Graeme Smith
Senior analyst, International Crisis Group.
19,693
Followers
2,728
Following
3,269
Tweets
19.6
Avg Engagement
460
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @smithkabul's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2010-02-27
- Verification:No
- Location:Not specified
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,155
- Avg Likes per Tweet:5.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:14.7
- Followers Analyzed:19,574
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,155 tweetsTweets receive an average of 226 likes and 122 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The verified status and follower count suggest a credible and influential voice in the field of crisis analysis.
5.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
14.7
Avg Retweets/Tweet
15,770
Total Likes
46,222
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
3
Median Retweets
15
75th Percentile
2,398
Top Tweet
1.0
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Curator
Amplifies others content frequently
35.7%
Original
19.1%
Replies
40.6%
Retweets
4.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.8%
With Media
63.8%
With Links
17.6%
With #Tags
75.2%
With @Mentions
2.0%
With Emojis
157
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.54
Reply/Original Ratio
0.11
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
79.0%
Weekday Posts
21.0%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,155 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 1,280 retweets (41% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,155 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 19,574 followersThe audience likely includes policymakers, journalists, and individuals interested in global conflicts and international relations. The content is tailored for those seeking in-depth analysis and updates on crisis situations.
Average
Audience Quality
28.4%
Suspicion Index
35.0%
Low-Quality %
79
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
42.1%
Empty Bio
36.4%
<10 Tweets
20.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
48.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
78.9%
No URL
28.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
118,597,041
Total Potential Reach
79
Median Follower Reach
635
75th Percentile Reach
20.4%
>1K followers
5.7%
>10K followers
1.7%
>50K followers
0.8%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
49.9%
Creators
9,771 accounts
13.6%
Consumers
2,670 accounts
36.4%
Dormant
7,133 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
1,216
Verified Followers
6.21% of total
1,397
Protected Accounts
7.14% of total
8 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,106,571 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @fawadchaudhry | 6,267,809 | Politician | - |
| @hrw | 5,086,129 | Human Rights | Human Rights, Abuses, Advocacy |
| @verified | 4,201,275 | - | - |
| @zlj517 | 2,001,878 | Spokesman | Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Communication |
| @NMenonRao | 1,339,823 | Author | History, Music, Diplomacy |
| @soledadobrien | 1,320,632 | Journalist | working, mom, journalist |
| @DalrympleWill | 1,197,988 | Historian | History, Photography, Writing |
| @MalcolmNance | 1,155,255 | Intelligence Expert | Terrorism, Extremist Ideology, Russian Cyber |
| @waglenikhil | 921,220 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Authorship |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
11,336
Followers With Bio
8,238
Followers Without Bio
57.91%
% With Bio
42.09%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,155 analyzed6,972
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
6,972
Total Retweets
1,394
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @antonioguterres: I am deeply honoured and grateful for the trust placed in me to serve as the Secretary-General of the United Nations for a second term. Serving the @UN is an immense privilege and a most noble duty.
RT @antonioguterres: Concerned by reports of violence during security ops in Myanmar's Rakhine State. Urgent need for restraint, protection, humanitarian aid.
RT @peterkyle: Wow, a wake up call from @bbclysedoucet that needed to be said and should be heard: https://t.co/yadvJ9AaxF
RT @cegoldbaum: 1/ THREAD: Afghanistan is on the brink of a mass starvation that aid groups say threatens to kill a million children in "a winter of absolute desperation and potentially death." https://t.co/QaYc3f32LI https://t.co/ly8jGZgibx
RT @LynzyBilling: 1/ What started as a personal journey in 2019 looking into the deaths of my family, turned into a deep dive into the Zero Units—secretive, CIA-backed Afghan special forces that left a trail of loss and destruction across eastern Afghanistan. https://t.co/belKMv
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights the impact of Taliban policies on Afghan society, particularly regarding education and human rights. It emphasizes the importance of not punishing the Taliban by harming civilians, suggesting a nuanced approach to conflict resolution. The account also discusses U.S. financial aid to Afghanistan, indicating a focus on economic recovery and international relations.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 19,693
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @smithkabul reveals an growing Twitter presence with 19,693 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 19.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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