Matthew Hedges (@mhedgesh) 's Twitter Profile
Matthew Hedges

@mhedgesh

PhD in Security Studies & Authoritarianism. Author of Reinventing The Sheikhdom. Researching commercial engagement of state security organs

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linkhttps://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/reinventing-the-sheikhdom/ calendar_today10-04-2013 07:44:06

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Cameron Hudson (@_hudsonc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Kenyan Weapons Linked to Sudan’s Civil War. Excellent Bellingcat investigation traces weapons and ammo in RSF possession back to Kenyan state-run weapons maker. The US should ask its non-NATO ally about this... bellingcat.com/news/2025/06/1…

Dr Andreas Krieg (@andreas_krieg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

✍️My take for Middle East Eye Israel’s assault on Iran is an earthquake for the regional order. While Netanyahu is breaking the old order, Gulf states must choose: proactively shape the Middle East as architects or be left behind cleaning up the ruins middleeasteye.net/opinion/israel…

Oscar Rickett (@oscarrickettnow) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yesterday at the UN I spoke for about ten minutes on the war in Sudan and the role of the UAE and other international actors in keeping it going youtube.com/watch?v=kk7Iyb…

Yesterday at the UN I spoke for about ten minutes on the war in Sudan and the role of the UAE and other international actors in keeping it going 
youtube.com/watch?v=kk7Iyb…
وزير إماراتي بلا حقيبة (@e_minister1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

متابعينا الكرام أغلقوا الحساب الأصلي وزير ظل إماراتي بعد حملة بلاغات قادتها شركات تابعة للنظام الإماراتي… وطُلب مني أن أكشف عن هويتي أو يُغلق الحساب دون رجعة .. وهو كما تعلمون حكمٌ بالإعدام دون محاكمة أو حتى خبر في الصحافة. لكننا هنا، وسنظل. لأن الملف لم يُغلق.. وما زال

Frankie Boyle Updates (@frankieboyle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We have recorded a Dungeons and Dragons podcast that will run for about 8 weeks under the Here Comes the Guillotine banner, called Here Comes the Mighty Helm of Balathor. So if you know a nerd, geek, or even dweeb, please alert them to this. Thanks.

We have recorded a Dungeons and Dragons podcast that will run for about 8 weeks under the Here Comes the Guillotine banner, called Here Comes the Mighty Helm of Balathor. So if you know a nerd, geek, or even dweeb, please alert them to this. Thanks.
Dr Andreas Krieg (@andreas_krieg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Israel's Trojan Horse: The #Druze and the weaponization of minority solidarity ✍️I am looking at how Israel since December 2024 has been orchestrating information campaigns to exploit Druze grievances to legitimate IDF landgrabs in #Syria andreaskrieg.com/post/israel-s-…

Luke McGee (@lukemcgee) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A point I would like to make about how good Usyk is. This shot of the knockout blow: look where his back hand is, look where his chin is. He is technically perfect, defending himself as he knocks out a man 11 years his junior. He is phenomenal.

A point I would like to make about how good Usyk is. This shot of the knockout blow: look where his back hand is, look where his chin is. He is technically perfect, defending himself as he knocks out a man 11 years his junior. He is phenomenal.
Kate from Kharkiv (@bohuslavskakate) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s night in Ukraine. our usual wartime curfew, but just listen to how people are celebrating Usyk’s victory, each from their own home. This is how most apartment buildings in Ukraine sound tonight.

Aleksandar Djokic (Александар Джокич) (@polidemitolog) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UAE banks have begun mass account closures of Russian companies, with 20% to 30% facing audits, operational restrictions, or outright closures, as the country, hosting over 4,000 Russian firms, tightens payment controls amid US sanctions pressure, RBC reported, citing lawyers and

Matthew Hedges (@mhedgesh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Timely discussion with Heydon Prowse at part of #engulfed podcast series "why is the UK so eager to attract UAE investment when we know they dont share the same values" bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Saint Javelin (@saintjavelin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ukraine has completely destroyed the Druzhba oil pipeline. The transfer of oil from russia to Europe is now suspended indefinitely, — Commander of the Special Security Service “Madyar.”

Matthew Hedges (@mhedgesh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

❗️🇦🇪UAE confirms alliance with 🇷🇺 Russia While #NATO unities against Moscow UAE embraces it Any serious attempt to restrict Russia's economic capabilities must target the UAE High time to apply secondary sanctions on 🇦🇪UAE cepa.org/article/the-ua… CEPA

Matthew Hedges (@mhedgesh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

While #NATO unites against the threat of 🇷🇺Russia the 🇦🇪 UAE embraces it #Secondarysanctions & #Tariffs against 🇷🇺Russia's facilitators must be expanded to include 🇦🇪 UAE CEPA