Mann
@mannvirdee.bsky.social
Senior Research Fellow in science, technology, and economics at the Council on Geostrategy. Previously at RAND Corporation and House of Commons. PhD from University of Birmingham. Reposts and likes =/= endorsements.
🥼 @mannvirdee.bsky.social on how the new White House science report borrows the funding experiments Britain's metascientists have championed for years and holds up the UK's own Metascience Unit as a model to emulate entrepreneursnetwork.substack.com/p/three-big-ideas-66
Our latest Three Big Ideas roundup is now out! This week: 🥼 @mannvirdee.bsky.social on science strategy 🎢 @philipsalter.bsky.social on whether a risk-averse childhood is holding back entrepreneurship 🔧 @iannghh.bsky.social on how AI could plug Britain's skills gap in trades
Understand 🇬🇧 regional strengths with this map on the national powerbase ⚡ Find analysis from @jackrdsn.bsky.social and @mannvirdee.bsky.social accompanying this map in the #geopoliticalatlas 🔗 www.geostrategy.org.uk/research/bri...
The UK's one-stop shop for financial services sends the wrong signal about the country it wants to be, writes @mannvirdee.bsky.social of @congeostrategy.bsky.social. Officials must decide if replicating the hub for strategic sectors is wise — or risks confusing potential investors on.ft.com/3LRwVr3
New concierge service no panacea for UK FDI
Financial services one-stop shop sends wrong signal about the country Britain wants to be
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How can 🇬🇧 unlock growth and innovation through Foreign Direct Investment? The latest #Report for #CaudwellStrongBritain by @mannvirdee.bsky.social outlines: ➡️ The state of #FDI in 🇬🇧 ➡️ Driving FDI to critical sectors ➡️ Recommendations for HM Gov @johncaudwell.bsky.social
Fixing the foundations: Making Britain a more attractive destination for Foreign Direct Investment – Council on Geostrategy
William Freer, Dr John Hemmings and James Rogers explain the relationship between the UK and US, and how it can adapt for the 21st century.
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🚨 NEW PRIMER 🚨 ❗‘If 🇬🇧 is to harness the potential of science and technology for national prosperity, significant civil service reforms are needed,‘ argues @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow #CaudwellStrongBritain #civilservice #Primer
Science, not ‘Sir Humphrey’: Fixing Whitehall’s ‘tepid bath’ – Council on Geostrategy
Dr Mann Virdee explains problems facing the Civil Service's science and technology capabilities and highlights potential reforms.
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Listen to @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow, on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social discussing British Steel and the future of steelmaking capabilities in 🇬🇧
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Are you an investor who has invested in the UK, or an investor who explored the opportunity to invest in the UK but chose not to? I want to hear from you. I'm conducting a study to understand why people choose to invest in the UK, or why they're put off forms.gle/5VEsiQ5nY5Rj...
We are delighted to celebrate the Council on Geostrategy’s fourth anniversary! Our mission is to craft new geostrategic thinking for a more competitive age. We look forward to our next year of research, events, podcasts and conferences! #4thAnniversary
🎙️ The UK and Europe: Prepared for strategic confrontation? Gen. (Rtd.) Philippe Lavigne, former NATO SACT (2021 - 2024) speaks to @starychsam.bsky.social in #DefenceTalks Watch the full episode 👇 bit.ly/3CWL5mW @baesystems.com ADS Group
Is the UK prepared for strategic confrontation? | Defence Talks
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On the 3rd anniversary of 🇷🇺 invasion of #Ukraine, how can 🇬🇧, 🇵🇱 and 🇺🇦 work together to shape a post-war Europe? Read our 2024 Trilateral Initiative Report published in collaboration with the Polish Institute of International Affairs and Foreign Policy Council Ukrainian Prism 👇
The trilateral initiative: How Britain, Poland and Ukraine can shape a post-war Europe – Council on Geostrategy
This Report makes the case for immediate renewed trilateral cooperation between the UK, Poland and Ukraine to reinforce European security.
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In this post, Meta's Yann LeCun sets out how Europe can attract the world's best and brightest scientists. I think this is right and echos something I advocated for in my Memorandum on COP: www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-memora...
3 things you need to know about 🇬🇧’s path to achieving clean power by 2030 👇 @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow, outlines his recent #Primer 👀 www.geostrategy.org.uk/research/cle... #CaudwellStrongBritain #CleanPower #Climate
3 things you need to know about Clean Power 2030
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Should 🇬🇧 rethink its commitment to free trade? We asked 7 experts in today's #BigAsk ✍️ Stephen Booth, William Freer, Patrick Horgan OBE, Dr Ksenia Kirkham, @george17.bsky.social, @mannvirdee.bsky.social, Dr Linda Yueh CBE #BritainsWorld
Should Britain rethink its commitment to free trade?
The Big Ask | No. 07.2025
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An excellent new addition to our stable of thought-provoking newsletters from my colleague @mannvirdee.bsky.social - do sign up if you haven't already!
Council on Geostrategy@congeostrategy.bsky.social · 2y agoIntroducing The Blueprint! 🔬 Your monthly science and technology newsletter by @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow Read the first edition now 👇 #BritainsWorld #Blueprint
Introducing The Blueprint! 🔬 Your monthly science and technology newsletter by @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow Read the first edition now 👇 #BritainsWorld #Blueprint
Welcome to The Blueprint – Your monthly science and technology newsletter
The Blueprint | No. 01.2025
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Yes! The Oxford-Cambridge bus service takes on average a painful 4hrs - absolutely ridiculous considering how short the direct distance is between the two cities. Don't forget a new direct train line though - particularly useful for academic to academic travel.
Baltic countries are disconnecting from 🇷🇺, but does that mark the end of Moscow’s meddling? 👀 Read @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow, and William Freer, our Research Fellow, in @lbc.co.uk
Baltic countries are disconnecting from Russia, but does that mark the end of Moscow’s meddling?
The Baltic states are about to make a historic shift in their energy landscape.
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‘By growing the region, the area can drive innovation and prosperity across the entire country,’ argues @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow, in a new #Memorandum 🛣️ The road to growth: Why the Oxford-Cambridge corridor needs an expressway #BritainsWorld
The road to growth: Why the Oxford-Cambridge corridor needs an expressway
The Memorandum | No. 03.2025
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New report by Oxford Economics on the benefit of quantum computing to the UK economy... "economy-wide productivity boost of up to 8.3% by 2055, with initial gains from as early as 2034" www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/ens...
Two particularly notable plaques I spotted in Westminster Hall today... 1) on this day, 1649, King Charles I was executed 2) on this day, 1965, Winston Churchill's state funeral
🚨New Report🚨 ‘The aim for 🇨🇳 is to replace 🇺🇸 as the leading superpower, and to reorder global governance better to suit CCP interests and values,’ argues Charles Parton OBE, Chief Advisor, China Observatory #ChinaObservatory
Anti-Americanism will remain the foundation of the PRC’s foreign policy – Council on Geostrategy
Charles Parton argues that anti-Americanism is the foundation of the CCP's foreign policy doctrine and diplomatic initiatives
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My new primer: Taking a bit longer to reach clean power is no bad thing if it means doing it right. A rushed transition may hinder future grid development. That could increase environmental impacts, harm industrial competitiveness and raise energy bills. www.geostrategy.org.uk/research/cle...
Clean Power 2030: Too fast, too furious? – Council on Geostrategy
Mann Virdee advocates for a more realistic and strategic approach to HM Government's plans to achieve clean power by 2030
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It was great to return to my old college today to speak about a career in science and tech policy. Really engaged students and also had the chance to say thank you to some of my teachers
This week's Big Ask: Other than the US, which three countries will define 2025? I said that for those particularly interested in science and technology, keep an eye on developments in the PRC, Japan, and Germany. Read my full response here: www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-big-as...
Other than 🇺🇸, which 3 countries will define 2025? We asked 8 experts in today’s #BigAsk ✍️ Dr Hillary Briffa, Patrick Horgan OBE, Dr Timothy Less, @japarker29.bsky.social, @james-rogers.bsky.social, @mannvirdee.bsky.social, Dr Victoria Vdovychenko, @rgwhitman.bsky.social #BritainsWorld
Other than the US, which three countries will define 2025?
The Big Ask | No. 02.2025
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My annual end-of-year tradion - my top 9 books. Copying the thread over from X. 2020:
📊 ‘The real benefit of joining the CPTPP is not economic, it is geostrategic…The #CPTPP aims to reduce trade barriers for digital businesses and promote the flow of data across borders,’ argues @mannvirdee.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow [8/9] #BritainsWorld #BigAsk
How can the UK leverage the CPTPP for economic and strategic effect?
The Big Ask | No. 25.2024
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