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Brad Smith

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Vanderbilt University Political Scientist. Tar Heel born and bred. Game theory, conflict, political economy. Metalhead. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

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William Spaniel @gametheory101.bsky.social · Jun 21

One of the less-discussed potential agenda items for next week’s NATO summit is a U.S. withdrawal from Europe. I discussed the downsides with @bradsmithunc.bsky.social over on Lines on Maps Extra.

youtu.be/rQGSgmtF3E0

The Many Downsides of a U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Europe (Feat. Brad Smith)

YouTube video by Lines on Maps Extra

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · Jun 24

I’m very happy to see this published, and in open access!

Peter and I had a lot of fun writing this paper. We hope you find it useful and interesting.

American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · Jun 24

The logic of secret alliances by Peter Bils and Bradley C. Smith is now available in Early View. @bradsmithunc.bsky.social ajps.org/2025/06/23/t...

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · May 13

Thanks!!!

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · May 13

Thanks Greg!

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · May 13

Cheers to that!!!

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · May 13

Thanks Drew!!!

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · May 13

Thanks so much!!!

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · May 13

Thanks Hein!

Also, I owe you an email! Was traveling and will get to you ASAP.

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · May 13

Thanks Mark!!! I owe you a drink for being an early, and constant, source of support and encouragement.

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · May 13

Some good news to share:

I learned last week that Vanderbilt officially approved my promotion and tenure.

I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for all the support I’ve gotten from friends, family, and colleagues on this journey-too many to name.

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William Spaniel @gametheory101.bsky.social · May 12

What can Ukraine do *now* to facilitate its entry into NATO? The answer has something to do with swivel chairs. I sat down with alliance expert @bradsmithunc.bsky.social to discuss the broader history of alliances and how NATO fits into the bigger picture.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsXs...

What Ukraine Can Do Now to Hasten Entry into NATO (Feat. Brad Smith)

YouTube video by Lines on Maps Extra

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Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · Mar 14

This is a fantastic paper.

If you ever wondered “why would I want to use a structural approach?” this paper is a shining example.

Mike Gibilisco @mgibilisco.bsky.social · Mar 14

Incredibly excited to see this paper with @ccrismancox.bsky.social at @iojournal.bsky.social.
We study outbidding using new models, methods, and data from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. #polisky

Tug of War: The Heterogeneous Effects of Outbidding Between Terrorist Groups | International Organization | Cambridge Core

Tug of War: The Heterogeneous Effects of Outbidding Between Terrorist Groups - Volume 79 Issue 1

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Casey Cox @ccrismancox.bsky.social · Mar 14

@mgibilisco.bsky.social and I have a new paper out in @iojournal.bsky.social that we’re really excited about. Mike has a great 🧵on it!

Mike Gibilisco @mgibilisco.bsky.social · Mar 14

Incredibly excited to see this paper with @ccrismancox.bsky.social at @iojournal.bsky.social.
We study outbidding using new models, methods, and data from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. #polisky

Tug of War: The Heterogeneous Effects of Outbidding Between Terrorist Groups | International Organization | Cambridge Core

Tug of War: The Heterogeneous Effects of Outbidding Between Terrorist Groups - Volume 79 Issue 1

www.cambridge.org

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · Feb 28

I feel your pain. Same thing happened to me today. 😭

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Matt Fuhrmann @mcfuhrmann.bsky.social · Feb 12

Had a great time visiting Carnegie Mellon’s @cmist-cmu.bsky.social to talk about my new book “Influence Without Arms.” Link to video is below if you’re interested in checking it out.

Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology @cmist-cmu.bsky.social · Feb 12

Prof. Matthew Fuhrmann's book, "Influence Without Arms," explores the surprising power of nuclear latency. Hear his insights in our recent Scientists & Strategists, now available on YouTube!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwVi...

#nuclearlatency #carnegiemellon #security @mcfuhrmann.bsky.social

Influence Without Arms: The New Logic of Nuclear Deterrence

YouTube video by CMIST at CMU

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Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · Jan 20

The Cavern by Inter Arma is a Masterpiece. Why do I even listen to other music?

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Inter Arma · The Cavern · Song · 2014

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Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · Jan 7

And then you get the flu from being in the stuffy gym air

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · Jan 7

This is a very cool paper

drive.google.com/file/d/1M2Nx...

Szeidl_Szucs_2024.pdf

drive.google.com

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · Dec 28

Without downloading any new pics what’s your energy going into 2025?

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · Dec 20

one of the great records of this century, imo

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · Dec 18

Have you read America Walks Into a Bar? If not I recommend it

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · Dec 18

Cool paper alert 🚨

Ian Turner @ianrturner.bsky.social · Dec 18

Very happy this is out! I'm very proud of this paper. As always: read it, cite it, love it!

American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · Dec 11

The institutional foundations of the power to persuade by Carlo Prato and Ian R. Turner is now available in Early View. @carloprato.bsky.social ajps.org/2024/12/10/t...

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · Dec 13

Hurt to narrow this to 5. If you ask me in an hour it might be a different list. 2024 was a good one.

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · Dec 13

It's that time of year. My top 5 albums of 2024 are:

1. Pallbearer - Mind Burns Alive
2. Julie Christmas - Ridiculous and Full of Blood
3. Ulver - Liminal Animals
4. Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere
5. Bilmuri - AMERICAN MOTOR SPORTS

Message me if you want the top 25. What are yours? 🤘

Brad Smith @bradsmithunc.bsky.social · Dec 2

This is the face of a cat that has chewed through so many electrical cords that the replacement cost is now 10 times higher than what it cost to adopt him.

I love him.