Matthew Ford
@warmatters.bsky.social
Saarf-Londoner. Cat Dad. Assoc Prof at the Swedish Defence University. PhD from KCL. Associate, IWM Institute. Senior fellow at Global & National Security Institute, Uni of South Florida. ex-West Point fellow. FRHistS. Series editor @Hurst Publishers
‘War in the Smartphone Age’ by @warmatters.bsky.social engages anyone interested in understanding more about the nature of modern tech’s intersection with modern warfare. ‘Stands out as a significant and timely contribution to contemporary war studies.’
Just out in paperback, 'Original Sin: Power, Technology and War in Outer Space' by @bleddb.bsky.social: 'reasons that the more complex and complicated the new space ecosystem becomes, the more likely competition and potential conflict become.’
@olivierschmitt.bsky.social's ‘Preparing for War’ is noted for its timeliness: ‘As we in the United Kingdom await the much-presaged ‘national conversation’ on defence, those likely to participate (or wishing to do so) in that discussion would be well-served by reading this book.’
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Ukraine just dismissed both its defense minister and its top general, but the real fight wasn't about personalities. It was about a basic question they couldn't agree on: What does winning the war against Russia actually look like? meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Why Ukraine’s military shake-up is really a fight over how to win the war — Meduza
An unexpected upheaval in Ukraine’s military leadership has ended with the dismissal of both the defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, and the commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi. The outcome…
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Given Farage's political implosion, Burnham might even stand a chance of defeating REFORM for another few years. Buying that time could be crucial for rebuilding government.
Matthew Ford@warmatters.bsky.social · 2w agoBurnham has done a fantastic job of neutering the arguments about defence from inside cabinet. Healey has to tow the government line. Streeting can’t do anything to help MOD. But Burnham can’t square the tax circle. “If” he’s smart he’ll go back to the country sooner than later.
Burnham has done a fantastic job of neutering the arguments about defence from inside cabinet. Healey has to tow the government line. Streeting can’t do anything to help MOD. But Burnham can’t square the tax circle. “If” he’s smart he’ll go back to the country sooner than later.
congratulations on the new hedge fund gig
Matthew Ford@warmatters.bsky.social · last mo.John Healey for Chancellor? 😀
HT @abnormal4norfolk.bsky.social @big-move-tracker.bsky.social @mrmjlewis.bsky.social @warmatters.bsky.social who all suggested on #BlueSky *4 weeks ago* that John Healey might be appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Taps screen👇 Called it a month ago! 😀
Matthew Ford@warmatters.bsky.social · last mo.John Healey for Chancellor? 😀
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... Great points by Matthew Ford about participatory media and how it affects battles, narratives, and world leaders’ decisions.
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Donald was really, really pleased Spain won the World Cup
Nathan Fillion's Blasé Look
ALT: Nathan Fillion's Blasé Look
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The World Cup should never be in the United States. EVER
FIFA are utterly shite. Time to dump them. It has been an awful World Cup. The two presidents celebrating their successes in the final shows just how much of a dreadful shambles it has been.
Really enjoyed talking with Amos Fox on his podcast a Revolution in Military Affairs. Feedback very welcome. shows.acast.com/revolution-i...
Matthew Ford and War in the Smartphone Age | Revolution in Military Affairs
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