As someone who studies war, this isn’t a regular war. This is BIG. Invasion of Iraq big.

At first glance, the Russian invasion looks like it’s just about Ukraine and NATO. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The consequences of this moment will reverberate for decades.
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https://twitter.com/brettbruen/status/1497267079438909441

At a minimum, the #RussiaInvasion of Ukraine now makes China’s invasion of Taiwan a virtual certainty. When, not if. #NewRules
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I cannot tell you how important it is for Britain to properly reckon with its history of #Colonialism.

It needs to be done.
And yes, if we do it properly, it will hurt.

But without acknowledging the suffering of others, the racism will only fester (as with David Starkey).
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https://twitter.com/katewilliamsme/status/1280239693028876297

As a scholar of African politics and civil wars, I’ve always found it surprising that Britain doesn’t teach its own history in a way that acknowledges the suffering it imposed on others. That has got to change.

The truth is: No one should have been surprised by #MauMau.
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1- Some advice for attending big discipline-wide academic conferences. I’m writing this for those who are attending #ISA2019 for the first time, but these are tips that apply to all subjects.

I’ve been going to these things for 15 years now and I’ve learned a few things. 2- Value people for their ideas and their character. NOT their seniority or their ability to get you a job.

I.e., don’t instrumentalize your interactions. I can’t emphasize this enough.

🛑 Stop looking for someone more important to talk to and focus on who’s in front of you.