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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · 2d

Friendly reminder that China is not the “they” paying these new tariffs, we (US importers and consumers) are the “they” paying these new tariffs.

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Trump announces 130% tariffs on China. The global trade war just came roaring back | CNN Business

President Donald Trump announced he will impose an additional 100% tariff on goods from China, on top of the 30% tariffs already in effect, starting November 1 or sooner. The threat is a massive escal...

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · 13d

Bit of good news to start the week.

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Pro-EU party in Moldova wins election mired in claims of Russian interference

The vote was seen as critical for Moldova's EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country's future was in danger.

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · 16d

In @warontherocks.bsky.social , I argue that if NATO continues to defend its airspace from behind its borders, Russia will likely kill people in a NATO member, putting the alliance on the horns of a dilemma. Instead, NATO should assist 🇺🇦 in defending its airspace.

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NATO’s Air Defense Dilemma

Shortly before midnight on the night of Sept. 9–10, Polish Air Force and NATO radar operators noticed multiple aircraft crossing into Polish airspace from

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · 20d

Excellent analysis on Moldova’s upcoming elections from our @delphiglobal.bsky.social partner think tank, the New Strategy Center in Bucharest, Romania.

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Parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova – 2025 – New Strategy Center

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · 22d

Just saw somebody refer to the multiple fires at Russian oil facilities as “Budanov sanctions” and I’m still laughing. If the West can’t get its act together to damage Russia’s war economy, it’s good to see Ukraine doing so.

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · 25d

There is an epidemic of cowardice in America today. Universities, think tanks, newspapers, TV networks, corporations and others choosing to silence themselves are sacrificing our democracy for their own safety. In the end they still won’t be safe. Truth to power has never been more important.

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · Sep 10

Declaring and enforcing a no-fly zone in western Ukraine and shooting down drones and missiles there would both assist Ukraine in defending itself and make it far less likely that Russia will be able to send drones and missiles against a NATO member again.

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · Sep 10

The argument against this is that it risks further escalation; my counterargument is that escalation is more likely through continued Russian probing of the airspace of NATO members. Eventually Russian drones or missiles will kill people inside a NATO member state, putting NATO in a serious dilemma.

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · Sep 10

(1/3) NATO’s response to Russia’s violation of Polish airspace with multiple drones should be more than stern words. NATO should declare a no-fly zone over western Ukraine, with NATO assets deployed on the ground in Ukraine to enforce it.

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · Sep 10

I was honored to appear on @cnn.com today to discuss Russia sending drones into Poland and Israel attacking Hamas leaders in Qatar.

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Connect the World - Col. Robert E Hamilton (Ret.)

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · Aug 28

Since the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, Russia has bombed an American-owned factory in western Ukraine, and last night it bombed the EU Mission and British Council buildings in Kyiv. This is how much respect Putin has for the US and Europe.

www.politico.eu/article/russ...

Putin defies pressure for peace with massive strike hitting EU mission in Kyiv

EU building was severely damaged but staff are safe after an attack that Ukraine’s foreign minister said deliberately targeted diplomats.

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Maia Otarashvili @maiaotarashvili.bsky.social · Aug 27

Georgia’s democracy is in great peril. Authoritarian consolidation continues at a rapid pace. And the civil society remains on its own, without much Western support. Crucial to follow @ocmedia.bsky.social and other Geo ind media like it to keep an eye on the developments there. #Georgia #Tbilisi

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · Aug 22

In my latest for @delphiglobal.bsky.social, I explain why “resets” with Russia have failed and will continue to fail, and what US policymakers routinely misunderstand about America’s most dangerous adversary.

www.delphigrc.org/analysis/wha...

What We Get Wrong About Russia — Delphi Global

Every US President since the collapse of the Soviet Union has come into office believing he can fix the US-Russia relationship and all have failed. There is a simple reason for this: the US-Russia rel...

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · Aug 19

Read the latest by our @delphiglobal.bsky.social fellow Miro Popkhadze on Sino-Russian ties, “Unlimited Partnership or Heirarchical Friendship (hint: it’s the latter)

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Sino-Russian Relations: Unlimited Partnership or Hierarchical Friendship? — Delphi Global

In recent years, Russia and China have cultivated the image of a powerful anti-Western relationship. They have repeatedly emphasized their “No Limits” partnership and common opposition to what they de...

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Delphi Global Research Center @delphiglobal.bsky.social · Aug 18

If #NATO wants to achieve full military mobility, it must address some major infrastructure development gaps on its Eastern Flank. Here is what you need to know- www.delphigrc.org/analysis/nat...

Infrastructure Development Priorities on NATO’s Eastern Flank — Delphi Global

Over the past decade, NATO’s containment line has steadily shifted eastward, stretching from the Baltic Sea in the north through the Black Sea region and into the Eastern Mediterranean. This repositio...

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · Aug 14

I was honored to appear on @cnn.com yesterday to give a battlefield updates on Ukraine and provide a preview of tomorrow’s #Trump-Putin summit.

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What We Know With Max Foster - Bob Hamilton

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · Aug 11

My latest for @delphiglobal.bsky.social examines how external pressure and internal elite splits have destabilized 🇬🇪and derailed its efforts at a European future. The showdown between 🇬🇪’s authoritarian government and its robust civil society continues the trend.

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Georgia's Perennial Quest for Security and Belonging — Delphi Global

Since November of last year, Georgians have been protesting in the streets of Tbilisi and other major cities. Their numbers have varied from a few thousand to over 100,000, but the protests have been ...

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · Aug 8

Check out our latest report from @delphiglobal.bsky.social, on infrastructure development priorities for NATO’s eastern flank. Thanks to our Fellow Antonia Colibasanu for this brilliant analysis

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Infrastructure Development Priorities on NATO’s Eastern Flank — Delphi Global

Over the past decade, NATO’s containment line has steadily shifted eastward, stretching from the Baltic Sea in the north through the Black Sea region and into the Eastern Mediterranean. This repositio...

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · Aug 8

Which areas of Europe face the greatest threat of Russian aggression post-Ukraine?

Our @delphiglobal.bsky.social Fellow Serghei Ostaf makes a strong case that the Danube corridor is the Kremlin’s most temping target.

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Russia’s Western Aggression Pathways: Baltic or Danube Corridor? — Delphi Global

The brief assesses Russia’s strategic options for continued westward aggression, concluding that the Danube Mouth axis represents the most rewarding, probable, and operationally realistic path. Since ...

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · Jul 24

Happy to share my first article for @delphiglobal.bsky.social, comparing US policy toward the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and analyzing its possible implications.

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US Policy on Israel and Ukraine Could Make the World an Uglier Place — Delphi Global

US policy toward the wars in Europe and the Middle East could make war crimes and nuclear blackmail more common, to the detriment of US national security and global stability.

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · May 18

Thank you Romania! 🇷🇴

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Foreign Policy Research Institute @fpri.bsky.social · May 13

Dr. Michael Neiberg of the US Army War College and Bob Hamilton discuss Europe's reaction to the US shift towards the Indo-Pacific on #ChainReaction. buff.ly/O7yg9e5

You Don't Know Until You Go: Views of the US From European Capitals - Foreign Policy Research Institute

Persistent reports indicate that the Trump Administration will de-emphasize the US commitment to European security in favor of an emphasis on defending the

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · May 7

A 98 year old World War 2 veteran, returned to his tank to destroy one last Nazi car. He has a message for Elon Musk, Tesla, Putin, Trump and the international regressive movement.

We crushed fascism before, and we'll crush it again, so let's go shall we? #3E #teslatakedown

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · May 4

That fact that both the White House and the Kremlin are celebrating the victory of the far right candidate in the first round of the Romanian election, and the fact that both interfered to push it toward that result, is all you need to know to know how bad it is for Europe and ultimately the US.

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Bob Hamilton @bobham.bsky.social · May 4

The innovation and adaptation Ukraine is showing in this war is remarkable. They have now followed up the first in history shoot down of a helicopter (Mi-17) by a USV (sea drone) with the first in history shoot down of a jet (Su-30) by a USV.

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World First: Ukrainian Maritime Drone Shoots Down Russian Flanker Jet - Naval News

A Ukrainian maritime drone (USV: uncrewed surface vessel) has achieved a world-first, shooting down a Russian jet

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