Matthew Ford
@warmatters.bsky.social
Saarf-Londoner. Cat Dad. Associate Professor in War Studies at the Swedish Defence University. PhD from KCL. Associate, IWM Institute. Senior fellow at Global & National Security Institute, University of South Florida. ex-West Point fellow. FRHistS.
Lovely snowy day in Leiden talking about digital war…
November 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Lovely snowy day in Leiden talking about digital war…
Am pleased to say that my book cover doesn't look anything like it...
Just wholesome US SOF dudes with big guns.
Just wholesome US SOF dudes with big guns.
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Am pleased to say that my book cover doesn't look anything like it...
Just wholesome US SOF dudes with big guns.
Just wholesome US SOF dudes with big guns.
Very much enjoyed talking to the smart folks @cvtrc.bsky.social. Was grateful to @benoloughlin.bsky.social for chairing & @akilnawan.bsky.social for inviting me.
Was very pleased to get questions from distinguished scholars like @lizzypearson.bsky.social as well several undergrads.
Was very pleased to get questions from distinguished scholars like @lizzypearson.bsky.social as well several undergrads.
October 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Very much enjoyed talking to the smart folks @cvtrc.bsky.social. Was grateful to @benoloughlin.bsky.social for chairing & @akilnawan.bsky.social for inviting me.
Was very pleased to get questions from distinguished scholars like @lizzypearson.bsky.social as well several undergrads.
Was very pleased to get questions from distinguished scholars like @lizzypearson.bsky.social as well several undergrads.
Very pleased to have the opportunity to talk to the smart folks at the @theturing.bsky.social about my book.
Many thanks to @rbarretttaylor.bsky.social for inviting me.
cc: @hurstpublishers.bsky.social @greyhoundliterary.bsky.social
Many thanks to @rbarretttaylor.bsky.social for inviting me.
cc: @hurstpublishers.bsky.social @greyhoundliterary.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Very pleased to have the opportunity to talk to the smart folks at the @theturing.bsky.social about my book.
Many thanks to @rbarretttaylor.bsky.social for inviting me.
cc: @hurstpublishers.bsky.social @greyhoundliterary.bsky.social
Many thanks to @rbarretttaylor.bsky.social for inviting me.
cc: @hurstpublishers.bsky.social @greyhoundliterary.bsky.social
Back to Blighty next week. Two talks.
One at the @theturing.bsky.social the other at @cvtrc.bsky.social
Both on my book. Different audiences. Will be good fun.
One at the @theturing.bsky.social the other at @cvtrc.bsky.social
Both on my book. Different audiences. Will be good fun.
October 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Back to Blighty next week. Two talks.
One at the @theturing.bsky.social the other at @cvtrc.bsky.social
Both on my book. Different audiences. Will be good fun.
One at the @theturing.bsky.social the other at @cvtrc.bsky.social
Both on my book. Different audiences. Will be good fun.
Old Whiskers looking mighty fine this morning…
October 2, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Old Whiskers looking mighty fine this morning…
Someone went into my local bookshop and actually bought my book!
No pressure sales were applied! I promise!
No pressure sales were applied! I promise!
October 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Someone went into my local bookshop and actually bought my book!
No pressure sales were applied! I promise!
No pressure sales were applied! I promise!
Very interesting day in London…
September 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Very interesting day in London…
I’ve no idea what on earth I’m doing in the telecommunications list on Amazon UK but, thanks to lots of good folks, I’m currently ranked second…
So whoever is buying my book, beers on me!💪
amzn.eu/d/bpYVEHi
So whoever is buying my book, beers on me!💪
amzn.eu/d/bpYVEHi
September 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I’ve no idea what on earth I’m doing in the telecommunications list on Amazon UK but, thanks to lots of good folks, I’m currently ranked second…
So whoever is buying my book, beers on me!💪
amzn.eu/d/bpYVEHi
So whoever is buying my book, beers on me!💪
amzn.eu/d/bpYVEHi
Yesterday I was number 2 on the Amazon US best seller list for Military Sciences.
Today I am number 1.
Many thanks to all those who bought a copy. Feedback and comments very welcome!
a.co/d/5TGkwrB
Today I am number 1.
Many thanks to all those who bought a copy. Feedback and comments very welcome!
a.co/d/5TGkwrB
September 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Yesterday I was number 2 on the Amazon US best seller list for Military Sciences.
Today I am number 1.
Many thanks to all those who bought a copy. Feedback and comments very welcome!
a.co/d/5TGkwrB
Today I am number 1.
Many thanks to all those who bought a copy. Feedback and comments very welcome!
a.co/d/5TGkwrB
September 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Some fantastic questions from a packed audience at #WHWF25.
The subject of my book defo got people switched on and thinking, even though it was 10am.
Very pleased the conversations continued at the book signing.
The subject of my book defo got people switched on and thinking, even though it was 10am.
Very pleased the conversations continued at the book signing.
September 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Some fantastic questions from a packed audience at #WHWF25.
The subject of my book defo got people switched on and thinking, even though it was 10am.
Very pleased the conversations continued at the book signing.
The subject of my book defo got people switched on and thinking, even though it was 10am.
Very pleased the conversations continued at the book signing.
My cats have just got their EU pet passport and now have more rights than I do! 😀
September 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
My cats have just got their EU pet passport and now have more rights than I do! 😀
I’ll be in Blighty at the “We Have Ways Festival” this coming Saturday 13 September to talk about my book.
If you’re going to be at Blackpit Farm near Stowe then do say hello. Would be good to chat to folks who otherwise I only meet online.
Grateful to @almurray.bsky.social for the invite
If you’re going to be at Blackpit Farm near Stowe then do say hello. Would be good to chat to folks who otherwise I only meet online.
Grateful to @almurray.bsky.social for the invite
September 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I’ll be in Blighty at the “We Have Ways Festival” this coming Saturday 13 September to talk about my book.
If you’re going to be at Blackpit Farm near Stowe then do say hello. Would be good to chat to folks who otherwise I only meet online.
Grateful to @almurray.bsky.social for the invite
If you’re going to be at Blackpit Farm near Stowe then do say hello. Would be good to chat to folks who otherwise I only meet online.
Grateful to @almurray.bsky.social for the invite
Very pleased to say that I’ve signed to have my book translated to Spanish & published by the Madrid based publisher La Esfera De Los Libros: www.esferalibros.com
The Spanish version of my book will come out next year.
Many thanks to @hurstpublishers.bsky.social & @greyhoundliterary.bsky.social
The Spanish version of my book will come out next year.
Many thanks to @hurstpublishers.bsky.social & @greyhoundliterary.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Very pleased to say that I’ve signed to have my book translated to Spanish & published by the Madrid based publisher La Esfera De Los Libros: www.esferalibros.com
The Spanish version of my book will come out next year.
Many thanks to @hurstpublishers.bsky.social & @greyhoundliterary.bsky.social
The Spanish version of my book will come out next year.
Many thanks to @hurstpublishers.bsky.social & @greyhoundliterary.bsky.social
Congratulations to Dr Claudio Montesi on successfully defending their PhD.
Many thanks to @davidbrenner.bsky.social and Professor Alice Hills who examined the PhD.
Also many congratulations and sincere thanks to my co-supervisor at Sussex IR dept, Professor Fabio Petito.
Many thanks to @davidbrenner.bsky.social and Professor Alice Hills who examined the PhD.
Also many congratulations and sincere thanks to my co-supervisor at Sussex IR dept, Professor Fabio Petito.
September 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Congratulations to Dr Claudio Montesi on successfully defending their PhD.
Many thanks to @davidbrenner.bsky.social and Professor Alice Hills who examined the PhD.
Also many congratulations and sincere thanks to my co-supervisor at Sussex IR dept, Professor Fabio Petito.
Many thanks to @davidbrenner.bsky.social and Professor Alice Hills who examined the PhD.
Also many congratulations and sincere thanks to my co-supervisor at Sussex IR dept, Professor Fabio Petito.
Norwood Junction looking mighty fine this morning…
September 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Norwood Junction looking mighty fine this morning…
A 2-1 win over Sirius puts AIK third in the table.
Fans show their appreciation.💪
Fans show their appreciation.💪
August 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A 2-1 win over Sirius puts AIK third in the table.
Fans show their appreciation.💪
Fans show their appreciation.💪
War in the Smartphone Age coming to Audiobook very soon!
Very pleased that @liamgerrard.bsky.social is narrating! 💪
Very pleased that @liamgerrard.bsky.social is narrating! 💪
August 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
War in the Smartphone Age coming to Audiobook very soon!
Very pleased that @liamgerrard.bsky.social is narrating! 💪
Very pleased that @liamgerrard.bsky.social is narrating! 💪
Stockholm, mid-week looking good. Winter is coming but no snow yet.
August 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Stockholm, mid-week looking good. Winter is coming but no snow yet.
Manic Street Preachers were on fire tonight in Stockholm in the pouring rain.
August 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Manic Street Preachers were on fire tonight in Stockholm in the pouring rain.
Rain not getting anyone down here
August 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Rain not getting anyone down here
Manic Street Preachers. Stockholm. Gröna Lund.
Very sodding wet…
Very sodding wet…
August 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Manic Street Preachers. Stockholm. Gröna Lund.
Very sodding wet…
Very sodding wet…
