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Dr. Keith Preble
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Teaching assistant professor in political science & security studies at East Carolina University (ECU). I research: foreign policy, proliferation, sanctions, statecraft, DPRK, EU. My personal account, my personal views. http://www.poliscikeith.com
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · Sep 19
#TradingWithPariahs, which I co-wrote with the amazing @cnwillis.bsky.social, is in the commercial marketplace (and the marketplace of ideas)!

The book is available in hardcover or ebook! Get 30% off with code LXFANDF30

The book drops on Amazon on Monday 23 sept 2024!

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Picture of the book I wrote with Charmaine N. Willis Ward: "Trading with Pariahs: Trade Networks and the Failure of Economic Sanctions."
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 6h
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Silicon Valley enabled brutal mass detention and surveillance in China, internal documents show
U.S. technology firms such as IBM, Dell and Cisco largely designed and built China’s surveillance state, an AP investigation finds. The tech companies deny wrongdoing.
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Journal of Political Science Education @jpseeditors.bsky.social · 2d
Are older adult learners that different from undergrads? We share insights from teaching OLLI courses that keep older adults engaged—and help us grow as educators. More below! @cnwillis.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1080/1551...
Learning at Any Age: Political Science Education and Older Adult Learners
While most pedagogical research in political science focuses on teaching undergraduate and graduate students, teaching political science to older adult learners is often overlooked. However, this i...
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 6d
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Nathan Kalmoe (he/him) @nathankalmoe.bsky.social · 9d
Many clear-eyed Americanists, esp race/ethnic pol: @hakeemjefferson.bsky.social @juliaazari.bsky.social @devawo.bsky.social @smotus.bsky.social @jennmjacksonphd.bsky.social @brendannyhan.bsky.social @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social @lilymasonphd.bsky.social @cwolbrecht.bsky.social @robmickey.bsky.social
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 9d
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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 10d
The seabed is more than a new resource frontier; it is a test of whether multilateral rules can withstand the strain of great-power rivalry.
Can Multilateralism Survive the Deep Seabed Mining Race?
The seabed is more than a new resource frontier; it is a test of whether multilateral rules can withstand the strain of great-power rivalry.
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 10d
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 11d
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 12d
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 12d
It's tough when you have an unwell pet with everything else going on! Please consider donating.
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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 12d
Artemis update:

It's been a tough time. He is still in the hospital, not eating.

A few folks have asked how they can help, so I've set up a GoFundMe to help with costs.

If you've ever loved Artemis, his gravity experiments and feel moved to help him, here's the link.

gofund.me/252b7473c
Artemis, Hooked up to IV in the hospital. Screen shot of Artemis in the cat hospital, hooked up to an IV. :(
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 12d
Interesting article that I think highlights that "liberal" and "conservative" are not just 1's and 0's (or 0's and 1's) but exist on a spectrum. I've always thought that students have "conflicting views" depending on the issue at hand:

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
Opinion | What I Learned as a Liberal Faculty Adviser for a Turning Point USA Chapter
www.nytimes.com
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 13d
Not a lawyer but if I remember from watching Legally Blonde far too many times, doesn't there have to be some mens rea here? Like what's the intent? 😂
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 13d
Not exactly a speaking indictment from Lindsey Halligan. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 13d
Interesting story - mixed feelings: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/u...
To Get People Off the Street, He Pays for a One-Way Ticket Home
www.nytimes.com
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 13d
This meeting seem odd, or is it just me? The expense alone when you have video/virtual systems of conferencing?

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Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals
The Pentagon has summoned military officials from around the world for a gathering in Virginia. Top generals and their staffs don’t know the reason for the meeting.
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 13d
Great explainer on the first amendment: theconversation.com/how-the-firs...
How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not
Free speech is not absolute, nor does the Constitution protect only speech Americans like.
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 13d
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 14d
What happens if the grand jury says no? A misdemeanor, then? abcnews.go.com/Politics/new...
Newly appointed US attorney will attempt to charge James Comey despite prosecutors finding no probable cause: Sources
The new U.S. Attorney in Virginia is planning to ask a grand jury to indict former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly lying to Congress, sources said.
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 14d
This is amazing news! www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 14d
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‘Your countries are going to hell’: Trump’s UN speech explained by an expert
The US president spoke for nearly four times his allotted time limit mixing America first meesages with severe criticism of the UN and many member states.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 14d
Iran's president says U.S. and Israeli attacks inflicted a "grievous blow" on international trust and peace prospects.
Iran's rial currency hits all-time low of 1,074,000 to the US dollar before president's UN speech
Iran’s rial currency has fallen to a new all-time low. It reached 1,074,000 to the U.S. dollar just before Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was due to address the United Nations on Wednesday.
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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 14d
"I know how quickly a society that teaches its citizens to inform on one another becomes a society that retreats into silence." interc.pt/42GJc7d
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Marshall Shepherd @drshepherd2013.bsky.social · 14d
My update on the tropics and Fujiwhara Effect 101

www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
2 Potential Tropical Threats And Why The U.S. Should Be On Alert
Why the East Coast of the U.S. should pay attention to the tropics this week.
www.forbes.com
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War on the Rocks @warontherocks.bsky.social · 15d
Russia and Belarus renew military exercises, U.S.-Chinese trade talks ensue in Madrid, Kim Jong Un’s Beijing visit in review, Iran strikes a fragile deal, and Islamic State activity increases in Syria.
New Agreements Among Adversaries and Allies
Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea,
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Dr. Keith Preble @poliscikeith.bsky.social · 15d
@washingtonpost.com I don't see this on your front page - strange that you wouldn't run this right at the top and more prominently. Not only is Tom Brenner's photo stunning, but it is a great piece! www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands placed on National Mall
The work is the latest installation in Washington by an anonymous group of artists critical of the president.
www.washingtonpost.com