Trump's dream of an economic bonanza from the Venezuelan oil he has asserted American control over is likely to remain just that One underappreciated reason is that electric vehicles are set to strangle oil demand, pushing down prices Me for @chathamhouse.org www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/pres...

As the US rattles Arctic security, Britain should step up, says @alanderminna.bsky.social in @theworldtoday.org (written last month, sharp and prescient as ever) www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

From 1pm today, members of @chathamhouse.org get the chance to ask Grégoire Roos, new director of @cheurope.bsky.social, 'Que diable se-passe-t'il en France?' (I'm hosting) - details below www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/m...

The global implications of slashed aid budgets have dropped from the headlines - but not in @theworldtoday.org or at @chathamhouse.org. Read and listen to @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social, Justine Greening and David Miliband (@uk.rescue.org) on how each believes aid must be reinvented 👇

Fans of middle-age men struggling to remember more than 50w, this is for you. For everyone else, the autumn issue of @theworldtoday.org is out now - check out the 20+ stories at the link below

Neil's article for the new autumn issue of @theworldtoday.org urges governments to adapt fast to the global fracturing between the two superpowers - or else. Bracing stuff.

So much to read in the new autumn 🍂 issue of @theworldtoday.org - full issue below, all free to read

Following this week's meeting between India's S. Jaishankar & China's Xi Jinping on the side-lines of the #SCO Foreign Ministers' Meeting, what lies ahead for the China-India relationship? Our analysts @chietigj.bsky.social & Yu Jie explain all in their recent report 👇

🚨PUBLICATION ALERT🚨 What the UK must get right in its China strategy: Resilience, flexibility and autonomy as core principles for engagement Read the new paper by @wmatthewschina.bsky.social here👇 www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/what...

'There is no going back to the system that existed before Trump's tariff campaign.' @ButlerCreon argues that a new global trade order may emerge - but the EU and others must provide leadership 👇

I am writing something in the next month or so on how the NATO regional defence plans are being implemented: how they're evolving, how exercises and experiments are feeding back and refining the plans, how a new SACEUR might affect the process. If you're a planner, get in touch.

As Doug says, a tricky commission - the coverline was 'The Middle East's Great Realignment' for the spring issue of @theworldtoday.org, but he more than rose to challenge. Bravo, Doug. (www.theworldtoday.org to read the excellent piece it illustrates, by @linakhatibuk.bsky.social)

This is a critical year for Iran’s nuclear programme. Without an off-ramp, Iran could weaponize its nuclear programme — or have its nuclear facilities attacked.

Integrity role models are first adopters of anti-corrupt behaviours – they take on the initial cost of doing the right thing & lower the risk for others — Leena Koni Hoffmann via @theworldtoday.bsky.social 🚨Upcoming event: chathamhouse.org/events/all/r... www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

How can the UK maximize the impact of its climate policy know-how to reduce global emissions? By cooperating with China, the world's biggest emitter, says @chrisaylett.bsky.social in the new issue of @theworldtoday.bsky.social 👇

The spring issue of @theworldtoday.bsky.social is out & free to read: - How Trump upended the world in 50 days - Can Syria unify its army to stem the growing violence? - Former N'lands defence minister @kajsaollongren.bsky.social urges Euro economies to move to a war footing ... and much more 👇

Here's foreword to Victoria's book by Margaret Atwood www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...

Podcast🎙️| Can Donald Trump end the war in Ukraine? Mark Landler (@nytimes.com), Francis Dearnley and Orysia Lutsevych join the podcast this week to discuss whether a ceasefire in Ukraine is possible. Apple: apple.co/4gomeps Spotify: spoti.fi/4gCtfn3

‘Jimmy Carter will be remembered for many things, but his post-presidency work to advance peace, democracy, human rights, and freedom from poverty and hunger is an extraordinary example for all leaders’ www.chathamhouse.org/2024/12/jimm...