Stephanie Carvin
@stephaniecarvin.bsky.social
Former national security analyst, Associate Professor. Research on national and international security based in Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦
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"We respect China's historic military buildup" is quite a surprising message from a US secretary of defense. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
![“President Trump and this administration seek a stable peace, fair trade and respectful relations with China,” he said. The U.S. will follow a policy of “respecting the historic military buildup [China is] undertaking,” he added, while the Pentagon “maintains a clear-eyed appreciation of how rapid, formidable and holistic their military buildup has been.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bjjfwpjjph5zwq5dqf4qvryp/bafkreia363ogerlwuvtztqb4peupqwo25lfzizcrkzxkuutpxtm2yxhw7m@jpeg)
December 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"We respect China's historic military buildup" is quite a surprising message from a US secretary of defense. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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Out next week in the US (sadly not until March in Uk). Lots of essays from a bit of autobiography to pieces on people (Michael Howard, Mandela, Putin), praising tactics, zugzwang v stalemate, retrospects on Iraq war, and even the strategy of Barbie. global.oup.com/academic/pro...
December 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Out next week in the US (sadly not until March in Uk). Lots of essays from a bit of autobiography to pieces on people (Michael Howard, Mandela, Putin), praising tactics, zugzwang v stalemate, retrospects on Iraq war, and even the strategy of Barbie. global.oup.com/academic/pro...
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Geneviève Bergeron, 21
Hélène Colgan, 23
Nathalie Croteau, 23
Barbara Daigneault, 22
Anne-Marie Edward, 21
Maud Haviernick, 29
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, 31
Maryse Laganière, 25
Maryse Leclair, 23
Anne-Marie Lemay, 22
Sonia Pelletier, 28
Michèle Richard, 21
Annie St-Arneault, 23
Annie Turcotte, 20
Hélène Colgan, 23
Nathalie Croteau, 23
Barbara Daigneault, 22
Anne-Marie Edward, 21
Maud Haviernick, 29
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, 31
Maryse Laganière, 25
Maryse Leclair, 23
Anne-Marie Lemay, 22
Sonia Pelletier, 28
Michèle Richard, 21
Annie St-Arneault, 23
Annie Turcotte, 20
December 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Geneviève Bergeron, 21
Hélène Colgan, 23
Nathalie Croteau, 23
Barbara Daigneault, 22
Anne-Marie Edward, 21
Maud Haviernick, 29
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, 31
Maryse Laganière, 25
Maryse Leclair, 23
Anne-Marie Lemay, 22
Sonia Pelletier, 28
Michèle Richard, 21
Annie St-Arneault, 23
Annie Turcotte, 20
Hélène Colgan, 23
Nathalie Croteau, 23
Barbara Daigneault, 22
Anne-Marie Edward, 21
Maud Haviernick, 29
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, 31
Maryse Laganière, 25
Maryse Leclair, 23
Anne-Marie Lemay, 22
Sonia Pelletier, 28
Michèle Richard, 21
Annie St-Arneault, 23
Annie Turcotte, 20
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We restored the zip ties on baby Jesus. The #Christmas story is literally about an authoritarian ruler using violence, causing fear, and eventually driving the holy family to become refugees in Egypt. The parallels couldn't be more clear between scripture and our nativity. We're not going anywhere.
December 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We restored the zip ties on baby Jesus. The #Christmas story is literally about an authoritarian ruler using violence, causing fear, and eventually driving the holy family to become refugees in Egypt. The parallels couldn't be more clear between scripture and our nativity. We're not going anywhere.
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I am ratcheting down my social media, but let me just say that all European leaders except on the far Right should note that the U.S. now seeks regime change in their country; basically seeks to depose them. US strategy is to support the political forces that threaten liberal democracy in Europe.
Trump Administration Says Europe Faces ‘Civilizational Erasure’
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:29 AM
I am ratcheting down my social media, but let me just say that all European leaders except on the far Right should note that the U.S. now seeks regime change in their country; basically seeks to depose them. US strategy is to support the political forces that threaten liberal democracy in Europe.
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Why is this good news? Canada has an interest in contributing to Syria's reconstruction, working with its allies and partners. The challenges are massive, but these sanctions acted as major obstacles.
This is good news: Canada removes Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism and removes HTS from its List of Terrorist Entities.
www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
Canada announces measures related to Syria
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced measures taken by the Government of Canada in relation to Sy...
www.canada.ca
December 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Why is this good news? Canada has an interest in contributing to Syria's reconstruction, working with its allies and partners. The challenges are massive, but these sanctions acted as major obstacles.
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This is something, for sure. Canada rarely removes terrorists from its list of entities (as far as I recall, we've only previously removed MEK...):
(Other listed entities still include the LTTE and Sendero Luminoso, for context).
www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
(Other listed entities still include the LTTE and Sendero Luminoso, for context).
www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
Canada announces measures related to Syria
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced measures taken by the Government of Canada in relation to Sy...
www.canada.ca
December 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This is something, for sure. Canada rarely removes terrorists from its list of entities (as far as I recall, we've only previously removed MEK...):
(Other listed entities still include the LTTE and Sendero Luminoso, for context).
www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
(Other listed entities still include the LTTE and Sendero Luminoso, for context).
www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
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I think what this proves is that you can be as unprincipled and shitty at your job as you like. The only unforgivable thing is to be cringe.
Breaking: Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi agreed to part ways after new revelations and allegations about an affair with RFK Jr. and her behavior while reporting on him.
Exclusive | Vanity Fair to Part Ways With Journalist Olivia Nuzzi
Nuzzi’s contract with Vanity Fair expires at year-end, following new allegations and revelations about her conduct while she reported on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
on.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I think what this proves is that you can be as unprincipled and shitty at your job as you like. The only unforgivable thing is to be cringe.
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Exactly. The new U.S. National Security Strategy is much worse for Europe than most people had imagined. Europe is described as a bigger threat than both China and Russia, and they outline the need for regime change in Western European countries as part of a civilizational struggle.
I assumed the NSS would just ignore/deprioritize Europe (It did that on defense/NATO).
But the actual message was: Europe matters to us, we must save it from itself, the EU and its wokeness. Thus, the USG is going all in on foreign interference to help the far-right win a civilizational war.
But the actual message was: Europe matters to us, we must save it from itself, the EU and its wokeness. Thus, the USG is going all in on foreign interference to help the far-right win a civilizational war.
a man with a mustache is wearing a white shirt and a blue sweater .
ALT: a man with a mustache is wearing a white shirt and a blue sweater .
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Exactly. The new U.S. National Security Strategy is much worse for Europe than most people had imagined. Europe is described as a bigger threat than both China and Russia, and they outline the need for regime change in Western European countries as part of a civilizational struggle.
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I would describe every performance on this FIFA stage so far as, The Cheque Cleared
December 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I would describe every performance on this FIFA stage so far as, The Cheque Cleared
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I think I would probably care a lot more about the National Security Strategy if we had an administration that actually cared about acting in line with their own stated policies
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I think I would probably care a lot more about the National Security Strategy if we had an administration that actually cared about acting in line with their own stated policies
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Don't fall for the manipulative "censorship" framing of EU's fines against X for DSA violations. The EU is trying to enforce their laws. X is breaking them. And the U.S. government is defending big tech, billionaries, & bullshitters rather than protecting users. www.linkedin.com/posts/daphne...
Don't let anyone tell you that the Commission's DSA enforcement against X is about speech or censorship. https://lnkd.in/g3Cyeeyk
That would, indeed, be interesting! But this is just the EU… ...
Don't let anyone tell you that the Commission's DSA enforcement against X is about speech or censorship. https://lnkd.in/g3Cyeeyk
That would, indeed, be interesting! But this is just the EU enforcing...
www.linkedin.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Don't fall for the manipulative "censorship" framing of EU's fines against X for DSA violations. The EU is trying to enforce their laws. X is breaking them. And the U.S. government is defending big tech, billionaries, & bullshitters rather than protecting users. www.linkedin.com/posts/daphne...
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It is good to see enforcement of the EU Digital Services Act against X. We need more principled democratic governance of tech platforms, and penalties for non-compliance 1)
Elon Musk’s X Hit With $140 Million Fine in Europe www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/t...
Elon Musk’s X Hit With $140 Million Fine in Europe www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/t...
Elon Musk’s X Hit With $140 Million Fine in Europe
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It is good to see enforcement of the EU Digital Services Act against X. We need more principled democratic governance of tech platforms, and penalties for non-compliance 1)
Elon Musk’s X Hit With $140 Million Fine in Europe www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/t...
Elon Musk’s X Hit With $140 Million Fine in Europe www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/t...
Hell of a day to be posting this one, guys.
Opinion: When Canadians and Americans build together, we build stronger
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
When Canadians and Americans build together, we build stronger
For a century, our partnership has kept North America safe. It has built the world’s most capable defence industrial base, and ensured our Forces can move, fight, and win together.
www.hilltimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Hell of a day to be posting this one, guys.
Canada only mentioned in US NSS once, in the context of trade policy with China, suspect that we're being lumped-in with Europe on a lot of these "concerns".
My other Canada take is that Ottawa was *allegedly* waiting for the US document to drop before releasing our long awaited NSS. Soon maybe?
My other Canada take is that Ottawa was *allegedly* waiting for the US document to drop before releasing our long awaited NSS. Soon maybe?
Trump's national security strategy is out and some of the Europe sections are shocking. "...the growing influence of patriotic European parties indeed
gives cause for great optimism."
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
gives cause for great optimism."
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Canada only mentioned in US NSS once, in the context of trade policy with China, suspect that we're being lumped-in with Europe on a lot of these "concerns".
My other Canada take is that Ottawa was *allegedly* waiting for the US document to drop before releasing our long awaited NSS. Soon maybe?
My other Canada take is that Ottawa was *allegedly* waiting for the US document to drop before releasing our long awaited NSS. Soon maybe?
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Funding/support from American oligarchs is a FAR more significant threat to British democracy than that from the Kremlin, which has a. a fraction of their cash and b. approximately zero popularity.
December 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Funding/support from American oligarchs is a FAR more significant threat to British democracy than that from the Kremlin, which has a. a fraction of their cash and b. approximately zero popularity.
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The timing is obviously suspicious, given that it was reported that messages demanding accountability for the fatal Tai Po fire were posted on the message board run by the student union
Baptist University puts up barriers hiding memorial messages and public demands for Tai Po fire
A message board run by the students' union at Hong Kong Baptist University with condolences for victims of the fatal Tai Po fire has been enclosed by white boards and red plastic barriers, covering th...
tyr-jour.hkbu.edu.hk
December 5, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The timing is obviously suspicious, given that it was reported that messages demanding accountability for the fatal Tai Po fire were posted on the message board run by the student union
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Hong Kong Baptist University's Student Union has been suspended as per a notice issued (link to the full post below)
December 5, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Hong Kong Baptist University's Student Union has been suspended as per a notice issued (link to the full post below)
Hey Ottawa folks! I just went to the brand new (this is their second day) Pomonas cafe on Sparks St and it is delightful. Cardamom tea is amazing
December 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Hey Ottawa folks! I just went to the brand new (this is their second day) Pomonas cafe on Sparks St and it is delightful. Cardamom tea is amazing
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It’s white? How fitting for 2025
Pantone’s 2026 color of the year is technically not a color at all — meet Cloud Dancer, the first-ever white shade to receive the designation from the world’s color authority.
Pantone makes a surprising choice for its 2026 color of the year
We did not see that coming.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
It’s white? How fitting for 2025
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By "fog of war", Clausewitz clearly meant a middle-age dude who couldn't be bothered to wait on the conference call for 10 more minutes to find out what really just happened.
December 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
By "fog of war", Clausewitz clearly meant a middle-age dude who couldn't be bothered to wait on the conference call for 10 more minutes to find out what really just happened.
Hey Ottawa folks!
I am sure most of you have done your big “Giving Tuesday” donation, but if you can, the Ottawa Food Bank is almost at its goal.
Food banks should not need to exist, but they do. Please give if you can.
donate.ottawafoodbank.ca/ui/givingtue...
I am sure most of you have done your big “Giving Tuesday” donation, but if you can, the Ottawa Food Bank is almost at its goal.
Food banks should not need to exist, but they do. Please give if you can.
donate.ottawafoodbank.ca/ui/givingtue...
December 3, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Hey Ottawa folks!
I am sure most of you have done your big “Giving Tuesday” donation, but if you can, the Ottawa Food Bank is almost at its goal.
Food banks should not need to exist, but they do. Please give if you can.
donate.ottawafoodbank.ca/ui/givingtue...
I am sure most of you have done your big “Giving Tuesday” donation, but if you can, the Ottawa Food Bank is almost at its goal.
Food banks should not need to exist, but they do. Please give if you can.
donate.ottawafoodbank.ca/ui/givingtue...
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Article title: The NYT wrote more about Harvard last year than all community colleges combined
I posted three main figure from the article below
www.vox.com/2014/7/23/59...
I posted three main figure from the article below
www.vox.com/2014/7/23/59...
December 3, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Article title: The NYT wrote more about Harvard last year than all community colleges combined
I posted three main figure from the article below
www.vox.com/2014/7/23/59...
I posted three main figure from the article below
www.vox.com/2014/7/23/59...