Nick Brumfield
@nickjbrumfield.bsky.social
Researcher on Yemen, MENA, Maritime Domain | Posts about MENA, Appalachia, Rivers, increasingly Thailand | Words in Daily Beast, FPRI, Amwaj, Al-Jazeera, Arab Center DC | Contact info.nickjbrumfield@gmail.com for work, media inquiries | he/him
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Fueling Instability: Hydrocarbons, Protests, and the Limits of Yemen’s Internationally Recognized Government
In late July 2025, large-scale protests against electricity outages, economic deterioration, and general mismanagement by Yemen’s Internationally Recognized Government (IRG) erupted in Mukalla, Yemen’...
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In a world obsessed with Israeli airstrikes, in this piece I argue that you're never going to contain the Houthis without a stronger IRG
And that's going to require addressing deep obstacles to the flow and distribution of Yemen's hydrocarbon wealth
And that's going to require addressing deep obstacles to the flow and distribution of Yemen's hydrocarbon wealth
At an honest-to-god Bangkok fashion show with a bunch of celebrities dressed like your tourist dad and can't help but feel like Ron Swanson at the club
November 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
At an honest-to-god Bangkok fashion show with a bunch of celebrities dressed like your tourist dad and can't help but feel like Ron Swanson at the club
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I never imagined I would reach this level of pressure…
We’re only £100 short to complete this month’s rent.
Please help me secure the roof under which my children can sleep safely…
So their tomorrow can be a little less frightening, and a little more peaceful. 💔
We’re only £100 short to complete this month’s rent.
Please help me secure the roof under which my children can sleep safely…
So their tomorrow can be a little less frightening, and a little more peaceful. 💔
November 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I never imagined I would reach this level of pressure…
We’re only £100 short to complete this month’s rent.
Please help me secure the roof under which my children can sleep safely…
So their tomorrow can be a little less frightening, and a little more peaceful. 💔
We’re only £100 short to complete this month’s rent.
Please help me secure the roof under which my children can sleep safely…
So their tomorrow can be a little less frightening, and a little more peaceful. 💔
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Russia has killed Natalia Khodemchuk,the widow of Valerii Khodemchuk -the first victim of the Chornobyl disaster -during the attack on Kyiv on November 14
Natalia was hospitalized with burns covering 45% of her body
She passed away in the hospital this morning.
Deepest condolences.
Natalia was hospitalized with burns covering 45% of her body
She passed away in the hospital this morning.
Deepest condolences.
November 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Russia has killed Natalia Khodemchuk,the widow of Valerii Khodemchuk -the first victim of the Chornobyl disaster -during the attack on Kyiv on November 14
Natalia was hospitalized with burns covering 45% of her body
She passed away in the hospital this morning.
Deepest condolences.
Natalia was hospitalized with burns covering 45% of her body
She passed away in the hospital this morning.
Deepest condolences.
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There is no difference in practice between removing rights of individuals and leaving the ECHR. The end outcome is still the same, people lose rights. If human rights are an obstacle to your policy it is not the rights which are the issue, it is your policy. Labour going full Reform at this stage.
November 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
There is no difference in practice between removing rights of individuals and leaving the ECHR. The end outcome is still the same, people lose rights. If human rights are an obstacle to your policy it is not the rights which are the issue, it is your policy. Labour going full Reform at this stage.
The annual khon performance of scenes from the Thailand's Ramakien national epic (the Thai version of the Ramayana) at Thailand Cultural Center
November 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The annual khon performance of scenes from the Thailand's Ramakien national epic (the Thai version of the Ramayana) at Thailand Cultural Center
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He really has learned nothing from the Kimmel episode, other than he got away with violating the 1A.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr posted a screenshot of Trump’s post demanding that Seth Meyers be fired.
November 16, 2025 at 3:12 AM
He really has learned nothing from the Kimmel episode, other than he got away with violating the 1A.
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I can already tell this framing of global protests as "Gen Z" is going to age like milk
October 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I can already tell this framing of global protests as "Gen Z" is going to age like milk
UAE got out front with the side payments, now KSA is prepping the Big Guns
Rrrrgh, there's a word for when a family blends its business interests with governance in a democracy, it's on the tip of my tongue but I just can't think of it!! I hate it when this happens.
November 16, 2025 at 3:09 AM
UAE got out front with the side payments, now KSA is prepping the Big Guns
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The irony here is that academics don’t just write the articles for free—we also referee and edit for them for free. Something is deeply broken.
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Universities in 'battle of the century' with journal publisher Elsevier
One New Zealand university told its staff all universities in New Zealand and Australia would "lose some degree of access" to the publisher's 1600 titles from the start of next year.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 15, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The irony here is that academics don’t just write the articles for free—we also referee and edit for them for free. Something is deeply broken.
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
God Aaron is just so bad at his job it's honestly pretty embarrassing
November 16, 2025 at 3:05 AM
God Aaron is just so bad at his job it's honestly pretty embarrassing
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It was announced on October 16, 2025 that VIBE was "joining forces" with Rolling Stone. As a result, the majority of VIBE employees were laid off. If you have the means to give, this team could use the support! www.gofundme.com/f/support-vi...
Donate to Support VIBE Staff After Sudden Layoffs, organized by Mya Abraham
It was announced on October 16, 2025 that VIBE was "joining forces" with Rolling S… Mya Abraham needs your support for Support VIBE Staff After Sudden Layoffs
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November 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It was announced on October 16, 2025 that VIBE was "joining forces" with Rolling Stone. As a result, the majority of VIBE employees were laid off. If you have the means to give, this team could use the support! www.gofundme.com/f/support-vi...
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Who we gotta embarrass into saving PBS
PBS NEWS WEEKEND has been cancelled and 34 jobs will be cut at WETA in Washington D.C.
The NEWS HOUR West Coast bureau will also close and the updated daily West Coast broadcast will end.
“We cannot fully compensate for the scope of the federal funding loss.”
current.org/2025/11/weta... #PBS
The NEWS HOUR West Coast bureau will also close and the updated daily West Coast broadcast will end.
“We cannot fully compensate for the scope of the federal funding loss.”
current.org/2025/11/weta... #PBS
WETA to cut staff, cancel ‘PBS News Weekend’ and close News Hour West bureau
The restructuring includes the elimination of 34 positions, following another round of cuts made in September.
current.org
November 16, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Who we gotta embarrass into saving PBS
Broke: The Germanic Migrations and the Late Western Roman Empire
Woke: The Tai Migrations and the Late Khmer Empire
Woke: The Tai Migrations and the Late Khmer Empire
November 16, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Broke: The Germanic Migrations and the Late Western Roman Empire
Woke: The Tai Migrations and the Late Khmer Empire
Woke: The Tai Migrations and the Late Khmer Empire
Trump regime turning up the dial on Know-Nothing anti-Papism I see
November 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Trump regime turning up the dial on Know-Nothing anti-Papism I see
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"While a legal defense about the meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment & the original intentions of its authors could win over SCOTUS, it is important to recognize that this administration is making a political case to the American people about who really counts as a citizen." time.com/7324450/birt...
The Fight for Birthright Citizenship Has Always Been Political
Supporters need to follow Frederick Douglass' example — and make a case for conceiving of citizenship more broadly.
time.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
"While a legal defense about the meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment & the original intentions of its authors could win over SCOTUS, it is important to recognize that this administration is making a political case to the American people about who really counts as a citizen." time.com/7324450/birt...
Just flipped it on on Pluto TV and holy shit how did Whiskey Tango Foxtrot get made in 2016
November 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Just flipped it on on Pluto TV and holy shit how did Whiskey Tango Foxtrot get made in 2016
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Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going reut.rs/4o33BeP
Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going
Pope Leo told a group of leading Hollywood actors and filmmakers at an audience in the Vatican on Saturday that cinemas were struggling to survive and that more should be done to protect them and preserve the shared experience of watching movies.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going reut.rs/4o33BeP
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I usually share a new Palestinian account every day but today I am going to do a thread of people I’ve already verified impacted by the recent flooding in Gaza. If you can help any of these families- many who lost everything again- please do. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/14/m...
Heavy rainfall floods the camps of displaced Palestinians in Gaza | CNN
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza woke up Friday morning to inches of water flooding their tents, after heavy rainfall overnight left their shelters and belongings soaked with no way to dry them out.
edition.cnn.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I usually share a new Palestinian account every day but today I am going to do a thread of people I’ve already verified impacted by the recent flooding in Gaza. If you can help any of these families- many who lost everything again- please do. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/14/m...
Wait it may actually be helpful to the Cause if we can make people think going fascist messes up their junk
Anyway it’s weird having a week of stories asking “Was Hitler a fascist antisemite because his junk was all messed up?” when there are fascist antisemites all over politics and the media. They can’t all have messed up junk
November 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Wait it may actually be helpful to the Cause if we can make people think going fascist messes up their junk
Religious leaders putting themselves on the line to protect immigrants is the first thing that's gotten me interested in religion in 15 years
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Religious leaders putting themselves on the line to protect immigrants is the first thing that's gotten me interested in religion in 15 years
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"one day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this"
‘We Should’ve Done More’: Kamala Harris Slams Biden Admin Over Netanyahu Support and Praises Pro-Palestine Protesters
‘We Should’ve Done More’: Kamala Harris Slams Biden Admin Over Netanyahu Support and Praises Pro-Palestine Protesters
Kamala Harris criticized Joe Biden's Administration, saying they should have been more willing to publicly criticize Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza
The post ‘We Should’ve Done More’: Kamala Harris Slams Biden Admin Over Netanyahu Support and Praises Pro-Palestine Protesters first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
November 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"one day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this"
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Zeteo has made a searchable database of all new 26,000 files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Despite Trump saying this is a scam with "all arrows pointing to the Democrats," these have a whole lot of Trump in there. In fact, he's mentioned in these more than anyone else.
Take a look for yourself:
Despite Trump saying this is a scam with "all arrows pointing to the Democrats," these have a whole lot of Trump in there. In fact, he's mentioned in these more than anyone else.
Take a look for yourself:
Zeteo Scoured 26,000 Epstein Docs. Here’s What We Found
You can search and review the emails here. Read what Epstein said about Trump, and his emails with Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, Ehud Barak, and Larry Summers.
zeteo.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Zeteo has made a searchable database of all new 26,000 files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Despite Trump saying this is a scam with "all arrows pointing to the Democrats," these have a whole lot of Trump in there. In fact, he's mentioned in these more than anyone else.
Take a look for yourself:
Despite Trump saying this is a scam with "all arrows pointing to the Democrats," these have a whole lot of Trump in there. In fact, he's mentioned in these more than anyone else.
Take a look for yourself:
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sweeeeeeet 😅😉
MEM book prize goes to @rachelschine.bsky.social for her 'Black Knights: Arabic Epic and the Making of Medieval Race'!
November 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
sweeeeeeet 😅😉
The GOP: Oh this'll get the Dems mad
Every Dem:
Every Dem:
November 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The GOP: Oh this'll get the Dems mad
Every Dem:
Every Dem: