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Richard Whitman may refer to:Richard G. Whitman, academic, think tank member and media commentator Richard Ray Whitman, Yuchi-Muscogee Creek artist

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by Stefan Wolff — Reposted by: Richard Whitman

stefwolff.bsky.social
Time is running out for Europe to prevent Russia from broadening its war against Ukraine into a full-blown military confrontation with the west: my latest analysis with @rgwhitman.bsky.social: bit.ly/42e0qZB
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by Richard Whitman

rgwhitman.bsky.social
Great to be back in The Conversation and especially for a shared analysis with @stefwolff.bsky.social
uk.theconversation.com
The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 12d
The US president had already severely criticised the UN in his speech to the general assembly.
Donald Trump hints at leaving Europe to defend Ukraine alone
The US president had already severely criticised the UN in his speech to the general assembly.
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

uk.theconversation.com
The US president had already severely criticised the UN in his speech to the general assembly.
Donald Trump hints at leaving Europe to defend Ukraine alone
The US president had already severely criticised the UN in his speech to the general assembly.
tcnv.link
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

mybisa.bsky.social
In memoriam: Professor A J R (‘John’) Groom

It is with sadness that we bring the news that former BISA Chair Professor A J R Groom has passed away. Here @rgwhitman.bsky.social outlines some of Professor Groom's main contributions and achievements.

Read here - buff.ly/8Kl7Cc5

@kent.ac.uk
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman, Inderjeet Parmar, James Pattison

mybisa.bsky.social
🚨 #REF2029 update - Matthew Flinders and @ailsahenderson.bsky.social
provide an update on REF2029 sub-panel 19 - Politics and IR:

🎉 Pause button pressed & Sub-panel members appointed:
@usempire.bsky.social @rgwhitman.bsky.social @jamespattison.bsky.social @whitproject.bsky.social

Read here 👉
REF2029: Update on Politics and International Relations
Matthew Flinders and Ailsa Henderson provide an update on the timeline and panel remembers.
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

ukandeu.bsky.social
🖊️ "Labour’s foreign policy has seen considerable continuity of focus with its predecessor... But the tone of the Labour government’s diplomacy has been different."

🚨 NEW: @rgwhitman.bsky.social reflects on Labour's foreign policy so far.

ukandeu.ac.uk/labours-firs...
Labour’s first 100 days of foreign policy - UK in a changing Europe
Richard Whitman looks at Labour’s foreign policy so far and the extent to which it has differed from the previous government's approach.
ukandeu.ac.uk
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

congeostrategy.bsky.social
✍️ ‘Relations between EU countries and institutions, the UK and other non-EU European states need to be pursued as an alliance relationship,’ says @rgwhitman.bsky.social, University of Kent

#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
What should Britain’s future relationship with the European Union look like?
The Big Ask | No. 06.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

cerianbond.bsky.social
A very strong case for defence industrial integration in Europe to stretch beyond the EU27, by @rgwhitman.bsky.social .
rgwhitman.bsky.social
Richard G. Whitman @rgwhitman.bsky.social · Mar 28
A European common market for defence bigger and broader than the EU27 is needed for Europe's security - my argument for @epc-official.bsky.social www.epc.eu/en/Publicati...
Why Europe needs a common market for defence
Why Europe needs a common market for defence
www.epc.eu
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman, James Rogers

congeostrategy.bsky.social
‘As 🇺🇸 redefines its view of international relations and reassesses its alliances, 🇬🇧 must undertake a fundamental reassessment of its own foreign policy doctrine,’ argues @rgwhitman.bsky.social, @kent.ac.uk

#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
Should Britain have a foreign policy doctrine?
The Big Ask | No. 18.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

ukandeu.bsky.social
"If the intent of this agreement was to signal the beginning of a genuine strategic partnership between the EU and the UK in security and defence, then it falls short."

✍️ @rgwhitman.bsky.social analyses the details of today's EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership

ukandeu.ac.uk/the-new-eu-u...
A modest beginning: the new EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership - UK in a changing Europe
Professor Richard Whitman analyses the Security and Defence Partnership announced at the UK-EU summit in London on Monday 19 May. He argues that the agreement does not exceed any strategic partnership...
ukandeu.ac.uk
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

rusi.bsky.social
'If the threat to European security is genuinely grave, and increased UK-EU cooperation is vital to security, then why are both sides holding up progress over relatively minor domestic priorities and legacy disagreements?' notes @edrusi.bsky.social.
Restoring Factory Settings: The 2025 UK-EU Summit
Nine years after the Brexit vote and five years after the UK left the EU, both sides have finally agreed to structured cooperation on defence and security. While it lays a comprehensive framework and ...
www.rusi.org
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

congeostrategy.bsky.social
‘To add real value to European security the 🇪🇺-🇬🇧 Security and Defence Partnership needs to embrace defence industrial cooperation as its defining strategic purpose,’ argues @rgwhitman.bsky.social, ‬ @kent.ac.uk

#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
How can Britain work with its allies and partners to boost its defence posture?
The Big Ask | No. 24.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

congeostrategy.bsky.social
‘In an era of growing uncertainty in American politics…closer British-French nuclear cooperation is a prudent strategic hedge,’ argues @rgwhitman.bsky.social @kent.ac.uk

#BigAsk #BritainsWorld
How should Britain and France cooperate to realise the Northwood Declaration?
The Big Ask | No. 29.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
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by Richard Whitman

rgwhitman.bsky.social
Macron: when France and the UK "come together around one table, everything is possible". Well not everything…https://inews.co.uk/news/world/eu-split-uk-joining-weapons-fund-france-saying-non-3791737?ito=link_share_article-top
The EU is split on UK joining its weapons fund - and France is saying non
Some countries are sceptical about full British involvement in the EU's defence investment fund - with senior officials saying it will undermine the bloc's supply chain
inews.co.uk
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

ukandeu.bsky.social
"The summit captured a moment of uneasy consensus — forged not through shared strategy, but through collective accommodation of a US president whose commitment to the Alliance remains conditional."

✍️ @rgwhitman.bsky.social on the NATO summit and Trump's influence
The Art of the Pledge: Trump, NATO, and the price of unity - UK in a changing Europe
Richard Whitman takes stock of the NATO summit at the Hague in June 2025. He argues that the brief summit aimed to appease Donald Trump with its commitment to his 5% defence spending target and…
ukandeu.ac.uk
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by Richard Whitman — Reposted by: Simon Usherwood

rgwhitman.bsky.social
@edrusi.bsky.social has the must-read take on The Hague NATO summit.
rusi.bsky.social
RUSI @rusi.bsky.social · Jun 26
At this year’s NATO Summit, Donald Trump won, Ukraine lost, Europe rolled out the red carpet and exposed the total psychological dependency on the US, writes @edrusi.bsky.social in the latest RUSI Commentary.
All About Trump: the 2025 NATO Hague Summit
At this year’s NATO Summit, Donald Trump won, Ukraine lost, Europe rolled out the red carpet and exposed the total psychological dependency on the US.
www.rusi.org
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

anandmenon.bsky.social
What to make of the NATO summit? @rgwhitman.bsky.social explains all ukandeu.ac.uk/the-art-of-t...
The Art of the Pledge: Trump, NATO, and the price of unity - UK in a changing Europe
Richard Whitman takes stock of the NATO summit at the Hague in June 2025. He argues that the brief summit aimed to appease Donald Trump with its commitment to his 5% defence spending target and failed...
ukandeu.ac.uk
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

rusi.bsky.social
At this year’s NATO Summit, Donald Trump won, Ukraine lost, Europe rolled out the red carpet and exposed the total psychological dependency on the US, writes @edrusi.bsky.social in the latest RUSI Commentary.
All About Trump: the 2025 NATO Hague Summit
At this year’s NATO Summit, Donald Trump won, Ukraine lost, Europe rolled out the red carpet and exposed the total psychological dependency on the US.
www.rusi.org
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by Richard Whitman

rgwhitman.bsky.social
In conversation with Neil Melvin on the ever insightful Global Security Briefing podcast from @rusi.bsky.social . A great opportunity to reflect on the record of the UK Labour government after its first year in office and how UK security and defence is evolving.
www.rusi.org/podcasts/glo...
Episode 103: How Should the UK Approach European Security?
How is the UK’s Labour government approaching European security, and how does this compare to the Conservatives?
www.rusi.org
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

ukandeu.bsky.social
"As the United States re-evaluates its security commitments to Europe, the UK and EU are under increasing pressure to assume greater responsibility for their own defence."

@rgwhitman.bsky.social‬ analyses the UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership & the role of the US
A modest beginning: the new EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership - UK in a changing Europe
Professor Richard Whitman analyses the Security and Defence Partnership announced at the UK-EU summit in London on Monday 19 May. He argues that the agreement does not exceed any strategic…
ukandeu.ac.uk
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by Richard Whitman

rgwhitman.bsky.social
Fantastic occasion - and very many thanks to @mybisa.bsky.social for bringing us all together to reflect on the first fifty years of the Association.
mybisa.bsky.social
BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · Jun 19
We finished the 1st day of #BISA2025 with our 50th roundtable talk chaired by Mark Webber

Joined by Barry Buzan, Chris Brown, Christopher Hill,
Caroline Kennedy-Pipe, @rgwhitman.bsky.social
and Ruth Blakeley for a fascinating discussion about how IR has changed over the last 50 years! 🌟
From left to right - Barry Buzan, Kyle Grayson, Mark Webber, Ruth Blakeley, Richard Whitman, Christopher Hill and Chris Brown. Stood in front of a stage.
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman, Antje Wiener

mybisa.bsky.social
We finished the 1st day of #BISA2025 with our 50th roundtable talk chaired by Mark Webber

Joined by Barry Buzan, Chris Brown, Christopher Hill,
Caroline Kennedy-Pipe, @rgwhitman.bsky.social
and Ruth Blakeley for a fascinating discussion about how IR has changed over the last 50 years! 🌟
From left to right - Barry Buzan, Kyle Grayson, Mark Webber, Ruth Blakeley, Richard Whitman, Christopher Hill and Chris Brown. Stood in front of a stage.
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by Richard Whitman

rgwhitman.bsky.social
Thanks to @congeostrategy.bsky.social for giving me the chance to answer the #BigAsk this week.
congeostrategy.bsky.social
Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · Jun 13
‘To add real value to European security the 🇪🇺-🇬🇧 Security and Defence Partnership needs to embrace defence industrial cooperation as its defining strategic purpose,’ argues @rgwhitman.bsky.social, ‬ @kent.ac.uk

#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
How can Britain work with its allies and partners to boost its defence posture?
The Big Ask | No. 24.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
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by Richard Whitman

rgwhitman.bsky.social
AUKward - on.ft.com/4jPXsQN
Pentagon launches review of Aukus nuclear submarine deal
​Ending the pact would be a blow to the security alliance with Australia and UK
on.ft.com
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

mybisa.bsky.social
🌟BISA chair roundtable: 50 years and counting: reflecting on the discipline and profession of International Studies🌟

Online or in person 🎉

‪Ft/ @rgwhitman.bsky.social‬, Barry Buzan, Chris Brown, Christopher Hill, Caroline Kennedy-Pipe, Ruth Blakeley & Mark Webber

Sign up now! 👉
Public event - BISA chair roundtable: 50 years and counting: reflecting on the discipline and profession of International Studies
A roundtable with past BISA chairs. Part of the #BISA2025 conference.
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by Richard Whitman

rgwhitman.bsky.social
Modesty (doesn't quite) forbid me for drawing attention to this piece for @congeostrategy.bsky.social - Resetting (modestly): The UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-memora...
Resetting (modestly): The UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership
The Memorandum | No. 19.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
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Reposted by: Richard Whitman

ukandeu.bsky.social
"It does not represent a transformative moment or strategic shift; rather, it formalises a more normalised, codified dialogue between the two parties."

🖊️ @rgwhitman.bsky.social analyses the Security and Defence Partnership announced at the UK-EU summit in London

ukandeu.ac.uk/the-new-eu-u...
A modest beginning: the new EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership - UK in a changing Europe
Professor Richard Whitman analyses the Security and Defence Partnership announced at the UK-EU summit in London on Monday 19 May. He argues that the agreement does not exceed any strategic partnership...
ukandeu.ac.uk
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by Richard Whitman

rgwhitman.bsky.social
Sharp and on point from @edrusi.bsky.social
rusi.bsky.social
RUSI @rusi.bsky.social · May 19
'If the threat to European security is genuinely grave, and increased UK-EU cooperation is vital to security, then why are both sides holding up progress over relatively minor domestic priorities and legacy disagreements?' notes @edrusi.bsky.social.
Restoring Factory Settings: The 2025 UK-EU Summit
Nine years after the Brexit vote and five years after the UK left the EU, both sides have finally agreed to structured cooperation on defence and security. While it lays a comprehensive framework and ...
www.rusi.org
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by Richard Whitman

rgwhitman.bsky.social
My take on the EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership agreed at the summit today.
ukandeu.bsky.social
UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · May 19
"If the intent of this agreement was to signal the beginning of a genuine strategic partnership between the EU and the UK in security and defence, then it falls short."

✍️ @rgwhitman.bsky.social analyses the details of today's EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership

ukandeu.ac.uk/the-new-eu-u...
A modest beginning: the new EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership - UK in a changing Europe
Professor Richard Whitman analyses the Security and Defence Partnership announced at the UK-EU summit in London on Monday 19 May. He argues that the agreement does not exceed any strategic partnership...
ukandeu.ac.uk
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by Richard Whitman

rgwhitman.bsky.social
Thanks to the @congeostrategy.bsky.social for getting the opportunity to answer their #BigAsk this week - on whether Britain should have a foreign policy doctrine.
congeostrategy.bsky.social
Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · May 2
‘As 🇺🇸 redefines its view of international relations and reassesses its alliances, 🇬🇧 must undertake a fundamental reassessment of its own foreign policy doctrine,’ argues @rgwhitman.bsky.social, @kent.ac.uk

#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
Should Britain have a foreign policy doctrine?
The Big Ask | No. 18.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
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