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Vanderbilt University Political Scientist. Tar Heel born and bred. Game theory, conflict, political economy. Metalhead. πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸˆβ€β¬›

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The Many Downsides of a U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Europe (Feat. Brad Smith)
The Many Downsides of a U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Europe (Feat. Brad Smith) YouTube video by Lines on Maps Extra

One of the less-discussed potential agenda items for next week’s NATO summit is a U.S. withdrawal from Europe. I discussed the downsides with @bradsmithunc.bsky.social over on Lines on Maps Extra.

youtu.be/rQGSgmtF3E0

21.06.2025 16:19 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m very happy to see this published, and in open access!

Peter and I had a lot of fun writing this paper. We hope you find it useful and interesting.

24.06.2025 21:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!!!

13.05.2025 18:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Greg!

13.05.2025 18:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers to that!!!

13.05.2025 18:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Drew!!!

13.05.2025 18:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much!!!

13.05.2025 18:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Hein!

Also, I owe you an email! Was traveling and will get to you ASAP.

13.05.2025 17:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Mark!!! I owe you a drink for being an early, and constant, source of support and encouragement.

13.05.2025 17:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Some good news to share:

I learned last week that Vanderbilt officially approved my promotion and tenure.

I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for all the support I’ve gotten from friends, family, and colleagues on this journey-too many to name.

13.05.2025 17:08 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
What Ukraine Can Do Now to Hasten Entry into NATO (Feat. Brad Smith)
What Ukraine Can Do Now to Hasten Entry into NATO (Feat. Brad Smith) YouTube video by Lines on Maps Extra

What can Ukraine do *now* to facilitate its entry into NATO? The answer has something to do with swivel chairs. I sat down with alliance expert @bradsmithunc.bsky.social to discuss the broader history of alliances and how NATO fits into the bigger picture.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsXs...

12.05.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is a fantastic paper.

If you ever wondered β€œwhy would I want to use a structural approach?” this paper is a shining example.

14.03.2025 17:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@mgibilisco.bsky.social and I have a new paper out in @iojournal.bsky.social that we’re really excited about. Mike has a great 🧡on it!

14.03.2025 17:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I feel your pain. Same thing happened to me today. 😭

28.02.2025 04:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Had a great time visiting Carnegie Mellon’s @cmist-cmu.bsky.social to talk about my new book β€œInfluence Without Arms.” Link to video is below if you’re interested in checking it out.

12.02.2025 14:49 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Cavern Inter Arma Β· The Cavern Β· Song Β· 2014

The Cavern by Inter Arma is a Masterpiece. Why do I even listen to other music?

open.spotify.com/track/0YOYPi...

20.01.2025 00:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And then you get the flu from being in the stuffy gym air

07.01.2025 17:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Szeidl_Szucs_2024.pdf

This is a very cool paper

drive.google.com/file/d/1M2Nx...

07.01.2025 15:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Without downloading any new pics what’s your energy going into 2025?

28.12.2024 18:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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one of the great records of this century, imo

20.12.2024 12:41 πŸ‘ 1900 πŸ” 89 πŸ’¬ 151 πŸ“Œ 30

Have you read America Walks Into a Bar? If not I recommend it

18.12.2024 19:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Cool paper alert 🚨

18.12.2024 18:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hurt to narrow this to 5. If you ask me in an hour it might be a different list. 2024 was a good one.

13.12.2024 17:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's that time of year. My top 5 albums of 2024 are:

1. Pallbearer - Mind Burns Alive
2. Julie Christmas - Ridiculous and Full of Blood
3. Ulver - Liminal Animals
4. Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere
5. Bilmuri - AMERICAN MOTOR SPORTS

Message me if you want the top 25. What are yours? 🀘

13.12.2024 17:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is the face of a cat that has chewed through so many electrical cords that the replacement cost is now 10 times higher than what it cost to adopt him.

I love him.

02.12.2024 22:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

When you put it that way it’s basically a Meshuggah song

24.11.2024 04:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good idea! I’m not sure I’ll go this year but next time I do I will if you’re willing to tolerate me being a bit rusty.

22.11.2024 16:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Haven’t been on here in a while. Hi! Who should I follow?

22.11.2024 15:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Good luck! Have fun!

I really need to find a group to play with in Nashville. There’s no excuse, I live a block from public courts…

22.11.2024 15:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Tell us a perfect album that came out when you were 16

08.11.2023 01:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0