People to follow:

@texasinafrica. I like Laura Seay’s hegemon and rival hegemon perspective on state failure and conflict in Africa. She tweets interesting conceptualizes of Chinese and American politics in relation to Africa. Plus her anecdotal comments on pirates are a laugh.

@max_fisher. Max Fisher is a blogger called Hello Mr. Democracy for the Washington Post that has been named one of Times Best Tweeters. Lately he has made interesting tweets regarding NK diplomacy, drugs and nukes, as well as on the Zainab war.

@dianawueger: Diana is a research assistant at the naval postgrad and an editor for gunpowderandlead.org (one of the #TFC13 organizers). Her recounts of weapon arms and facial hair provides for some comedic relief against opponents and in-between rounds.