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Heidi Urben

@heidiurben.bsky.social

Prof of the Practice @GeorgetownCSS | Non-Res Senior Associate @csis_isp | civ-mil, natsec | Views mine alone | Go Irish, Hoya Saxa https://www.cambriapress.com/PoliticsArmy

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Heidi Urben@heidiurben.bsky.social · last yr.

I’ve found the parade criticism™ fascinating and maybe even a little disappointing, and this comes from someone who would have preferred the Army not to be put in this position in the first place. 1/

Lawfare@lawfaremedia.org · 2y ago

@lindsaypcohn.bsky.social writes that President Trump's removal of top military leaders and uniformed lawyers increases the likelihood that the military will obey orders to suppress domestic protest or civil resistance and reduces the military's effectiveness in other missions.

Trump’s Military Purge Spells Trouble for Democracy and Defense

Firing military leaders for perceived disloyalty is often part of a strategy to consolidate regime power—even as it weakens the military.

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Heidi Urben@heidiurben.bsky.social · 2y ago

AP has done some really good reporting on the issue of extremism in the military. The extent of extremism in the military is likely very low, but an unwillingness to examine the extent of the problem is troubling. apnews.com/article/pent...

AP finds that a Pentagon-funded study on extremism in the military relied on old data

Early this year, Pete Hegseth told a Fox News audience a new, Pentagon-funded study proved that the number of military service members and veterans involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection did not indicate...

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Heidi Urben@heidiurben.bsky.social · 2y ago

Thrilled to announce our call for applications for the fourth annual security studies summer institute for HBCU students hosted by @georgetownssp.bsky.social. Applications are due 1/31/2025. Help us spread the word! Learn more here: css.georgetown.edu/summer-hbcu/

Security Studies Summer Institute for HBCU Students - CSS

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Georgetown Security Studies@georgetownssp.bsky.social · 2y ago

The 2025 ​​Security Studies Summer Institute for HBCU Students is now accepting applications! Great opp. for undergrads to spend a week in D.C. interacting with public and private security experts & professionals. Please help spread the word! Apps are due 01/31 css.georgetown.edu/summer-hbcu/

Heidi Urben@heidiurben.bsky.social · 3y ago

Thanks to @lawfare.bsky.social for for publishing the latest by @risabrooks12.bsky.social, @eclipticevader.bsky.social and me on how retired general and flag officers weigh normative considerations regarding political speech.

Lawfare@lawfaremedia.org · 3y ago

Do retired generals think they should speak out on political issues?  @risabrooks12.bsky.social, @eclipticevader.bsky.social, and @heidiurben.bsky.social surveyed retired general and flag officers about how they viewed the norms governing their political activity in this week's Foreign Policy Essay.