Liam O'Shea

Senior Research Fellow @RUSI_org. International security and anti-corruption, police integrity, security sector reform and assistance. Views are my own.

[Liam O'Shea @drliamoshea]

@meme_ec Great minds think alike

https://t.co/452cpaU2XA

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Listening to @Real_AndyGray and @richardajeyes on @beINSPORTS_EN makes you realise what a great job the @SkyFootball editorial team did.

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We know a few things in Ireland about what drives a famine

https://t.co/QgLf554v0T

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Changes to demographics and attitudes amongst young people in the West indicate support for Israel could be more of a liability than a plus for politicians.

And, let's face it, that pretty much trumps everything for a lot of our politicians.

https://t.co/WyG6bqyrcC

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I personally think the Islamists - ('the' because they're a coherent, card-carrying unit) - are responsible for ULEZ. A curious ideological shift to undermine the fabric of our society by cleaning up its air.

https://t.co/9glOZo78fx

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Two stories on the BBC.

Labour will win the election. But the planet will still burn.

- World's first year-long breach of key 1.5C warming limit
- @UKLabour ditches £28bn green investment pledge

https://t.co/xMx2pwEJ6U
https://t.co/um5hfchuAw

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An interesting analysis by RUSI's @GJC_Hancock on the spike in piracy around the Horn of Africa. With all the headlines around the US, Iran and the Houthis, it'd be easy to blow this out of proportion. But a return to the levels of piracy we saw a decade ago is highly unlikely.

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'While reduced law enforcement and economic privation have caused a spike in piracy off the Horn of Africa, clear evidence pointing towards a wider paradigm shift back to piracy is much harder to find' writes George Hancock in the latest #RUSICommentary.
https://t.co/2FoBqsu7k4

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@vlok_andre Thank you Andre. I was especially surprised at how unfavourably young people in the West view Israel. Coupled with a geopolitical shift East, the long term outlook is much less support for Israel. And its allies.

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By 2050, with China & India leading the global economy & Western countries declining, sentiment towards Israel may wane. In 2013, 66% in China viewed Israel unfavorably. Meanwhile, 56% of young Americans too, mirroring trends in Europe & Canada. #Gaza #Israel #Palestine

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'In the past, Israel could rely on the support of the US and other key allies, and this is likely for the foreseeable future. But changes in global economics and generational shifts mean it is unlikely to be indefinite' writes @drliamoshea.
https://t.co/7sPKHaqns6

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Killing large numbers of Palestinians harms global support for Israel. Over the long term, that's likely to decline further. Support is low in future world economic powers and young people in the West are increasingly critical of Israel. Best develop a less violent approach.

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'In the past, Israel could rely on the support of the US and other key allies, and this is likely for the foreseeable future. But changes in global economics and generational shifts mean it is unlikely to be indefinite' writes @drliamoshea.
https://t.co/7sPKHaqns6

[Liam O'Shea @drliamoshea]

I worked in the UK foreign office. Felt pressure to promote 'Global Britain', Britain as a world leader at a load of things it isn't.

But one thing I strongly believe. Britain has the best plugs. A real leader, mostly through the earth wire.

[Liam O'Shea @drliamoshea]

I remember the 'justified' and 'reasonable' calls for the Iraq war in 2003. But military actions have unintended consequences. I can't see an end game here that doesn't lead to more insecurity for Israel or anyone else.

https://t.co/CKEe1jduxG

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🚨Check out the latest publication from RUSI's @drliamoshea, @gonzalosaizer and @alexiahack_ which explores why countries participate in sanctions evasion and avoidance - particularly relating to sanctions imposed on Russia since the Ukraine invasion. Learn more below!

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With no cutting or pasting from Wikipedia (see the news on that :-) ) my latest co-authored publication on why third countries participate in sanctions.

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@JoanaDeusPereir Good! We asked our Lib Dem MP for the party's position. And it all but exactly followed that format.

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Media / politicians' commentary style

Must say: Hamas evil; Israel right to defend itself
Can say: Palestinians suffering (indirect language)
Don't say: Israeli state is killing some Palestinians (direct language)
Mustn't mention: Palestinians' historical/contemporary grievances

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Terrorism is defined by the action, not by the group.

https://t.co/6B90MpJDyv

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One for @GDSTeam. To process Tax Free Childcare many people need to provide the 'Business name' of the government account. It's not here but is 'Tax Free Childcare'.

https://t.co/mJbyLqM8ip

If you added it, you'd save a lot of people a lot of googling.