As a society, we all needed this lunch. Beautifully written β thank you
As a society, we all needed this lunch. Beautifully written β thank you
Quite often I feel compelled to explain why law matters even if it isn't functioning in a present scenario: this does a handy job of articulating why it's still always important to keep it as an aspirational moral framework.
Have just been briefly and immensely cheered by a crossing of paths with a small child on their scooter, Superman cape flying in the wind
I remember when @theworldtoday.org published this interview with Maria, while she was imprisoned.
And I'm so glad we are now able to have an open conversation with her. Next week as part of our #BelarusInitiative we will be hosting a webinar with Maria Kalesnikava and Ales Bialiatski.
Join usπ
Weβve all been stuck at a party with Claude π¬
Ah, Mr Blackbird Singing At Dusk. Iβve been expecting you. π¦ββ¬
"This year will be the most consequential year for the Islamic Republic. There will either be transition from within or forced transition."
Sanam Vakil (@chmenap.bsky.social) on the major challenges facing the regime in Iran this year ‡οΈ
I am very much not a Sloane Square person, but those twinkly trees never fail to lift my heart
Itβs possible that on occasion Iβve had to hastily add β β¦ oh, Iβm so sorry I was actually talking to your dogβ β immediately after saying βHello lovely!β while crossing the park π¬
"This does mark the end of the Western alliance."
Bronwen Maddox on the impact of Donald Trump's economic approach and foreign policy on the transatlantic alliance.
Watch in fullβ‘οΈ bit.ly/4pHKSpH
Editorial assistant job going with @freemovement.bsky.social ‡οΈ
Our first issue of the year is OUT NOWβΌοΈ
This issue features research articles on topics such as 'America First', Latin American migration governance, and Syria's future, policy papers on the UN's role in peace and conflict, and 25 book reviews.π
π Read the issue: academic.oup.com/ia/issue/102/1
Brava for the alt-text!
The Embassy staff of Germany, France and the United Kingdom sing Schedryk in the Kyiv underground.
Wonderful!
Top 10 books: The International Affairs Christmas reading list 2025 ππ
Ahead of the holidays, Book Reviews Editor Mariana Vieira
has curated a list of books that reflects our commitments to covering the whole of the International Relations discipline.
Check them out π
medium.com/internationa...
ποΈIn this episode of @chathamhouse.orgβs podcast, Ahmed Soliman, Hubert Kinkoh, Kholood Khair and Bashair Ahmed join @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social to examine the human toll of the #Sudan war & dynamics fuelled by regional powers and proxies seeking control.
Listen: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/inde...
Best to accept, as you leave tiny potted babies outside neighboursβ houses under cover of darkness, that this is your life now πͺ΄
I was given a beautiful one in 2017, and it has brought me great joy (if not wealth), but the offspring-management is β¦ a challenge
π¨Our November issue is out now!
π‘οΈ 14 research articles on security in the Gulf, decolonizing the British army and more
π΄ 1 policy paper on Chinese private capital in west Africa
π 1 review forum on world orders
π 26 reviews of latest IR books
Read here > academic.oup.com/ia/issue/101/6
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
π§ͺπ§¬π§«
βI too was too successful to be faithful toβ
I had a mid-career fellowship and it was exactly what I needed to finish my book. The BA application forms are far simpler than you might expect if youβve only ever seen forms for other funders. So, if youβre eligible, do explore further. Best of luck if you apply.
Can report that meal kits from Lina Stores are generally well received
Our autumn issue is out now! π
Here is our Editor, @lycidas.bsky.social, breaking down some of the many stories we bring to you in this issue.
Read them here > www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
π’Our autumn issue is OUT NOW!
Check out stories about the world order after Trump, new climate thinking ahead of #COP30, the changing views of Israeli society on the war in Gaza and lots more. π
Read here π www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Pleased to be included in this issue of @theworldtoday.org. My article considers the aspirations of #Ukraine's #Africa strategy and the challenges the Kyiv is facing in competing with #Russia for sympathisers and allies on that continent.
A beautiful, quietly furious piece by @henrymance.ft.com on the shamelessness of those around Epstein, particularly Trump, and of Rupert Murdoch:
on.ft.com/4gvu2HW
π¨ NEW ISSUE π¨
π Special section on how the rise of Asia reshapes international financial affairs
π£οΈ Articles on ghosting diplomacy, ASEAN and human rights, India's China strategy and more
π€ Policy paper on China and 'America First'
π 25 book reviews
Read the issue > academic.oup.com/ia/issue/101/5
π’ JOB ALERT: We are looking for a Managing Editor to join our team!
This is an exciting opportunity to lead on our editorial production, and set and deliver our strategic objectives and work with a vibrant team!
Apply by 14 September below ‡οΈ
careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/6364630...