Richard G Whitman

Professor @UniKentPolitics; Senior Fellow @UKandEU; Senior Associate Fellow @RUSI_org; Tractor Boy by birth, Man of Kent by adoption; RT=RT

[Richard G Whitman @RGWhitman]

I'm delighted to be joining @RUSI_org as a Senior Associate Fellow. An exciting opportunity to gain insight from the sharpest minds working on defence and security in the UK.

[Richard G Whitman @RGWhitman]

EU agreement on support for Ukraine get across the line, just. My analysis with the ever insightful @stefwolff EU agrees €90 billion loan to Ukraine, but squabbles over frozen Russian assets expose the bloc’s deep divisions https://t.co/tTCDZhKFvj via @ConversationUK

[Council on Geostrategy @ConGeostrategy]

‘🇬🇧 should also normalise 🇺🇦 strategic integration with #EuroAtlantic allies and partners, using the coalition as a mechanism for ensuring that the country becomes a “shadow” member of @NATO,’ writes @RGWhitman, @UniKentPolitics

#BigAsk #BritainsWorld
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[Stefan Wolff @stefwolff]

Time is running pout for Europe to prevent Russia from broadening its war against Ukraine into a full-blown military confrontation with the west: my latest analysis with @RGWhitman for @navvortex: https://t.co/u3zyPLLD7J

[Richard G Whitman @RGWhitman]

Great to be back in The Conversation - especially getting the chance to write alongside @stefwolff Trump looks set to abandon Ukraine peace efforts – Europe must step up to face Russian aggression alone https://t.co/sr6KOtTvwn via @ConversationUK

[BISA - British International Studies Association @MYBISA]

In memoriam: Professor A J R (‘John’) Groom

It is with sadness that we bring the news that former BISA Chair Professor A J R Groom has passed away. Here @RGWhitman outlines some of Professor Groom's main contributions and achievements.
https://t.co/U1aVXha9IR

@UniKentPolitics

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[Richard G Whitman @RGWhitman]

Ed Arnold has the must-read take on The Hague NATO summit.

[RUSI @RUSI_org]

At this year’s NATO Summit, Donald Trump won, Ukraine lost, Europe rolled out the red carpet and exposed the total psychological dependency on the US, writes Ed Arnold in the latest #RUSICommentary.
https://t.co/IzXKa4o15K

[RUSI @RUSI_org]

At this year’s NATO Summit, Donald Trump won, Ukraine lost, Europe rolled out the red carpet and exposed the total psychological dependency on the US, writes Ed Arnold in the latest #RUSICommentary.
https://t.co/IzXKa4o15K

[Neil Melvin @Eurasia21cntry]

As NATO gathers in The Hague, the day after the 🇬🇧 launched its new National Security Strategy, a great conversation about the 🇬🇧’s evolving approach to European security with @RGWhitman on this week’s #GlobalSecurityBriefing. https://t.co/24FslPGUqX

[Anand Menon @anandMenon1]

What to make of the #natosummit2025 ? @RGWhitman explains all https://t.co/6FRmozrnNS

[Richard G Whitman @RGWhitman]

A privilege to join the discussion and insightful comments and observations from the participating delegations.

[Finland in the OSCE @Finland_OSCE]

Vital discussions on Ukraine’s pivotal role in Europe’s security landscape at today’s #ASRC25 joint side-event on Russia’s war against Ukraine and the future of Europe’s security. Thank you @UKRinOSCE, @EUOSCE, @UKOSCE, and experts @NTenzer, @RGWhitman, and @GaberYevgeniya 🇺🇦.

[UK Delegation to the OSCE @UKOSCE]

It was our privilege to co-sponsor this important and thought-provoking side event alongside @UKRinOSCE and @EUOSCE. A huge thank you to our excellent guest speakers:

🇬🇧@RGWhitman, Senior Associate Fellow @RUSI_org
🇺🇦 @GaberYevgeniya
🇫🇷 @NTenzer

[Richard G Whitman @RGWhitman]

In conversation on the Global Security Briefing: Episode 103: How Should the UK Approach European Security? https://t.co/bK5iMWAHQ0

[BISA - British International Studies Association @MYBISA]

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[Richard G Whitman @RGWhitman]

Thanks Samuel.

[Samuel Harris @Samuel_D_Harris]

@ConGeostrategy @RGWhitman A very insightful diagnosis from @RGWhitman & @ConGeostrategy

The partnership is a useful foundation—but it’s painfully true that without industrial access, operational integration, or joint procurement, it is structurally polite but strategically hollow. That must now change.

[Richard G Whitman @RGWhitman]

Modesty (doesn't quite) forbid me for drawing attention to this piece for @ConGeostrategy - Resetting (modestly): The UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership https://t.co/pDLlS648sr

[RUSI @RUSI_org]

'If the threat to European security is genuinely grave, and increased UK-EU cooperation is vital to security, then why are both sides holding up progress over relatively minor domestic priorities and legacy disagreements?' notes Ed Arnold.
https://t.co/8fQ2m8IzCQ

[Richard G Whitman @RGWhitman]

My take on the EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership announced at the Lancaster House summit today.

[UK in a Changing Europe @UKandEU]

"If the intent of this agreement was to signal the beginning of a genuine strategic partnership between the EU and the UK in security and defence, then it falls short."

✍️ @RGWhitman analyses the details of today's EU-UK Security and Defence Partnership

https://t.co/wKhAkJ5xZi

[Richard G Whitman @RGWhitman]

This is v.v.good - upsides for the JEF and 🇨🇦cogently argued.

[RUSI @RUSI_org]

Is it time for Canada to join the Joint Expeditionary Force? The UK should consider putting this question to the JEF Leaders' Summit in Oslo, write @EdArnold_RUSI and Brigadier (Ret’d) Robbie Boyd.
https://t.co/6DrFcmXatM