James Patton Rogers
@jamespattonrogers.bsky.social
Executive Director of the Cornell Brooks Tech Policy Institute at Cornell University. War Historian, Author, Policy Advisor, & Broadcaster. I work on the history of drones, precision weapons, and the future of autonomous warfare. www.jamespattonrogers.com
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Why are expensive fighter jets a poor solution for countering low-cost drones?
@cornellbtpi.bsky.social Executive Director @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social tells @cnn.com that Europe must adopt a layered defense posture to counter drone threats.
#Drones #TechPolicy
@cornellbtpi.bsky.social Executive Director @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social tells @cnn.com that Europe must adopt a layered defense posture to counter drone threats.
#Drones #TechPolicy
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September 26, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Why are expensive fighter jets a poor solution for countering low-cost drones?
@cornellbtpi.bsky.social Executive Director @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social tells @cnn.com that Europe must adopt a layered defense posture to counter drone threats.
#Drones #TechPolicy
@cornellbtpi.bsky.social Executive Director @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social tells @cnn.com that Europe must adopt a layered defense posture to counter drone threats.
#Drones #TechPolicy
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"Cheap, long-range precision saturation strikes are one of the greatest threats to international security."
@cornellbtpi.bsky.social expert @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social tells @wsj.com why the Shahed drone is a "game changing" threat, forcing the West to adapt.
#Drones #TechPolicy #Shahed
@cornellbtpi.bsky.social expert @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social tells @wsj.com why the Shahed drone is a "game changing" threat, forcing the West to adapt.
#Drones #TechPolicy #Shahed
September 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
"Cheap, long-range precision saturation strikes are one of the greatest threats to international security."
@cornellbtpi.bsky.social expert @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social tells @wsj.com why the Shahed drone is a "game changing" threat, forcing the West to adapt.
#Drones #TechPolicy #Shahed
@cornellbtpi.bsky.social expert @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social tells @wsj.com why the Shahed drone is a "game changing" threat, forcing the West to adapt.
#Drones #TechPolicy #Shahed
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On 24 September, submissions will open for #BISA2026 in Brighton ☀️🌊 View the #callforpapers on @mybisa.bsky.social's website and submit all of your War Studies abstracts for consideration! conference.bisa.ac.uk/call-papers-0
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Call for papers
The call for papers for the BISA 2026 conference taking place in Brighton in June 2026.
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September 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
On 24 September, submissions will open for #BISA2026 in Brighton ☀️🌊 View the #callforpapers on @mybisa.bsky.social's website and submit all of your War Studies abstracts for consideration! conference.bisa.ac.uk/call-papers-0
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New @ejisbisa.bsky.social article by @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social
& James Wesley Hutto! 🎉
'The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate' @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org
"To what extent can drones be the primary determinants of victory in warfare?"
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& James Wesley Hutto! 🎉
'The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate' @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org
"To what extent can drones be the primary determinants of victory in warfare?"
Read here 👉
The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate | European Journal of International Security | Cambridge Core
The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate
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August 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New @ejisbisa.bsky.social article by @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social
& James Wesley Hutto! 🎉
'The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate' @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org
"To what extent can drones be the primary determinants of victory in warfare?"
Read here 👉
& James Wesley Hutto! 🎉
'The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate' @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org
"To what extent can drones be the primary determinants of victory in warfare?"
Read here 👉
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📚🎉 New and open access: "The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate" from James Wesley Hutto and @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📚🎉 New and open access: "The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate" from James Wesley Hutto and @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social.
👉 Read more here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
👉 Read more here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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European Journal of International Security - Professor Andrew Mumford
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How are drones changing what it means to wage war & serve on the front lines?
With both Russian & Ukrainian drone strikes making headlines this weekend, I joined @npr.org’s Weekend Edition to discuss current challenges and the future of drone warfare
Listen here: www.npr.org/2025/08/03/n...
With both Russian & Ukrainian drone strikes making headlines this weekend, I joined @npr.org’s Weekend Edition to discuss current challenges and the future of drone warfare
Listen here: www.npr.org/2025/08/03/n...
How are drones changing what it means to wage war?
How are drones changing what it means to wage war and serve on the front lines? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with James Patton Rogers, Executive Director of the Brooks Tech Policy Institute.
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August 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
How are drones changing what it means to wage war & serve on the front lines?
With both Russian & Ukrainian drone strikes making headlines this weekend, I joined @npr.org’s Weekend Edition to discuss current challenges and the future of drone warfare
Listen here: www.npr.org/2025/08/03/n...
With both Russian & Ukrainian drone strikes making headlines this weekend, I joined @npr.org’s Weekend Edition to discuss current challenges and the future of drone warfare
Listen here: www.npr.org/2025/08/03/n...
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#OpenAccess from @ejisbisa.bsky.social -
The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate - cup.org/4lz75oV
"drones can have an impact on war that is sometimes ordinary and sometimes revolutionary"
- James Wesley Hutto & @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social
#FirstView
The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate - cup.org/4lz75oV
"drones can have an impact on war that is sometimes ordinary and sometimes revolutionary"
- James Wesley Hutto & @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social
#FirstView
July 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
#OpenAccess from @ejisbisa.bsky.social -
The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate - cup.org/4lz75oV
"drones can have an impact on war that is sometimes ordinary and sometimes revolutionary"
- James Wesley Hutto & @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social
#FirstView
The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate - cup.org/4lz75oV
"drones can have an impact on war that is sometimes ordinary and sometimes revolutionary"
- James Wesley Hutto & @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social
#FirstView
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👏 Our Future of #NATO event gathered over 30 experts, academics & postgraduates @lborouniversity.bsky.social for thought-provoking and important discussions on the challenges facing NATO. Huge thanks to our organisers & attendees for making this such an engaging day!
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June 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
👏 Our Future of #NATO event gathered over 30 experts, academics & postgraduates @lborouniversity.bsky.social for thought-provoking and important discussions on the challenges facing NATO. Huge thanks to our organisers & attendees for making this such an engaging day!
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🚨Call for abstracts🚨
With a session on publishing in @bisawarstudies.bsky.social at #BISA2025 - War Studies would like to invite the submission of abstracts for potential discussion.
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With a session on publishing in @bisawarstudies.bsky.social at #BISA2025 - War Studies would like to invite the submission of abstracts for potential discussion.
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Call for abstracts: publishing in war and security studies- War Studies | BISA
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🚨Call for abstracts🚨
With a session on publishing in @bisawarstudies.bsky.social at #BISA2025 - War Studies would like to invite the submission of abstracts for potential discussion.
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My reading list for this spring: insights offered by @tom-gregory.bsky.social, @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social, @abarder.bsky.social and @margaretomara.bsky.social promise particular relevancy these days!
March 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
My reading list for this spring: insights offered by @tom-gregory.bsky.social, @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social, @abarder.bsky.social and @margaretomara.bsky.social promise particular relevancy these days!
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Check out BTPI's newest policy report titled, 'Defending America's Skies: Public Support for Homeland Counter-Drone Operations,' by Non-Resident Senior Fellow Dr. Paul Lushenko, Fellow Basim Ali, & Dr. Jennifer Spindle:
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Defending America’s Skies: Public Support for Homeland Counter-Drone Operations – Cornell Brooks Public Policy
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March 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Check out BTPI's newest policy report titled, 'Defending America's Skies: Public Support for Homeland Counter-Drone Operations,' by Non-Resident Senior Fellow Dr. Paul Lushenko, Fellow Basim Ali, & Dr. Jennifer Spindle:
publicpolicy.cornell.edu/news/defendi... @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social
publicpolicy.cornell.edu/news/defendi... @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social
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Out: soft power.
Statement from the director of the Voice of America (who has been placed on administrative leave).
March 15, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Out: soft power.
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Curious as to what Mexico is doing to placate Trump as tarrifs loom? Check out this @latimes.com article ft. BTPI Senior Fellow Gustavo Flores-Macias:
www.latimes.com/world-nation... @cornellupress.bsky.social
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What Mexico is doing to placate Trump as tariffs loom
President Trump says he'll impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Tuesday. Mexico is working hard to persuade Trump to hold off on the threat.
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March 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Curious as to what Mexico is doing to placate Trump as tarrifs loom? Check out this @latimes.com article ft. BTPI Senior Fellow Gustavo Flores-Macias:
www.latimes.com/world-nation... @cornellupress.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/world-nation... @cornellupress.bsky.social
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LAST CHANCE🚨
@bisawarstudies.bsky.social are holding a new panel: 'Lawfare: the utilisation of the law'
Feat.
@perugininic.bsky.social
Carolyn Horn (@amnesty.org)
Luca Cinciriprini (@iaionline.bsky.social)
20 Feb, 2pm
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@bisawarstudies.bsky.social are holding a new panel: 'Lawfare: the utilisation of the law'
Feat.
@perugininic.bsky.social
Carolyn Horn (@amnesty.org)
Luca Cinciriprini (@iaionline.bsky.social)
20 Feb, 2pm
Register here👉 www.bisa.ac.uk/members/work...
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February 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
LAST CHANCE🚨
@bisawarstudies.bsky.social are holding a new panel: 'Lawfare: the utilisation of the law'
Feat.
@perugininic.bsky.social
Carolyn Horn (@amnesty.org)
Luca Cinciriprini (@iaionline.bsky.social)
20 Feb, 2pm
Register here👉 www.bisa.ac.uk/members/work...
@jamespattonrogers.bsky.social
@bisawarstudies.bsky.social are holding a new panel: 'Lawfare: the utilisation of the law'
Feat.
@perugininic.bsky.social
Carolyn Horn (@amnesty.org)
Luca Cinciriprini (@iaionline.bsky.social)
20 Feb, 2pm
Register here👉 www.bisa.ac.uk/members/work...
@jamespattonrogers.bsky.social
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February 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Why does Trump want Greenland? Will he get it? BTPI Executive Director @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social and Caroline Kennedy-Pipe answer those questions in their new TIME article. Check it out below!
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Why Trump Wants Greenland—And Why He Probably Won't Get It
He's not the first to set his sights on the island.
time.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Why does Trump want Greenland? Will he get it? BTPI Executive Director @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social and Caroline Kennedy-Pipe answer those questions in their new TIME article. Check it out below!
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Drones are proliferating around the world at a record pace. This includes across the Arctic, where every Arctic state has harnessed military drones to keep a watchful eye as tensions increase: www.reuters.com/world/nato-s...
‘We’re all having to catch up’: NATO scrambles for drones that can survive the Arctic
In 2023, Mads Petersen, owner of Greenland-based startup Arctic Unmanned, sat in a car to keep warm while he tested a small drone at minus 43 degrees Celsius (minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit).
www.reuters.com
February 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Drones are proliferating around the world at a record pace. This includes across the Arctic, where every Arctic state has harnessed military drones to keep a watchful eye as tensions increase: www.reuters.com/world/nato-s...
History shows that strong alliances and mutual agreements—something that Trump is no fan of—are the key to countering the very real threat to the U.S. and its NATO allies in the Arctic: time.com/7208293/buyi...
Why Trump Wants Greenland—And Why He Probably Won't Get It
He's not the first to set his sights on the island.
time.com
January 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
History shows that strong alliances and mutual agreements—something that Trump is no fan of—are the key to countering the very real threat to the U.S. and its NATO allies in the Arctic: time.com/7208293/buyi...
Our new article in TIME reveals the long history of ‘buying the Arctic’ and how it might not be as straightforward as Trump thinks: time.com/7208293/buyi...
Why Trump Wants Greenland—And Why He Probably Won't Get It
He's not the first to set his sights on the island.
time.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Our new article in TIME reveals the long history of ‘buying the Arctic’ and how it might not be as straightforward as Trump thinks: time.com/7208293/buyi...
What’s the history of drone warfare and how has it developed in increasingly worrying ways as the technology spreads around the world?
I discuss these key issues on the Revolution in Military Affairs podcast with Amos Fox - open.spotify.com/show/63ZhWg6...
I discuss these key issues on the Revolution in Military Affairs podcast with Amos Fox - open.spotify.com/show/63ZhWg6...
Revolution in Military Affairs
Podcast · Amos Fox · Revolution in Military Affairs explores military innovation and modern warfare's evolution. Revolution in Military Affairs adheres to the position that the science of war exceeds ...
open.spotify.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
What’s the history of drone warfare and how has it developed in increasingly worrying ways as the technology spreads around the world?
I discuss these key issues on the Revolution in Military Affairs podcast with Amos Fox - open.spotify.com/show/63ZhWg6...
I discuss these key issues on the Revolution in Military Affairs podcast with Amos Fox - open.spotify.com/show/63ZhWg6...
It’s fair to say that Denmark has neglected Greenland for years, both economically & in terms of defense, dragging their feet over vital military investment (especially in drones, ships, and ISR)
As I argue in The Hill, it's these shortfalls that open the door to Trump: thehill.com/policy/defen...
As I argue in The Hill, it's these shortfalls that open the door to Trump: thehill.com/policy/defen...
Trump provokes anxieties with Greenland, Panama Canal military talk
President-elect Trump’s refusal to rule out military action to attain his ambitions of acquiring the Panama Canal and Greenland has sparked some stern responses overseas and spurred a global debate…
thehill.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
It’s fair to say that Denmark has neglected Greenland for years, both economically & in terms of defense, dragging their feet over vital military investment (especially in drones, ships, and ISR)
As I argue in The Hill, it's these shortfalls that open the door to Trump: thehill.com/policy/defen...
As I argue in The Hill, it's these shortfalls that open the door to Trump: thehill.com/policy/defen...
Interested in Ukraine's missile-firing sea drones?
Check out this informative article by Isabella Bengoechea for The i Paper, with comment from me on the recent surface-to-air destruction of Russian helicopters and the future of USVs: inews.co.uk/news/world/u...
Check out this informative article by Isabella Bengoechea for The i Paper, with comment from me on the recent surface-to-air destruction of Russian helicopters and the future of USVs: inews.co.uk/news/world/u...
Ukraine's missile-firing sea drones 'destroy two Russian helicopters' in world first
Kyiv claims attack historic attack in Black Sea by unmanned craft using surface-to air missiles
inews.co.uk
January 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Interested in Ukraine's missile-firing sea drones?
Check out this informative article by Isabella Bengoechea for The i Paper, with comment from me on the recent surface-to-air destruction of Russian helicopters and the future of USVs: inews.co.uk/news/world/u...
Check out this informative article by Isabella Bengoechea for The i Paper, with comment from me on the recent surface-to-air destruction of Russian helicopters and the future of USVs: inews.co.uk/news/world/u...
The craziest fact about Jimmy Carter? He spent 89 seconds inside a nuclear reactor in meltdown when deployed with the U.S. Navy in 1952: www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/...
11 facts about Jimmy Carter that may surprise you
The peanut farmer-turned-president, who died Sunday at 100, put solar panels on the White House and once spent 89 seconds inside a melting nuclear reactor.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 30, 2024 at 2:48 AM
The craziest fact about Jimmy Carter? He spent 89 seconds inside a nuclear reactor in meltdown when deployed with the U.S. Navy in 1952: www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/...