📢 JOB ALERT: Editorial and Communications Assistant We are looking for someone to join our team to support us through the peer review process and help promote the journal’s ideas to a global audience. Apply here 👇 careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/7652736...

"A thousand dead humanitarians in three years - when did that become normal?" United Nations Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher on the violence facing humanitarian workers in conflict zones. Watch the event➡️ bit.ly/4cDWXbb

Beautiful work – with thanks to @colinyeo.bsky.social for commending it to my timeline

Your slow news story for the day: Death rates for cervical cancer in the United Kingdom have fallen by 80% since 1950 from 8.6 deaths per 100,000 women to 1.7 ourworldindata.org/data-insight... @ourworldindata.org

Great opportunity for year 12 students to do work experience at the House of Lords. Apply by 22 April www.parliament.uk/business/new...

Almost half the 50-million population of Sudan – 24.6 million people – do not have enough food www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

I hadn't seen this before. This is pretty remarkable. Earth and Moon in one NASA photo. ht @astrokatie.com

The US-Israeli war on Iran is exposing the limits of the Gulf countries longstanding reliance on Washington as the Persian Gulf's ultimate security guarantor. Read Sanam Vakil's (@chmenap.bsky.social) latest analysis in the @theguardian.com ⤵️

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.

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 us👇

We’ve all been stuck at a party with Claude 😬

Ah, Mr Blackbird Singing At Dusk. I’ve been expecting you. 🐦‍⬛

"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 ⤵️

"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 full➡️ bit.ly/4pHKSpH

Editorial assistant job going with @freemovement.bsky.social ⤵️

Our first issue of the year is OUT NOW‼️ 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.📚 👉 Read the issue: academic.oup.com/ia/issue/102/1

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 📚🎄 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 👇 medium.com/internationa...

🎙️In this episode of @chathamhouse.org’s 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...

🚨Our November issue is out now! 🛡️ 14 research articles on security in the Gulf, decolonizing the British army and more 💴 1 policy paper on Chinese private capital in west Africa 🌏 1 review forum on world orders 📚 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. 🧪🧬🧫

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 you’ve only ever seen forms for other funders. So, if you’re eligible, do explore further. Best of luck if you apply.

Our autumn issue is out now! 🍂 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...

📢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. 🌎 Read here 👉 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

🚨 NEW ISSUE 🚨 🌏 Special section on how the rise of Asia reshapes international financial affairs 🗣️ Articles on ghosting diplomacy, ASEAN and human rights, India's China strategy and more 🤝 Policy paper on China and 'America First' 📚 25 book reviews Read the issue > academic.oup.com/ia/issue/101/5

📢 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 ⤵️ careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/6364630...

Are you attending #EISAPEC25 in Bologna this year? Come attend our Meet the Editors session on 27 August to learn all about publishing in leading journals! 👇

We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Professor Jack Spence, former editor of International Affairs (1991–96) and @chathamhouse.org director of studies (1991–97). (1/4🧵)

I don't care how armed you are or who you're defending from snipers, I am rich and you are in my way. www.thetimes.com/us/american-...

Late 1992: Stella Rimington was invited to lunch at Buckingham Palace. Uncertain of protocols re the first publicly named spy chief, the royals announced it in the Court Circular. Dozens of press turned up desperate for pics and so the royal household had to help her slink out a back exit.

For those who give, or would like to give, money to those suffering in Gaza, International Rescue is currently doubling donations for the month of August help.rescue-uk.org/SV-step-forw...

Thread 🧵 Prime Minister Keir Starmer should lead his cabinet to agreement on recognizing a Palestinian state now. Recognition of a state is only a symbol. But it sends a clear message. @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social explains why the time has come for the UK to recognize 🇵🇸. [1/6]

"The Israelis don't want us to film out of the window at the devastation inside Gaza. But I've spent 10 mins looking at it with my own eyes and I can tell you communities in the north of Gaza, that I knew well, are flat. There's nothing left of them." Jeremy Bowen www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

📢 NEW | Understanding Russia's Black Sea strategy For nearly 20 years, the EU & NATO have underestimated Russia's Black Sea ambitions, write Natalie Sabanadze & @galipdalay.bsky.social in new @chathamhouse.org research. 📑 Read the paper for how to strengthen policy approaches to the region:

We are offering up to £10k for researchers to upgrade their skills - e.g. in AI/machine learning; or a language; or something else! Think about it over the summer and apply by early October www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/tale...

for this week's Lunch with the FT, I met a humanitarian hero: war doctor David Nott www.ft.com/content/e5fa...

David Nott is an exceptional human being. Great piece by @henrymance.ft.com on.ft.com/40opoVf

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine visited Chatham House today and was welcomed to the institute by Orysia Lutsevych, the head of our Ukraine Forum. The event was held at the institute in London under the Chatham House Rule. Find out more: bit.ly/3T2Aco3

Could there be a more timely call? We are offering up to £300k for international research projects on a series of transnational and planetary challenges including digital technology, global health and earth system governance. Please spread the word! www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/know...

It'll be two years, this Monday night. Time, at last, to write about Agnes.

📚Our summer issue is here! Read stories on: 🌍 How Europe can save NATO 💻 What if AI goes nuclear? 💰 Can global trade survive Trump? ⛑️ How foreign aid can be reinvented www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

We are pleased to announce @tighistiamare.bsky.social's appointment as @chathamhouse.org Africa Programme Director. With over 15 years' experience at the Institute, Tighisti has played a key role in shaping our programme’s research agenda & external engagement. www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/new-...

Financial Times editorial on Israel, calling on Europe to recognise a Palestinian state www.ft.com/content/8856...

Event | NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte – “Building A Better NATO” Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, will deliver a keynote speech at @chathamhouse.org on Monday outlining the priorities for the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague. Time⌚️: 15:45 BST Date📅: 9 June Find out more🔽

Me with @maxyoeli.bsky.social Even if Liberation Day proves to be the high-water mark for Trump's tariffs, US partners should double down on efforts to increase their economic resilience and diversify their economic ties. www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/trum...

Boundary work against identity stress: atrocity stories among the Bretton Woods twins – just published by @mattkranke.bsky.social in @iajournal.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/ia/i...