Philip Shetler-Jones
@shelter-jones.bsky.social
RUSI Senior Research Fellow, Indo-Pacific
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Just going to point out that in just the last month we’ve seen the most intense, multi-modal warfare between two nuclear-armed states ever (India & Pakistan) and now possibly the largest-ever attack on nuclear-capable assets in a nuclear state (UA vs Ru, today).
The times they are a-changin’.
The times they are a-changin’.
June 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Just going to point out that in just the last month we’ve seen the most intense, multi-modal warfare between two nuclear-armed states ever (India & Pakistan) and now possibly the largest-ever attack on nuclear-capable assets in a nuclear state (UA vs Ru, today).
The times they are a-changin’.
The times they are a-changin’.
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Hats off to Ukraine for their cunning and daring — demonstrating they can strike anywhere in Russia, raising the cost to Putin domestically, specifically targeting dual-capable systems to show they’re not afraid of escalation. Brilliant plan, well executed.
June 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Hats off to Ukraine for their cunning and daring — demonstrating they can strike anywhere in Russia, raising the cost to Putin domestically, specifically targeting dual-capable systems to show they’re not afraid of escalation. Brilliant plan, well executed.
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How do pre-Brexit recommendations hold up in a post-Brexit world? warontherocks.com/2025/04/rewi...
Rewind and Reconnoiter: Post-Brexit British Power on the Global Stage - War on the Rocks
In their 2016 article, “After Brexit, a Bold Britain: A Game Plan for Remaking British Power,” Philip Shetler-Jones and James Rogers laid out a blueprint
warontherocks.com
April 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
How do pre-Brexit recommendations hold up in a post-Brexit world? warontherocks.com/2025/04/rewi...
A beautiful painting. The juxtaposition of the modern lines of the frigate with the antiquity of the scenery is really striking.
A British Frigate at anchor, Port Mahon, Minorca.
Painting by Anton Schranz (1769–1839).
Sotheby's
Painting by Anton Schranz (1769–1839).
Sotheby's
April 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
A beautiful painting. The juxtaposition of the modern lines of the frigate with the antiquity of the scenery is really striking.
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The UK must regenerate a sub-strategic nuclear deterrent, according to a new paper from the Council on Geostrategy. The authors warn that growing Russian threats and uncertain US guarantees demand a more flexible British nuclear posture.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-needs-a-s...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-needs-a-s...
UK needs a sub-strategic nuclear deterrent argue experts
The UK must regenerate a sub-strategic nuclear deterrent, according to a new paper from the Council on Geostrategy. The authors warn that growing Russian threats and uncertain US guarantees demand a more flexible British nuclear posture.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
April 10, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The UK must regenerate a sub-strategic nuclear deterrent, according to a new paper from the Council on Geostrategy. The authors warn that growing Russian threats and uncertain US guarantees demand a more flexible British nuclear posture.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-needs-a-s...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-needs-a-s...
"It may prove China forfeited some of its own legitimacy as a trustworthy global leader for short-term gain, but so far it has not been made to pay any price for its support to Vladimir Putin" @telegraphnews.bsky.social
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
China may plead innocence but it still keeps Putin’s war machine running
Beijing allows Russia’s sanction-stricken defence industry to stay afloat, say Western officials
www.telegraph.co.uk
April 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
"It may prove China forfeited some of its own legitimacy as a trustworthy global leader for short-term gain, but so far it has not been made to pay any price for its support to Vladimir Putin" @telegraphnews.bsky.social
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
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‘In light of today’s challenges facing 🇬🇧 and Europe, many are already starting to look back on #Brexit and wonder what all the fuss was about,’ write @james-rogers.bsky.social and @shelter-jones.bsky.social in @warontherocks.bsky.social 👇
Rewind and Reconnoiter: Post-Brexit British Power on the Global Stage - War on the Rocks
In their 2016 article, “After Brexit, a Bold Britain: A Game Plan for Remaking British Power,” Philip Shetler-Jones and James Rogers laid out a blueprint
warontherocks.com
April 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
‘In light of today’s challenges facing 🇬🇧 and Europe, many are already starting to look back on #Brexit and wonder what all the fuss was about,’ write @james-rogers.bsky.social and @shelter-jones.bsky.social in @warontherocks.bsky.social 👇
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🎙As China increases its ‘grey zone’ pressure, can Taiwan defend its sovereignty without sparking open conflict? Listen to the latest episode of Global Security Briefing to learn more: bit.ly/3EbbHRI
April 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🎙As China increases its ‘grey zone’ pressure, can Taiwan defend its sovereignty without sparking open conflict? Listen to the latest episode of Global Security Briefing to learn more: bit.ly/3EbbHRI
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❗New In-Depth Paper❗
Capping a two-year NATO SPS project, we are absolutely delighted to publish our report entitled "Primed for Deterrence? NATO and the Indo-Pacific in the Age of Great Power Competition".
Read🔸 csds.vub.be/publication/...
Capping a two-year NATO SPS project, we are absolutely delighted to publish our report entitled "Primed for Deterrence? NATO and the Indo-Pacific in the Age of Great Power Competition".
Read🔸 csds.vub.be/publication/...
April 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
❗New In-Depth Paper❗
Capping a two-year NATO SPS project, we are absolutely delighted to publish our report entitled "Primed for Deterrence? NATO and the Indo-Pacific in the Age of Great Power Competition".
Read🔸 csds.vub.be/publication/...
Capping a two-year NATO SPS project, we are absolutely delighted to publish our report entitled "Primed for Deterrence? NATO and the Indo-Pacific in the Age of Great Power Competition".
Read🔸 csds.vub.be/publication/...
The appointment of an #AUKUS Special Representative by the UK PM @Keir_Starmer indicates that he sees its importance going beyond defence, and signals that it is an endeavour of national priority.
Will the USA and Australia follow suit?
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Will the USA and Australia follow suit?
www.gov.uk/government/n...
AUKUS partnership strengthened with Prime Minister appointing new Special Representative
Sir Stephen Lovegrove appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS.
www.gov.uk
April 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The appointment of an #AUKUS Special Representative by the UK PM @Keir_Starmer indicates that he sees its importance going beyond defence, and signals that it is an endeavour of national priority.
Will the USA and Australia follow suit?
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Will the USA and Australia follow suit?
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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I tricked Russian State media into reporting nonsense about an aircraft carrier named HMS Prince Andrew with "go faster stripes and crayons", it's been a fantastic week.
April 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I tricked Russian State media into reporting nonsense about an aircraft carrier named HMS Prince Andrew with "go faster stripes and crayons", it's been a fantastic week.
Distinguishing moral values and national interests is a favourite game of 'realist' theorists; despite the fact that extracting morality from politics is one of the least realistic things you can imagine.
'Russia war: Why China Chose Interests Over Values'
www.sinification.com/p/russia-ukr...
'Russia war: Why China Chose Interests Over Values'
www.sinification.com/p/russia-ukr...
Russia–Ukraine War: Why China Chose Interests Over Values by Cheng Yawen
"Individuals may 'sacrifice their lives for righteousness', but a nation cannot afford to do so. A nation that cannot even guarantee its own survival has no place to bluster about morality."
www.sinification.com
April 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Distinguishing moral values and national interests is a favourite game of 'realist' theorists; despite the fact that extracting morality from politics is one of the least realistic things you can imagine.
'Russia war: Why China Chose Interests Over Values'
www.sinification.com/p/russia-ukr...
'Russia war: Why China Chose Interests Over Values'
www.sinification.com/p/russia-ukr...
Next time someone tries to tell you 'Europe' is getting serious about its own defence, cast your mind back to this.
You’ve got to be kidding me.
Will Paris and other capitals act rational? I wondered the other day. The answer is no.
Fish over guns, sardines over security, cods over UK-EU collaboration.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
Will Paris and other capitals act rational? I wondered the other day. The answer is no.
Fish over guns, sardines over security, cods over UK-EU collaboration.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
UK-EU defense pact really does depend on fish, European minister warns
Countries including France are said to want to tie a new post-Brexit security deal to more beneficial access to British waters, potentially holding up military cooperation.
www.politico.eu
March 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Next time someone tries to tell you 'Europe' is getting serious about its own defence, cast your mind back to this.
