Catarina Thomson @catarinathomson.bsky.social

Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations, University of Exeter, UK. Winner of the ‘Whose Lecture is it Anyway’ Comedy Improv trophy!

[Catarina Thomson @catarinathomson.bsky.social @catarinathomson]

Really useful session on UK Government’s Strategic Defence Review, thanks @MYBISA for organizing #virtualBISA

[RUSI @RUSI_org]

The forthcoming Strategic Defence Review must ensure that decisions about capabilities appropriately reflect the requirement for access to realistic, demanding and predictably funded training, argues Paul O’Neill in the latest #RUSICommentary.
https://t.co/4ty3qk4fne

[MZES Uni Mannheim @MZESUniMannheim]

Key publication in this context by Matthias Mader, @kongavras, @stephofmann, @JasonReifler, Harald Schoen, @catarinathomson:
"International threats and support for European security and defence integration: Evidence from 25 countries"
@EJPRjournal👇
https://t.co/66Jd4e60jg
(2/5)

[UK in a Changing Europe @UKandEU]

📢🎉 Our brand NEW guide to general elections is now live!

The guide from @SophieStowers & @DrStephanieLuke covers:

🗺️ The electoral system & constituencies
🗳️What happens on polling day
⚖️Election regulation
👥Parties & candidates
And SO MUCH MORE 👇

https://t.co/dFZpoiUYfB

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

"Of the 130 lads in my company, only 19 of us made it home. In those desperate battles they gave their lives for the peace we enjoy today." 🕊️

#DDay80

[Christopher Clary @clary_co]

“The Islamic Republic is already in the midst of perhaps the most severe crisis of political legitimacy since its inception. Iran’s economy remains in tatters due to endemic mismanagement, corruption, & international sanctions.” I talk to Hussein Banai about what’s next in Iran.

[Newseria Innowacje @InnowacjeN]

Poparcie Europejczyków dla Ukrainy pozostaje silne. Bardziej kontrowersyjna jest kwestia jej wejścia do NATO.

https://t.co/xuLgI7YPxN #wojnawUkrainie

#Ukraina #Rosja #politykaproukraińska #poparcieEuropejczykówdlaUkrainy #NATO #postrzeganiewojny #wojna

@catarinathomson

[Tobias Borck @tobiasborck]

Take my old job! @RUSI_org is hiring a new #MiddleEast Research Fellow. A great opportunity to join the UK’s oldest (and best) think tank, work with the great @ISS_RUSI team, and cover the region at an extraordinarily important time - you definitely won’t be bored.

[Catarina Thomson @catarinathomson.bsky.social @catarinathomson]

@ProfSaunders Have just ordered- looking forward to reading this!

[Catarina Thomson @catarinathomson.bsky.social @catarinathomson]

@EdConwaySky Thanks for this, really clear exposition of the international components re sanctions for the UK and beyond. Might use in class!

[Catarina Thomson @catarinathomson.bsky.social @catarinathomson]

@UKRomaniaGroup @UKandEU @felixmuenchow @JasonReifler @anandMenon1 @KingsSSPP @exeterpolitics @RGWhitman @kings_eis Indeed, would have been important to add but unfortunately we had sampling limitations. Sorry for that.

[UK in a Changing Europe @UKandEU]

📊 How strong is public support for Ukraine in Europe?

🚨 NEW: @catarinathomson, Matthias Mader, @felixmuenchow, @JasonReifler, and Harald Schoen find that while public support for Ukraine is strong, opinion is more divided on the future of NATO.

https://t.co/ueMrBEJyB5

[Council on Foreign Relations @CFR_org]

What are U.S. foreign policy experts worried about in 2024?

In @CFR_CPA's annual survey, experts assessed the likelihood and impact of 30 potential conflicts that could emerge or escalate in the coming year: https://t.co/mrt3StjcnH

[International Affairs @IAJournal_CH]

International Affairs policy papers 📝

We've just launched a new section in the journal which is a forum for shorter novel insights to policy debates and new empirical results, aimed at policymakers. Find out how to contribute here ⬇️
https://t.co/e2zZEBOJXD

[Centre for Computational Social Science @ExeterQStep]

We are recruiting for a new lecturer in computational social science! Come and work with a fabulous team in a beautiful part of the world. Any questions get in touch!
https://t.co/Isu1cba1PY

[Catarina Thomson @catarinathomson.bsky.social @catarinathomson]

@tjscotto The rest is politics! Absolutely love it

[Patrick Bury @PatrickBury]

Lovely to be back down at @SSI_Exeter @UniofExeter for @antbruceking ‘s inaugural as director on AI and urban warfare (hint, they are linked ) Great to see lots of old friends + exciting times ahead! @blagden_david @EdmundsProf @catarinathomson

[Catarina Thomson @catarinathomson.bsky.social @catarinathomson]

@TetZoo @splendidhand Might one be able to purchase them online?

[International Affairs @IAJournal_CH]

What is the European public's opinion on Russia-Ukraine war?

In our 1st Policy paper, @catarinathomson, @JasonReifler, @felixmuenchow, Matthias Mader & Harald Schoen show how Europeans almost unanimously blame Russia for the war. Read #openaccess here: https://t.co/yqcaKLZeB8

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

We will remember them.

#LestWeForget