Sophy Antrobus

Now that Roisin Agnew's doc "The Ban" is up on The New Yorker's website, here's a piece I wrote about it, and the broadcasting ban itself, on the 30th anniversary of its lifting last year, and which involved me quizzing Chris Morris about *that* sketch.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...

✈️ ‘Gowns Flying’: The first one hundred years of University Air Squadrons

FASI's @sophyantrobus.bsky.social examines the development of the University Air Squadrons over the past century & explores how they remain a vital link between universities & the armed forces.

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My third and final edition of the Journal of the @rafhistorical.bsky.social as editor is in print. It's the proceedings of the RAF culture seminar at @rafmuseum.bsky.social , organised by @sophyantrobus.bsky.social , @rafhistory.bsky.social, wonderfully guest edited by @sophyhiggins.bsky.social.

So assuming this story is correct -- and the WSJ reporter is excellent -- Trump's chief negotiator on Ukraine is meeting with Putin about how to end the war while also scouting sites for a possible Trump hotel in Moscow.

www.wsj.com/world/russia...

Excellent analysis

Fascinating read. Intersects with Mike Martin’s arguments in Why We Fight.

Dr Julia Balm, of the Freeman Air & Space Institute, shares insights into the increasing strategic relevance of space war

Julia Lopez is rumoured to be replacing Stuart Andrew as shadow culture secretary. There should be some kind of prize if you've heard of both of these people.

Should we ban opinion polls? They claim to reflect public sentiment. But they’re better thought of as just another species of misinformation

I could go 'blah, blah, Betteridge' or 'blah, blah, for the 800th time, here's why this is a shit idea', but you know what, the main conclusion is just that this article is ignorant crap.

That letter from Richard Tice is unbelievable....

Don't let the excitable intern write your quotes, kids.

Agree. Also much emphasis on Service Families Accommodation but Single Living Accommodation must also be an immediate priority.

British fighter jets to carry nuclear bombs American-made planes armed with tactical weapons would be the UK’s biggest defence expansion since the Cold War

Interesting given my piece with Kevin Rowlands recently published: www.progressivebritain.org/adding-rungs...

British fighter jets to carry nuclear bombs

www.thetimes.com/article/b3fb...

YES! my second sport column is online!

I went to watch some rugby in Twickenham: can you guess how it went?

observer.co.uk/news/columni... [free to read!]

Loretta Swit: M*A*S*H ‘Hot Lips’ actress dies aged 87 Swit delighted audiences as Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan in M*A*S*H, the US comedy series that aired for more than a decade from 1973

My hero. Just loved everything about her. Obvs Alan Alda is in the same league. Loretta Swit: M*A*S*H ‘Hot Lips’ actress dies aged 87

www.thetimes.com/article/24ff...

Postdoc with a focus on narrative geopolitics Description The postdoctoral position is part of the interdisciplinary research environment on narrative geopolitics, established with funding from the Swedish Armed Forces. The role involves interdis

The Swedish Defence University advertises a postdoc focused on ”narrative geopolitics” - or how widespread and emotionally charged narratives influence international security, great power relations, and geostrategic rivalry. Deadline August 31:
fhs.varbi.com/en/what:job/...

The Next Battle of Britain: Rebuilding the UK's Air and Missile… The Battle of Britain showcased the world’s first air and missile defence campaign, featuring systems of warnings and alerts, the pioneering use of radar, and coordinated efforts to repel German…

💡 Rebuilding the UK's Air and Missile Defence Posture

In the final viewpoint of the series, @sophyantrobus.bsky.social reflects on the future of IAMD in the UK, noting its significant shortfalls & how it could be improved through strategic themes - the 4 ‘Ps’

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www.kcl.ac.uk/the-next-bat...

Last week, FASI's @sophyantrobus.bsky.social joined the #ASPC2025 panel discussion 'Doctrine & Leadership'

The panel noted the importance of personnel, science, technology & capabilities as critical enablers for future aerospace power policies & doctrine.

www.aeronautica.difesa.it/aerospace-po...

DID YOU KNOW: The black smoke announcing no result in the Conclave is produced by burning unsold copies of Boris Johnson’s 2024 political memoir UNLEASHED. Sources at the Vatican say they are prepared for up to six weeks of deliberations

Absolutely! Always good to collaborate with you. And yes we are anti-Armageddon!

Adding Rungs to the (De)Escalation Ladder - Progressive Britain KCL's Dr Sophy Antrobus and Dr Kevin Rowlands analyse the connection between escalation of conflict and sub-strategic nuclear weapons.

Head of RNSSC, @c21st-sailor.bsky.social, and @sophyantrobus.bsky.social, co-director of @fasikcl.bsky.social have written a joint article on escalation/de-escalation for @progbrit.bsky.social.

Read it here👇

www.progressivebritain.org/adding-rungs...

Come and work with me at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Academy!

You’ll deliver workshops to academics, civil servants and politicians to help government work better.

An amazing opportunity to have influence at the heart of politics and policy making - deadline is 11 May, so apply now!

Funnily enough walking through Bishops Park not far from the Boat Race start. Just been watching and cheering!!

Omg it’s awesome. Telegraph Road was also what I listened to walking to my first job (cleaning)!

One of these people has at least thought about Ukraine for some time. The other doesn’t understand basic facts about his brief.

Correct. Watch. It isn’t trade policy, it isn’t economic policy. It’s a way to get political control over the business world.

Meritocracy and the Military: Lessons from the Royal Air Force This essay challenges the casual use of the term ‘meritocracy’ by senior military officers and the implications of using that rhetoric, which imparts a simplicity to the concept. Sophy Antrobus ana...

Meritocracy and the Military: Lessons from the Royal Air Force by @sophyantrobus.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #airpowerhistory

I’ve finally grinded through Adolescence and I am afraid to say it’s the most dull and boring drama ever.

This rocks from first to last frame.

📢 FASI Co-Director wins King's impact award!

🌟Congratulations to FASI’s @sophyantrobus.bsky.social, who has been awarded the SSPP King’s Impact Award for her work on risk within contemporary air power.

Read more here 👇
kcl.ac.uk/news/fasi-co...