Robert Gilbey
@robertgilbey.bsky.social
Big Tech, Datacentres, Defence and Geopolitics.
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that summit could've been an email
August 15, 2025 at 11:12 PM
that summit could've been an email
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I don’t think this, by @kschake.bsky.social, could have been published at a more appropriate time:
June 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I don’t think this, by @kschake.bsky.social, could have been published at a more appropriate time:
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It is "interesting" that Brexit is being presented to Americans as a cautionary tale when the main lesson from it is that you can impose a massive economic blow to a country and 10 years later that blow is barely discussed and the government is commitred to not undone it.
May 1, 2025 at 6:20 AM
It is "interesting" that Brexit is being presented to Americans as a cautionary tale when the main lesson from it is that you can impose a massive economic blow to a country and 10 years later that blow is barely discussed and the government is commitred to not undone it.
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Remember Fiona Hill? She’s now sounding the alarm again: “We’re definitely on a path toward full-on state repression. There’s no question about it. I’ve thought about this for an extraordinarily long time.” When Fiona speaks, we should all listen.
April 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Remember Fiona Hill? She’s now sounding the alarm again: “We’re definitely on a path toward full-on state repression. There’s no question about it. I’ve thought about this for an extraordinarily long time.” When Fiona speaks, we should all listen.
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I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US. Totally embarrassing.
February 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US. Totally embarrassing.
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The Economist, Kevin Kal Kallaugher:
February 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Economist, Kevin Kal Kallaugher:
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Emergency London European summit on Sunday takes on even greater significance to support Ukraine in face of US treachery.
While an invite has been neither sought by, nor offered to, Ireland, I do wish Irish Government would attend.
While an invite has been neither sought by, nor offered to, Ireland, I do wish Irish Government would attend.
March 1, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Emergency London European summit on Sunday takes on even greater significance to support Ukraine in face of US treachery.
While an invite has been neither sought by, nor offered to, Ireland, I do wish Irish Government would attend.
While an invite has been neither sought by, nor offered to, Ireland, I do wish Irish Government would attend.
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Selection of German headlines this morning:
“It’s now the law of the jungle”
“The former leading power of the West can no longer be relied upon.”
“Now it's up to the Europeans”
“The worst case is now the new normal”
“The free world needs a new leader”
“It’s now the law of the jungle”
“The former leading power of the West can no longer be relied upon.”
“Now it's up to the Europeans”
“The worst case is now the new normal”
“The free world needs a new leader”
March 1, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Selection of German headlines this morning:
“It’s now the law of the jungle”
“The former leading power of the West can no longer be relied upon.”
“Now it's up to the Europeans”
“The worst case is now the new normal”
“The free world needs a new leader”
“It’s now the law of the jungle”
“The former leading power of the West can no longer be relied upon.”
“Now it's up to the Europeans”
“The worst case is now the new normal”
“The free world needs a new leader”
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And so it goes. This isn't simply or primarily about Trump throwing Zelensky under the bus. This is about the future, if any, of the US as an alliance partner
EXCLUSIVE: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions.
On @therecordmedia.bsky.social
therecord.media/hegseth-orde...
On @therecordmedia.bsky.social
therecord.media/hegseth-orde...
Exclusive: Hegseth orders Cyber Command to stand down on Russia planning
The secretary of Defense has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, sources tell Recorded Future News.
therecord.media
February 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
And so it goes. This isn't simply or primarily about Trump throwing Zelensky under the bus. This is about the future, if any, of the US as an alliance partner
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Macron says he told Trump in two phone calls before and after the Paris meeting on European security last night that a “simple ceasefire would resolve nothing in this conflict…Recent history has shown us that when there is only a ceasefire Russia doesn’t respect it”
February 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Macron says he told Trump in two phone calls before and after the Paris meeting on European security last night that a “simple ceasefire would resolve nothing in this conflict…Recent history has shown us that when there is only a ceasefire Russia doesn’t respect it”
I'm not convinced by this. The large AI infrastructure builds are still necessary.
I'm more curious why China is trying to convince the West that we don't need the most advanced tech to develop AI.
My cynicism suggests this is a PsyOp to weaken the US' view of dependency on Taiwan chip production.
I'm more curious why China is trying to convince the West that we don't need the most advanced tech to develop AI.
My cynicism suggests this is a PsyOp to weaken the US' view of dependency on Taiwan chip production.
DeepSeek’s extraordinary success has sparked fears that the United States’ most advanced AI products may no longer be able to compete against cheaper Chinese alternatives.
What DeepSeek Revealed About the Future of U.S.-China Competition
Washington faces a daunting but critical task.
foreignpolicy.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I'm not convinced by this. The large AI infrastructure builds are still necessary.
I'm more curious why China is trying to convince the West that we don't need the most advanced tech to develop AI.
My cynicism suggests this is a PsyOp to weaken the US' view of dependency on Taiwan chip production.
I'm more curious why China is trying to convince the West that we don't need the most advanced tech to develop AI.
My cynicism suggests this is a PsyOp to weaken the US' view of dependency on Taiwan chip production.
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Baltic shadow tankers:
Broken down EVENTIN is highly likely safely anchored outside Sassnitz.
Often breaking down JAZZ made it past the Great Belt bridge and has not yet caused an environmental disaster.
Still another 37 (all sanctions) or 6 (sanctions purist, only EU) chances present!
Broken down EVENTIN is highly likely safely anchored outside Sassnitz.
Often breaking down JAZZ made it past the Great Belt bridge and has not yet caused an environmental disaster.
Still another 37 (all sanctions) or 6 (sanctions purist, only EU) chances present!
January 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Baltic shadow tankers:
Broken down EVENTIN is highly likely safely anchored outside Sassnitz.
Often breaking down JAZZ made it past the Great Belt bridge and has not yet caused an environmental disaster.
Still another 37 (all sanctions) or 6 (sanctions purist, only EU) chances present!
Broken down EVENTIN is highly likely safely anchored outside Sassnitz.
Often breaking down JAZZ made it past the Great Belt bridge and has not yet caused an environmental disaster.
Still another 37 (all sanctions) or 6 (sanctions purist, only EU) chances present!
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Almost a year has passed since the #BalticDefenceLine agreement was concluded by the governments of #Estonia, #Latvia, and #Lithuania. Construction is ongoing and a new cordon sanitaire is being established between the free world and rushist anti-civilisation. 1/3 www.mod.gov.lv/en/border-fo...
November 18, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Almost a year has passed since the #BalticDefenceLine agreement was concluded by the governments of #Estonia, #Latvia, and #Lithuania. Construction is ongoing and a new cordon sanitaire is being established between the free world and rushist anti-civilisation. 1/3 www.mod.gov.lv/en/border-fo...
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This is not a helicopter boarding of EAGLE S, but likely very similar.
It's from a new Finnish TV-series "Konflikti" showing a dramatized attack on Finland.
I would very much like to watch it. Do you know about it with any kind of subtitles?
It's from a new Finnish TV-series "Konflikti" showing a dramatized attack on Finland.
I would very much like to watch it. Do you know about it with any kind of subtitles?
December 26, 2024 at 7:48 PM
This is not a helicopter boarding of EAGLE S, but likely very similar.
It's from a new Finnish TV-series "Konflikti" showing a dramatized attack on Finland.
I would very much like to watch it. Do you know about it with any kind of subtitles?
It's from a new Finnish TV-series "Konflikti" showing a dramatized attack on Finland.
I would very much like to watch it. Do you know about it with any kind of subtitles?
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Data centres are looking to emerging markets as grid capacity issues stalls further investment in Ireland.
@investigates.thejournal.ie reveals that renewable energy in other EU countries can offer a greener solution to Ireland’s ‘dirty’ data centres.
Read: http://jrnl.ie/6576135t
@investigates.thejournal.ie reveals that renewable energy in other EU countries can offer a greener solution to Ireland’s ‘dirty’ data centres.
Read: http://jrnl.ie/6576135t
What happens now? Data centres being built outside Ireland may be better for the environment
The Journal Investigates finds that renewable energy in other EU countries can offer a greener solution to Ireland’s ‘dirty’ data centres.
jrnl.ie
December 24, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Data centres are looking to emerging markets as grid capacity issues stalls further investment in Ireland.
@investigates.thejournal.ie reveals that renewable energy in other EU countries can offer a greener solution to Ireland’s ‘dirty’ data centres.
Read: http://jrnl.ie/6576135t
@investigates.thejournal.ie reveals that renewable energy in other EU countries can offer a greener solution to Ireland’s ‘dirty’ data centres.
Read: http://jrnl.ie/6576135t
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Or American presidents of the last 125 years
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/u...
Someone tell Mr Trump that you don’t need to own something to control it; and that ownership brings responsibilities you might not want or need.
Informal empires are sometimes better than formal ones: ask the Romans or Victorian Brits
Someone tell Mr Trump that you don’t need to own something to control it; and that ownership brings responsibilities you might not want or need.
Informal empires are sometimes better than formal ones: ask the Romans or Victorian Brits
Trump’s Wish to Control Greenland and Panama Canal: Not a Joke This Time
In recent days the president-elect has called for asserting U.S. control over the Panama Canal and Greenland, showing that his “America First” philosophy has an expansionist dimension.
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Or American presidents of the last 125 years
That's me out the gate.
My sincerest gratitude goes to 2 Bde, CIS (AR), who are arguably the most impactful unit in the Defence Forces.
I enjoyed my 15 years in the Army Reserve, I would recommend Reserve Service to anyone looking to develop themselves.
Go raibh maith agat.
My sincerest gratitude goes to 2 Bde, CIS (AR), who are arguably the most impactful unit in the Defence Forces.
I enjoyed my 15 years in the Army Reserve, I would recommend Reserve Service to anyone looking to develop themselves.
Go raibh maith agat.
December 13, 2024 at 11:11 AM
That's me out the gate.
My sincerest gratitude goes to 2 Bde, CIS (AR), who are arguably the most impactful unit in the Defence Forces.
I enjoyed my 15 years in the Army Reserve, I would recommend Reserve Service to anyone looking to develop themselves.
Go raibh maith agat.
My sincerest gratitude goes to 2 Bde, CIS (AR), who are arguably the most impactful unit in the Defence Forces.
I enjoyed my 15 years in the Army Reserve, I would recommend Reserve Service to anyone looking to develop themselves.
Go raibh maith agat.
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Swedish Coast Guard KBV001 has been guarding cable destroyer Yi Peng 3 almost continuously since Nov 23 is since 8 h moving north.
Yi Peng 3 is still closely guarded by German and Danish naval units of varying sort. There has been active RIBs a few times last days, but unclear if it means anything.
Yi Peng 3 is still closely guarded by German and Danish naval units of varying sort. There has been active RIBs a few times last days, but unclear if it means anything.
December 9, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Swedish Coast Guard KBV001 has been guarding cable destroyer Yi Peng 3 almost continuously since Nov 23 is since 8 h moving north.
Yi Peng 3 is still closely guarded by German and Danish naval units of varying sort. There has been active RIBs a few times last days, but unclear if it means anything.
Yi Peng 3 is still closely guarded by German and Danish naval units of varying sort. There has been active RIBs a few times last days, but unclear if it means anything.
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How did western Cold War Navies work together in practice? My article on the development of Royal Navy tactical doctrine in the cold war is out (link at end). It explans how year after year of Royal Navy work on classified doctrine was vital for RN and NATO success. This is a shameless plug. 1/x
December 9, 2024 at 11:33 AM
How did western Cold War Navies work together in practice? My article on the development of Royal Navy tactical doctrine in the cold war is out (link at end). It explans how year after year of Royal Navy work on classified doctrine was vital for RN and NATO success. This is a shameless plug. 1/x
"Stratactical"
Coming to a corporate PowerPoint slide near you soon.
Coming to a corporate PowerPoint slide near you soon.
December 6, 2024 at 9:37 PM
"Stratactical"
Coming to a corporate PowerPoint slide near you soon.
Coming to a corporate PowerPoint slide near you soon.
Russia is piling on the manpower to set the conditions for possible negotiations once Trump arrives in office.
The pressure on Ukraine is intense. This is an infantry fight and Russia not only has the manpower advantage, but it also has a high tolerance for taking casualties.
Grim, indeed.
The pressure on Ukraine is intense. This is an infantry fight and Russia not only has the manpower advantage, but it also has a high tolerance for taking casualties.
Grim, indeed.
This fall has been grim for Ukraine.
According to our assessment, between 1 September and 30 November, the Russians captured over 1600 km2 in Ukraine, and retook roughly 500 km2 in Kursk. The rate of advance accelerated every month, despite the Russians suffering heavy losses. 1/
According to our assessment, between 1 September and 30 November, the Russians captured over 1600 km2 in Ukraine, and retook roughly 500 km2 in Kursk. The rate of advance accelerated every month, despite the Russians suffering heavy losses. 1/
December 1, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Russia is piling on the manpower to set the conditions for possible negotiations once Trump arrives in office.
The pressure on Ukraine is intense. This is an infantry fight and Russia not only has the manpower advantage, but it also has a high tolerance for taking casualties.
Grim, indeed.
The pressure on Ukraine is intense. This is an infantry fight and Russia not only has the manpower advantage, but it also has a high tolerance for taking casualties.
Grim, indeed.
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It's delightful to see the racist bigots get crushed in #GE24 for the most part. And they can stop saying they represent 90% of Irish people. As the Irish people have spoken decisively and told the far-right where to go in no uncertain terms. Let that be a lesson to them.
November 30, 2024 at 7:35 PM
It's delightful to see the racist bigots get crushed in #GE24 for the most part. And they can stop saying they represent 90% of Irish people. As the Irish people have spoken decisively and told the far-right where to go in no uncertain terms. Let that be a lesson to them.
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Size of the anti-Russian protests across Georgia tonight are crazy.
November 30, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Size of the anti-Russian protests across Georgia tonight are crazy.