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James Bosbotinis

@JamesBosbotinis

Specialist in defence and international affairs, particularly maritime strategy. Book Reviews Editor for @NavalReview

UK Katılım Şubat 2010
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MtarfaLee
MtarfaLee@MtarfaL·
The United Kingdom’s Defence Dilemma: Rhetoric versus Reality Views my own, comments and corrections welcome. 1/25 The UK wants to punch above its weight on the world stage – carrier strike groups, AUKUS, NATO leadership – yet its armed forces are hollowed out by uncertain funding, no published Defence Investment Plan, persistent Treasury resistance, and ministers who prioritise welfare, Net Zero and European integration. Today (14th April 2026) the picture is stark. This thread attempts to describe it, service by service, using the latest fleet data (@TBrit90 @ArmchairAdml ) and various public statements.
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Fabian Hinz
Fabian Hinz@fab_hinz·
Very intriguing interview with the head of the Ukrainian parliament's Subcommittee on State Security, Defense and Defense Innovations about rocket and space developments in Ukraine. Some of the key claims: - During the war, GUR launched rockets that passed through space twice reaching peak altitudes of over 100 km and 204 km. Both were combat missions. - Ukraine has undisclosed systems with hypersonic speeds and ranges of up to 500 km, which are being used in combat. - GUR also launched a rocket from a transport aircraft at an altitude of ca 8,000 m. - Ukrainian space requirements include 4–5 radar, 2–3 EO, and 1–2 communications satellites. - Ukraine is interested in exoatmospheric interception capabilities. rbc.ua/rus/news/mi-vi…
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Blake Herzinger
Blake Herzinger@BDHerzinger·
Incredible statement of the power South Korea derives from its defense industrial base.
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The Saudi Post
The Saudi Post@TheSaudi_post·
صحيفة "وول ستريت جورنال" الأميركية: طلبت #السعودية من شركتي "Hanwha Aerospace" و"LIG Nex1" تسريع تسليم نظام الدفاع الجوي متوسط المدى "M-SAM"، والذي يتميز بقدرته على اعتراض الطائرات المسيّرة والصواريخ والطائرات
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Bruno Maçães
Bruno Maçães@MacaesBruno·
“This is a regime led by religious fanatics”, said Rubio two weeks ago. He was right
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Gandalv
Gandalv@Microinteracti1·
Gulf states are turning to Europe and Asia for weapons after six weeks of war with Iran depleted U.S. air defense stockpiles and shook allied confidence in Washington as a security guarantor. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Gulf nations have opened arms talks with France, Australia, Italy, Ukraine, and South Korea after U.S. interceptor stockpiles neared exhaustion. Analysts warned THAAD interceptors could run out by mid-April. Gulf leaders have privately described their dependence on American security guarantees as an “acute vulnerability.” Ceasefire talks continued over the weekend in Islamabad, where VP JD Vance joined U.S. and Iranian negotiators in talks brokered by Pakistan.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Stay connected, Follow Gandalv @Microinteracti1
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David Santoro
David Santoro@DavidSantoro1·
The party willing and able to endure, as opposed to inflict, the most pain will in effect win. Place your bets.
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Danny (Dennis) Citrinowicz ,داني سيترينوفيتش
What is striking is that even after five weeks of intense fighting, the administration still seems to misunderstand a fundamental point: Iran is not Venezuela. Closing the Strait of Hormuz will not force Iran into submission, at least not from Tehran’s perspective. What did not work after five weeks of sust.l9? ained aerial pressure is unlikely to succeed through maritime pressure alone. No amount of threats is likely to bring Iran’s current leadership to accept the U.S dictations in their eyes. While Tehran may not fundamentally oppose reaching an agreement, it will not accept terms it perceives as imposed. This leaves President Trump with a relatively simple choice: if he wants a deal, he will have to compromise and move closer to Iran’s position. It is far less likely that Iran will move toward his. #IranWar
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James Bosbotinis@JamesBosbotinis·
RT @supbrow: As everyone spins up to furiously write about Trump's latest tweet about Blockading the Strait of Hormuz.... I recommend that…
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Kelly Grieco
Kelly Grieco@ka_grieco·
A few thoughts on the last 24 hours. Negotiations reflect perceived balances of power and political will--and that gap remains wide. Trump’s blockade threat suggests the US is still treating punishment as leverage, in a war where Iran’s strategy is designed to absorb costs. A 🧵
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Andrew Livsey
Andrew Livsey@AL34495737·
A blockade is, of course, an act of war. Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait are inside Hormuz, besides part of the coasts of Oman and Saudi Arabia. It's great being a US ally.
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Paul Halton
Paul Halton@PVHaltonOBE·
I would be fascinated to know if the announced 'policy' to blockade the #SoH is a result of considered strategic/operational planning and options analysis...
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