Mark Stout
Intelligence historian, former intelligence officer. Also live on the borderlands of military history. Former Historian at the International Spy Museum. University educator. I wish I were in Seattle. The cat is Boadicea.
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Intelligence Studies and Practitioners
This list is pretty heavily tilted toward historians but includes people with useful perspectives on intelligence from any direction. It focuses primarily on governmental intel rather than private sector or non-governmental open source.
@safetyworkhstm.bsky.social
Historian of home injuries, public health, and product safety at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Former Ph.D. student and graduate worker organizer at Johns Hopkins. Still frustrated and/or over-caffeinated.
@claycopper.bsky.social
Fed service academy faculty, Security Cooperation pro?/enthusiast, international relations, diverse democracy enjoyer, some boardgames, human
@antongerashchenko.bsky.social
Ukrainian patriot. Advisor to Internal Affairs Minister (2021-2023). Support my team of volunteer translators: http://patreon.com/TwitterAG
@watchesofespionage.bsky.social
@jackmurphyrgr.bsky.social
National security journalist: work can be found at https://thehighside.substack.com Host on @theteamhouse.bsky.social Special Forces history book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/e3h74dt4
@govjayinslee.bsky.social
Former Governor still on a mission to defeat climate change and building a better future for everyone. Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and organize.
@speculativeinsight.bsky.social
A journal that explores the breadth and depth of the themes, ideas, and issues of science fiction and fantasy. Ed. Alexandra Pierce. https://www.speculativeinsight.com/
@wa7iut.bsky.social
Out West somewhere with my dogs. Eagle Scout Time Magazine Person of the Year, 2006
@jpict.bsky.social
The Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism is an international forum for new research and analysis of contemporary security issues. https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rpic20
@davidaaron.bsky.social
National Security and Cyber Attorney. Former DOJ and DANY Prosecutor. Views my own.
@martylederman.bsky.social
Professor at Georgetown University Law Center; former DOJ/OLC attorney
@mford.bsky.social
Staff writer, The New Republic. Law, democracy, and the courts. 49ers/Dodgers stuff too.
@kschultz.bsky.social
I am professor of political science at Stanford University and an avid nature photographer. All views are my own. More photos at https://kenschultz.smugmug.com
@printersofscotland.bsky.social
A collective of printmakers from across Scotland - working together to develop and share printmaking. Festival of Printmaking 15-17 Aug 2025. University of Stirling. www.printmakersofscotland.com
@aus-spymuseum.bsky.social
Our mission - is collection, preservation, sharing and education on the history of espionage, and evolution of modern threats. Our vision and goal - is to establish an independent and permanent museum home for our collection and educational programs.
@jmmontpelier.bsky.social
Exploring the legacy of James Madison, the lives of the Enslaved Community, and the U.S. Constitution. 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization. https://www.montpelier.org/
@drmendozan.bsky.social
Asst Prof at CU-Boulder | studies modern US history; pedagogy | Reviews Editor Teaching History A Journal of Methods https://www.colorado.edu/history/natalie-mendoza
@jwmueller-pu.bsky.social
Political Theory and Intellectual History. Politics of Architecture and Political Iconography. Some Public Affairs Commentary. Posting in a personal capacity, but with professional capacities, one hopes. No DMs. https://jwmueller.princeton.edu/
@asadasad.bsky.social
Sociologist, writing on immigration, surveillance, and inequality. Author of ENGAGE AND EVADE: http://bit.ly/m/asadbook
@megaloteuthis.bsky.social
@jboothhistory.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Law, CU Boulder Current projects: The Legal Architecture of Emancipation Studying Policing from a Law and Political Economy Perspective jonathonbooth.com
@ryanenos.bsky.social
Social Scientist, Harvard University https://www.ryandenos.com/ https://ryandenos.substack.com/
@nkalamb.bsky.social
🍉; “Happiness Vampire”; Assoc Prof of Soc @ UNB; social theory + sport; words in The Guardian etc; co-host @endofsportpod.bsky.social; he/him; plz order *The End of College Football*: https://t.co/0C19WAmL6y
@nikki-ikani.bsky.social
Assistant Prof Intel & Security ISGA | writer | NWO Veni Laureate | Research Fellow KCL | Snr Fellow NATO Defence College | researching warning | editor Poets Reading the News | @Kortschrijvers | she/her
@harrylitman.bsky.social
Host & exec prod, "Talking Feds Pod" and "Talking San Diego." FCA Lawyer. Teach con law at UCSD & UCLA. Senior Fellow USC. Former US Atty, Dep Assis AG. Founding Contributor, The Contrarian
@mihelcic.bsky.social
Security specialist—intelligence and global affairs, travel security risks. Here for culture, liberal arts, film gems, and experimenting with a new platform. Views my own. Alumnus: KCL War Studies & Birmingham Law School
@thatsgoodweb.bsky.social
my hearts as full as a baked potatah i post sci-fi/fantasy/retro/weird art and images mostly 🚨this is a no AI zone🚨
@democrats-judiciary.house.gov
Proudly working to protect and defend the safety, privacy, consumer rights, civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans. Ranking Member Jamie Raskin ⚖
@valgur.bsky.social
Defence, autonomous systems, 3D computer vision, EW, GNSS, open source and C++. #NAFO R&D Lead Engineer at Milrem Robotics. github.com/valgur
@arianeknuesel.bsky.social
Historian: China, Switzerland, intelligence, diplomacy, foreign policy. Teacher and lecturer.
@ivancoan.bsky.social
Into foreign affairs, security, and all things military Monitoring recent evolutions in US intelligence Swiss 🇨🇭 with Balkanic roots 🇺🇦🌻🍉
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk
The UK’s leading independent think tank working to make government more effective. ➡ Find our latest research, analysis, events and opportunities https://linktr.ee/instituteforgov
@ashinonyx.bsky.social
She/her ♠️ I want to be the very best cat lady, like no one ever was. Currently in academic limbo, previously: Canadian Museum of Nature, uOttawa, UofT. Interested in the evolutionary ecology of carnivorous mammals. Ask me your questions about cats!
@sechistnetwork.bsky.social
An academic platform for collaborative research, teaching and other valorization activities on the subject of security history from the 19th Century and beyond. securityhistorynetwork.com
@dectape.bsky.social
I like to do stuff with ancient electronic junk, mostly computers. Sometimes I post pictures of it!
@samshirazi.bsky.social
Follow for Virginia Elections and Politics 🗳️ (Views expressed are mine personally)
@davidnir.com
Publisher, @the-downballot.com. davidnir (at) the-downballot (dot) com Our site: https://the-downballot.com
@drkarenlcox.bsky.social
Award-winning historian. Professor Emerita. Lady scribbler. Author of four books & my share of op-eds in NYT, WaPo, CNN, Time, & Smithsonian Magazine. #NC #WV
@mattfulton.net
It's me, hi | Occasional spy novelist and screenwriter | Co-host, Secrets & Spies Podcast | linktr.ee/fultonmatt
@jenwillis.bsky.social
Writer. Editor. @SkyandTelescope columnist. Chronic illness/pain/optimism. ND. Astronerd. Fangirl of trees, otters, & more. She/her. jennifer-willis.com