Dr Iain Overton

Has Elbit Systems UK been involved in the manufacture and supply of weapons to the Israeli military - a claim the company strongly denies? - AOAV Elbit Systems UK sits at the centre of a dispute over whether British-based subsidiaries indirectly contribute to Israeli military supply chains through licensed exports and corporate links to their I...

A fact check post from @aoav.bsky.social

Has Elbit Systems UK been involved in the manufacture and supply of weapons to the Israeli military – a claim the company strongly denies?

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Former NATO commander Richard Shirreff calls the UK–US “special relationship” a political fantasy - AOAV A former NATO commander warns that sentimentality about Washington risks drawing Britain into wars that lack strategy

Former NATO commander Richard Shirreff calls the UK–US “special relationship” a political fantasy

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The casualty ratios that complicate Israeli claims about Gaza - AOAV A widely cited claim that Gaza’s casualty ratio shows precise targeting of fighters collapses under comparison with other conflicts, where far higher male-to-female death ratios typically accompany wa...

The casualty ratios that complicate Israeli claims about Gaza

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GB News has lost £131.5m to date Cumulative losses in £

Keep not watching GB News guys... it's lost £131.5m to date but I'm sure it can do a lot worse than that.

And her argument is totally disingenuous - she isn't in Dubai to report on Middle Eastern politics. She's there so she doesn't have to pay tax in the UK.

With friends like these: Britain's quiet hand in the Iran campaign - AOAV Britain has not fired a shot at Iran. But its bases, its jets and its diplomatic cover have made America's campaign possible.

Starmer spoke a lawyer's truth. Britain, he said, had agreed to a “specific and limited defensive purpose”. It’s a formulation that sounds modest until one recalls that America’s stated objective is the destruction of Iran’s capacity to launch further ballistic missiles. @iainoverton.bsky.social

Arms development on the Korean peninsula: divergent strategic pathways in an era of intensifying competition - AOAV This report examines how North and South Korea have pursued fundamentally divergent military development trajectories since the 1953 armistice — the DPRK centred on nuclear deterrence and regime survi...

Arms development on the Korean peninsula: divergent strategic pathways in an era of intensifying competition

New for @aoav.bsky.social

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Someone's winning at death, then.

With friends like these: Britain's quiet hand in the Iran campaign - AOAV Britain has not fired a shot at Iran. But its bases, its jets and its diplomatic cover have made America's campaign possible.

With friends like these: Britain’s quiet hand in the Iran campaign

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Yup

A briefing note for journalists on the F-35i’s role in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza - AOAV Since 7 October, Israel’s deployment of the F-35i Adir in Gaza has combined high-volume precision strike capability with real-time intelligence integration, enabling sustained urban bombardment with h...

A briefing note for journalists on the F-35i’s role in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza

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Who commands the god in the machine? AI and the future of military authority - AOAV The clash between the Pentagon and AI firms exposes a deeper danger: that rushing opaque artificial intelligence into military operations risks weakening accountability and increasing harm to civilian...

Who commands the god in the machine? AI and the future of military authority

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Matt Goodwin complaining about voter process in his by-election loss has all the vibes of a Poundland Trump. If he’s so invested in electoral probity, perhaps start with questions of overseas funding of Reform UK?

On 2 March, I’ll be at the Frontline Club for The Profits of War with Justin Schlosberg, Mira Naseer and Katie Fallon.

Who benefits when war becomes a durable business model?

7pm. 2 March. London.

Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/panel-disc...

Has the British media become obsessed with ‘World War Three? It seems the Tabloids have.

Great piece by Eban Raymond for @aoav.bsky.social

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I thought “likes” on X have been hidden for others to see for longer than 7 months.

Shock and Orr: Meet the Farage-Supporting 'Philosopher King' of British Authoritarianism The Cambridge professor providing the intellectual underpinning for JD Vance and Nigel Farage, is described by one academic colleague as being 'more Tommy Robinson than St Thomas Aquinas'

”More Tommy Robinson than St Thomas Aquinas”—far-right theologian James Orr, who recently took over as Farage’s head of policy, opposes abortion even in cases of rape, calls refugees ”invaders,” inspired the ”thinking” of JD Vance, and is a close buddy of Jordan Peterson. @iainoverton.bsky.social

Panel discussion: The Profits of War The global arms industry at a moment of sustained threats of conflict and accelerating rearmament

War is big business. So who profits when rearmament becomes permanent policy?

Please join me at the Frontline Club for The Profits of War: a look at the global arms industry.

Frontline Club, London
2 March, 7–8.30pm

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Princess Anne, then. Prosecuted under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Not quite the same... but still a precedent of prosecution.

The BBC hasn’t heard of Charles I, then.

More than 600,000 US-sourced firearms traced to crime within a year of purchase, new research finds - AOAV A new study finds that more than 600,000 firearms sold in the United States were recovered in crimes within a year of purchase between 2015 and 2023, revealing structured trafficking routes across the...

More than 600,000 US-sourced firearms traced to crime within a year of purchase, new research finds

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AOAV data on Ukraine civilian harm from explosive weapons in 2025 reported across 30+ countries - AOAV AOAV’s new analysis showing a 26 per cent rise in Ukrainian civilian casualties in 2025 has been covered by more than 90 media outlets across over 30 countries after first being reported by The Guardi...

AOAV data on Ukraine civilian harm from explosive weapons in 2025 reported across 30+ countries

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According to @aoav.bsky.social, civilian casualties in 🇺🇦 have risen by 26% in 2025.
Executive Director @iainoverton.bsky.social emphasizes: "When impunity becomes normalised, war crimes stop being shocking exceptions and begin to resemble a method of warfare."
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I’ve seen a dozen young people in London today with an ashen cross on their forehead. Perhaps a new generation, faced with the omnipotent terror of AI’s Deus ex Machina, are reaching out to the old Gods.
#ashwednesday

In December I reported in @bylinetimes.bsky.social UK reservists were deployed to 51 countries in 2024. Iran initially appeared on MoD list, then vanished. Now the explanation: a drop-down error. Iraq often logged as Iran-not a secret deployment,just clumsy data entry
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“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return"

One for all those who seek to politicise faith seems relevant today.

The Devil’s Butler: How Jeffrey Epstein Used London to Hide in Plain Sight – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition The Epstein Files expose how the UK’s capital served as a playground and protector for the sex offender and his wealthy associates. Iain Overton reports

The Devil’s Butler: How Jeffrey Epstein Used London to Hide in Plain Sight
The Epstein Files expose how the UK’s capital served as a protector for the sex offender and his wealthy associates.
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It’s not the same but my US edition of my book on guns and their impact was huge. Terrible reviews by NRA activists. It scored far far lower in the US than globally.

Hi Jason, I just came across We Who Hunt Alexanders, and I have to say it immediately grabbed me. Amelia’s story is gripping, dark, and layered with emotion. The way you explore a monster who feels happiness, sadness, fear, and love in a world that’s cruel and unforgiving makes this story compelling and unforgettable. That’s exactly why I wanted to reach out. I run a book review service through Super Lovers Book, connecting books with real readers who genuinely enjoy science fiction, dark fantasy, and emotionally rich stories. These readers don’t just leave stars they leave thoughtful, honest reviews that highlight what makes a story unique, powerful, and worth discovering. Here’s why reviews are so important for We Who Hunt Alexanders: Build Trust: Potential readers often decide whether to pick up a book based on reviews. Authentic feedback signals that your story is worth their time. Increase Visibility: Platforms like Goodreads reward books with steady, genuine reviews, helping them appear in search results, recommendations, and “readers also enjoyed” lists. Generate Momentum: Each review encourages more readers to pick up the book, engage with the story, and leave their own thoughts, creating a snowball effect of attention. Reach the Right Audience: Reviews written by readers who love sci-fi and dark fantasy ensure your story reaches the readers most likely to appreciate and recommend it. I truly believe We Who Hunt Alexanders deserves this kind of engagement. A few honest reviews now can amplify your book’s reach, help it gain visibility, and connect it with the readers who will love it most. Would you be open to having We Who Hunt Alexanders read and reviewed by genuine readers who are passionate about sci-fi and dark fantasy? No pressure at all I just wanted to reach out because your work deserves to be discovered by more readers. Warmly, Herry Sharp CEO, Super Lovers Book

if you continue to ignore my messages, I might do something you would regret for the rest of your life. I already have access to your book, and instead of giving it a positive review, I will leave a negative one and damage its reputation. It seems you have forgotten that I have a community of readers, and I can easily influence them to bring your book down. You can try me though. CEO | Super Book Lover Curator Helping brilliant books find their people, one honest review at a time.

Book club scams are now threatening authors who don't fall for their BS. In December, I received an email from Herry Sharp, so-called CEO of "Super Book Lover Curator" praising my novella We Who Hunt Alexanders.

Totally AI-generated and a scam so I didn't respond.

Now Herry is threatening me. 1/

Is there evidence of this? I’d appreciate a steer on a credible source that’s written about what a post putin Russia might look like. Your point seems valid.