I teach the EU. I have difficulty persuading students that bibliographies need to be in alphabetical order. I don't think I'll be very good at brainwashing them...

The proudest moment of my life post-PhD has been coming back to the PGR office after a long while and seeing that someone has updated the whiteboard.

What a great crowd to be anxious with for four years 🫶🏼

Satellite imagery shows strike that destroyed Iranian school was more extensive than first reported The images suggest that precision munitions struck other buildings, including a clinic that was also inside the complex.

EXCLUSIVE: The strike that destroyed a school in Minab, Iran was larger than has been previously reported. A nearby clinic was also hit.

The evidence suggests a precision strike against an IRGC base that was adjacent to the school.

www.npr.org/2026/03/04/n...

Knew who it was even before noticing it's GB news.

When you're an intelligence researcher at 3:45 but a long-distance aunt at 4pm 🫡

My forthcoming book with @srdj.bsky.social has a cover and will be out this winter with @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social

"After the attack they said 'let's make a deal,' more people should do that" might be the most disturbing thing Trump has ever said.

Think I'll block some time off this afternoon for, you know, screaming into the void.

Today is the last day to get your papers in for the European Security WG's 9th annual conference entitled 'European Security in the Age of Trump and Putin' 🇪🇺

Get your applications in now: https://ow.ly/YO3I50XSiTo

Lucia Frigo

Red sky at night, expat-about-to-leave-again's delight.

‼️Just a couple of weeks left to submit an abstract for our online workshop, "European Security in the Age of Trump and Putin".

Join the BISA European Security Working Group for a day of stimulating conversations and great feedback! Reach out to me for any questions or doubts about the application.

Call for papers: European Security in the Age of Trump and Putin- European Security | BISA - European Security Working Group

Join us on February 27th 2026 for our Annual Workshop at @mybisa.bsky.social European Security Working Group!

This year's event, "European Security in the Age of Trump and Putin", welcomes contributions on several contemporary themes (see call for papers below ⬇️).

Any questions? Message me!

In a twist that everyone could have predicted, me being in charge of this year's Christmas quiz means that some inspiration will be drawn from the 'wisdom' of the best dressed Bond.

Trump Is Breaking American Intelligence Politicizing the system makes dangerous failures more likely.

'The problem is not just that Trump himself belittles intelligence. His administration is also creating conditions in which senior officials tailor their assessments to please him.' The standard of totalitarians. www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

Today I submitted my Mock Viva materials, then went and did some pottery in my weekly class.

My past self would not believe this day, and I think she'd be proud.

’Intelligence, insecurity and the international: new encounters between IR and intelligence scholarship’, King’s College London, 7–8 May.

Cheers for a wonderfully stimulating workshop folks, and thanks Hager for organising.

Can Keir Starmer reset relations with the EU?: Annual report 2024 The CER's annual report starts with an essay on whether Keir Starmer can reset relations with the EU.

The election of #KeirStarmer’s government in the UK and its commitment to reset relations with the EU has offered the CER opportunities to help reshape that relationship.

New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social annual report 2024
Read here:

Some PhD joy from last week, when after 3+ years of campaigning, we got to inaugurate the new PhD office at @rhulpir.bsky.social.
We have windows!!!!

The whole school of Law and Social Sciences came together (the pizza helped) and this blue plaque was put on the wall.

PGR solidarity forever ✊🏼

Standing up to the authoritarian wave requires more than cheerleading for democracy; it demands making democratic societies more participatory, responsive, and adaptable at all levels, from local to national, in response to the societal shifts driven by the Internet over the past 15 years.

It is, thanks! And very interesting finds that align with some of mine. e.g. security and defence cooperation not necessarily being the low-hanging fruit we expect; also, the govts' willingness seems not fully there yet with diff priorities and limitations. Fascinating work ‪@nvondarza.bsky.social‬

Brian Driscoll, the acting director of the FBI, sporting curly hair, a kinda rakish jazz dirtbag moustache and beard combo, a faintly amused look in his eyes and a wry "whaddaya gonna do" smirk

I've got to say, the guy who accidentally became the Director of the FBI does 100% look like the guy who accidentally becomes the Director of the FBI in a mid-2000s comedy about a guy who accidentally becomes the Director of the FBI

In Brussels today for the #EUUK Forum Annual Conference.

With Starter's visit to Brussels yesterday and Brexit's 5 years anniversary last week, it's a stimulating time to reflect on the future of the relationship with representatives from industry and diplomacy.

Our European Security Working Group's Annual Workshop has started here at @plymuni.bsky.social !
With a great crowd online and in person, our great host Lorenzo Cladi presents his research on European security and transatlantic cooperation.

@mybisa.bsky.social

Grateful for our growing and deepening community! ☺️We've come a long way from the isolated covid days @luciafrigo.bsky.social and I started our PhDs in

Experts on Security Studies: IR, War, Military, Intelligence, Defense, Terrorism...
go.bsky.app/TQjeoVe

Call for papers: European Security Working Group 8th annual workshop - European security cooperation in times of European and global elections- European Security | BISA - European Security Working Group

🚨 Just a few days left to join us in Plymouth in January for a workshop on "European security cooperation in times of global elections". Organized by yours truly at @mybisa.bsky.social European Security Working Group😊

Submit your abstract by November 30th! All info at www.bisa.ac.uk/members/work...

UK security fears over Trump’s intelligence chief and possible data leaks Trump's record of leaking classified information and hoarding intelligence documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort is concerning British security officials

NEW: UK security officials have concerns about sharing intelligence with Donald Trump.

MI6 are understood to have fears about Trump’s history of leaking classified information as well as his pick of Tulsi Gabbard as US intelligence chief.
inews.co.uk/news/uk-secu...

Hi Jacob, if the list includes Brexit and UK foreign policy/security, I'd love to be considered too! Thank you for putting this together!

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📢Calling frontline migrant support services📢
Does your organisation work supporting migrants? Do you want more resources when you encounter gender and sexuality in that work? 👩👨🧑‍🦱🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
We have 100 physical copies of the training workbook for you - get in touch for a copy 👓
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Hi Jamal! The workshop is organized by a European Security working group (but the geographic scope is not necessarily on Europe - we welcome studies on areas other than Europe!). So if your work is linked to security from an environmental perspective, do apply! And yes it's a great space for PhDs!