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The Money, Power & War Lounge ☕️ ⚔️

Online home of Tansy Kelly Robson M.Sc., political economist, writer, artist, military historian and compassionate realist


Because generals win battles, but alliances win wars - and change the world

'What greater source of peace exists, than our ability to love our enemy'

[Sarek, ST Discovery, 2020]

Hi! Welcome to my website! Designed as a haven for those from the fields of Strategy, Politics, War, Trade and International Relations to come in, take a seat, have a browse, and join the conversation:

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Learn why military history matters to you, whether you're a modern-day general about to head out on campaign, or a manager about to start with a new team

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Get some pointers on where the real power lies (it's ALWAYS about the money); learn about commercial networks of geostrategic influence and how and why trade should matter to YOU (yes, you!)


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Officers, academics and policy peeps alike, take a short meditative break at the Intergalactic Embassy

The home on this site for chat about real space diplomacy, spaceflight and cool links

Interspersed with words of Vulcan wisdom that might change the way you see Politics, Power, International Relations and War

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And before you go, have a quick flick through my artwork while you're here


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Want a discussion, debate or chat? Join me on Twitter at @artemisapphire

Or find me on LinkedIn to connect professionally or leave me a message

PHILOSOPHY:

Compassionate realist [or pragmatic liberalism]: because whether you like it or not, we all live on the one planet, and we have to learn to get on with one another eventually. So swallow your pride, shut up, and reach out across the divide and find the common ground. It will be the most difficult thing you will ever have to do, so the question is: have you the strength to try?

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