Aaron O'Connell
@OConnellAaronB
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History Prof at UT Austin. I write about the War on Terror, U.S. foreign policy & military culture. Sometimes I make pesto. This is my personal account.
Austin, TX
Joined November 2012
I did PEPFAR work in South Sudan years ago. It definitely saves lives, including those of the most vulnerable: children and victims of sexual violence. This is heartbreaking. Is this what America is about? Pulling life saving meds from children? Why?.
nytimes.com
A journey through the front lines of global poverty shows that when the world’s richest men slash aid for the world’s poorest children, the result is sickness, starvation and death.
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RT @RobynDixon__: Must read ICYMI. A trip to see in person what USAID does to save lives of women and children in African countries: "Musk….
nytimes.com
A journey through the front lines of global poverty shows that when the world’s richest men slash aid for the world’s poorest children, the result is sickness, starvation and death.
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Think USAID isn't important for US National Security?. Think again. Here's our letter from UT historians & national security scholars on why gutting USAID is a very bad idea. @UT_HistDept @ClementsCenter @StraussCenter @TrumanCenter @USAIDSouthSudan.
statesman.com
Dismantling USAID would be a catastrophic national security mistake, leaving the global playing field of influence to adversaries of the U.S.
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Calling historians of the Global War on Terror! . I'm putting together a panel "Evaluating the GWOT" and we're still looking for one more panelist. Format is a roundtable (Discussion - not presenting papers.) DM if interested! . Conference details here:
Proposals for #SHAFR2025 are due 12/1! We welcome creativity, so propose those round tables, fishbowls, lightning rounds, anniversary sessions, methods panels, etc! Don’t forget to check out our panelists seeking panelists Google form which is full of activity!.
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Austin Friends! On Thursday, Nov 14th, at 12:15 PM, Dr. Julia Irwin will discuss her new book "Catastrophic Diplomacy: Foreign Disaster Assistance in the American Century." . Details below!. @UTIntel @LiberalArtsUT @StraussCenter @utaustinihs @UTAustin.
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RT @keithedwards: Wait. @PeteButtigieg debated 25 undecided Michigan voters?!. WHAT. Is there anything he won't do? this man is fearless….
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A great, fully-funded opportunity for grad students working on diplomatic history, strategy, military affairs, & international relations. Applications now open!. @SHAFRhistorians, @SHAFRDH, @ISSYale, @JacksonYale, @BelferCenter, @PrincetonSPIA, @georgetownsfs, @SMH_Historians.
📢PhD students: Applications are open for the Clements Center Summer Seminar in History and Statecraft. Apply by February 23, 2025! . Learn more and apply here:
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This is a very smart take on what motivates people in American politics. Worth your time.
nytimes.com
What do I wish my 2024 self could travel back and say to 2015 me?
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RT @SHAFRConference: The deadline for #SHAFR2025 proposals is a mere 6 weeks away!! If you need help finding like minds be sure to visit th….
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Friends of mine who plan to vote for Trump in the election: . What do you make of this exchange?.
This is the reason Trump is constantly attacking the media. Lesley Stahl: “He said you know why I do it? I do it to discredit you all and demean you all, so when you write negative stories about me, no one will believe you.”
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This is why you I don't let students write papers with AI.
Video made with AI explains how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids!.
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When you need a laugh, The Onion doesn’t disappoint.
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Without out a doubt, this is one of the funniest moments in the history of television.
Tim Conway and Harvey Korman in the famous Dentist sketch. (1969). Based on a real story from Tim, a dentist in the army actually poked himself prior to Tim getting his tooth pulled. Tim confirmed that Harvey peed himself in this sketch. 😂😂.
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RT @historypodblast: Ep 126: Michel Paradis on D-Day and Eisenhower @Nebulouspods @AaronBMacLean. Michel Paradis—litigator, national securi….
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RT @TheAtlantic: D-Day continues to resonate as much as it does because it is an almost-too-perfect allegory for a decisive turning point i….
theatlantic.com
On June 6, 1944, the British found themselves suddenly and irrevocably overtaken by their former colony.
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A fascinating study of how almost everyone think the world was best when they were 11, and how everyone's favorite music is what they loved in high school.
washingtonpost.com
When pollsters asked Americans when America had the best economy, most moral society or best music, one variable best predicted their answers. It wasn’t race, gender or politics.
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RT @GregoryDaddis: Had a great time reading Jessica Chapman's superb Remaking the World: Decolonization and the Cold War--highly recommend….
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I don't think people I disagree with should be killed (obvi), & I sure wouldn't hire this person. But I do think his remarks are protected under the 1st Amendment. References to violence are not the same as specific threats. A complex issue for university administrators.
One of the Columbia students leading the “protest” posted this video stating that “Zionists do not deserve to live”. Some in the media ignoring the words of the organizers and students involved because it’s inconvenient to the spin they prefer is irresponsible.
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