British, German chiefs urge rearmament

by Fareed Zakaria Reposted by Anne Applebaum

Scholar power: 100.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Fareed Zakaria	64%	21	88.0%
🎓 Anne Applebaum	41%	9	12.3%
Total			100.3%

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54.0%

5.9 h

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100.3%

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0.979

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by Michael McFaul

124%

Scholar power: 124.2%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Michael McFaul	69%	36	124.2%

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51.0%

13.9 h

27

124.2%

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0.726

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Reposted by Steve Peers

32%

Scholar power: 32.7%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Steve Peers	63%	27	32.7%

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58.0%

13.1 h

200

32.7%

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0.269

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Kate from Kharkiv

@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social

Kaja Kallas in Munich:

"The greatest threat Russia presents right now is that it gains more at the negotiation table than it has achieved on the battlefield."

Exactly. For a year, the USA has been pressuring Ukraine to surrender in a war it hasn’t lost, and those

February 15, 2026 at 12:17 PM

by Scott Lucas

48%

Scholar power: 48.8%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	42%	15	48.8%

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56.0%

11.1 h

21

48.8%

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0.158

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Zelensky: "Every day, recovery continues in our cities and communities after #Russia strikes. This week of February alone, they launched about 1,300 attack drones, 1,200+ guided aerial bombs, and 50 missiles v. #Ukraine. Today Odesa, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions came under enemy attack"

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 18h

#UkraineWar, Day 1,452: #Zelensky Calls for 20-Year Security Guarantee

#Ukraine #Russia #TrumpRussia #MunichSecurityConference

eaworldview.com/2026/02/ukra...

Ukraine War, Day 1,452: Zelensky Calls for 20-Year Security Guarantee - EA WorldView

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for security guarantee of 20+ years in any agreement to end Russia's 4-year full-scale invasion.

eaworldview.com

February 15, 2026 at 2:19 PM

by Mark Galeotti

80%

Scholar power: 80.4%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Mark Galeotti	67%	16	80.4%

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48.0%

14.8 h

16

80.4%

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0.135

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Mark Galeotti

@markgaleotti.bsky.social

In Moscow's Shadows 236: What Is Russia?

A quick look at the latest on Navalny, Ukraine talks and Epstein, then digging into what kind of country Russia is, shaped by, yet kicking against globalisation

www.buzzsprout.com/1026985/epis...

In Moscow's Shadows 236: What Is Russia? - In Moscow's Shadows

In the first half, I look at the latest news about Navalny's death, what a change in the composition of the Russian negotiation team in Geneva may mean, and why looking for a dubious Russian connectio...

www.buzzsprout.com

February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM

by Roman M. Sheremeta

19%

Scholar power: 19.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Roman M. Sheremeta	10%	40	19.0%

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50.0%

1.4 h

3

19.0%

Ranking score

0.113

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Roman Sheremeta

@rshereme.bsky.social

We must stop russia in Ukraine. Otherwise, stopping russia will become a problem for the entire world.

February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM

by Scott Lucas

48%

Scholar power: 48.8%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	42%	15	48.8%

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60.0%

18.3 h

9

48.8%

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0.115

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#UkraineWar, Day 1,452: #Zelensky Calls for 20-Year Security Guarantee

#Ukraine #Russia #TrumpRussia #MunichSecurityConference

eaworldview.com/2026/02/ukra...

Ukraine War, Day 1,452: Zelensky Calls for 20-Year Security Guarantee - EA WorldView

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for security guarantee of 20+ years in any agreement to end Russia's 4-year full-scale invasion.

eaworldview.com

February 15, 2026 at 7:09 AM

Reposted by Lars P. Feld

15%

Scholar power: 15.6%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Lars P. Feld	22%	50	15.6%

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47.0%

15.8 h

249

15.6%

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0.065

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Reposted by Mark Priestley

12%

Scholar power: 12.8%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Mark Priestley	23%	31	12.8%

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49.0%

9.3 h

55

12.8%

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0.058

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russiaSuX-NAFO's grim reaper

@denbelblack.bsky.social

This is your daily reminder that if you watch Russian state television, you will learn that the Russians are fighting in Ukraine with the ultimate goal of ensuring there is no more Ukraine—no more Ukrainian state, no more Ukrainian leaders...

February 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM

by Scott Lucas

48%

Scholar power: 48.8%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	42%	15	48.8%

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69.0%

18.2 h

2

48.8%

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0.106

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Zelensky also calls for clear date for #Ukraine accession to #EU

Presses leaders: "Are you ready not only for the challenges that Russian aggression brings, but also for the effort to convince the world to fight for support?"

Meets US Sec of State #Rubio & #Trump envoy #Witkoff & #Kushner

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 18h

#UkraineWar, Day 1,452: #Zelensky Calls for 20-Year Security Guarantee

#Ukraine #Russia #TrumpRussia #MunichSecurityConference

eaworldview.com/2026/02/ukra...

Ukraine War, Day 1,452: Zelensky Calls for 20-Year Security Guarantee - EA WorldView

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for security guarantee of 20+ years in any agreement to end Russia's 4-year full-scale invasion.

eaworldview.com

February 15, 2026 at 7:13 AM

Reposted by James S. Shortle

3%

Scholar power: 3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 James S. Shortle	-	40	-

Reposted by Marcin Zaborowski

19%

Scholar power: 19.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Marcin Zaborowski	72%	7	19.0%

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49.0%

17.0 h

78

19.0%

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0.053

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by Scott Lucas

48%

Scholar power: 48.8%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	42%	15	48.8%

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61.0%

14.8 h

2

48.8%

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0.074

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

At #MunichSecurityConference, EU foreign policy head #Kallas and #Latvia President Rinkēvičs push back #Zelensky call for specific date for #Ukraine accession to #EU

"The member states are not ready to give a concrete date. There’s a lot of work to be done"

#UkraineWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 18h

#UkraineWar, Day 1,452: #Zelensky Calls for 20-Year Security Guarantee

#Ukraine #Russia #TrumpRussia #MunichSecurityConference

eaworldview.com/2026/02/ukra...

Ukraine War, Day 1,452: Zelensky Calls for 20-Year Security Guarantee - EA WorldView

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for security guarantee of 20+ years in any agreement to end Russia's 4-year full-scale invasion.

eaworldview.com

February 15, 2026 at 10:35 AM

Reposted by James S. Shortle

3%

Scholar power: 3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 James S. Shortle	-	40	-

by Jonathan Haslam

77%

Scholar power: 77.2%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Jonathan Haslam	47%	30	77.2%

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47.0%

16.5 h

0

77.2%

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0.048

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by Scott Lucas

48%

Scholar power: 48.8%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	42%	15	48.8%

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55.0%

10.7 h

5

48.8%

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0.074

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Ukraine former Energy Minister Halushchenko detained while attempting to cross the border by train

Under investigation in connection with Energoatom corruption case, in which up to $100 million in kickbacks was paid by individuals and companies seeking contracts in Ukraine nuclear energy industry

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 18h

#UkraineWar, Day 1,452: #Zelensky Calls for 20-Year Security Guarantee

#Ukraine #Russia #TrumpRussia #MunichSecurityConference

eaworldview.com/2026/02/ukra...

Ukraine War, Day 1,452: Zelensky Calls for 20-Year Security Guarantee - EA WorldView

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for security guarantee of 20+ years in any agreement to end Russia's 4-year full-scale invasion.

eaworldview.com

February 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM

by Randa Slim

36%

Scholar power: 36.7%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Randa Slim	50%	6	36.7%

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47.0%

9.2 h

0

36.7%

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0.038

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Reposted by James S. Shortle

3%

Scholar power: 3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 James S. Shortle	-	40	-

by Scott Lucas

48%

Scholar power: 48.8%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	42%	15	48.8%

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51.0%

8.4 h

2

48.8%

Ranking score

0.072

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

US Secretary of State #Rubio on conclusion of 5 European countries that #Russia killed opposition leader #AlexeiNavalny with Ecudorean frog toxin

"We are, of course, aware of this report. It's disturbing report. We are aware of Mr. Navalny's case, and, of course... we have no reason to question it"

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 18h

#UkraineWar, Day 1,452: #Zelensky Calls for 20-Year Security Guarantee

#Ukraine #Russia #TrumpRussia #MunichSecurityConference

eaworldview.com/2026/02/ukra...

Ukraine War, Day 1,452: Zelensky Calls for 20-Year Security Guarantee - EA WorldView

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for security guarantee of 20+ years in any agreement to end Russia's 4-year full-scale invasion.

eaworldview.com

February 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Reposted by James S. Shortle

3%

Scholar power: 3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 59%, Law 18%, History 14%, Communication & Media Studies 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 James S. Shortle	-	40	-

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