Frank O'Donnell
@frank11285.bsky.social
Senior Research Adviser, @apln.network
Nonresident Fellow, South Asia Program @stimsoncenter.bsky.social
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Nonresident Fellow, South Asia Program @stimsoncenter.bsky.social
Opinions my own, reposts ≠ endorsement.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-o-donnell-b84675158
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Frank O'Donnell
@frank11285.bsky.social
· Aug 13
Advancing Nuclear Fail-Safe in the Asia-Pacific | Asia-Pacific Leadership Network
APLN has worked with partners in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States to highlight the benefits of independent, internal “fail-safe” reviews in nuclear-armed states.
Fail-safe reviews are...
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Nuclear failsafe reviews - as conducted by 🇺🇸 in 1990-1992 and 2022-2024 - are important measures to safeguard against accidental or inadvertent nuclear use. Today, @apln.network, @nti.org & @theeln.bsky.social co-publish summaries from 🇨🇳 🇮🇳 🇵🇰 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 Track-II failsafe workshops over the last year.
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Bangladesh, Nepal seek climate finance less prone to debt spirals
Dhaka eyes green and blue bonds as Kathmandu talks with private sector on environmental business
"Traditional approaches are no longer enough," said an expert.
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Dhaka eyes green and blue bonds as Kathmandu talks with private sector on environmental business
"Traditional approaches are no longer enough," said an expert.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Bangladesh, Nepal seek climate finance less prone to debt spirals
Dhaka eyes green and blue bonds as Kathmandu talks with private sector on environmental business
"Traditional approaches are no longer enough," said an expert.
trib.al/EfZjh7J
Dhaka eyes green and blue bonds as Kathmandu talks with private sector on environmental business
"Traditional approaches are no longer enough," said an expert.
trib.al/EfZjh7J
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NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable telling diplomats to destroy visas that had been approved and printed to give to Afghans. And diplomats are told to do scheduled interviews but not grant visas. US shuts all legal entry routes for Afghans. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/u...
Trump Pauses All Asylum Applications and Halts Visas for Afghans
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 AM
NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable telling diplomats to destroy visas that had been approved and printed to give to Afghans. And diplomats are told to do scheduled interviews but not grant visas. US shuts all legal entry routes for Afghans. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/u...
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“heard someone over here wasn’t seeing christ embodied among the least of these.”
Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
November 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
“heard someone over here wasn’t seeing christ embodied among the least of these.”
The company CEOs (stares in @bungie.net)
November 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The company CEOs (stares in @bungie.net)
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Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
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White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide
theconversation.com/white-nation...
theconversation.com/white-nation...
White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide
Active white nationalist groups operate in all but two U.S. states. Researchers have found that there’s a strong association between holding white nationalist views and supporting political violence.
theconversation.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide
theconversation.com/white-nation...
theconversation.com/white-nation...
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Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Tours Military Bases Near Taiwan — USNI News
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Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Tours Military Bases Near Taiwan - USNI News
Last week, Tokyo’s top defense official toured Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) and Coast Guard facilities across the southwestern islands – including a base located 70 nautical miles away from Taiwan....
news.usni.org
November 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Tours Military Bases Near Taiwan — USNI News
news.usni.org/2025/11/28/j...
news.usni.org/2025/11/28/j...
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Elliott Erwitt, 1988
November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Elliott Erwitt, 1988
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Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
Superb OOO message:
Why do you disturb me, Orc?
November 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Superb OOO message:
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After his call with Xi, Trump told Takaichi not to provoke Beijing on the question of Taiwan’s sovereignty. Japanese officials said the message was worrying
Exclusive | Trump, After Call With China’s Xi, Told Tokyo to Lower the Volume on Taiwan
Japan, a U.S. ally that had angered China on Taiwan, found the message worrying.
www.wsj.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:23 AM
After his call with Xi, Trump told Takaichi not to provoke Beijing on the question of Taiwan’s sovereignty. Japanese officials said the message was worrying
The Calvin & Hobbes running today:
November 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Calvin & Hobbes running today:
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From my anecdotal experience, this is absolutely true
Police have access to massive surveillance networks that track the public whether they are suspects or not. That means probably for every 1 officer caught using the system to harass or spy on people they have feuds with, ex's, activists, journalists, there are probably 100 more we don't know about.
Georgia police chief charged with using license plate readers to stalk and harass people
A police chief in suburban Atlanta has been arrested on charges of using the city's license plate cameras to stalk and harass people.
apnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
From my anecdotal experience, this is absolutely true
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clarence thomas has no jurisprudential argument, he just hates women and thinks the constitution doesn’t protect a varia suit
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
clarence thomas has no jurisprudential argument, he just hates women and thinks the constitution doesn’t protect a varia suit
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I'm thrilled to have a contract with @academic.oup.com for my book on "Entanglement and Unintended Escalation." (There'll be a better title!)
The manuscript is drafted and currently being revised. Hopefully should be out second half of next year!
The manuscript is drafted and currently being revised. Hopefully should be out second half of next year!
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I'm thrilled to have a contract with @academic.oup.com for my book on "Entanglement and Unintended Escalation." (There'll be a better title!)
The manuscript is drafted and currently being revised. Hopefully should be out second half of next year!
The manuscript is drafted and currently being revised. Hopefully should be out second half of next year!
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"Potentially fake accounts crying at other potentially fake accounts that they aren’t real, all while refusing to acknowledge that they themselves aren’t who they say they are—a Russian nesting doll of bullshit." www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk’s Worthless, Poisoned Hall of Mirrors
How X blew up its own platform with a new location feature
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
"Potentially fake accounts crying at other potentially fake accounts that they aren’t real, all while refusing to acknowledge that they themselves aren’t who they say they are—a Russian nesting doll of bullshit." www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
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One man -- Marco Rubio -- serves this country as both National Security Adviser and Secretary of State.
And he was nowhere near the drafting of that Ukraine 'peace plan,' which was instead devised by the president's real-estate buddy and his son-in-law.
🎁
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
And he was nowhere near the drafting of that Ukraine 'peace plan,' which was instead devised by the president's real-estate buddy and his son-in-law.
🎁
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
One man -- Marco Rubio -- serves this country as both National Security Adviser and Secretary of State.
And he was nowhere near the drafting of that Ukraine 'peace plan,' which was instead devised by the president's real-estate buddy and his son-in-law.
🎁
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
And he was nowhere near the drafting of that Ukraine 'peace plan,' which was instead devised by the president's real-estate buddy and his son-in-law.
🎁
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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"DOD eyes midcourse defense Space-Based Interceptor, reaching for 'low-hanging' fruit"
DOD eyes midcourse defense Space-Based Interceptor, reaching for 'low-hanging' fruit | InsideDefense.com
The Defense Department is preparing to solicit industry proposals for a prototype space-based interceptor, taking a concrete step toward what experts say is the most achievable slice of an otherwise c...
insidedefense.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 AM
"DOD eyes midcourse defense Space-Based Interceptor, reaching for 'low-hanging' fruit"
One car to rule them all
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
One car to rule them all
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Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
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📣 We are now accepting applications for CFR's 2026–27 Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship, a unique opportunity for young professionals studying nuclear security issues.
Learn more: https://on.cfr.org/3JaeQnk
Apply by 11/30
Learn more: https://on.cfr.org/3JaeQnk
Apply by 11/30
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
📣 We are now accepting applications for CFR's 2026–27 Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship, a unique opportunity for young professionals studying nuclear security issues.
Learn more: https://on.cfr.org/3JaeQnk
Apply by 11/30
Learn more: https://on.cfr.org/3JaeQnk
Apply by 11/30
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It’s been almost two weeks since the U.S.–South Korea joint fact sheet and MOU were released, and here’s my analysis on Korea Tech & Trade Watch — how it compares with Japan’s deal, where Korea fell short, and how Seoul is pacing implementation of the promised investments. Hope you enjoy reading!
U.S.-South Korea Joint Fact Sheet and MOU: It’s the Implementation, Stupid.
The U.S.-South Korea joint fact sheet on trade and security has been released, followed by a bilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining the investment package.
koreattw.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It’s been almost two weeks since the U.S.–South Korea joint fact sheet and MOU were released, and here’s my analysis on Korea Tech & Trade Watch — how it compares with Japan’s deal, where Korea fell short, and how Seoul is pacing implementation of the promised investments. Hope you enjoy reading!
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Euro 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
Euro 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
Bid for the chance to own a Euro 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #221,535.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Euro 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary