Tim Stephens
@proftimstephens.bsky.social
Professor of International Law, University of Sydney Law School.
Councillor, Inner West Council, Sydney, 2021-2024.
www.sydney.edu.au/law/about/our-people/academic-staff/tim-stephens.html
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Born at 331 ppm CO2
Councillor, Inner West Council, Sydney, 2021-2024.
www.sydney.edu.au/law/about/our-people/academic-staff/tim-stephens.html
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Born at 331 ppm CO2
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Tim Stephens
@proftimstephens.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Geopolitical Change and the Antarctic Treaty System
This book explores all aspects of geopolitical considerations between key states of the Antarctica Treaty System (ATS) and lessons that can be gained.
link.springer.com
Our edited collection on 'Geopolitical Change and the Antarctic Treaty System' will be out in January 2025.
A big thanks to co-editors Shirley Scott and Jeff McGee and to the contributors for making this project possible.
link.springer.com/book/9789819...
A big thanks to co-editors Shirley Scott and Jeff McGee and to the contributors for making this project possible.
link.springer.com/book/9789819...
Lots of goodwill flowing Greenland and Denmark’s way. Even small deployments change the security calculation for the Pentagon. Blue on blue confrontation would be anathema to the professional US military, even if Trump and Hegseth demand it.
January 18, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Lots of goodwill flowing Greenland and Denmark’s way. Even small deployments change the security calculation for the Pentagon. Blue on blue confrontation would be anathema to the professional US military, even if Trump and Hegseth demand it.
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Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
January 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
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I spoke to the Secretary-General of NATO, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Friedrich Merz and Giorgia Meloni.
Together we stand firm in our commitment to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark.
Together we stand firm in our commitment to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark.
January 18, 2026 at 9:04 PM
I spoke to the Secretary-General of NATO, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Friedrich Merz and Giorgia Meloni.
Together we stand firm in our commitment to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark.
Together we stand firm in our commitment to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark.
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After a month of the Coalition in full national security mode being as populist & political as they could be post-Bondi…their vote collapsed.
The LNP are not only way behind Labor but they’re now behind One Nation
The fight between Coalition & One Nation will keep them both out of power
The LNP are not only way behind Labor but they’re now behind One Nation
The fight between Coalition & One Nation will keep them both out of power
January 18, 2026 at 10:32 AM
After a month of the Coalition in full national security mode being as populist & political as they could be post-Bondi…their vote collapsed.
The LNP are not only way behind Labor but they’re now behind One Nation
The fight between Coalition & One Nation will keep them both out of power
The LNP are not only way behind Labor but they’re now behind One Nation
The fight between Coalition & One Nation will keep them both out of power
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The dark truth of CEO silence on Trump’s climate retreat ft.trib.al/8XHHEl5 | opinion
The dark truth of CEO silence on Trump’s climate retreat
Failing to speak out about the US president’s ever more egregious actions is more dangerous than it appears
ft.trib.al
January 18, 2026 at 5:32 AM
The dark truth of CEO silence on Trump’s climate retreat ft.trib.al/8XHHEl5 | opinion
PSA will be in Sydney on 16 Feb. Looking forward to it.
Big news! We’re bringing Pod Save America LIVE to New Zealand and Australia. Join Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor & Dan Pfeiffer for the 2026 Pod Save America: Hopefully Just Visiting tour.
Go to crooked.com/events & use the code PSADOWNUNDER to get pre-sale tickets RIGHT NOW.
Go to crooked.com/events & use the code PSADOWNUNDER to get pre-sale tickets RIGHT NOW.
January 18, 2026 at 4:52 AM
PSA will be in Sydney on 16 Feb. Looking forward to it.
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A “peace board” where nations must pay $1B for a seat isn’t diplomacy — it’s extortion dressed up as foreign policy. Turning global stability into a pay‑to‑play scheme is reckless, corrupt, and dangerous.
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says
The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a draft charter.
www.reuters.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:55 AM
A “peace board” where nations must pay $1B for a seat isn’t diplomacy — it’s extortion dressed up as foreign policy. Turning global stability into a pay‑to‑play scheme is reckless, corrupt, and dangerous.
Mobster stuff.
Trump: "Starting Feb 1, all above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, & Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff. On June 1, it will be increased to 25%. It will be due until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland."
January 18, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Mobster stuff.
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Joint statement of EU Commission president and European Council president ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
January 17, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Joint statement of EU Commission president and European Council president ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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BREAKING: A full-scale airlift is running around the clock, transporting troops and military equipment to Greenland.
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
Stor operation i gang: Fly strømmer til Grønland med europæiske soldater
I flere døgn har militære transportfly fløjet i pendulfart mellem Danmark og Grønland. Fredag aften landede et stort antal soldater i Nuuk.
www.dr.dk
January 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
BREAKING: A full-scale airlift is running around the clock, transporting troops and military equipment to Greenland.
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
Time for the EU and UK to impose targeted travel bans on key figures in the Trump regime. They shouldn’t be able to holiday in Paris while planning an invasion of Greenland.
January 18, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Time for the EU and UK to impose targeted travel bans on key figures in the Trump regime. They shouldn’t be able to holiday in Paris while planning an invasion of Greenland.
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Keir Starmer often takes 2-3 days to issue very mild criticism of US actions. This is both direct and issued fast.
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
NEW - Starmer says US "completely wrong" in threatening tariffs over Greenland
January 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Keir Starmer often takes 2-3 days to issue very mild criticism of US actions. This is both direct and issued fast.
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
I think there is a serious risk that the US miscalculated quite what a big deal the Greenland thing is to Europe (and in Europe).
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Looks like the EU-US trade deal is now dead, with all three major groups in the EU Parliament calling at least for suspension. The downward spiral has already begun.
January 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Looks like the EU-US trade deal is now dead, with all three major groups in the EU Parliament calling at least for suspension. The downward spiral has already begun.
Still a country town.
January 17, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Still a country town.
The Herald’s coverage has been terrible. It’s been horse race commentary.
January 17, 2026 at 6:24 AM
The Herald’s coverage has been terrible. It’s been horse race commentary.
“However, Albanese said the federal opposition had been hypocritical in its response to date, given it had urged that parliament be recalled to deliver reform and then rejected his bill. He demanded Opposition Leader Sussan Ley confirm her position on the new bills.”
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 AM
“However, Albanese said the federal opposition had been hypocritical in its response to date, given it had urged that parliament be recalled to deliver reform and then rejected his bill. He demanded Opposition Leader Sussan Ley confirm her position on the new bills.”
“Waters said the Greens would not support the hate speech and racial vilification measures.”
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 AM
“Waters said the Greens would not support the hate speech and racial vilification measures.”
“The prime minister said the Greens had engaged in good faith with the government, after leader Larissa Waters confirmed that her party would back only the gun reforms, which are now expected to pass parliament next week.”
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Labor backs down on post-Bondi changes as political support collapses
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a last-ditch shake-up to his proposed laws after the Greens joined the Coalition in opposing the Labor plan.
www.smh.com.au
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 AM
“The prime minister said the Greens had engaged in good faith with the government, after leader Larissa Waters confirmed that her party would back only the gun reforms, which are now expected to pass parliament next week.”
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
If they do invade Trump and Miller and other architects of the war would have no safe place to hide outside the US (except perhaps Russia).
January 17, 2026 at 5:53 AM
If they do invade Trump and Miller and other architects of the war would have no safe place to hide outside the US (except perhaps Russia).
Under no view of the applicable law does the US have any entitlement to Greenland.
A US invasion of Greenland would constitute aggression, described by the Nuremberg Tribunal as “the supreme international crime".
A US invasion of Greenland would constitute aggression, described by the Nuremberg Tribunal as “the supreme international crime".
January 17, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Under no view of the applicable law does the US have any entitlement to Greenland.
A US invasion of Greenland would constitute aggression, described by the Nuremberg Tribunal as “the supreme international crime".
A US invasion of Greenland would constitute aggression, described by the Nuremberg Tribunal as “the supreme international crime".
From noted expert in international law, Professor Miller.
He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory.
Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory.
Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
January 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
From noted expert in international law, Professor Miller.
He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory.
Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory.
Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
Well it is the Oz. Home of the worst climate deniers from Lord Monckton to Chris Kenny, and dozens in between.
January 17, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Well it is the Oz. Home of the worst climate deniers from Lord Monckton to Chris Kenny, and dozens in between.
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Extraordinary the Australian did this entire article about increasing risks of climate change while not mentioning climate change. #auspol #localgovernment
January 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Extraordinary the Australian did this entire article about increasing risks of climate change while not mentioning climate change. #auspol #localgovernment
