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X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
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Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
Norweger stellen fest, dass China 850 ihrer Elektrobusse fernsteuern und sogar stoppen kann
Etwa 850 in Norwegen eingesetzte Elektrobusse können aus China vollständig kontrolliert werden. Das hat ein geheimer Test der öffentlichen Verkehrsbetriebe ergeben.
www.focus.de
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
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I am not a #Merkel fan (as many of you know), but the headlines following her interview with Partizan are complete nonsense.
She does not blame Poland or the Baltics at all.
She does not blame Poland or the Baltics at all.
October 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
I am not a #Merkel fan (as many of you know), but the headlines following her interview with Partizan are complete nonsense.
She does not blame Poland or the Baltics at all.
She does not blame Poland or the Baltics at all.
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With less (or no) American capability and capacity, the costs and trade-offs Europeans face are exacerbated, writes @rafaelloss.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4nl9m7P
https://bit.ly/4nl9m7P
Flaunting mischief: Three aims of Russia’s airspace incursions
Russia’s recent incursions into NATO airspace are the biggest escalation with the alliance since the cold war. With it, Putin likely hopes to achieve three main goals…
ecfr.eu
September 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
With less (or no) American capability and capacity, the costs and trade-offs Europeans face are exacerbated, writes @rafaelloss.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4nl9m7P
https://bit.ly/4nl9m7P
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Join us for the BEARR Trust Annual Lecture 2025 on “Is it all over for the rules-based international order?” with Bobo Lo and @kadriliik.bsky.social moderated by Sir Roderic Lyne.
📅 Tue 14 Oct, 6pm (arrival from 5.30pm)
📍 EBRD HQ, Canary Wharf, London
Register and donate👉 bearr.org/2025/08/21/t...
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📍 EBRD HQ, Canary Wharf, London
Register and donate👉 bearr.org/2025/08/21/t...
September 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join us for the BEARR Trust Annual Lecture 2025 on “Is it all over for the rules-based international order?” with Bobo Lo and @kadriliik.bsky.social moderated by Sir Roderic Lyne.
📅 Tue 14 Oct, 6pm (arrival from 5.30pm)
📍 EBRD HQ, Canary Wharf, London
Register and donate👉 bearr.org/2025/08/21/t...
📅 Tue 14 Oct, 6pm (arrival from 5.30pm)
📍 EBRD HQ, Canary Wharf, London
Register and donate👉 bearr.org/2025/08/21/t...
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🚨 Academic job alert!
We are hiring 12 people at graduate, assistant professor, and full prof level in the 20th century history of Central/Eastern Europe.
Our institute is growing, Warsaw is brilliant, and we want young and enthusiastic people. Join us!
We are hiring 12 people at graduate, assistant professor, and full prof level in the 20th century history of Central/Eastern Europe.
Our institute is growing, Warsaw is brilliant, and we want young and enthusiastic people. Join us!
Join the team of the Center for Totalitarian Studies! - Instytut Pileckiego
The Center for Totalitarian Studies has announced competitions for positions in the humanities. We are looking for professors, adjuncts and assistants.
instytutpileckiego.pl
July 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
🚨 Academic job alert!
We are hiring 12 people at graduate, assistant professor, and full prof level in the 20th century history of Central/Eastern Europe.
Our institute is growing, Warsaw is brilliant, and we want young and enthusiastic people. Join us!
We are hiring 12 people at graduate, assistant professor, and full prof level in the 20th century history of Central/Eastern Europe.
Our institute is growing, Warsaw is brilliant, and we want young and enthusiastic people. Join us!
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My long read for @ecfr.eu and probably the publication im most proud of in all my years doing this.
A deep dive into how Russia retrenched in Libya, uses it to project power from Ukraine to the Sahel, and the many lessons Europe or other frontline states can learn from it
ecfr.eu/publication/...
A deep dive into how Russia retrenched in Libya, uses it to project power from Ukraine to the Sahel, and the many lessons Europe or other frontline states can learn from it
ecfr.eu/publication/...
The bear who came to tea: Russia, Libya and the Kremlin’s playbook for fragile states
Russia’s re-entrenchment in Libya, Europe’s soft underbelly, offers profound lessons on how it exploits geopolitical instability—and how Europeans can push back…
ecfr.eu
May 5, 2025 at 6:50 AM
My long read for @ecfr.eu and probably the publication im most proud of in all my years doing this.
A deep dive into how Russia retrenched in Libya, uses it to project power from Ukraine to the Sahel, and the many lessons Europe or other frontline states can learn from it
ecfr.eu/publication/...
A deep dive into how Russia retrenched in Libya, uses it to project power from Ukraine to the Sahel, and the many lessons Europe or other frontline states can learn from it
ecfr.eu/publication/...
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Seven years ago today, Olga Irisova and I founded Riddle Russia (ridl.io) with a mission to deliver insightful, high-quality analysis of Russian affairs, tackling topics often deemed “boring” or “too complex.” We’ve been privileged to collaborate
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Russia’s large deployment in Libya has not only cost Moscow nothing—it has financially profited from it. @tmegrisi.bsky.social identifies weaknesses European states can exploit to curb Russia’s influence in Libya. @ecfrmena.bsky.social
Full policy brief 👇
Full policy brief 👇
The bear who came to tea: Russia, Libya and the Kremlin’s playbook for fragile states
Russia’s re-entrenchment in Libya, Europe’s soft underbelly, offers profound lessons on how it exploits geopolitical instability—and how Europeans can push back…
buff.ly
March 31, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Russia’s large deployment in Libya has not only cost Moscow nothing—it has financially profited from it. @tmegrisi.bsky.social identifies weaknesses European states can exploit to curb Russia’s influence in Libya. @ecfrmena.bsky.social
Full policy brief 👇
Full policy brief 👇
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Russia has entrenched itself in Libya over the past decade, transforming the country into a hub for its African operations. Russia’s approach to embedding itself in fragile states written by @tmegrisi.bsky.social @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
@ecfrmena.bsky.social
@ecfrmena.bsky.social
The bear who came to tea: Russia, Libya and the Kremlin’s playbook for fragile states
Russia’s re-entrenchment in Libya, Europe’s soft underbelly, offers profound lessons on how it exploits geopolitical instability—and how Europeans can push back…
buff.ly
March 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Russia has entrenched itself in Libya over the past decade, transforming the country into a hub for its African operations. Russia’s approach to embedding itself in fragile states written by @tmegrisi.bsky.social @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
@ecfrmena.bsky.social
@ecfrmena.bsky.social
What’s the best book about Enlightenment and how that shaped how we think and organize our (collective or individual) lives?
March 24, 2025 at 10:42 AM
What’s the best book about Enlightenment and how that shaped how we think and organize our (collective or individual) lives?
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We did this with @kadriliik.bsky.social @dumoulinme.bsky.social and Leo a few days before Trump’s call w/ putin on #Ukraine, so who can say they haven’t been warned ))
The US is changing the game for 🇺🇦. If the West pushes "peace for land," it risks handing Russia a win. Instead, Europe must rally behind real security guarantees to ensure lasting peace. @jkobzova.bsky.social , @kadriliik.bsky.social , Leo Litra, and @dumoulinme.bsky.social explain how:
Don’t wait for Washington: What the EU can do for Ukraine and its own security
After taking office, Donald Trump did not stop the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Yet, there are high expectations that his administration will at least attempt a ceasefire in the coming months.
buff.ly
February 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We did this with @kadriliik.bsky.social @dumoulinme.bsky.social and Leo a few days before Trump’s call w/ putin on #Ukraine, so who can say they haven’t been warned ))
London, you are pretty
February 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
London, you are pretty
If you are in Bologna, you may still be able to make it:)!
February 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
If you are in Bologna, you may still be able to make it:)!
I’d be interested to hear what informed people think of the idea below. Feasible? Politically and economically? on.ft.com/3Ec4sII
Trump should call on Opec in his bid to negotiate with Putin
Ukraine’s western allies must join forces with the oil cartel to really squeeze Russia’s war economy
on.ft.com
January 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I’d be interested to hear what informed people think of the idea below. Feasible? Politically and economically? on.ft.com/3Ec4sII
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Yesterday our experts @jkobzova.bsky.social, @kadriliik.bsky.social, Leo Litra & @dumoulinme.bsky.social
discussed on what Europeans can do to help advance a better deal for #Ukraine. If you missed the webinar we got you covered! Here's the recording 👇
discussed on what Europeans can do to help advance a better deal for #Ukraine. If you missed the webinar we got you covered! Here's the recording 👇
Don’t wait for Washington: What the EU can do for Ukraine and its own security
After taking office, Donald Trump did not stop the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Yet, there are high expectations that his administration will at least attempt a ceasefire in the coming months.
ecfr.eu
January 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Yesterday our experts @jkobzova.bsky.social, @kadriliik.bsky.social, Leo Litra & @dumoulinme.bsky.social
discussed on what Europeans can do to help advance a better deal for #Ukraine. If you missed the webinar we got you covered! Here's the recording 👇
discussed on what Europeans can do to help advance a better deal for #Ukraine. If you missed the webinar we got you covered! Here's the recording 👇
Why do they assume there would be a peace deal…?
Genuinely bad news - EU debating return to Russian gas as part of Ukraine peace deal
First instance of the EU's competitiveness and security agendas coming into conflict
Good scoop by @henryjfoy.ft.com
www.ft.com/content/a19a...
First instance of the EU's competitiveness and security agendas coming into conflict
Good scoop by @henryjfoy.ft.com
www.ft.com/content/a19a...
EU debates return to Russian gas as part of Ukraine peace deal
Advocates say reopening pipelines could help settlement with Moscow and cut energy costs
www.ft.com
January 30, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Why do they assume there would be a peace deal…?
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📆 Remember to register for our upcoming webinar on Jan 29, at 9.30 CET!
Our experts @jkobzova.bsky.social
@kadriliik.bsky.social Leo Litra & @dumoulinme.bsky.social will talk about what the Europeans can do to help advance a better deal for #Ukraine ⬇️ https://buff.ly/40xVZqX
Our experts @jkobzova.bsky.social
@kadriliik.bsky.social Leo Litra & @dumoulinme.bsky.social will talk about what the Europeans can do to help advance a better deal for #Ukraine ⬇️ https://buff.ly/40xVZqX
Don’t wait for Washington: What the EU can do for Ukraine and its own security
After taking office, Donald Trump did not stop the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Yet, there are high expectations that his administration will at least attempt a ceasefire in the coming months.
buff.ly
January 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📆 Remember to register for our upcoming webinar on Jan 29, at 9.30 CET!
Our experts @jkobzova.bsky.social
@kadriliik.bsky.social Leo Litra & @dumoulinme.bsky.social will talk about what the Europeans can do to help advance a better deal for #Ukraine ⬇️ https://buff.ly/40xVZqX
Our experts @jkobzova.bsky.social
@kadriliik.bsky.social Leo Litra & @dumoulinme.bsky.social will talk about what the Europeans can do to help advance a better deal for #Ukraine ⬇️ https://buff.ly/40xVZqX
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📆 29 January ; 9:30-11:00 CET
Join our webinar on how Europeans can shape a future negotiation in a way that is more favourable to Ukraine’s and their own interests
With:
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Join our webinar on how Europeans can shape a future negotiation in a way that is more favourable to Ukraine’s and their own interests
With:
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👤 @kadriliik.bsky.social
👤 @LeonidL
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Don’t wait for Washington: What the EU can do for Ukraine and its own security
After taking office, Donald Trump did not stop the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Yet, there are high expectations that his administration will at least attempt a ceasefire in the coming months.
buff.ly
January 27, 2025 at 8:06 AM
📆 29 January ; 9:30-11:00 CET
Join our webinar on how Europeans can shape a future negotiation in a way that is more favourable to Ukraine’s and their own interests
With:
👤 @jkobzova.bsky.social
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👤 @LeonidL
👤 @dumoulinme.bsky.social
🔗 Sign up: buff.ly/40xVZqX
Join our webinar on how Europeans can shape a future negotiation in a way that is more favourable to Ukraine’s and their own interests
With:
👤 @jkobzova.bsky.social
👤 @kadriliik.bsky.social
👤 @LeonidL
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On Wednesday, we’ll try I to talk about what the Europeans can do to help advance a better deal for #Ukraine. Given that except Macron, there’s been almost no one to come up with new ideas on what to do, the space for ideas is wide open.
Join us on Jan 29 at 9.30 AM CET
Our experts @jkobzova.bsky.social @kadriliik.bsky.social
Leo Litra & @dumoulinme.bsky.social will discuss what the EU can do to shape future negotiation in a way that is more favourable to Ukraine’s and their own interests.
Register here ⬇️ shorturl.at/l427j
Our experts @jkobzova.bsky.social @kadriliik.bsky.social
Leo Litra & @dumoulinme.bsky.social will discuss what the EU can do to shape future negotiation in a way that is more favourable to Ukraine’s and their own interests.
Register here ⬇️ shorturl.at/l427j
Don’t wait for Washington: What the EU can do for Ukraine and its own security
After taking office, Donald Trump did not stop the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Yet, there are high expectations that his administration will at least attempt a ceasefire in the coming months.
shorturl.at
January 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
On Wednesday, we’ll try I to talk about what the Europeans can do to help advance a better deal for #Ukraine. Given that except Macron, there’s been almost no one to come up with new ideas on what to do, the space for ideas is wide open.