflict will air on @MyNJPBS @whyy @ThirteenWNET at 7pm and 12:30am EST.
It'll be on their sites after it airs as well.
It'll be on their sites after it airs as well.
November 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Tonight my discussion with @SteveAdubato about the Israel-Hamas conflict will air on @MyNJPBS @whyy @ThirteenWNET at 7pm and 12:30am EST.
It'll be on their sites after it airs as well.
It'll be on their sites after it airs as well.
@shudiplolab RAs coded 1000s observations of self-det diplo events '08-'20. Mixed methods quant case study Kurdish & Sahrawi diplomacy (as similar cases).
Striking difference in strategy!
Also, prioritize major powers, neighbors, IGO members.
⬇️ Maps (Sahrawi left, Kurds right)
Striking difference in strategy!
Also, prioritize major powers, neighbors, IGO members.
⬇️ Maps (Sahrawi left, Kurds right)
November 20, 2024 at 4:04 PM
@shudiplolab RAs coded 1000s observations of self-det diplo events '08-'20. Mixed methods quant case study Kurdish & Sahrawi diplomacy (as similar cases).
Striking difference in strategy!
Also, prioritize major powers, neighbors, IGO members.
⬇️ Maps (Sahrawi left, Kurds right)
Striking difference in strategy!
Also, prioritize major powers, neighbors, IGO members.
⬇️ Maps (Sahrawi left, Kurds right)
CONGRATULATIONS DIPLOS! #SetonHall2023
@shuDiplomacy @SetonHall
@shuDiplomacy @SetonHall
November 20, 2024 at 3:54 PM
CONGRATULATIONS DIPLOS! #SetonHall2023
@shuDiplomacy @SetonHall
@shuDiplomacy @SetonHall
So nice to see @uscpoir legend Wayne Sandholtz and celebrate his @isanet distinguished scholar award and incredible career. This man has inspired and empowered so many.
November 20, 2024 at 4:05 PM
So nice to see @uscpoir legend Wayne Sandholtz and celebrate his @isanet distinguished scholar award and incredible career. This man has inspired and empowered so many.
One more thing. This book is about MINURSO in the specifics, but as a collection it’s also a unfortunately illustrative case study of UN dysfunction, and the “tail wagging the dog”. This is a mission to run a referendum, and 32 years later, there has been no referendum.
November 21, 2024 at 4:10 PM
One more thing. This book is about MINURSO in the specifics, but as a collection it’s also a unfortunately illustrative case study of UN dysfunction, and the “tail wagging the dog”. This is a mission to run a referendum, and 32 years later, there has been no referendum.
But don’t take my word for it. See what @SZunes @RandiIrwin other brilliant people have to say!
November 21, 2024 at 4:02 PM
But don’t take my word for it. See what @SZunes @RandiIrwin other brilliant people have to say!
So proud to announce you can finally order our new @Routledge_AS book Conflict and Peace in Western Sahara. It examines the UN Mission for the Referendum in #WesternSahara (MINURSO) and the foreign policy morass that keeps it in its stillborn...
November 20, 2024 at 4:16 PM
So proud to announce you can finally order our new @Routledge_AS book Conflict and Peace in Western Sahara. It examines the UN Mission for the Referendum in #WesternSahara (MINURSO) and the foreign policy morass that keeps it in its stillborn...
Just posted this Instagram reel. I think I might speak for everyone. #Summer #WorstSemester
November 20, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Just posted this Instagram reel. I think I might speak for everyone. #Summer #WorstSemester