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billemmott.bsky.social
Writer, former ed-in-chief of The Economist, author “Deterrence, Diplomacy and the Risk of Conflict over Taiwan” (IISS 2024), addict of all things Japanese, Italian and geopolitical
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My latest in the Mainichi: East Asia cannot assume it will be immune from the gangster in the White House: open.substack.com/pub/billemmo...

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My latest in the Mainichi: East Asia cannot assume it will be immune from the gangster in the White House open.substack.com/pub/billemmo...

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Once again…👇

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Perfect

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"We’re witnessing the self-sabotage of the United States" from @davidfrum.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

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Is there anyone left (except Meloni and Starmer) who believes that Trump's US would send US troops to defend a Baltic country invaded just like Ukraine, when he denies even financial aid if Zelensky doesnt surrender? That Trump's US would risk retaliation if Russia nukes a European city?

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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy. We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

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Perfectly expressed by @liz_cheney

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More class in his pinky than Trump has shown his entire life.

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By every conceivable measure, the United States is now more isolated and less secure than at any other time in the modern era.

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Sunk in shame for this un-American administration and its cowardly enablers. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

submitted 3 days ago • 273 comments

Trump and Vance are not selling out Ukraine because of anything Zelenskyy said to them. Trump and Vance are selling out Ukraine because of things Putin and Musk said to them.

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How morally bankrupt do you have to be for the Daily Mail to look like the voice of decency and reason?

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I despise this orange scumbag with the intensity of a thousand suns.

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Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

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China’s defence ministry warns Taiwan ‘we will get you, sooner or later’

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And a big believer in personal liberty (his own)

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Britain's return to strategic sense open.substack.com/pub/billemmo...

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Looking forward to WaPost’s attacks on Trump’s tariffs Washington Post opinion editor departs as Bezos pushes to promote ‘personal liberties and free markets’

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“Can’t tell if Ukraine is good at diplomacy or Trump bad at it”

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If the president defies the courts and Congress does not impeach him for it, the Constitution simply ceases to exist.

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Excellent and well informed

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Let your creativity come alive at our Zodiac Netsuke-inspired animal badge workshop! Create a unique, wearable piece of art based on the fascinating creatures in the exhibition. *FREE, no booking required. Limited to 15 participants. Children must be accompanied by a guardian. #LoveDublin

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Reform is a party of grifters

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Very true

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Two UN resolutions on the war in Ukraine were approved by the UN General Assembly today:⤵️

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Germany is Not “Lurching to the Right” Despite What BBC Says open.substack.com/pub/denismac...

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Thank you, Jonathan

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On May 7, do come over to an in-person seminar on two recent books on Taiwan -- presented by authors @billemmott.bsky.social & Kerry Brown from @lauchinainstitute.bsky.social -- and on Japan's potential role in a cross-Strait contingency --presented by Prof. Ueki Chikako www.eui.eu/events?id=57...

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Russian laughter, European tears, Mafioso Trump open.substack.com/pub/billemmo...

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No, but if you’re looking for one, I am aware of a guy you work with that was indicted four times and convicted of thirty-four felonies.

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gravedigger of american democracy. a more malign influence than john c calhoun.

submitted 11 days ago • 1417 comments

I think that Trump should learn to shut the fuck up. This is none of his business

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Republicans feign horror as Trump sides with Putin—then confirm an FBI arsonist to light the next match. Anyone still waiting for the GOP to "wake up" is beyond hope.

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The best front page. Bravo, Daily Star

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Early this morning the “Institute of Computer Science” mysteriously caught fire in #Moscow. This is the one that is responsible for national security and deals with various defense technologies. #RussiaIsATerroristState

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The FT's headline says: "US objects to calling out ‘Russian aggression’ in G7 statement on Ukraine" The right conclusion is that the G6 -- France, Italy, Japan, the UK, Germany, Canada -- need to accept that that is what they now are, and put out their own statement telling the truth

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Farmers overwhelmingly backed Trump—now they’re feeling the pain and speaking up. Here’s the thing: If you got grants and contracts under Biden, why vote for Trump—who did nothing for you? It’s easier to be angry than well-informed. Harris voters chose their self-interest.

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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

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Trump is acting like a gangster on a protection racket. All Republicans in Congress should feel ashamed of what he and Rubio are doing in their name. They have chosen dishonour

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www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/u...

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If Democrats are looking for a great, clear, forceful spokesperson while they are in exile from power, this is the person.

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🇺🇦🤔 Ukraine could automatically become a member of NATO if Russia violates ceasefire after war is resolved, — The Guardian 🇺🇸 Several US senators have developed a plan that would tie Ukraine's NATO membership to the situation on the Russian-Ukrainian border.

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1/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC 1/31: Crash in Philly 2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle 2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska 2/10: Crash in Scottsdale 2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego 2/16: Crash in Covington, GA 7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”

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⚡️AFU destroyed Russian armored column in Kursk region, 🇺🇦AFU liberated Pishchane in Pokrovsk direction, 🔥BAVOVNA in Smolensk, 🇨🇿Czechia to continue artillery ammunition initiative, 🇫🇷EU emergency summit tomorrow! Thanks for support! 🤗 ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/MAKS22 ✅ PayPal: [email protected]

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Mike Pence just reposted an old article he wrote about the limitations on the powers of a president. For some reason. Here is a part of it.

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And on FOX NEWS, no less.

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I’m having great difficulty right now seeing how our political system doesn’t devolve into violence.

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