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Dr Emma Salisbury @salisbot

Naval Iconoclast | Foreign Policy Research Institute | War on the Rocks | Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre

Joined February 2017
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Navy Lookout
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28 Sep 2025
Win-Win: The UK-Norwegian Type 26 frigate deal 🇬🇧🇳🇴 By @salisbot @FPRI fpri.org/article/2025/09/win…
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If you're at DSEI in London soon, come check out my panel on naval drones for the fine folks at Saronic
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Is there a British grand strategy without America? My latest in @WarOnTheRocks ⬇️ warontherocks.com/2025/08/br…

British Grand Strategy Without America

William D. James, British Grand Strategy in the Age of American Hegemony (Oxford University Press, 2024) Back in June, academics and naval officers from

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What is Atlantic Bastion and will it work? I'm delighted that my first report for @FPRI is now out - covering the goal, the tech, the threat, and the history (for all you SOSUS nerds). fpri.org/article/2025/08/atl…

Atlantic Bastion: The Future of Anti-Submarine Warfare - Foreign Policy Research Institute

Atlantic Bastion represents the Royal Navy’s future plan for anti-submarine capabilities, defending the North Atlantic against the threat from the Russian

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I'm thrilled to say that I will shortly be joining @FPRI as a fellow in their National Security Program. I'm excited to work on new projects and hono(u)red to be part of such a wonderful team!
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Dr Emma Salisbury retweeted
Council on Geostrategy
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4 Jul 2025
How should 🇬🇧 define asymmetric advantage? We asked 8 experts in today's #BigAsk ✍️ @kpd_musing, Prof. Carl Hunter OBE, Dr Ksenia Kirkham, @c_lemiere, @james_rogers, @salisbot, @CovertShores and @vdovychenkov #BritainsWorld britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-b…

How should Britain define asymmetric advantage?

The Big Ask | No. 27.2025

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Come join me and some far smarter folks for an in-depth discussion of AUKUS later this month ⬇️ fpri.org/event/2025/aukus-un…

AUKUS Under the Microscope: Successes, Setbacks, and Strategic Stakes - FPRI Events

Join the Foreign Policy Research Institute’s Asia Program for a timely virtual discussion evaluating the AUKUS security partnership. This event will explore

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Dr Emma Salisbury retweeted
Council on Geostrategy
@ConGeostrategy
23 Jun 2025
🚨 Read @salisbot, our Research Fellow, in @E_IR discussing: ⚓️ Bolstering the maritime-industrial base 💡 Upscaling maritime #innovation 🌊 Adapting the @RoyalNavy to better deter hybrid threats 👉 e-ir.info/2025/06/23/intervi…

Interview – Emma Salisbury

Emma Salisbury discusses defence policy, naval strategy, and military innovation, analysing how shifting global dynamics shape UK security and AUKUS ties.

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23 Jun 2025
New Interview – Emma Salisbury ift.tt/yB26S3z
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Dr Emma Salisbury retweeted
E-International Relations@E_IR
23 Jun 2025
New Interview – Emma Salisbury ift.tt/yB26S3z

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This was glorious - mainly because nobody ever normally lets me talk about sealift for this long. I am very proud of the Maritime Leaders Programme - and lots more to come! 🇬🇧⚓️♥️
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@ConGeostrategy
17 Jun 2025
On Friday, hosted the second #MaritimeLeadersProgramme event at @TheRagClub 🗣️ We were delighted to be joined by Chris Chant, @DefenceHQ, Lt Cdr David Carter RNR, @RoyalNavy, Eric Ebeling, @ARCships, @salisbot, our Research Fellow and @CharKleberg, our Associate Fellow
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RT @ConGeostrategy: How able is 🇬🇧 to address the ‘sophisticated and persistent’ 🇨🇳 challenge as outlined in the #StrategicDefenceReview?…
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Dr Emma Salisbury retweeted
Council on Geostrategy
@ConGeostrategy
6 Jun 2025
‘While full implementation hinges on the upcoming Defence Investment Plan, from a #maritime perspective, the #SDR contains promising and welcome plans for a strong and resilient future navy,’ argues @salisbot, our Research Fellow #BigAsk #BritainsWorld britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-b…

Does the Strategic Defence Review provide the right defence posture for Britain?

The Big Ask | No. 23.2025

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RT @ConGeostrategy: Does the #StrategicDefenceReview provide the right defence posture for 🇬🇧? We asked a group of experts in today's #Big…

Does the Strategic Defence Review provide the right defence posture for Britain?

The Big Ask | No. 23.2025

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I talked with @WarOnTheRocks about the SDR 🇬🇧⬇️
War on the Rocks
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5 Jun 2025
The United Kingdom’s defense review doesn’t just tweak policy — it reimagines readiness for a world on edge. Listen here: warontherocks.com/episode/wa…
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Dr Emma Salisbury retweeted
Council on Geostrategy
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5 Jun 2025
Read the latest #SDR analysis by @salisbot 👇 ⚓️‘It is heartening to see that HM Government recognises that #maritime security is a top priority.’ #Broadside #StrategicDefenceReview thebroadside.org.uk/p/a-new-…
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Dr Emma Salisbury retweeted
Council on Geostrategy
@ConGeostrategy
5 Jun 2025
✍️@salisbot breaks down the key #maritime messages in the #SDR ⚓ Balanced force: mix of advanced and simpler systems ⚓ Leading role for Royal Navy in protecting critical national infrastructure ⚓ Atlantic Bastion strategy to counter 🇷🇺 threats in North Atlantic Read the full analysis: bit.ly/3ZRYx3x
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Want to know what the SDR means for the Royal Navy? You're in luck - I wrote an explainer just for you. thebroadside.org.uk/p/a-new-…

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🌍⚓ We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Emma Salisbury back to #KISS25 following her standout debut at #KISS22! She will join Panel I: Politics as Sea Power Research Fellow Council on Geostrategy, @salisbot brings sharp insight into the evolving military-industrial landscape.
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Dr Emma Salisbury retweeted
Council on Geostrategy
@ConGeostrategy
3 Jun 2025
🎙️ Listen to @salisbot, our Research Fellow, on @spectator podcast with @JAHeale and @oscaredmondson_ discussing the newly published #SDR #StrategicDefenceReview spectator.co.uk/podcast/is-b…

Is Britain 'battle-ready'?

Today the government has published the long-awaited strategic defence review. The brief was to take a new look at some of the challenges to the UK in 2025, and what is needed to ensure our security...

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I'm in the Strategic Defence Review! I was initially suspicious that it was a box-ticking exercise to have "expert input" but I was honestly delighted at how willing the RN and MoD were to listen to my advice and my challenges. More thoughts soon, but it was truly an honour.
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