Ciaran Brownlee

About Me

I’m Ciaran Brownlee, Journalism and Media student at Northumbria University with a strong interest in geopolitics, conflict reporting, and international affairs. Alongside my academic work, I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships, where I’ve written and curated content for an audience of over 400,000 on Instagram and contributed to a high-performing newsletter.

My journalism is rooted in thorough research and a clear understanding of media ethics and global dynamics. I’m proficient in OSINT and SOCMINT tools, helping me navigate and analyse complex global issues.

My Latest Work

The BLUF •

The BLUF - February 4th

We got hundreds of emails, and we just dropped some merch after you all asked us to restock. All profits go directly to the LA Fire Dept Foundation.You can get it at our shop here.In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, DeepSeek's meteoric rise has sent heavy waves through the American tech industry and the US national security apparatus. Founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, this Chinese AI startup has managed to accomplish what many thought impossible: developing a 671 billio...
The Situation Room •

The Situation Room - January 1st

Myanmar, or Burma, is a country located in Southeast Asia, bordering China, Thailand, and Laos to the east and Bangladesh, India, and the Bay of Bengal to the west. In World War 2 Myanmar was a strategic front in the war against the Imperial Japanese Army, with the various ethnicities that call Burma home aiding Allied forces. Since independence from the British Crown in 1948, Myanmar has been in a perpetual state of war. This is due to various factors such as ethnic and religious tensions betwe...
Table Stakes •

Table Stakes - December 23rd

Former President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States regain sole control of the Panama Canal. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Panama of imposing unfair transit fees on U.S. vessels and hinted at taking action to prevent the canal from falling under foreign influence, particularly China. During a Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix on Sunday evening, Trump stated he would not allow the canal to be mismanaged, suggesting it was a matter of U.S. national security. Followi...

Follow Me