Making sense of what's really happening in our country. Author of How Civil Wars Start. Member of the NAS. Prof at UCSD. I write Here Be Dragons on Substack.
Joined April 2009
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Barbara F Walter retweeted
My latest @thetimes podcast with @ManveenRana and @bfwalter: How America could descend into civil war 👀 scary stuff The Story | Acast shows.acast.com/storiesofour…
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With mounting casualties, an expanding humanitarian crisis, and rising global political tensions, the question of how the Israel-Hamas war might end is on everyone’s mind.
Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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The Supreme Court will soon hear what could be the most important tax case in decades.
Moore v. US could permanently shield billionaires from a wealth tax.
This is why billionaires give luxury gifts to Supreme Court justices. For this exact moment.
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What's an "ethnic entrepreneur?" Author of "How Civil Wars Start: And How To Stop Them," @BFWalter joins @TheRickWilson to discuss the role of ethnic entrepreneurs in what leads to modern civil wars, and political polarization vs political violence. loom.ly/NWIyluQ
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We are hiring! The School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in IR and/or CP with substantive expertise in international security or regional security. apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF036… Please share!
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34 percent of Harvard students are white. 43 percent of those students are either legacies, children of faculty, kin of donors or a recruited athlete. 75 percent of them would not have gotten in if not for special status (National Bureau of Economic Research).
But when in doubt, blame the Black people!
Barbara F Walter retweeted
Happy publication day to this amazing stack of books!
✨ #HowCivilWarsStart by @bfwalter
✨ #AFlatPlace by @NoreenMasud
✨ #GreekLessons by Han Kang
✨ #HappyPlace by Emily Henry
Which one are you reading first?
ALT stack of books
Barbara F Walter retweeted
Democracy, as a system, is designed for voters to have the power and the voice — not to silence the people or their elected leaders.
Gerrymandering enables minority rule — and it’s on full display in Tennessee. These republicans don’t feel any accountability to the people.
Barbara F Walter retweeted
Pay close attention to what is happening in Tennessee. This is the decline of democracy in real time and the re-assertion of white supremacy. The GOP is acting as if there are no consequences but there are. Vote. Protest. Demand change.
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This is Justin Jones. Tennessee Republicans just voted to expel him from the House because he protested against gun violence. Young people are watching. The world is watching. Republicans are going to regret this and pay the consequences. We stand with you, Rep. Jones.
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Concerns sparked over Trump's speech in Waco, Texas, & its impact on right-wing extremists. Prof. @bfwalter spoke on @pbsnewshour about extremist rhetoric dominating Trump's 2024 message & the belief of a stolen 2020 election.
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A lesson American business should note: Democratic backsliding is bad for capitalism
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PVG contributor @TimothyDSisk1 (@josefkorbel) says there will be no quick end to the #Russia-#Ukraine war, and that it is likely to continue as a costly military #stalemate. politicalviolenceataglance.o…
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Author and professor @bfwalter says our democracy "has strengthened a bit" post-insurrection, but warns our institutions are still very vulnerable to backsliding.
In our latest episode, she breaks down the importance of the U.S. succeeding. Listen here: pod.link/1533069868
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.@bfwalter's HOW CIVIL WARS START is now available as ebook for $2.99.
Prices are subject to change. Please check with your local retailer before purchasing.
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Barbara F Walter retweeted
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW📣
A special on extremism in America, two years after the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Featuring guests:
◽️Professor and author @bfwalter
◽️Former FBI agent, counterterrorism expert and professor Dr. @esouthersHVE
Listen now: pod.link/1533069868
Barbara F Walter retweeted
Marjorie Taylor Greene said that ‘if Bannon and I had organized’ the attack… ‘we would have won. Not to mention, it would’ve been armed.’ Today, she is firmly allied with McCarthy, and poised to win key committee assignments under his speakership.” morningshots.thebulwark.com/…
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Two Years Since the Insurrection: A Free Virtual Talk at 92NY with Farai Chideya and Dr. Barbara F. Walter thecitylife.org/2022/12/16/t…
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📢 Paging IR scholars at U.S. colleges and universities! For the first time since 2017, TRIP is fielding a multi-country IR faculty survey and we want to hear from you. Check your email to take the survey and give us your thoughts on the IR discipline and current events! (1/3)
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My book, "No Escape" has been shortlisted for the @cgmoorefoundat1 prize for the #MoorePrize2022. Grateful to my UK publisher team @WmCollinsBooks for their support. Congratulations to @sallyhayd @DenisMukwege @bfwalter, Mondiant Dogon & @Jenna_Krajeski for their incredible work.
