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Reposted by: Ian Hall, Ugo Panizza, Lesley A. Hall , and 7 more

rikefranke.bsky.social
And here we go. I never wrote this article, and yet it is cited here.

www.liberalbriefs.com/geopolitics/...

And of course, it sounds so plausible, I seriously checked whether I had forgotten it, or the footnote was slightly wrong.

#AIisnotresearch
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by Marc Lynch — Reposted by: Ian Hall

abuaardvark.bsky.social
Omg students don’t come to class and don’t do the readings, that’s never happened before in college. This generational crisis requires, nay demands, blatantly unconstitutional federal pressure and extortion of not just Harvard but everyone, everyone!

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/u...
Harvard Students Skip Class and Still Get High Grades, Faculty Say
www.nytimes.com
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by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
I like a good pun, but this one almost sent me over the edge!

by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
Really @internationalintrigue.io? Really??
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fbermingham.bsky.social
The torrent of UK China news keeps coming. So much for the reset...

China threatened to retaliate against the UK government if ministers targeted parts of its security apparatus under foreign influence rules, the Guardian can disclose.
China threatened to retaliate against UK over foreign influence rules
Exclusive: Chinese officials warned that targeting its security apparatus would negatively affect relations
www.theguardian.com
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reuters.com
The Chinese embassy in Manila hired a marketing firm that ran fake social media accounts praising China, undermining the Philippines’ security alliance with the US, and criticizing Western COVID vaccines, Reuters found reut.rs/437dUqn
How China waged an infowar against U.S. interests in the Philippines
The Chinese embassy in Manila hired a marketing firm that ran fake social media accounts praising China, undermining the Philippines’ security alliance with the U.S., and criticizing Western COVID vaccines, Reuters found.
reut.rs
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by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
This looks like a triumph of hope over experience (or should that be Triumf?) given the almost decade long delay in the delivery of the systems ordered in 2018. But anyway...India wants more Russian S-400 air defence systems. www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/i...
India-Russia in talks to acquire 5 more S-400 air defence systems
The Russian S-400 system ensured that Pak Air Force did not fly east of Indus on May 10 during Operation Sindoor.
www.hindustantimes.com
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Reposted by: Ian Hall, Steven S. Taylor

cbgoodman.co
The third amendment is about to get very relevant.
'Very difficult situation': Kristi Noem whines locals not letting ICE agents use restrooms
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem complained that her agents were not being permitted to use restrooms in Chicago because of opposition from residents.During a Sunday interview on ...
www.rawstory.com
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myhlee.bsky.social
BREAKING: Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative security hawk, is set to become Japan’s new — and first female — prime minister.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan’s first female prime minister
The new leader will take the helm of the world’s fourth-largest economy at a time of unusual political instability, rising prices and increasing regional tensions.
www.washingtonpost.com
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by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
Nothing improves morale, aids retention, and shows respect to highly trained professionals quite like wasting their time on pointless, menial, purely performative tasks.
startribune.com
Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 4d
The messages show high-level officials in the Trump administration discussing the possible deployment of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, an infantry force that has dropped into combat zones in both World Wars, Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Trump officials discussed sending elite Army division to Portland, text messages show
A high-ranking White House official was indiscreetly texting about the Portland, Ore., planning last weekend, according to messages shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune.
bit.ly
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by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
Ah yes. Minor conflict termination issues like laying down arms.
ndtv.com
NDTV @ndtv.com · 4d
President Donald Trump told Israel on Friday to immediately stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to release hostages and some other terms in a US plan to end the war, but vexing issues like disarmament appeared unresolved.

Read: www.ndtv.com/world-news/h...
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ndtv.com
President Donald Trump told Israel on Friday to immediately stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to release hostages and some other terms in a US plan to end the war, but vexing issues like disarmament appeared unresolved.

Read: www.ndtv.com/world-news/h...
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Reposted by: Ian Hall, Will Jennings, Jonathan Wolff , and 4 more

startribune.com
The messages show high-level officials in the Trump administration discussing the possible deployment of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, an infantry force that has dropped into combat zones in both World Wars, Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Trump officials discussed sending elite Army division to Portland, text messages show
A high-ranking White House official was indiscreetly texting about the Portland, Ore., planning last weekend, according to messages shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune.
bit.ly
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by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
This has to be the first ever Indo-Pacific Studies position advertised? external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/53...
Lecturer, Indo-Pacific Studies
Share your knowledge and expertise in Indo-Pacific Studies with our cohort at UNSW Canberra.
external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au
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Reposted by: Ian Hall, Brendan Nyhan, David R. Miller

patdeklotz.bsky.social
Is it our government’s position that if an American commits a drug crime with a cartel (or they allege that) it can just kill that person without trial even if not an immediate threat? I am genuinely trying to understand what if any lines they believe exist. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
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by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
Totally normal.
ahuebner.bsky.social
Ashley Huebner @ahuebner.bsky.social · 6d
Chicago: “The Border Patrol official said that snipers rappelled down from helicopters on top of the apartment complex, as a precaution from potential violence.”
Trump’s Chicago ICE Crackdown Intensifies With Drones, Helicopters and Trucks
www.nytimes.com
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Reposted by: Ian Hall, Norbert Schwarz, Rebecca Tushnet

ahuebner.bsky.social
Chicago: “The Border Patrol official said that snipers rappelled down from helicopters on top of the apartment complex, as a precaution from potential violence.”
Trump’s Chicago ICE Crackdown Intensifies With Drones, Helicopters and Trucks
www.nytimes.com
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by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
"The president talked at length, and his comments should have confirmed to even the most sympathetic observer that he is, as the kids say, not okay."
radiofreetom.bsky.social
Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 7d
The generals and admirals at Quantico today should be forgiven if they walked out of the auditorium and wondered: What on earth is wrong with the commander in chief?

www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
The Commander in Chief Is Not Okay
Trump put on a disturbing show for America’s generals and admirals.
www.theatlantic.com

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gilduran.com
This piece by @laurabullard.bsky.social goes DEEP into Peter Thiel’s Antichrist fixation—a bizarre melding of biblical scripture and Nazi philosophy.

Remember: This isn't about AI. It's a much deeper story about the strange mind behind JD Vance.

Read it:

www.wired.com/story/the-re...
The Real Stakes, and Real Story, of Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Obsession
Thirty years ago, a peace-loving Austrian theologian spoke to Peter Thiel about the apocalyptic theories of Nazi jurist Carl Schmitt. They’ve been a road map for the billionaire ever since.
www.wired.com
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Reposted by: Ian Hall, David R. Miller

radiofreetom.bsky.social
The generals and admirals at Quantico today should be forgiven if they walked out of the auditorium and wondered: What on earth is wrong with the commander in chief?

www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
The Commander in Chief Is Not Okay
Trump put on a disturbing show for America’s generals and admirals.
www.theatlantic.com
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Reposted by: Ian Hall, Beatriz Gallardo Paúls, Aviel Roshwald

reckless.bsky.social
Just incredible cowardice from Google all over the place www.theverge.com/news/789152/...
Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia
With Biden, AI Mode will provide a summarized answer.
www.theverge.com
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Reposted by: Ian Hall, Jan W. Mueller, Nandita Sharma , and 4 more

mmasnick.bsky.social
There we are.
“Secretary Hegseth’s misogynistic lethality screed was disqualifying. His continued railing against women in combat roles shows his deep personal inadequacies,” said the first defense official. “It shocks the conscience to hear the Secretary of Defense — he is no warrior — endorse bullying and hazing of service members. How dare this former National Guard major lecture our military leaders on lethality when he’s focused solely on his own cult of personality.”
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by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
Of course he did.
volts.wtf
David Roberts @volts.wtf · 8d
Hegseth called all the generals to Virginia to lecture them about personal grooming standards.
Hegseth’s mysterious meeting with generals will focus on grooming and warrior ethos
The event, which will draw top brass from around the world, will function as a pep rally of sorts.
www.politico.com
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Reposted by: Ian Hall

volts.wtf
Hegseth called all the generals to Virginia to lecture them about personal grooming standards.
Hegseth’s mysterious meeting with generals will focus on grooming and warrior ethos
The event, which will draw top brass from around the world, will function as a pep rally of sorts.
www.politico.com
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by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
...and Cambridge too. Solovyov must have gone to the LSE. www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/2549997...
Russia should 'bomb Oxford', key Putin ally says
A top Putin ally has reportedly said Putin should "bomb" Oxford, according to national reports.
www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk

by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
That didn't take long. The "ultimate productivity tool"™️ that requires firms to hire more people to eradicate the slop it generates. Sigh. www.afr.com/technology/a...
AI ‘workslop’ is flooding offices. This firm is trying to kill it
AI-generated content that appears polished at first but lacks any real substance is creating a drag on productivity, according to new research.
www.afr.com

Reposted by: Ian Hall, Mark D. White, Gillian Rose , and 11 more

wsj.com
Exclusive: OpenAI is planning to release a new version of its Sora video generator, which creates videos featuring copyrighted material unless copyright holders opt out of having their work appear.
OpenAI’s New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out
Executives at the startup notified talent agencies and studios over the last week.
on.wsj.com
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by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
Lessons here for the UK and others.
cequirk.bsky.social
Christy Quirk @cequirk.bsky.social · 9d
Sandu got in front of Russian influence ops before the election. She explained the problem, told citizens what’s at stake and what to look for and appealed to values. Curious the impact of this and how much it contributed to victory. Speech on @moldovamatters.md open.substack.com/pub/moldovam...
President Sandu Live Address to Citizens
September 22, 2025
open.substack.com
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cequirk.bsky.social
Sandu got in front of Russian influence ops before the election. She explained the problem, told citizens what’s at stake and what to look for and appealed to values. Curious the impact of this and how much it contributed to victory. Speech on @moldovamatters.md open.substack.com/pub/moldovam...
President Sandu Live Address to Citizens
September 22, 2025
open.substack.com
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by Ian Hall

drianhall.bsky.social
Techno-Straussianism
aunz.theconversation.com
The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 9d
The Sovereign Individual applauds the instincts of the impossibly wealthy to hoard and insulate themselves from the demands of mass democracy.

👉 theconversation.com/this-li...
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