John Curtis
Senior Researcher/Clerk at the House of Commons Library, researching Asia, Americas and the NI Protocol. War Studies alumnus. Follow for tepid takes on uncontroversial subjects.
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Defence experts & analysis
Defence writers, think thanks, and journalists, with a slight UK focus
Foreign & Defence think tanks & journals
List of foreign, defence and security think tanks, academic research centres, and journals
(UK) Parliament
Those working in, on, or around Parliament, including those interested in its procedure and history As well as fellow Commons Library specialists
Europe & the EU
Think tanks, commentators & academics working on European and EU affairs.
@jamespren.bsky.social
Researcher, likes data, graphs, infographics and telling stories with data. PhD in political analysis from Sussex uni - like all social science subjects. Mainly post about political analysis and my research within the Hastings & Rye area. Fabian member.
@lordnortonlouth.bsky.social
Professor of Government, University of Hull. Devoted to the study of the Constitution, Parliament, and the Conservative Party.
@funmiolonisakin.bsky.social
Vice President/Principal (International) @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social | Professor of Peace, Security, Leadership and Internationalisation of Education | Founding Director of African Leadership Centre @ King's | PhD in War Studies @ King's
@romanpalace.bsky.social
Romans, Archaeology, Museums, Typos. We're not a villa and we don't do Latin.
@nickhedley.bsky.social
Editor of The Progress Playbook: https://theprogressplaybook.com We focus on proven climate and sustainable development solutions. Email me for collaboration opportunities: nick.hedley@theprogressplaybook.com
@tobiasharris.bsky.social
Japanese politics analyst; author of The Iconoclast: Shinzō Abe and the New Japan; Chicago-born Cubs fan now living in DC; marathoner; RHP + IF ⚾ Substack: Observingjapan.substack.com. Business: www.japanforesight.com
@chinahousebrief.bsky.social
Everything you need to know about UK-China relations. Every other Thursday. Only on Substack: http://chinahousebrief.substack.com
@frontiers2025.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary conference on frontiers, 11-12 July 2025 @tlrhub.bsky.social, @tcddublin.bsky.social. Organised by @pduffy1.bsky.social. Call for papers deadline 31 March 2025. Abstracts and enquiries to pduffy1@tcd.ie.
@drseanhaughey.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer at @irishinstitute.bsky.social, University of Liverpool. Interested in parliaments, power-sharing & institutional reform.
@lukemansillo.com
University of Sydney Political scientist: public opinion, political behaviour, survey research methods, advanced democracy elections, Australian politics and racial politics. Penchant for Bayesian statistics. https://www.lukemansillo.com
@danielhegedus.bsky.social
International Relations & Democracy. Thinker & Doer. Regional Director for Central Europe at @gmfus.bsky.social. Views are personal. Metal & Bluegrass fan.
@birdyword.bsky.social
Wall Street editor at The Economist, co-host of our Money Talks podcast.
@mark-carney.bsky.social
Prime Minister of Canada and Leader of the Liberal Party | Premier ministre du Canada et chef du Parti libéral markcarney.ca
@dmk1793.bsky.social
Historian, think tank researcher, and co-editor of @renewaljournal.bsky.social
@markya.bsky.social
Professor of Political Economy at the Munk School at University of Toronto. Father, curmudgeon, left full back in a beer league. Works best when fed Polish and Austrian food.
@rolandparis.bsky.social
Professor and director, Graduate School of Public & International Affairs @gspia-esapi.bsky.social, University of Ottawa, Canada. Associate fellow, Chatham House. https://rolandparis.com/
@thelookout.bsky.social
Military and defense issues, as seen from NATOs northern flank. Special interest: The Russian Navy. Independent Defense Analyst, all analysis and opinions are my own Contact: the.lookout.n@protonmail.com
@yorktowninstitute.bsky.social
A DC-based think tank, focused on US grand strategy and great power competition, with a strong emphasis on Eurasia, the defense industrial base, alliances, and maritime power. Site: https://bit.ly/4fMqQq1 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3CPjuUb Share ≠ endorse
@emilyfry.bsky.social
Senior Economist at Resolution Foundation, researching trade, growth and living standards.
@bbcrobc.bsky.social
BBC Prague correspondent. Writing and reporting on Czech/Slovak stuff. May contain views. Read/watch/listen here: https://robjcameron.com/
@ceias-eu.bsky.social
#CEIAS is an #IR and #AsianStudies #ThinkTank dedicated to spreading knowledge about #Asia. Branches in Bratislava, Prague, and Vienna.
@ben-shave.bsky.social
I work at the House of Commons. Currently: digital and tech policy scrutiny for the Science, Innovation and Technology committee. Previously: Public Accounts and Brexit committees. Apart from that, I'm mostly being a dad and cycling. My views.
@duriandiaries.bsky.social
Senior Analyst @CrisisGroup. Posts on Philippines, Peace Processes+Deterrence and Durians.
@cthelala.bsky.social
Indian-American. Director of Energy at Center for Public Enterprise. PhD Candidate at UMass Economics. Macro + Finance + Industrial Policy + Decarbonization + Grids + Advanced Technology https://publicenterprise.org/author/chirag/
@labourlist.bsky.social
The inside track on Labour party news + debate. News, tipoffs, op-eds or ideas to share? We're at mail@labourlist.org.
@danielsugarman.bsky.social
Jewish. Incoming Deputy Editor of the Jewish News. Resh Galuta of Bluesky. Regular entrant on the NY Times Bestseller List of Unpublished Books. All opinions are mine.
@tom-phillips.com
New book out now! A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE END OF THE F*CKING WORLD – https://linktr.ee/endofthefckingworld Previous books: Humans; Truth; Conspiracy. Formerly BuzzFeed & Full Fact.
@josh.politics.co.uk
Editor of Politics.co.uk ✍️ Subscribe to my free newsletter 👇 https://www.politics.co.uk/subscribe/
@fulelo.bsky.social
BBC cog; Russia, FSU, E.Europe, Syria opp watcher. Views own, some humour 🤨 migrant, chatty. Oversharing news. Masto: @fulelo@journa.host prior X @fulelo Work: #TheGlobalJigsaw http://tinyurl.com/4t2vh3e2 BBCNews starter pack https://go.bsky.app/8gWbLmD
@jamesomalley.co.uk
@Psythor on Twitter. Freelance writer covering politics/tech/nerd stuff. Read my content: takes.jamesomalley.co.uk #FREETHEPAF
@inglesongrey.bsky.social
Incoherent views expressed are my own He/Him 🏴🏳️🌈 Слава Україні🇺🇦 Ingleson-Grey Notes https://open.substack.com/pub/tominglesongrey?r=1ix0um&utm_medium=ios My pictures: inglesongreyphoto.bsky.social
@elerianm.bsky.social
@thorstenwojczewski.bsky.social
Lecturer in International Relations at Coventry University, UK German/Indian/US foreign policy I populism and the far right I emerging powers and global order
@alicetiara.bsky.social
Studies social media & society, far-right disinfo. Dir of Research, Data & Society. UNC CITAP. Loves pop cult. Mom, fashion victim, sci fi/fantasy enthusiast. Author of The Private is Political, Status Update. NYC forever. She/her/femme 💅🏻 tiara.org
@aestesop.bsky.social
Political analyst & researcher. Western Balkans, EU enlargement & illiberalism. PhD candidate @uni-graz.at, Fellow @biepag.bsky.social & GLPS Kosovo 🇽🇰. Burek, memes, all things camp. 📍 Vienna, Austria 🌐 www.alejandroestesoperez.com
@jackddean.bsky.social
UCL SSEES PhD Candidate | Research on CEE- Populism, Health, Extremes | Views are my own.
@lucyidunn.bsky.social
The Spectator’s diary reporter covering UK and Scottish politics. Edit Spectator Scotland section • Doctor 🩺 (don’t practise) • DMs open or email me: ldunn@spectator.co.uk
@benhcraig.bsky.social
@82hou.bsky.social
Analysing policy for the House of Commons International Affairs Unit. 英国特色小镇做题家. Views and rants my own.
@bruegel.bsky.social
Independent and non-doctrinal international economics think-tank with a mission to improve economic policy. www.bruegel.org
@cepa.org
The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) | CEPA’s mission is to ensure a strong and democratic transatlantic alliance for future generations. Media inquiries: press@cepa.org