Robert Tyler
@rgtyler.bsky.social
Brussels based British-American, Senior Policy Advisor at New Direction. Classical Liberal. PhD fellow exploring Memory Politics & Foreign Policy in CEE.
Whilst @khodorkovsky.com is right - the West should be ready for a new Cold War - reality is that it already started. We've been in a Cold War with Russia/China/Iran for more than a decade, the problem is most Western leaders have been in denial over it.
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
Putin’s archrival warns Europe: Brace for Cold War II whatever happens in Ukraine
Former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky tells POLITICO why Russia will take decades to get over the “imperialist-military narrative” that Moscow pushes.
www.politico.eu
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Whilst @khodorkovsky.com is right - the West should be ready for a new Cold War - reality is that it already started. We've been in a Cold War with Russia/China/Iran for more than a decade, the problem is most Western leaders have been in denial over it.
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
The news in Politico this morning that new EU Member States may be given reduced voting rights is incredibly concerning - such a proposal would do little to relieve distrust in Central and Eastern Europe towards Western Europe. It is in effect an Orientalist policy.
October 20, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The news in Politico this morning that new EU Member States may be given reduced voting rights is incredibly concerning - such a proposal would do little to relieve distrust in Central and Eastern Europe towards Western Europe. It is in effect an Orientalist policy.
What a huge relief - Moldova will be able to continue on its Euro-Atlantic path.
September 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM
What a huge relief - Moldova will be able to continue on its Euro-Atlantic path.
For all of those who kept hesitating on sending defensive weapons to Ukraine because it would be an “escalation” - is this enough of an escalation for you? Russia deliberately attacked a NATO ally last night. Russia doesn’t care about diplomacy they only want destruction.
Just days after the Polish President visits the White House, Russians send what appear to be over a dozen drones to attack Poland.
With some of Ukraine's allies still refusing to take any action against Russia, Putin continues to expand his war aims.
With some of Ukraine's allies still refusing to take any action against Russia, Putin continues to expand his war aims.
September 10, 2025 at 7:03 AM
For all of those who kept hesitating on sending defensive weapons to Ukraine because it would be an “escalation” - is this enough of an escalation for you? Russia deliberately attacked a NATO ally last night. Russia doesn’t care about diplomacy they only want destruction.
The representatives of the two EU member states present at this anti-western gathering in Beijing should really be sanctioned. You can’t have it both ways - either you’re defending Western civilisation or you can hang out with China, Russia, and North Korea.
September 3, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The representatives of the two EU member states present at this anti-western gathering in Beijing should really be sanctioned. You can’t have it both ways - either you’re defending Western civilisation or you can hang out with China, Russia, and North Korea.
It was great to hold a talk yesterday for students from the Georgian American University about EU politics and foreign policy. Fascinating questions about the impact of the new US administration on the EU, and what cuts to USAID, NED, and RFE/RL mean for neighbourhood policy. 🇬🇪
March 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
It was great to hold a talk yesterday for students from the Georgian American University about EU politics and foreign policy. Fascinating questions about the impact of the new US administration on the EU, and what cuts to USAID, NED, and RFE/RL mean for neighbourhood policy. 🇬🇪
As always - the countries closest to Russia are the canary in the coal mine for security.
If they feel the need to use land mines for their security then we should take note:
Lithuania, Poland, Latvia and Estonia have announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines.
If they feel the need to use land mines for their security then we should take note:
Lithuania, Poland, Latvia and Estonia have announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines.
March 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
As always - the countries closest to Russia are the canary in the coal mine for security.
If they feel the need to use land mines for their security then we should take note:
Lithuania, Poland, Latvia and Estonia have announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines.
If they feel the need to use land mines for their security then we should take note:
Lithuania, Poland, Latvia and Estonia have announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines.
The conservative government in the Czech Republic once again stepping up and taking the leadership of the West when it comes to moral issues like this. If any country understands the value of RFE/RL it’s the Czech Republic: www.novinky.cz/clanek/domac...
Lipavský by byl pro financování rádia Svobodná Evropa z evropských peněz - Novinky
Evropská unie by měla zvážit, zda nepřevezme financování Rádia Svobodná Evropa, poté co administrativa Donalda Trumpa už provoz stanice platit nechce. Ministr zahraničí Jan Lipavský to řekl v neděli v...
www.novinky.cz
March 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The conservative government in the Czech Republic once again stepping up and taking the leadership of the West when it comes to moral issues like this. If any country understands the value of RFE/RL it’s the Czech Republic: www.novinky.cz/clanek/domac...
I struggle to see how anyone can defend this. RFE/RL was key to ending the Cold War - and today continues to be a beacon of hope for those in authoritarian regimes. The creation of ‘Настоящее Время’ in 2017 in particular marked a shift in ending Kremlin monopoly on RU media.
March 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I struggle to see how anyone can defend this. RFE/RL was key to ending the Cold War - and today continues to be a beacon of hope for those in authoritarian regimes. The creation of ‘Настоящее Время’ in 2017 in particular marked a shift in ending Kremlin monopoly on RU media.
Today marks 75 years of Chinese occupation of East Turkistan. In the last few years, millions of Uyghurs have been interred by the Chinese Communist Party in concentration camps:
December 22, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Today marks 75 years of Chinese occupation of East Turkistan. In the last few years, millions of Uyghurs have been interred by the Chinese Communist Party in concentration camps:
Nothing quite as disappointing as receiving the Economist Christmas issue and finding they still haven’t brought back the Christmas quiz.
December 21, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Nothing quite as disappointing as receiving the Economist Christmas issue and finding they still haven’t brought back the Christmas quiz.
This evenings view of Central London coming into Heathrow:
December 19, 2024 at 5:03 PM
This evenings view of Central London coming into Heathrow:
Whilst its great that the EU has introduced the 15th round of sanctions against Russia - the sad reality is that thanks to this slow and incremental approach to sanctioning Russia will be ready for them. We should have been much more drastic and disruptive from the start.
December 11, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Whilst its great that the EU has introduced the 15th round of sanctions against Russia - the sad reality is that thanks to this slow and incremental approach to sanctioning Russia will be ready for them. We should have been much more drastic and disruptive from the start.
My take on the risk of fragmenting social media too much - during a debate about why people are leaving Twitter/X for Bluesky:
Should we stay on X?
"A lot of pro-EU are leaving X (Twitter). It leaves people more vulnerable to misinformation."
Watch #BrusselsMyLove in full: tinyurl.com/bdeymbyc
"A lot of pro-EU are leaving X (Twitter). It leaves people more vulnerable to misinformation."
Watch #BrusselsMyLove in full: tinyurl.com/bdeymbyc
December 11, 2024 at 8:52 AM
My take on the risk of fragmenting social media too much - during a debate about why people are leaving Twitter/X for Bluesky:
The second part of my interview with Nieuw Rechts is now available - in which I highlight the role of Russian hybrid warfare in Georgia and Moldova.
nieuwrechts.nl/100991-rusla...
nieuwrechts.nl/100991-rusla...
Rusland misbruikt minderheden om anti-westerse misinformatie te verspreiden - NieuwRechts.nl
In een interview met NieuwRechts geeft politiek adviseur Robert Tyler inzicht in de Russische invloed in Moldavië en Georgie. Tyler waarschuwt voor de gevolgen als Rusland erin slaagt om Moldavië en G
nieuwrechts.nl
December 9, 2024 at 10:33 AM
The second part of my interview with Nieuw Rechts is now available - in which I highlight the role of Russian hybrid warfare in Georgia and Moldova.
nieuwrechts.nl/100991-rusla...
nieuwrechts.nl/100991-rusla...
Nudge policy idea: Charge passengers for hand luggage that goes in the overhead (not bags that fit under the seat) and make check luggage free. It would reduce queues at security and delays in boarding.
December 6, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Nudge policy idea: Charge passengers for hand luggage that goes in the overhead (not bags that fit under the seat) and make check luggage free. It would reduce queues at security and delays in boarding.
I suppose he has to collect his end of year bonus in person:
December 4, 2024 at 6:42 AM
I suppose he has to collect his end of year bonus in person:
You aren't a real think tanker unless you have a favourite hotel chain for conferences.
I get to travel a lot for my work, so I'm lucky enough to see airports, train stations, hotels and conference centres in lots of exciting places, and that's about it.
Tomorrow I'm going to Japan to host a xmas event and I absolutely will not see a single bit of Japan outside of my hotel and the conference centre but that won't stop people online going "YOU MUST GO AND CHECK OUT [expensive thing that is five hours from where you're staying]!!!!"
December 3, 2024 at 10:52 AM
You aren't a real think tanker unless you have a favourite hotel chain for conferences.
Its easy to trivialise the ground taken by Russia in the last year - however they still occupy a territory the same size as all three Baltic States put together.
The West might be giving tools for defence but still hasn't given Ukraine the right tools to attack and retake lost territory.
The West might be giving tools for defence but still hasn't given Ukraine the right tools to attack and retake lost territory.
This is all the Russians have been able to take in almost a year, at the cost of about 1500 men A DAY.
You heard that right, 1500 PER DAY
You heard that right, 1500 PER DAY
December 2, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Its easy to trivialise the ground taken by Russia in the last year - however they still occupy a territory the same size as all three Baltic States put together.
The West might be giving tools for defence but still hasn't given Ukraine the right tools to attack and retake lost territory.
The West might be giving tools for defence but still hasn't given Ukraine the right tools to attack and retake lost territory.
The Police in Georgia are once again showing that they aren’t public defenders - but the paid thugs of a pro-Russian mafia state. Many of the protesters arrested last night were beaten whilst in custody. #GeorgiaProtest
December 2, 2024 at 7:16 AM
The Police in Georgia are once again showing that they aren’t public defenders - but the paid thugs of a pro-Russian mafia state. Many of the protesters arrested last night were beaten whilst in custody. #GeorgiaProtest
I recently did a long form interview with the Dutch newspaper “Nieuw Rechts” talking about Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova. I talked about what Russia is trying to achieve and why we need a more United West to counter the threat from a new axis of evil:
nieuwrechts.nl/100989-wat-z...
nieuwrechts.nl/100989-wat-z...
Wat zit er achter de Russische inval in Oekraïne? Adviseur geeft antwoord - NieuwRechts.nl
In een interview met NieuwRechts geeft politiek adviseur Robert Tyler inzicht in de achterliggende motivaties van Rusland om Oekraïne binnen te vallen, de rol van de NAVO, de geopolitieke positie van
nieuwrechts.nl
December 1, 2024 at 9:07 AM
I recently did a long form interview with the Dutch newspaper “Nieuw Rechts” talking about Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova. I talked about what Russia is trying to achieve and why we need a more United West to counter the threat from a new axis of evil:
nieuwrechts.nl/100989-wat-z...
nieuwrechts.nl/100989-wat-z...
Reposted by Robert Tyler
I've spent years reading opinion pieces in top papers, listening to interviews on prime networks and being exposed to very serious pontificating by people who know shit about Russia, Ukraine, Israel or Palestine. Thus, I am fully available to comment, write or speak on Syria, on which I know nothing
November 30, 2024 at 7:34 PM
I've spent years reading opinion pieces in top papers, listening to interviews on prime networks and being exposed to very serious pontificating by people who know shit about Russia, Ukraine, Israel or Palestine. Thus, I am fully available to comment, write or speak on Syria, on which I know nothing
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same...” - Ronald Reagan
That’s why we have to support Georgia today and always:
That’s why we have to support Georgia today and always:
In front of the Parliament right now. #GeorgiaProtests 🇬🇪🇪🇺
November 29, 2024 at 6:53 PM
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same...” - Ronald Reagan
That’s why we have to support Georgia today and always:
That’s why we have to support Georgia today and always:
Please all follow what is happening in Georgia right now. They need the support of the West now more than ever:
BREAKING: President Salome Zourabichvili has walked to the special forces preparing to advance against protesters and is now talking to them. She asks them whether they had vowed to protect Georgia and Georgians or Russia, and demands they think of the future of their children!
November 28, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Please all follow what is happening in Georgia right now. They need the support of the West now more than ever:
What the Georgian Dream government has done today is on the same level as when Yanukovych turned his back on the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. Expect protests to get much larger.
November 28, 2024 at 4:06 PM
What the Georgian Dream government has done today is on the same level as when Yanukovych turned his back on the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. Expect protests to get much larger.