Lecturer in Intelligence Studies at Macquarie University, Sydney. Associate Editor, Intelligence & National Security; JPICT. Historian interested in intelligence, analysis, warning, secrecy, accountability and espionage pop culture.https://bsky.app/profile/melaniebrand.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/melaniebrand.bsky.social/post/3mqsipzvgzk2xDelighted to share that I have joined @intnatsecjournal.bsky.social as an Associate Editor. I'm honoured to be a part of such a fantastic editorial team and I'm looking forward to contributing to the journal's future success!17 Jul 2026 00:31 +0000at://did:plc:fpt3arddwfraaugshbadhmfd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqsipzvgzk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/melaniebrand.bsky.social/post/3mphmiod5xc2wAre you in Melbourne on 30 July? @petercgrace.bsky.social will be speaking about his new book, The Intelligence Intellectuals, strategic warning and the ongoing relevance of intelligence analysis at the University of Melbourne at 4pm. Looks fantastic! 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-intelligence-intellectuals-social-scientists-and-the-making-of-the-cia-tickets-199260236732029 Jun 2026 23:14 +0000at://did:plc:fpt3arddwfraaugshbadhmfd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphmiod5xc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/melaniebrand.bsky.social/post/3mobyzloths2sThis will be a great talk, so if you’re in Melbourne please do come along [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Jun 2026 00:17 +0000at://did:plc:fpt3arddwfraaugshbadhmfd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mobyzloths2shttps://bsky.app/profile/melaniebrand.bsky.social/post/3mjvw72mmek2eI’m excited to share that my forthcoming book now has a website and a publication date! You can find out more and even pre-order here: https://press.georgetown.edu/Book/Blind-Trust20 Apr 2026 07:13 +0000at://did:plc:fpt3arddwfraaugshbadhmfd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjvw72mmek2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/melaniebrand.bsky.social/post/3mgbysld3ps2sThis. It takes so much more effort and time to mark students’ work and assess journal submissions that have been written/heavily edited by AI [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Mar 2026 04:51 +0000at://did:plc:fpt3arddwfraaugshbadhmfd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgbysld3ps2s