Frank A. Stengel
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Author, THE POLITICS OF MILITARY FORCE (2020)
Co-editor, POPULISM AND WORLD POLITICS (2nd ed. 2025)
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Author, THE POLITICS OF MILITARY FORCE (2020)
Co-editor, POPULISM AND WORLD POLITICS (2nd ed. 2025)
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· Jan 24
Crisis and Change in Post-Zeitenwende German Security Policy - Politische Vierteljahresschrift
This article examines the nexus between crisis and change in the context of German security policy after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s announcement of a Zeitenwende (histor...
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📣 Attention #Zeitenwende nerds: I'm happy to announce that my co-authored article (w/ Dirk Nabers) "Crisis and change in post-Zeitenwende German security policy" has been published *open access*.
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Yes, but it is also a fact now that there is a pattern to it.
As the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you, fool my twice, shame on me. The Europeans should no longer dellude themselves that a Trump/Vance US can be a reliable ally.
As the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you, fool my twice, shame on me. The Europeans should no longer dellude themselves that a Trump/Vance US can be a reliable ally.
The Trump cycle on Russia-Ukraine. Some pro-Russian plan emerges. Instant commentariat renew their "Trump as Russian plant" stories. Plan is amended under EU (and US) pressure. Putin rejects it. Instant commentariat is puzzled. Rinse and repeat. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Hier sind vier Seiten aus „Männer, die die Welt verbrennen“ über die „#Familienunternehmer“
Das ist kein „Wirtschaftsverband“ (er fordert wirtschaftlich Unsinniges wie sehr teure Formen der Stromversorgung), sondern ein sehr ideologisch agierender Milliardärslobbyverband.
Das ist kein „Wirtschaftsverband“ (er fordert wirtschaftlich Unsinniges wie sehr teure Formen der Stromversorgung), sondern ein sehr ideologisch agierender Milliardärslobbyverband.
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Hier sind vier Seiten aus „Männer, die die Welt verbrennen“ über die „#Familienunternehmer“
Das ist kein „Wirtschaftsverband“ (er fordert wirtschaftlich Unsinniges wie sehr teure Formen der Stromversorgung), sondern ein sehr ideologisch agierender Milliardärslobbyverband.
Das ist kein „Wirtschaftsverband“ (er fordert wirtschaftlich Unsinniges wie sehr teure Formen der Stromversorgung), sondern ein sehr ideologisch agierender Milliardärslobbyverband.
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Share a 90s movie you think deserves more love
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Share a 90s movie you think deserves more love
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share a 90s movie you think deserves more love
November 25, 2025 at 7:13 AM
share a 90s movie you think deserves more love
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„Weimer spricht von einer ‚gezielten Diffamierung’ durch rechte Netzwerke, aber das würde voraussetzen, dass ihre Vorwürfe falsch sind. Das sind sie aber im Kern nicht.“ uebermedien.de/111461/ist-e...
Weimer: Ist es egal, ob es eine rechte Kampagne ist? | Kolumne
Die Vorwürfe gegen Wolfram Weimer treffen im Kern zu. Haben Medien dennoch anders berichtet, weil der Absender ein rechtes Online-Magazin ist?
uebermedien.de
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
„Weimer spricht von einer ‚gezielten Diffamierung’ durch rechte Netzwerke, aber das würde voraussetzen, dass ihre Vorwürfe falsch sind. Das sind sie aber im Kern nicht.“ uebermedien.de/111461/ist-e...
I did not know this was a thing. Wow.
NEW: A Discord community with nearly 200 members serves as a support group for people whose minds and lives have been upended by episodes of AI delusion and psychosis.
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
Meet the Group Breaking People Out of AI Delusions
In this Discord server, people impacted by AI delusions and psychosis share their experiences — and even help users out of delusional spells.
futurism.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 AM
I did not know this was a thing. Wow.
In a legal, moral, or ethical cage match between a literal piece of shit and Donald Trump, I'd have to go with the literal piece of shit.
#professionalpoliciopinion
#professionalpoliciopinion
In a legal, moral, or ethical cage match between Senator Mark Kelly and Donald Trump, I'm gonna have to go with Senator Kelly.
November 25, 2025 at 6:28 AM
In a legal, moral, or ethical cage match between a literal piece of shit and Donald Trump, I'd have to go with the literal piece of shit.
#professionalpoliciopinion
#professionalpoliciopinion
This is satire, right?
Lol. Dare I say that lmao, even? in any case how is Princeton not too rich and august for this!? 😭😭😭
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 AM
This is satire, right?
And here I thought this was about Putin's imperialist and genocidal dreams of a Russian empire:
"To Mr. Putin, it is about restoring lands that have deep cultural, political and military import to Russia and, by his account, have for more than a millennium."
"To Mr. Putin, it is about restoring lands that have deep cultural, political and military import to Russia and, by his account, have for more than a millennium."
How Rubio Tried to Bring a Pro-Russia Peace Plan to Middle Ground
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:20 AM
And here I thought this was about Putin's imperialist and genocidal dreams of a Russian empire:
"To Mr. Putin, it is about restoring lands that have deep cultural, political and military import to Russia and, by his account, have for more than a millennium."
"To Mr. Putin, it is about restoring lands that have deep cultural, political and military import to Russia and, by his account, have for more than a millennium."
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A 17-year-old high school senior from McMinnville, OR was detained by ICE during his lunch break — even after telling officers he was a citizen. An agent shattered his window and said, “I don’t care.” www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
High school senior, a U.S. citizen, detained by ICE in Oregon
The 17-year-old was held more than five hours Friday in an ICE facility, his brother said.
www.oregonlive.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
A 17-year-old high school senior from McMinnville, OR was detained by ICE during his lunch break — even after telling officers he was a citizen. An agent shattered his window and said, “I don’t care.” www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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After more than 10 years of “the Danish Model”, nativism is hegemonic in the country, the far right polls near level highs again, and the Social Democrats lost Copenhagen and poll at historic low.
European Social Democrats should look at the facts, not the myths!
Me in @theguardian.com
European Social Democrats should look at the facts, not the myths!
Me in @theguardian.com
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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"She’s not trying to rebuild her reputation as a journalist—she’s building a different kind of brand entirely, one where being interesting matters more than being ethical, where attention is the only currency that still spends."
The best thing I have read about her. www.mediaite.com/opinion/the-...
The best thing I have read about her. www.mediaite.com/opinion/the-...
The Olivia Nuzzi Comeback Is Everything Wrong With Modern Media
Olivia Nuzzi’s comeback isn’t a personal scandal story—it’s proof that today’s media rewards access, personality, and controversy more than ethics.
www.mediaite.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
"She’s not trying to rebuild her reputation as a journalist—she’s building a different kind of brand entirely, one where being interesting matters more than being ethical, where attention is the only currency that still spends."
The best thing I have read about her. www.mediaite.com/opinion/the-...
The best thing I have read about her. www.mediaite.com/opinion/the-...
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Jeez. Trump reposted a call to execute six Democratic members of Congress, and it’s not on the front page of the NY Times, and this is the headline—no mention of hanging lawmakers.
November 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Jeez. Trump reposted a call to execute six Democratic members of Congress, and it’s not on the front page of the NY Times, and this is the headline—no mention of hanging lawmakers.
@smsaideman.bsky.social, have you seen this? Saying that soldiers should obey the law is sedition but swastikas are a-okay in the US Coast Guard. 🤯
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
@smsaideman.bsky.social, have you seen this? Saying that soldiers should obey the law is sedition but swastikas are a-okay in the US Coast Guard. 🤯
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Once again, the contrast between:
Never Again--never shall the Jews be victims
Never Again--never shall any group be subject to the crimes the Jews, LGBTQ, Roma, Socialists/Communists, etc faced during the Holocaust.
Indeed, one problem is thinking of the Holocaust as an exclusively Jewish thing
Never Again--never shall the Jews be victims
Never Again--never shall any group be subject to the crimes the Jews, LGBTQ, Roma, Socialists/Communists, etc faced during the Holocaust.
Indeed, one problem is thinking of the Holocaust as an exclusively Jewish thing
It's interesting to watch the are we the baddies meme just sail over someone's head in real time.
I'm struck by this clip of former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz saying Holocaust education has backfired in part because people Palestinians as victims: "They think the lesson of the Holocaust is…you fight the big powerful people hurting the weak people."
www.reddit.com/r/JewsOfCons...
www.reddit.com/r/JewsOfCons...
November 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Once again, the contrast between:
Never Again--never shall the Jews be victims
Never Again--never shall any group be subject to the crimes the Jews, LGBTQ, Roma, Socialists/Communists, etc faced during the Holocaust.
Indeed, one problem is thinking of the Holocaust as an exclusively Jewish thing
Never Again--never shall the Jews be victims
Never Again--never shall any group be subject to the crimes the Jews, LGBTQ, Roma, Socialists/Communists, etc faced during the Holocaust.
Indeed, one problem is thinking of the Holocaust as an exclusively Jewish thing
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NEW from @markhertling.bsky.social: What Americans should understand about the military disobeying illegal orders and why it matters that there are two military oaths.
Essential reading for all civilians only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/what-ameri...
Essential reading for all civilians only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/what-ameri...
What Americans Should Understand About the Military Disobeying Illegal Orders
And why it matters there are two military oaths.
www.thebulwark.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
NEW from @markhertling.bsky.social: What Americans should understand about the military disobeying illegal orders and why it matters that there are two military oaths.
Essential reading for all civilians only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/what-ameri...
Essential reading for all civilians only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/what-ameri...
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Mark Kelly: "He's talked about sending troops into more cities, he's talked about invoking the Insurrection Act. You don't have to go too far back to his 1st administration when he went to his Sec Def & said, 'Can't we just shoot these protesters in the legs.' That is an example of an illegal order"
November 21, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Mark Kelly: "He's talked about sending troops into more cities, he's talked about invoking the Insurrection Act. You don't have to go too far back to his 1st administration when he went to his Sec Def & said, 'Can't we just shoot these protesters in the legs.' That is an example of an illegal order"
This from the guy who the Colorado Supreme Court found engaged in an insurrection:
Trump: Democrats' message to troops seditious behavior, punishable by death
Trump's comments came after a group of Democrats urged US service members to refuse unlawful commands.
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
This from the guy who the Colorado Supreme Court found engaged in an insurrection:
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It's always hard to pick a worst day politically, but today the president called for the death of members of the opposition party, and the administration decided that people were being too hard on the swastika
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 AM
It's always hard to pick a worst day politically, but today the president called for the death of members of the opposition party, and the administration decided that people were being too hard on the swastika
Timeline cleanser:
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Timeline cleanser:
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it just seems plainly clear to me that if you serve the country in any capacity, civil or military, and you are not a conservative white man, the Trump administration wants to make the workplace as hostile an environment as possible so you remove yourself
November 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
it just seems plainly clear to me that if you serve the country in any capacity, civil or military, and you are not a conservative white man, the Trump administration wants to make the workplace as hostile an environment as possible so you remove yourself
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Crow: "It just tells us everything that we need to know that reminding people to obey the law, reminding people to obey the Constitution, is somehow criminal in Trumpworld and should be responded to with death threats. It's very, very telling."
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Crow: "It just tells us everything that we need to know that reminding people to obey the law, reminding people to obey the Constitution, is somehow criminal in Trumpworld and should be responded to with death threats. It's very, very telling."
That's rich from the people who appointed Justices who declared Section Three of the 14th Amendment null and void (basically saying insurrection is fine) and then gave a former insurrectionist (Trump) immunity to crime as he sees fit while in office.
Your sole purpose is to impose your extremist agenda and unravel the Republic. Go back into your cave, Voldemort.
November 21, 2025 at 6:52 AM
That's rich from the people who appointed Justices who declared Section Three of the 14th Amendment null and void (basically saying insurrection is fine) and then gave a former insurrectionist (Trump) immunity to crime as he sees fit while in office.
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It’s fun to think about the surgeon who will botch your surgery 20 years from now and what he’s doing at this moment. He just ran all his homework through ChatGPT. He just read that article about vaccines and autism at the CDC website. He just watched an Instagram video about the moon landing hoax.
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 AM
It’s fun to think about the surgeon who will botch your surgery 20 years from now and what he’s doing at this moment. He just ran all his homework through ChatGPT. He just read that article about vaccines and autism at the CDC website. He just watched an Instagram video about the moon landing hoax.
I really don't know why people call Trump racist and antisemitic. Not the faintest idea. 😒
Ähm, da bin doch etwas sprachlos...
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"The Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika as a hate symbol.
"Instead, the Coast Guard will classify the Nazi insignia as 'potentially divisive' under its new guidelines.
"The new policy similarly downgrades the definition of nooses and the Confederate flag."
Free link wapo.st/3Mbd9a6
"Instead, the Coast Guard will classify the Nazi insignia as 'potentially divisive' under its new guidelines.
"The new policy similarly downgrades the definition of nooses and the Confederate flag."
Free link wapo.st/3Mbd9a6
November 21, 2025 at 6:02 AM
I really don't know why people call Trump racist and antisemitic. Not the faintest idea. 😒