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Ian Anthony

@garishstrides.bsky.social

Analyst at the Swedish Defence Research Agency FOI

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Latest posts by garishstrides.bsky.social on Bluesky

Maybe move Rees Zammit to full back? He can get involved all over the pitch ... Will Jordan style.

05.11.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

and Mulder. Quick ball, quick service and away we go.

27.10.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's not just last night. I went through all the penalties and conversions from last season (I don't waste my weekends!) and we had a 60 per cent success rate - worst in the URC, next worst was Munster with 65 per cent. Glasgow had a 79 per cent success. It must have cost us the playoff place.

05.10.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Somehow we have to get more points off the kicking tee.

04.10.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The video is epic as well.

27.09.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Invest in Heathrow Terminal 5, it’s well below an acceptable standard.

06.08.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If it is going to keep running for almost another year, but with the handbrake off, I am not sure this is much of a win.

18.07.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The F-5s must be 50 years old, remarkable that they were still flying anyway.

22.06.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Joining Apple Music is the worst decision I have made recently. I have a huge amount of music that I bought in iTunes, and that I was very happy with. Can't use iTunes any more, and joining Apple Music (which is garbage compared to Spotify) has screwed up my file sharing. Rant over ... for now

30.05.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As a loyal supporter of Apple from the start (I had one of the very first desktop models) I am being transformed into a bit of a hater. Dressing up obviously self-serving changes that make my life harder as somehow in my interest just compounds irritation. I am now actively looking for alternatives.

30.05.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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How can the voting have started when nobody has performed yet? Confused ...

17.05.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think if Munster and Ulster both win we probably have to go back and play the Bulls again. It doesn't seem much of a prize to be honest.

16.05.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They certainly chose their name well. He has been a thorn in the side of various Welsh teams but I can't help but like Willie Le Roux. He takes risks but with the imagination and skills to back it up.

11.05.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If we finish 6th I think we have to go back again for a play-off. We need Glasgow to win today then we need to finish 7th. A trip to Glasgow would be a decent game, style-wise the Bulls are the worst possible match up.

10.05.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If I ever form an indie band we are definitely going to be called HooHa Awakening.

02.05.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Without a better O-Line it doesn’t matter who we have at QB. He will be running for his life all game.

04.04.2025 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I plan to move my TV over the fireplace in solidarity.

30.03.2025 05:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When more factories producing ammunition and missiles open there will be more respect. Until then it is words and paper, but no more capability.

21.03.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The yardstick is opening new factories not launching new strategy documents.

21.03.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Japan will show us the blueprint in the Summer I expect. Speed kills.

19.03.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The EU always has a Eurobarometer survey question on citizen support for the EU. Currently highest since 2006. Under 20 per cent of respondents have a negative opinion, positive opinion is now over 50 per cent. With current trends in trans-Atlantic relations support for the EU will probably grow.

16.03.2025 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

First time I saw Wales live in Cardiff was in 1973. We have had a lot of ups and some downs since then but I have never been in a place where I don't want to watch at all. Very close to that now.

16.03.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Zeitenzilla!

06.03.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The tackle count for the Welsh open side in that game suggest he is extra-terrestrial.

06.03.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Former Cardiff men … bring them all back!

06.03.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

4 months to the Hague Summit ... maybe it is better to have the drama somewhere other than there.

01.03.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

At the point where opinion polls show that the approach is not working with the voters and elections are imminent.

01.03.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exclusive: The full text of the US-Ukraine mineral deal The Kyiv Independent has obtained from a source in the Ukrainian government, the full text of the mineral deal agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine.

Improved maybe, but according to Rubio not finalized. The latest version lacks any security guarantee, the only mention is in paragraph 10 but it is not a US commitment.
kyivindependent.com/exclusive-th...

01.03.2025 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would assume Zelensky didn't sign the minerals deal, and that is what led to the scenes in the Oval Office? That seems like a more likely explanation.

28.02.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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