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James W. Davis

@ProfJDavis

Professor of International Politics @IPW_HSG in School of Economics and Political Science at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland @HSGStGallen.

 St. Gallen & Munich
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Joined February 2016
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In ihrem Gastbeitrag in der @Zeit warnen die Co-Vorsitzenden der European Nuclear Study Group @ClaudMajor, James D. Davis und MSC Director of Research & Policy @TobiasBunde vor einer nuklearen Abschreckungslücke in Europa. Hier geht's zum Artikel ⬇️ zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026…

Nukleare Abschreckung: Europa droht eine Abschreckungslücke

Ein neues nukleares Zeitalter hat eingesetzt, alte Gewissheiten europäischer Sicherheit gelten nicht mehr. Doch viele Politiker verhalten sich, als wäre nichts geschehen.

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During the @MunSecConf I had the opportunity to join the @AJEnglish broadcast in which I gave some insights regarding peace negotiations and overall situation in Ukraine. Many thanks @AJEnglish for raising such important issues.
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Charlotte Knobloch@Cha_KnoblochFeb 13
Heute vor 56 Jahren, am 13. Februar 1970, wurden beim Anschlag auf das Seniorenheim der Israelitischen Kultusgemeinde in der Reichenbachstraße 27 sieben Menschen ermordet. Sie starben, weil sie Juden waren.⁠ ⁠ Wir werden ihnen ein ehrendes Andenken bewahren.
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I’m in Munich for the Security Conference. Dozens of panels, speeches, and important conversations ahead. And of course, lots of questions for the speakers - especially about Ukraine. I’ll keep you posted.
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🇪🇺☢️Mind the Deterrence Gap: Assessing Europe’s Nuclear Options. As the @MunSecConf 2026 starts today, @HFayet, Research Fellow at Ifri's Security Studies Center, co-authored the latest report of the European Nuclear Study Group. Five policy options are discussed in European defense and security circles for assessing Europe's nuclear deterrence: • Continued reliance on US extended nuclear deterrence • Strengthening the role of British and French nuclear forces in European deterrence • Developing a common European deterrent • Pursuing new, independent national nuclear deterrents • Investing in conventional deterrence without a nuclear component This report is published by the European Nuclear Study Group (ENSG), which was established in 2024 as a joint initiative of the Munich Security Conference, the Centre for International Security at the Hertie School in Berlin, and the Institute of Political Science at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. 🔎A mustread⤵️ ifri.org/en/external-book-ch…
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Boris Ruge
@RugeBorisFeb 13
The issue of #nuclear deterrence rightly occupies an important place at this year's Munich Security Conference. Important to raise the nuclear IQ across #NATO nations at a time when Russia continuously engages in irresponsible nuclear rhetoric & signalling. #MSC2026
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Erik Lin-Greenberg@eriklg15 Aug 2025
And the Remote Revolution has a cover! Thanks to RetroPilot for the awesome Global Hawk art! Landing at bookstores this fall (and available for pre-order now). Order directly from Cornell University Press using the code 09BCARD for 30% off. cornellpress.cornell.edu/boo…
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Ryan Brutger@ryan_brutger29 Apr 2025
Spread the word! This Thursday I'll be hosting an event to demystify the PhD application process. If you're @UCBerkeley come get free pizza and learn about applying to PhD programs. If you're elsewhere, you can participate via Zoom.
Ryan Brutger (@ryan_brutger) profile pictureRyan Brutger@ryan_brutger23 Apr 2025
Are you interested in applying to PhD programs in political science? If so, join us for an info session on May 1 at 6:00pm pacific time (virtual and in person). You may register with this link: forms.gle/LHpzVZTaitvfpYC67
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FIREWORKS AT THE HEARING: Democrat Rep. John Larson shouts for Republicans to stop blocking Elon from testifying before the House: “WHERE’S ELON MUSK?! If he's so great…if all the fraud…he's found are so imminent, why isn't he here explaining it?
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“Decision-makers need not panic about inadvertent war. The tools of restraint lie in their hands.” Read @eriklg on how leaders can pull their states away from the brink of war: foreignaffairs.com/asia/wars…
Wars Are Not Accidents

Wars Are Not Accidents

Managing risk in the face of escalation.

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Laut @AuswaertigesAmt wacht eine jesidische Frau nach 10 Jahren Sklaverei in Gaza auf und beschließt, sich von ihrem Entführer, der bei der Terrororganisation Hamas-ISIS aktiv ist, zu befreien. Seid Ihr im Auswärtigen Amt beim Entwerfen des Tweets an die maximale Zeichenanzahl gestoßen oder habt Ihr einfach vergessen, die direkte Beteiligung der israelischen Sicherheitskräfte an ihrer Befreiung zu erwähnen?
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@AuswaertigesAmt4 Oct 2024
Fawzia war elf, als sie aus #Shingal entführt wurde. Nach zehn Jahren Versklavung wurde sie nun aus Gaza befreit. Wir sind erleichtert, dass die Jesidin ihre Mutter jetzt wieder in die Arme schließen konnte. Noch immer werden über 2.700 jesidische Frauen & Mädchen vermisst.
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America & the world cannot afford ‘weird’ in the White House. We need principled, experienced leadership in these challenging times. That's why I joined my @NSLforamerica colleagues to support @KamalaHarris for President. #NationalSecurity #HarrisWalz2024 nsl4a.org/endorsement
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Very interesting piece in the complexity of nuclear strategy today - with quotes by two great scholar/friends whose work I admire a great deal - ⁦@ProfJDavis⁩ and ⁦@SteinJanice⁩ wsj.com/world/nuclear-weapon…

Nuclear Weapons Always Stopped Invasions. Then Ukrainian Troops Poured Into Russia.

In testing Putin’s red lines, Kyiv is sparking a rediscovery of Cold War-era ideas about nuclear escalation.

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BREAKING: In a terribly embarrassing moment for Trump, Fox News has to cut away from his speech because he isn’t making any coherent sense. It’s beyond clear Trump is senile. Retweet so all Americans see this.
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My comment on the challenge the G7 faces. To remain relevant in world that sees the power and legitimacy of the West rapidly fading. aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/13…
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And then she kissed the ring.
Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) profile pictureNikki Haley
@NikkiHaley22 May 2024
I was asked today at @HudsonInstitute whether I would vote for Donald Trump or Joe Biden, here's my answer:
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Ein guter Tag für die #Ukraine und die transatlantische Freundschaft. Wir Europäer müssen das als Ansporn sehen, um schnell, ausreichend & nachhaltig in die Verteidigung der Ukraine und Europas zu investieren! zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024…
Krieg gegen die Ukraine: US-Repräsentantenhaus bewilligt Ukraine-Hilfe in Milliardenhöhe

Krieg gegen die Ukraine: US-Repräsentantenhaus bewilligt Ukraine-Hilfe in Milliardenhöhe

Nach monatelanger Blockade hat die erste Parlamentskammer weitere Waffenlieferungen für die Ukraine genehmigt. Auch Israel und Taiwan sollen US-Hilfen bekommen.

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Erik Lin-Greenberg@eriklg12 Apr 2024
Interested in crisis signaling? Check out my new @ISQ_Jrnl article, "Cheap Tweets?: Crisis Signaling in the Age of Twitter," co-authored with @MIT_SSP PhD Grad Student Ben Harris (1/4) academic.oup.com/isq/article…
Cheap Tweets?: Crisis Signaling in the Age of Twitter

Cheap Tweets?: Crisis Signaling in the Age of Twitter

Abstract. World leaders are increasingly turning to social media to engage in crisis signaling. This raises important questions about the effects of emergi

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My advice for Europeans who worry about the US elections at #wec2024 . Read Marcus Aurelius : to stay sane, focus on what you control, and detach yourself from what you don’t. The only thing we can do is invest massively in our own security, and not just hope for Michigan voters to make the choice we prefer.
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When Republicans target, bully and shame gay and transgender kids, there are immediate, disastrous consequences. This campaign of hate has to end. I'm begging my Republican friends - this isn't worth it.
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@washingtonpost12 Mar 2024
School hate crimes targeting LGBTQ people have sharply risen in recent years, climbing fastest in states that have passed laws restricting LGBTQ student rights and education, a Washington Post analysis of FBI data finds. wapo.st/3PhyzB7
In states with laws targeting LGBTQ issues, school hate crimes quadrupled

In states with laws targeting LGBTQ issues, school hate crimes quadrupled

School hate crimes targeting LGBTQ people have sharply risen in recent years, climbing fastest in states that have passed laws restricting LGBTQ student rights and education, a Washington Post...

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