Gabriel Glickman
@gabrielglickman.bsky.social
PhD: Middle East Studies, @KingsCollegeLon. Research/Writing: history of international relations. Book: US-Egypt Diplomacy under Johnson (@IBTauris).
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There have been three ceasefires in the war with Iran since the Sounders won a game
August 6, 2026 at 4:48 AM
There have been three ceasefires in the war with Iran since the Sounders won a game
This is what drove me to leave academia. It’s fine to criticize others’ works, but what Wilson is essentially saying here is that Nolan didn’t make the movie she would have made. That is not a helpful premise for criticism.
Also, Wilson comes off as having a political vendetta against Nolan.
Also, Wilson comes off as having a political vendetta against Nolan.
In Christopher Nolan’s “Odyssey,” viewers see inside the Trojan horse, but they “do not see inside the characters or their world,” Emily Wilson argues.
A Trojan Horse Is Supposed to Have Humans Inside It
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey is full of contradictions about deceit and violence.
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August 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
This is what drove me to leave academia. It’s fine to criticize others’ works, but what Wilson is essentially saying here is that Nolan didn’t make the movie she would have made. That is not a helpful premise for criticism.
Also, Wilson comes off as having a political vendetta against Nolan.
Also, Wilson comes off as having a political vendetta against Nolan.
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Donald Trump stands out historically in one way. He has demilitarized the US military more quickly than any other political leader in US history.
A full blown pacifist would have struggled to throw away weapons faster than he has.
A full blown pacifist would have struggled to throw away weapons faster than he has.
August 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Donald Trump stands out historically in one way. He has demilitarized the US military more quickly than any other political leader in US history.
A full blown pacifist would have struggled to throw away weapons faster than he has.
A full blown pacifist would have struggled to throw away weapons faster than he has.
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An officer in U.S. Central Command's intelligence branch sent an email last week to a broad group of military analysts with an unusual request.
'Trump feels stuck': Unusual move said to be latest sign that Iran war 'not working well'
An officer in U.S. Central Command's intelligence branch sent an email last week to a broad group of military analysts with an unusual request.The military is casting an unusually wide net seeking new ideas for winding down the Iran war launched by President Donald Trump, reported CNN, and that incl...
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August 3, 2026 at 1:16 PM
An officer in U.S. Central Command's intelligence branch sent an email last week to a broad group of military analysts with an unusual request.
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Never understood why commentators who vociferously profess to care about Israel's safety have failed to see how damaging Netanyahu's strategy is.
Enten on the 67 point swing (!!!) against Israel among Americans: "We're not just talking about the Democratic base anymore. The general electorate has turned against Israel. This is not just a left issue. It's an American issue. The trend line is unbelievable."
July 24, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Never understood why commentators who vociferously profess to care about Israel's safety have failed to see how damaging Netanyahu's strategy is.
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When we have fires in the US, Canada sent help. When Canada has fires, Trump threatens them with tariffs. What an asshole.
Trump says he is going to increase tariffs on Canada due to the wildfires
July 17, 2026 at 7:56 PM
When we have fires in the US, Canada sent help. When Canada has fires, Trump threatens them with tariffs. What an asshole.
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According to initial reports, attacks on bridges have begun, and a few minutes ago, one of the important bridges on the route from Bandar Khomair to Bandar Abbas was targeted by the enemy.-Mehr
July 16, 2026 at 8:18 PM
According to initial reports, attacks on bridges have begun, and a few minutes ago, one of the important bridges on the route from Bandar Khomair to Bandar Abbas was targeted by the enemy.-Mehr
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Roaring for victory!
As England and Argentina go head to head in tonight’s World Cup semi-final, we’re celebrating with three epic lions from our collection.
As England and Argentina go head to head in tonight’s World Cup semi-final, we’re celebrating with three epic lions from our collection.
July 15, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Roaring for victory!
As England and Argentina go head to head in tonight’s World Cup semi-final, we’re celebrating with three epic lions from our collection.
As England and Argentina go head to head in tonight’s World Cup semi-final, we’re celebrating with three epic lions from our collection.
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If you are just hearing about Trump's Thursday speech about the 2020 election and are confused, my colleague @johnknefel.bsky.social laid out the scheme here: www.mediamatters.org/voter-fraud-...
The plot to subvert the midterms is getting stranger and more dangerous
www.mediamatters.org
July 13, 2026 at 8:07 PM
If you are just hearing about Trump's Thursday speech about the 2020 election and are confused, my colleague @johnknefel.bsky.social laid out the scheme here: www.mediamatters.org/voter-fraud-...
If the Houthis actually manage to block Bab al-Mandeb Strait, as they are threatening to do, that’s going to be a major escalation that Trump can’t ignore.
July 13, 2026 at 6:19 PM
If the Houthis actually manage to block Bab al-Mandeb Strait, as they are threatening to do, that’s going to be a major escalation that Trump can’t ignore.
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my god, this is amazing. apparently from a NY Times interview with Neill and Goldblum. Resharing with alt text so everyone can enjoy
May 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
my god, this is amazing. apparently from a NY Times interview with Neill and Goldblum. Resharing with alt text so everyone can enjoy
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July 3, 2026 at 10:06 PM
So why did Tuchel get so upset over the word “mentality”?
July 12, 2026 at 12:09 AM
So why did Tuchel get so upset over the word “mentality”?
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The son of the man shot and killed by ICE:
I am Ronaldo Salgado, the oldest son of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. He should've been picking up the last of his guys before heading to finish up construction. Unbeknownst to all of us, my dad had been shot inside his van by ICE agents in unmarked cars.
I am Ronaldo Salgado, the oldest son of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. He should've been picking up the last of his guys before heading to finish up construction. Unbeknownst to all of us, my dad had been shot inside his van by ICE agents in unmarked cars.
July 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The son of the man shot and killed by ICE:
I am Ronaldo Salgado, the oldest son of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. He should've been picking up the last of his guys before heading to finish up construction. Unbeknownst to all of us, my dad had been shot inside his van by ICE agents in unmarked cars.
I am Ronaldo Salgado, the oldest son of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. He should've been picking up the last of his guys before heading to finish up construction. Unbeknownst to all of us, my dad had been shot inside his van by ICE agents in unmarked cars.
Skirmish
is there a word for strikes that “go on for a while” against another country’s military
July 7, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Skirmish
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Belgium players mocking the US and Trump's meddling in the World Cup by doing the Trump dance after scoring the 4th goal against the USMNT
July 7, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Belgium players mocking the US and Trump's meddling in the World Cup by doing the Trump dance after scoring the 4th goal against the USMNT
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the US strategic petroleum reserve fell another 6.2 million barrels in the last week and now stands at 319.5 million barrels, the lowest level since May, 1983. it has fallen ~83 million barrels in the last year.
July 6, 2026 at 11:13 PM
the US strategic petroleum reserve fell another 6.2 million barrels in the last week and now stands at 319.5 million barrels, the lowest level since May, 1983. it has fallen ~83 million barrels in the last year.
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Spain, Portugal step up scrutiny of soaring property markets reut.rs/4voYkC4
Spain, Portugal step up scrutiny of soaring property markets
Spain and Portugal are stepping up scrutiny of their soaring property markets amid early signs of overheating, but supervisors are unlikely to intervene heavily yet, with the market some way from resembling past boom and busts.
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July 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Spain, Portugal step up scrutiny of soaring property markets reut.rs/4voYkC4
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Running up and hitting Mbappe and having no cards is bullshit.
July 4, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Running up and hitting Mbappe and having no cards is bullshit.
Random people setting off fireworks until 4am the night before the Fourth of July is kind of making me loathe this holiday every year.
July 4, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Random people setting off fireworks until 4am the night before the Fourth of July is kind of making me loathe this holiday every year.
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I would be perfectly OK, if it turns out that the most unifying event of #America250 was joining with the rest of the world in the appreciation of good sportsmanship and respect for one another during the World Cup.
July 4, 2026 at 12:55 AM
I would be perfectly OK, if it turns out that the most unifying event of #America250 was joining with the rest of the world in the appreciation of good sportsmanship and respect for one another during the World Cup.
So true - going to listen to some Horace Silver now to celebrate!
Highlight of our 250th anniversary: Cape Verde.
July 4, 2026 at 1:05 AM
So true - going to listen to some Horace Silver now to celebrate!
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Highlight of our 250th anniversary: Cape Verde.
July 4, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Highlight of our 250th anniversary: Cape Verde.
Goal should have counted!
July 2, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Goal should have counted!
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A weird fact for your morning. When that fine singer and actor Kris Kristofferson was young, he was at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar doing a B.Litt. One of his tutors was J.R.R. Tolkien.
June 29, 2026 at 11:09 AM
A weird fact for your morning. When that fine singer and actor Kris Kristofferson was young, he was at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar doing a B.Litt. One of his tutors was J.R.R. Tolkien.