Brad Smith
@bradsmithunc.bsky.social
Vanderbilt University Political Scientist. Tar Heel born and bred. Game theory, conflict, political economy. Metalhead. 🐈⬛🐈⬛
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
The Many Downsides of a U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Europe (Feat. Brad Smith)
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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.
American Journal of Political Science (AJPS)@ajpseditor.bsky.social · last yr.The logic of secret alliances by Peter Bils and Bradley C. Smith is now available in Early View. @bradsmithunc.bsky.social ajps.org/2025/06/23/t...
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.
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...
What Ukraine Can Do Now to Hasten Entry into NATO (Feat. Brad Smith)
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This is a fantastic paper. If you ever wondered “why would I want to use a structural approach?” this paper is a shining example.
Mike Gibilisco@mgibilisco.bsky.social · last yr.Incredibly excited to see this paper with @ccrismancox.bsky.social at @iojournal.bsky.social. We study outbidding using new models, methods, and data from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. #polisky
@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!
Mike Gibilisco@mgibilisco.bsky.social · last yr.Incredibly excited to see this paper with @ccrismancox.bsky.social at @iojournal.bsky.social. We study outbidding using new models, methods, and data from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. #polisky
Had a great time visiting Carnegie Mellon’s @cmist-cmu.bsky.social to talk about my new book “Influence Without Arms.” Link to video is below if you’re interested in checking it out.
Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology@cmist-cmu.bsky.social · 2y agoProf. Matthew Fuhrmann's book, "Influence Without Arms," explores the surprising power of nuclear latency. Hear his insights in our recent Scientists & Strategists, now available on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwVi... #nuclearlatency #carnegiemellon #security @mcfuhrmann.bsky.social
The Cavern by Inter Arma is a Masterpiece. Why do I even listen to other music? open.spotify.com/track/0YOYPi...
The Cavern
Inter Arma · The Cavern · Song · 2014
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Without downloading any new pics what’s your energy going into 2025?
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? 🤘
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.
Haven’t been on here in a while. Hi! Who should I follow?
Bringing an interesting conversation with @brentonkenkel.bsky.social to you all: what 3 songs would you use to test audio quality of speakers/headphones or competing streaming services? I’ve got: 1. Meshuggah - Rational Gaze 2. Fever Ray - Concrete Walls 3. Alice In Chains - Nutshell (unplugged)
Niche polisky IR post about the modeling dialogue between bargaining model of war and historical record. "Large & rapid" shifts in power link commitment problems to war, but when searching for examples we often overlook the outcomes of other conflicts. (1/4)
Branislav Slantchev and I wrote an essay for The Economist on the war in Ukraine. Gated, but here's the link: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
Your pet | what they’re named after
Carla Martinez Machain@carlammm.bsky.social · 3y agoYour pet | what they're named after
So is this where Poli Sci twitter is converging? If you found my profile, hi! I’m Brad. I work on the political economy of conflict, mostly focusing on alliance politics and security cooperation. Sometimes I post about (mostly heavy) music. As is custom, here are my cats, Paimon & May:
