@balticmonitor.bsky.social
Analyst, Sweden, focused on Nordic-Baltic and wider European and Atlantic security. PhD in History. @försvarsmakten.se OxfordCCW Fellow. Tweets are my own.
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"The Baltic states have had the US as a steadfast ally since the end of Cold War but may now have to build regional defenses as Washington turns away." @ebajarunas.bsky.social
The Baltics Adapt to Trump
The Baltic states have had the US as a steadfast ally since the end of Cold War but may now have to build regional defenses.
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March 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"The Baltic states have had the US as a steadfast ally since the end of Cold War but may now have to build regional defenses as Washington turns away." @ebajarunas.bsky.social
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to stop financing U.S.-funded media including Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is stirring anger and indignation.
Trump’s move to silence pro-democracy media sparks outrage
The decision to stop funding media including Voice of America “will ensure that taxpayers are no longer on the hook for radical propaganda,” the White House said.
www.politico.eu
March 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to stop financing U.S.-funded media including Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is stirring anger and indignation.
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How has Russia’s invasion opened up new spaces for organised crime to become weaponized across Europe and thereby risking security across the continent?
New HCSS report: buff.ly/zsRt0om
New HCSS report: buff.ly/zsRt0om
March 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
How has Russia’s invasion opened up new spaces for organised crime to become weaponized across Europe and thereby risking security across the continent?
New HCSS report: buff.ly/zsRt0om
New HCSS report: buff.ly/zsRt0om
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Meanwhile:
The Trump administration has ordered that the Justice Department unit responsible for prosecuting public corruption "will essentially be disbanded."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
March 12, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Meanwhile:
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France is providing intelligence to Ukraine despite the Trump administration's decision to stop doing so, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu said today.
France shares intelligence with Ukraine amid ‘morally detestable’ US aid cutoff, says French minister
“Our intelligence is sovereign,” says French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
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March 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
France is providing intelligence to Ukraine despite the Trump administration's decision to stop doing so, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu said today.
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This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
March 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
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Baltic security is increasingly important. Stay updated on Substack!
FPRI Baltic Initiative | FPRI Eurasia Program | Substack
FPRI's Baltic Initiative was founded in 2016 to serve as a hub for analysis on defense and geopolitical issues of the Baltic Sea region, as well as the region’s role in European security, and…
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February 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Baltic security is increasingly important. Stay updated on Substack!
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Taiwanese authorities said they had detained a cargo ship crewed by Chinese nationals, which investigators believe may have severed an undersea communications cable near the island on Tuesday.
Taiwan Detains a Chinese-Crewed Ship After Undersea Cable Severed
The Coast Guard said it was investigating how the cable was severed and said it could not rule out the possibility of sabotage.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Taiwanese authorities said they had detained a cargo ship crewed by Chinese nationals, which investigators believe may have severed an undersea communications cable near the island on Tuesday.
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🚨🧵New RUSI report, 'Net Assessment of Russian and NATO Capabilities in a Modern Strike Campaign' by Sidharth Kaushal and Juliana Suess is out now!
Net Assessment of Russian and NATO Capabilities in a Modern Strike Campaign
This paper assesses the role of long-range strike on the modern battlefield, and finds that the deterrent and competitive effects of long-range strike outweigh their impact in conflict.
rusi.org
February 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🚨🧵New RUSI report, 'Net Assessment of Russian and NATO Capabilities in a Modern Strike Campaign' by Sidharth Kaushal and Juliana Suess is out now!
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HAPPENING NOW: The CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics hosts its annual event featuring leading experts from top rating agencies, offering critical insights into economic trends shaping India’s economic trajectory.
Watch live:
Watch live:
Rating India 2025: Key Opportunities and Risks | CSIS Events
Webinar on rating India's economic growth and identifying key opportunities and risks in 2025.
www.csis.org
February 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
HAPPENING NOW: The CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics hosts its annual event featuring leading experts from top rating agencies, offering critical insights into economic trends shaping India’s economic trajectory.
Watch live:
Watch live:
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US signals it will maintain military presence in Poland
https://www.ft.com/content/8802d61e-2ec5-4f0f-a190-1f7edfde2aa7
https://www.ft.com/content/8802d61e-2ec5-4f0f-a190-1f7edfde2aa7
US signals it will maintain military presence in Poland
Trump-Duda meeting boosts hopes that co-operation will continue despite tensions over Ukraine
www.ft.com
February 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
US signals it will maintain military presence in Poland
https://www.ft.com/content/8802d61e-2ec5-4f0f-a190-1f7edfde2aa7
https://www.ft.com/content/8802d61e-2ec5-4f0f-a190-1f7edfde2aa7
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Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 23 February 2025.
Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: ow.ly/Eh6y50V4UjO
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: ow.ly/Eh6y50V4UjO
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
February 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 23 February 2025.
Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: ow.ly/Eh6y50V4UjO
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: ow.ly/Eh6y50V4UjO
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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"Friedrich Merz, the front-runner to become Germany's next chancellor, issued a stark warning on Friday that Europe must be prepared to defend itself without the U.S."
@politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
@politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Europe should brace for Trump to end NATO protection, Germany’s Merz warns
Likely next chancellor expresses doubt that Trump will uphold alliance’s Article 5 committing members to collective defense.
www.politico.eu
February 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
"Friedrich Merz, the front-runner to become Germany's next chancellor, issued a stark warning on Friday that Europe must be prepared to defend itself without the U.S."
@politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
@politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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The US has stopped arms sales to Ukraine — Roman Kostenko, head of the Ukrainian Parliament’s defense committee
February 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The US has stopped arms sales to Ukraine — Roman Kostenko, head of the Ukrainian Parliament’s defense committee
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@gideonrachman.bsky.social s interview with Mathias Döpfner is highly nuanced & insightful.
The Netherlands has had almost 25 years of allowing extremists in debate (Pim Fortuyn) and that does indeed help expose the lack of ideas on the extremes.
on.ft.com/4bb64z6 via @FT
The Netherlands has had almost 25 years of allowing extremists in debate (Pim Fortuyn) and that does indeed help expose the lack of ideas on the extremes.
on.ft.com/4bb64z6 via @FT
Transcript: Transatlantic alliance in danger
Gideon Rachman and Laura Pitel talk to Mathias Döpfner, chief executive of Axel Springer
on.ft.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:36 AM
@gideonrachman.bsky.social s interview with Mathias Döpfner is highly nuanced & insightful.
The Netherlands has had almost 25 years of allowing extremists in debate (Pim Fortuyn) and that does indeed help expose the lack of ideas on the extremes.
on.ft.com/4bb64z6 via @FT
The Netherlands has had almost 25 years of allowing extremists in debate (Pim Fortuyn) and that does indeed help expose the lack of ideas on the extremes.
on.ft.com/4bb64z6 via @FT
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Min nya kolumn in @aftonbladetkultur.bsky.social
Tyskland räcker inte till mot Putin och Trump
CAS MUDDE: Europa får fortsätta leta efter ett ledarskap
www.aftonbladet.se
February 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Min nya kolumn in @aftonbladetkultur.bsky.social
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“It’s fantastic news that [Europe is] now producing vast amounts of artillery shells for Ukraine. But what about advanced munitions, long-range missiles, next-generation weaponry?” the official said. “For that, it’s all America.” www.ft.com/content/beb3...
How Europe can defend itself without US help
European capitals are scrambling to fill the security gap should Donald Trump withdraw American military assets
www.ft.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
“It’s fantastic news that [Europe is] now producing vast amounts of artillery shells for Ukraine. But what about advanced munitions, long-range missiles, next-generation weaponry?” the official said. “For that, it’s all America.” www.ft.com/content/beb3...
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"China’s near monopolistic control of many critical minerals represents an unacceptable risk to U.S. security. Canada is well positioned as an alternative source for many of the critical minerals controlled by China."
Read more from the CSIS Americas Program:
Read more from the CSIS Americas Program:
Mining for Defense
CSIS Americas Deputy Director and Senior Fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Henry Ziemer, and Alejandra Toro analyze the potential for closer U.S.-Canada cooperation on the critical minerals that…
www.csis.org
February 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"China’s near monopolistic control of many critical minerals represents an unacceptable risk to U.S. security. Canada is well positioned as an alternative source for many of the critical minerals controlled by China."
Read more from the CSIS Americas Program:
Read more from the CSIS Americas Program:
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My thoughts on the Russian-American talks on Ukraine, without Ukraine. The simplest interpretation of the available facts is that the Americans are using Russian violence to try to exploit Ukraine.
snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...
snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...
Peace or Partition?
Russians and Americans speak about Ukraine, without Ukrainians
snyder.substack.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
My thoughts on the Russian-American talks on Ukraine, without Ukraine. The simplest interpretation of the available facts is that the Americans are using Russian violence to try to exploit Ukraine.
snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...
snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...
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🎧 New week, new episode!
Recorded live from Munich, Mark Leonard welcomes @rikefranke.bsky.social, @camillegrand.bsky.social, @jpuglierin.bsky.social, and @jankaoertel.bsky.social to unpack this year's security conference
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Recorded live from Munich, Mark Leonard welcomes @rikefranke.bsky.social, @camillegrand.bsky.social, @jpuglierin.bsky.social, and @jankaoertel.bsky.social to unpack this year's security conference
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Live from the Munich Security Conference: Europe’s wake-up call
In Munich, Mark Leonard welcomes Ulrike Franke, Camille Grand, Janka Oertel and Jana Puglierin to unpack this year’s security conference.
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February 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🎧 New week, new episode!
Recorded live from Munich, Mark Leonard welcomes @rikefranke.bsky.social, @camillegrand.bsky.social, @jpuglierin.bsky.social, and @jankaoertel.bsky.social to unpack this year's security conference
Listen, share and subscribe!✍️
Full episode here:
Recorded live from Munich, Mark Leonard welcomes @rikefranke.bsky.social, @camillegrand.bsky.social, @jpuglierin.bsky.social, and @jankaoertel.bsky.social to unpack this year's security conference
Listen, share and subscribe!✍️
Full episode here:
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»Despite extensive casualties—“the largest post-World War II human losses on the battlefield”—EFIS states that Russia has grown its forces beyond pre-war levels of 600,000-700,000 personnel.«
Intelligence warns Russia ‘preparing for war with NATO’
Estonia’s Foreign Intelligence Service reports that Russia is expanding its armed forces in a way that prepares for a potential future war with NATO.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
February 18, 2025 at 6:47 AM
»Despite extensive casualties—“the largest post-World War II human losses on the battlefield”—EFIS states that Russia has grown its forces beyond pre-war levels of 600,000-700,000 personnel.«
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things are very bad right now, but the US also has advantages that other backsliding democracies haven't. the best example of this imo is our bafflingly decentralized elections system: there is literally no way for the federal govt to "cancel" a midterm election, bc the feds don't run elections
If you do want to know how it works—and, specifically, how it can work in the US, here’s a thing I wrote: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Trump Can Be Stopped
Other countries managed to fend off autocracy. By borrowing from their playbook, America can too.
substack.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
things are very bad right now, but the US also has advantages that other backsliding democracies haven't. the best example of this imo is our bafflingly decentralized elections system: there is literally no way for the federal govt to "cancel" a midterm election, bc the feds don't run elections