Well we were waiting for some more scandalous revelations, but we were disappointed (for now). However, still shared some thoughts on the consequences of the release of the "Mandelson Files" for US-UK relations on @theconversation.com theconversation.com/mandelson-fi...

Great to see this piece published by @hepi-news.bsky.social its one of the outputs from a @mybisa.bsky.social workshop organised with HillaryBriffa and @annaplunkett.bsky.social We look at the lessons #UKHE can learn on regulating #Al from global partners www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/12/16/g...

The BISA-ISA workshop in Newcastle was a great experience, a great opportunity to discuss ideas and collaborate with international partners outside of the US. We had great discussions on AI and pedagogy - watch this space! #BISAISA2025

Join us for the first ASPIRE SOTL circle on Friday!

We've had a great time at the inaugural BISA-ISA Workshops. Our workshop: "Al Pedagogies: Practice, Prompts and Problems in Contemporary Higher Education" had some brilliant discussions and fascinating papers! @mybisa.bsky.social

Great to be in Newcastle for the first day of the #BISAISA2025 conference. I'm convening the "AI Pedagogies: Practice, Prompts and Problems in Contemporary Higher Education" workshop with the brilliant Hillary Briffa. Can't wait to meet everyone! @mybisa.bsky.social

More new @aspirenetwork.bsky.social work! Check out this HEPI blog on the importance of the teaching track!

I was able to share some thoughts on the #TrumpEpsteinFiles revelations about the "Birthday Book" with the @ipaper.bsky.social looking at how Trump may respond and what this means more broadly in US politics inews.co.uk/news/world/t...

Great to see so many colleagues and friends at the @aspirenetwork.bsky.social online launch event today! Some great ideas shared and really exciting opportunities, if you're not a member already, Sign Up!

Please join us next week, 9th September, for our online event! Sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail...

Great news for the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on the Festival. I was lucky enough to be invited to speak on a panel last June, and it was a brilliant experience! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My new piece for @LSEpoliticsblog Looking at the legacy of Iraq in the current US-Iran conflict and the UK approach to the conflict @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social @lseusablog.bsky.social @york.ac.uk #Trump #IranlsraelConflict #Iraq blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

Trump's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and apparent willingness to get even more involved in the Middle East has started a split in the MAGA-verse. Here's my take on why this is emerging and what it means #Trump #Iran #IranlsraelConflict blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...

Very happy to see my book "The Road to War in lraq: Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis" on show at the @mybisa.bsky.social #bisa2025

Great to speak to the #BISA2025 Teaching and Learning cafe about the research project we are planning with the @aspirenetwork.bsky.social network, thanks @mybisa.bsky.social

We had a brilliant #aspirelaunch today, Teaching track academics from across the UK came together to discuss how we can work together and innovate in this space We began with a roundtable with the @aspirenetwork.bsky.social board, sharing our vision and the motivation behind the network

It was great to speak to the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social about the Trump administration's use of disinformation and the impact this has on American demand, political opposition, and the wider world

Great day at the CPP-TPTN conference at UCL today, fascinating presentations and invigorating discussions! Thanks @uclcpp.bsky.social

Three weeks until our launch! Have you signed up yet?!

CfP: Join us for "Al Pedagogies: Practice, Prompts and Problems in Contemporary Higher Education" a workshop exploring how Al is reshaping pedagogy and higher education. Co-convened by Hilary Briffa and me for the ISA/BISA workshop https: //www.isanet.org|Conferences /BISA-1SA-Newcastle -2025/Call

Check out the @aspirenetwork.bsky.social launch event! We're an organisation that advocates for Teaching and Scholarship staff in Politics and IR, organising all sorts of events to help our members. Watch this space, hope to see people at the launch!

🇪🇺 Brexit gave the UK the freedom to diverge from EU regulations 🤔 But why has regulatory reform proved so difficult? 📺 Find out next week with @jreland.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social sky.social @drsarahhall.bsky.social @dgbailey.bsky.social & Neil Ross👇

@chrisfeathers.bsky.social has published his first book; The Road to War in Iraq: Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis. You can find out more here link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Great to speak to @france24.com about #Trump and #Meloni meeting to discuss the #TrumpTariffs #Meloni has taken role of EU-US bridge, and #Trump admin seems receptive, but looks unlikely it will result in anything. She did avoid potential pitfall on Russia Ukraine

Great to see our ✨ ‘Joy of the Teaching Track’ ✨article is now out. Thanks to all co-authors especially @drcathyelliott.bsky.social for inspiring and leading this project. @mlebourdon.bsky.social @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @journalpolitics.bsky.social

For anyone at #psa25 today, if you're a T&S academic interested in teaching and sharing ideas with colleagues, join the @aspirenetwork.bsky.social network today! www.aspirenetwork.uk

I'm delighted to announce that my book "The Road to War in Iraq: a Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis" has just been published with @Palgrave - check it out here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

New article by @chrisfeathers.bsky.social on The Critic is out today: thecritic.co.uk/britain-shou...

My new piece for @TheCriticMag argue that the UK has to seize the opportunity to finally put the "Special Relationship" myth to bed, and stop expecting more from our US Allies thecritic.co.uk/britain-shou... #Tariffs #TariffWar #TrumpTariffs

The UK managed to avoid more painful #tariffs, but the UK approach to #Trump seems to be focused on future negotiations. Problem is, the #Trump admin has said there won't be more talks, and there's little pressure on them to really talk with the UK

My new piece for LSE US Politics blog. Looking at the tariff announcement as the epitome of Trump's approach, and how European leaders can deal with him

One thing that really stands out from the 417-page document that the #UKGovt has published on potential targets for UK #tariffs is just how many agricultural products they have identified as targets - well over 30 pages! (Yes, I am boring enough to have read part of the list)

Great to speak to @france24.com about the #TrumpTariffTradeWar This announcement has shocked US allies, and unified the EU agenda

Because the #signalchat wasn't mind-blowingly stupid enough! www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

🔊Thrilled to announce the ASPIRE Network and our upcoming launch event at King's on 9th June. ASPIRE is a UK-based network for teaching-track academic in Politics & IR. Learn more, register for the launch event, and join the network on our site: www.aspirenetwork.uk