Sophy Antrobus
@sophyantrobus.bsky.social
Ex-X. Former Labour PPC, academic of air power and military culture. Glad to be exploring a new platform for debate.
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Now that Roisin Agnew's doc "The Ban" is up on The New Yorker's website, here's a piece I wrote about it, and the broadcasting ban itself, on the 30th anniversary of its lifting last year, and which involved me quizzing Chris Morris about *that* sketch.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
November 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Now that Roisin Agnew's doc "The Ban" is up on The New Yorker's website, here's a piece I wrote about it, and the broadcasting ban itself, on the 30th anniversary of its lifting last year, and which involved me quizzing Chris Morris about *that* sketch.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
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✈️ ‘Gowns Flying’: The first one hundred years of University Air Squadrons
FASI's @sophyantrobus.bsky.social examines the development of the University Air Squadrons over the past century & explores how they remain a vital link between universities & the armed forces.
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FASI's @sophyantrobus.bsky.social examines the development of the University Air Squadrons over the past century & explores how they remain a vital link between universities & the armed forces.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
✈️ ‘Gowns Flying’: The first one hundred years of University Air Squadrons
FASI's @sophyantrobus.bsky.social examines the development of the University Air Squadrons over the past century & explores how they remain a vital link between universities & the armed forces.
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ow.ly/OKeQ50XgYQx
FASI's @sophyantrobus.bsky.social examines the development of the University Air Squadrons over the past century & explores how they remain a vital link between universities & the armed forces.
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ow.ly/OKeQ50XgYQx
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My third and final edition of the Journal of the @rafhistorical.bsky.social as editor is in print. It's the proceedings of the RAF culture seminar at @rafmuseum.bsky.social , organised by @sophyantrobus.bsky.social , @rafhistory.bsky.social, wonderfully guest edited by @sophyhiggins.bsky.social.
August 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
My third and final edition of the Journal of the @rafhistorical.bsky.social as editor is in print. It's the proceedings of the RAF culture seminar at @rafmuseum.bsky.social , organised by @sophyantrobus.bsky.social , @rafhistory.bsky.social, wonderfully guest edited by @sophyhiggins.bsky.social.
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So assuming this story is correct -- and the WSJ reporter is excellent -- Trump's chief negotiator on Ukraine is meeting with Putin about how to end the war while also scouting sites for a possible Trump hotel in Moscow.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
August 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
So assuming this story is correct -- and the WSJ reporter is excellent -- Trump's chief negotiator on Ukraine is meeting with Putin about how to end the war while also scouting sites for a possible Trump hotel in Moscow.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Excellent analysis
August 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Excellent analysis
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Dr Julia Balm, of the Freeman Air & Space Institute, shares insights into the increasing strategic relevance of space war
How should the UK respond to the growing threat of space conflict?
FASI's @nuclearbalm.bsky.social explains "The use of dual-use civilian space systems further complicates escalation, as interference may unintentionally draw private actors into conflict."
Read 👇
inews.co.uk/news/world/r...
FASI's @nuclearbalm.bsky.social explains "The use of dual-use civilian space systems further complicates escalation, as interference may unintentionally draw private actors into conflict."
Read 👇
inews.co.uk/news/world/r...
Russia and China could kick off war in space - here's how Britain can fight back
Maj-Gen Paul Tedman, the head of UK Space Command, says the threat of war in space is 'here, now' - and growing
inews.co.uk
July 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Dr Julia Balm, of the Freeman Air & Space Institute, shares insights into the increasing strategic relevance of space war
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Julia Lopez is rumoured to be replacing Stuart Andrew as shadow culture secretary. There should be some kind of prize if you've heard of both of these people.
July 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Julia Lopez is rumoured to be replacing Stuart Andrew as shadow culture secretary. There should be some kind of prize if you've heard of both of these people.
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I could go 'blah, blah, Betteridge' or 'blah, blah, for the 800th time, here's why this is a shit idea', but you know what, the main conclusion is just that this article is ignorant crap.
Should we ban opinion polls?
They claim to reflect public sentiment. But they’re better thought of as just another species of misinformation
www.theguardian.com
July 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I could go 'blah, blah, Betteridge' or 'blah, blah, for the 800th time, here's why this is a shit idea', but you know what, the main conclusion is just that this article is ignorant crap.
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That letter from Richard Tice is unbelievable....
Reform are against the 5,000 jobs in South Wales and energy security that floating offshore wind could support. And apparently now against… electricity, with this nuts letter opposing any cables, batteries, or in fact anything getting built
July 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
That letter from Richard Tice is unbelievable....
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Don't let the excitable intern write your quotes, kids.
July 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Don't let the excitable intern write your quotes, kids.
Agree. Also much emphasis on Service Families Accommodation but Single Living Accommodation must also be an immediate priority.
So far, lots on updating & repairing military homes -which is crucially important & overdue- but nothing much on culture, integration or addressing retention issues beyond pay increases. My research shows this won't be sufficient to meet needs of personnel so keen to see what's in the SDR on this
June 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Agree. Also much emphasis on Service Families Accommodation but Single Living Accommodation must also be an immediate priority.
Interesting given my piece with Kevin Rowlands recently published: www.progressivebritain.org/adding-rungs...
British fighter jets to carry nuclear bombs
www.thetimes.com/article/b3fb...
British fighter jets to carry nuclear bombs
www.thetimes.com/article/b3fb...
British fighter jets to carry nuclear bombs
American-made planes armed with tactical weapons would be the UK’s biggest defence expansion since the Cold War
www.thetimes.com
May 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Interesting given my piece with Kevin Rowlands recently published: www.progressivebritain.org/adding-rungs...
British fighter jets to carry nuclear bombs
www.thetimes.com/article/b3fb...
British fighter jets to carry nuclear bombs
www.thetimes.com/article/b3fb...
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YES! my second sport column is online!
I went to watch some rugby in Twickenham: can you guess how it went?
observer.co.uk/news/columni... [free to read!]
I went to watch some rugby in Twickenham: can you guess how it went?
observer.co.uk/news/columni... [free to read!]
May 31, 2025 at 8:20 AM
YES! my second sport column is online!
I went to watch some rugby in Twickenham: can you guess how it went?
observer.co.uk/news/columni... [free to read!]
I went to watch some rugby in Twickenham: can you guess how it went?
observer.co.uk/news/columni... [free to read!]
My hero. Just loved everything about her. Obvs Alan Alda is in the same league. Loretta Swit: M*A*S*H ‘Hot Lips’ actress dies aged 87
www.thetimes.com/article/24ff...
www.thetimes.com/article/24ff...
Loretta Swit: M*A*S*H ‘Hot Lips’ actress dies aged 87
Swit delighted audiences as Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan in M*A*S*H, the US comedy series that aired for more than a decade from 1973
www.thetimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
My hero. Just loved everything about her. Obvs Alan Alda is in the same league. Loretta Swit: M*A*S*H ‘Hot Lips’ actress dies aged 87
www.thetimes.com/article/24ff...
www.thetimes.com/article/24ff...
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The Swedish Defence University advertises a postdoc focused on ”narrative geopolitics” - or how widespread and emotionally charged narratives influence international security, great power relations, and geostrategic rivalry. Deadline August 31:
fhs.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
fhs.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
Postdoc with a focus on narrative geopolitics
Description The postdoctoral position is part of the interdisciplinary research environment on narrative geopolitics, established with funding from the Swedish Armed Forces. The role involves interdis
fhs.varbi.com
May 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The Swedish Defence University advertises a postdoc focused on ”narrative geopolitics” - or how widespread and emotionally charged narratives influence international security, great power relations, and geostrategic rivalry. Deadline August 31:
fhs.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
fhs.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
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💡 Rebuilding the UK's Air and Missile Defence Posture
In the final viewpoint of the series, @sophyantrobus.bsky.social reflects on the future of IAMD in the UK, noting its significant shortfalls & how it could be improved through strategic themes - the 4 ‘Ps’
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www.kcl.ac.uk/the-next-bat...
In the final viewpoint of the series, @sophyantrobus.bsky.social reflects on the future of IAMD in the UK, noting its significant shortfalls & how it could be improved through strategic themes - the 4 ‘Ps’
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www.kcl.ac.uk/the-next-bat...
The Next Battle of Britain: Rebuilding the UK's Air and Missile…
The Battle of Britain showcased the world’s first air and missile defence campaign, featuring systems of warnings and alerts, the pioneering use of radar, and coordinated efforts to repel German…
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May 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM
💡 Rebuilding the UK's Air and Missile Defence Posture
In the final viewpoint of the series, @sophyantrobus.bsky.social reflects on the future of IAMD in the UK, noting its significant shortfalls & how it could be improved through strategic themes - the 4 ‘Ps’
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www.kcl.ac.uk/the-next-bat...
In the final viewpoint of the series, @sophyantrobus.bsky.social reflects on the future of IAMD in the UK, noting its significant shortfalls & how it could be improved through strategic themes - the 4 ‘Ps’
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www.kcl.ac.uk/the-next-bat...
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Last week, FASI's @sophyantrobus.bsky.social joined the #ASPC2025 panel discussion 'Doctrine & Leadership'
The panel noted the importance of personnel, science, technology & capabilities as critical enablers for future aerospace power policies & doctrine.
www.aeronautica.difesa.it/aerospace-po...
The panel noted the importance of personnel, science, technology & capabilities as critical enablers for future aerospace power policies & doctrine.
www.aeronautica.difesa.it/aerospace-po...
May 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Last week, FASI's @sophyantrobus.bsky.social joined the #ASPC2025 panel discussion 'Doctrine & Leadership'
The panel noted the importance of personnel, science, technology & capabilities as critical enablers for future aerospace power policies & doctrine.
www.aeronautica.difesa.it/aerospace-po...
The panel noted the importance of personnel, science, technology & capabilities as critical enablers for future aerospace power policies & doctrine.
www.aeronautica.difesa.it/aerospace-po...
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DID YOU KNOW: The black smoke announcing no result in the Conclave is produced by burning unsold copies of Boris Johnson’s 2024 political memoir UNLEASHED. Sources at the Vatican say they are prepared for up to six weeks of deliberations
May 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
DID YOU KNOW: The black smoke announcing no result in the Conclave is produced by burning unsold copies of Boris Johnson’s 2024 political memoir UNLEASHED. Sources at the Vatican say they are prepared for up to six weeks of deliberations
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Head of RNSSC, @c21st-sailor.bsky.social, and @sophyantrobus.bsky.social, co-director of @fasikcl.bsky.social have written a joint article on escalation/de-escalation for @progbrit.bsky.social.
Read it here👇
www.progressivebritain.org/adding-rungs...
Read it here👇
www.progressivebritain.org/adding-rungs...
Adding Rungs to the (De)Escalation Ladder - Progressive Britain
KCL's Dr Sophy Antrobus and Dr Kevin Rowlands analyse the connection between escalation of conflict and sub-strategic nuclear weapons.
www.progressivebritain.org
April 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Head of RNSSC, @c21st-sailor.bsky.social, and @sophyantrobus.bsky.social, co-director of @fasikcl.bsky.social have written a joint article on escalation/de-escalation for @progbrit.bsky.social.
Read it here👇
www.progressivebritain.org/adding-rungs...
Read it here👇
www.progressivebritain.org/adding-rungs...
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Come and work with me at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Academy!
You’ll deliver workshops to academics, civil servants and politicians to help government work better.
An amazing opportunity to have influence at the heart of politics and policy making - deadline is 11 May, so apply now!
You’ll deliver workshops to academics, civil servants and politicians to help government work better.
An amazing opportunity to have influence at the heart of politics and policy making - deadline is 11 May, so apply now!
Work with us! We are seeking a new Learning and Development Officer to join our @ifgacademy.bsky.social team.
Applications will close on Sunday 11 May🚨
Find out more about the role 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
Applications will close on Sunday 11 May🚨
Find out more about the role 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
April 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Come and work with me at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Academy!
You’ll deliver workshops to academics, civil servants and politicians to help government work better.
An amazing opportunity to have influence at the heart of politics and policy making - deadline is 11 May, so apply now!
You’ll deliver workshops to academics, civil servants and politicians to help government work better.
An amazing opportunity to have influence at the heart of politics and policy making - deadline is 11 May, so apply now!
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One of these people has at least thought about Ukraine for some time. The other doesn’t understand basic facts about his brief.
“Trump administration officials are increasingly at odds over how to break the deadlock between Ukraine and Russia, with Witkoff and Kellogg - who favors more direct support for Ukraine - disagreeing on the best course forward” www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
Trump envoy's embrace of Russian demands worries Republicans, U.S. allies
Less than 48 hours after dining with a negotiator sent by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Washington last week, Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy leading talks with Moscow, sat down with President Donald Trump in the White House and delivered a clear message.
www.reuters.com
April 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
One of these people has at least thought about Ukraine for some time. The other doesn’t understand basic facts about his brief.
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Correct. Watch. It isn’t trade policy, it isn’t economic policy. It’s a way to get political control over the business world.
4/4/25💪Murphy is the smartest male Democrat currently, speaking truth articulately ( #AOC overall) 🇺🇸
April 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Correct. Watch. It isn’t trade policy, it isn’t economic policy. It’s a way to get political control over the business world.
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Meritocracy and the Military: Lessons from the Royal Air Force by @sophyantrobus.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #airpowerhistory
Meritocracy and the Military: Lessons from the Royal Air Force
This essay challenges the casual use of the term ‘meritocracy’ by senior military officers and the implications of using that rhetoric, which imparts a simplicity to the concept. Sophy Antrobus ana...
www.tandfonline.com
April 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Meritocracy and the Military: Lessons from the Royal Air Force by @sophyantrobus.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #airpowerhistory
I’ve finally grinded through Adolescence and I am afraid to say it’s the most dull and boring drama ever.
March 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I’ve finally grinded through Adolescence and I am afraid to say it’s the most dull and boring drama ever.
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This rocks from first to last frame.
See if you can figure out what this ad from 1984 is selling before the reveal…
March 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This rocks from first to last frame.