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UK Civil Servant and proud of it. Defence Historian. #ColdWar and current UK #strategy & #defence policy. #Wargaming and Red Teaming.

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The Crumble Crib. An orange shop that just sells crumble.

The Crumble Crib. An orange shop that just sells crumble.

There is a takeaway crumble shop in Sheringham. I don’t have a sweet tooth at all, but gawd it’s good. Try it if you visit. Really clever idea.

10.08.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Lecturer in Foreign Policy at King's College London Discover Lecturer in Foreign Policy jobs and more in higher education on jobs.ac.uk. Apply for further details on the top job board.

Excellent job alert: KCL War Studies is hiring a lecturer in Foreign Policy on a full-time, indefinite contract. We already have lots of Middle East and East Asia expertise, but any other regional (and cross-regional) specialisms are of interest. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOA302/l...

22.07.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I think we should investigate the pricing regime described in the last sentence.

22.07.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I miss playing Epic. My favourite game system by far.

07.07.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The way it’s phrased in the Times report, I think it’s highly likely that it’s classified input into the review, rather than classified outputs. I don’t have any inside knowledge, but that’s how it reads, and that would be in line with previous practice over the years.

06.06.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s not unusual. There have been classified parts to every Defence Review, as far as I know - generally the Intelligence assessments etc that describe the threats.

06.06.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hackworth is the White Collar hero we all need.

04.06.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I always found that scene excruciatingly uncomfortable, because I would feel exactly like Hackworth.

03.06.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed. Although in their defence this time, their current majority is β€˜a mile wide but an inch deep’, to borrow someone else’s phrase.

12.05.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Call for Discussion Papers: Global (Dis)Order

Call for Discussion Papers: Global (Dis)Order

How do we respond to these times of global disorder? We are offering Β£2,500 for discussion papers of around 4,000 words on this topical theme. Deadline for proposals: 14th April. Please pass on to interested networks
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28.02.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 89    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

No, that’s absolutely correct.

25.02.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œI must have slept funny” is now the go-to explanation for aches and pains.

18.02.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve submitted SO MANY essays discussing aspects of the war against Gemrany.

15.02.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A reminder: Vladimir Putin could end the war in Ukraine right now, just by ordering his soldiers to go home. No need for treaties or negotiations.

13.02.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 12613    πŸ” 3627    πŸ’¬ 223    πŸ“Œ 123
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NYU's History Department is accepting applications for the Elihu Rose Scholar in Modern Military History! The committee welcomes applications from historians of war and the military, broadly defined, in any geographical area. Learn more and apply: apply.interfolio.com/161728

11.02.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Assistant Professor in the History of International Political Thought c.1700 to the Present - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge Assistant Professor in the History of International Political Thought c.1700 to the Present in the Faculty of History at the University of Cambridge.

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Assistant Professor in the History of International Political Thought c.1700 to the Present, University of Cambridge

(this is a permanent/tenured position, open to those with a specialism in any period since 1700)
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50242/

07.02.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 65    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4
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07.02.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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The Royal Navy’s Naval Historical Branch is recruiting a full-time, permanent Historical Researcher! Details here: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...

03.02.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4

Not exactly a big pool of votes…

19.01.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

D&D is great for letting off a bit of steam. I do like the sound of an β€˜uptight’ Paladin πŸ˜‚ Sounds like you were blessed by the Dice Gods!

19.01.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Montgomery: "Without the Bailey bridge we should not have won the war". Don't know about that, but Sir Donald Coleman Bailey's designs sure did shorten the war, and save lives. #WW2 #HISTORY

15.01.2025 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Threat Level Rising: Climate Change, National Security and UK Political Action Climate change is a clear, present, and escalating danger to global security. The UK must act to adapt now in order to be prepared.

Tim Clack from @ox.ac.uk and Barry Gardiner MP discuss β€œClimate Change, National Security and UK Political Action; Threat Level Rising” - Climate change is driving national security, read more about it now⚑
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05.01.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love these AARs!

03.01.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A pre-Christmas reminder. We are looking for a new team member.

New Year, new opportunity? Could it be you? Please re-post if you think any of your followers might be interested.

21.12.2024 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The online portal to the records held at the National Archives, and information about those records.

Researchers: NARA has digitized hundreds of thousands of operational reports from US units in the Pacific Theater of WWII, to include divisional reports with regimental reports, maps, and sketches.

It’s a gold mine. Go nuts

catalog.archives.gov/id/305275

12.12.2024 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 404    πŸ” 129    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 20
The second step in Adobe’s β€œcancel my plan” workflow, where they roll over and give you everything for half price, $29.99 vs the rack $59.99 cost

The second step in Adobe’s β€œcancel my plan” workflow, where they roll over and give you everything for half price, $29.99 vs the rack $59.99 cost

Adobe users: it’s the most beautiful time of the year, where you can threaten to cancel your plan and get the price cut down from $59.99 to $29.99 for the next 12 months ✨

Manage plan-> cancel my plan -> continue and then you get this offer: (more)

10.12.2024 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5629    πŸ” 2290    πŸ’¬ 203    πŸ“Œ 202
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a group of black and white cows are standing on a table with the words " okay one last time " above them Alt: An exasperated Father Ted tries yet again to explain to a confused Father Dougal, the difference between β€˜small’ and β€˜far away’.
10.12.2024 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can Bluesky help? I might be looking for a new research post in March next year. What thinktanks and organisations should I be looking at for critical discussions on data, defence and military operations?

25.11.2024 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Wren Janet Okell, staring at the camera with a slightly awkward smile. Fair enough - as we'll see, she did her best work hidden behind a screen...

Wren Janet Okell, staring at the camera with a slightly awkward smile. Fair enough - as we'll see, she did her best work hidden behind a screen...

This here is one of the great U-boat hunters of the Second World War.

Grab a comfy seat and a glass of something pleasing. We're going on a journey...

08.10.2024 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1322    πŸ” 511    πŸ’¬ 53    πŸ“Œ 171

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