Stephen Farrell
@farrellreporter.bsky.social
š¤ 56
š„ 30
š 53
Head of News and Comment at Chatham House, the London-based international affairs think tank.
The 'Dragon-Elephant Tango' enters a new phase as India and China look to reset relations.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/modi...
loading . . .
Modiās SCO summit visit shows China and India want to reset relations. But the āDragonāElephant Tangoā will be tough
US tariffs and other factors are bringing China and India closer together. But contentious issues remain.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/modis-sco-summit-visit-shows-china-and-india-want-reset-relations-dragon-elephant-tango
22 days ago
0
0
0
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/08/trum...
loading . . .
Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska: Early analysis from Chatham House experts
Chatham House analysts give their initial reaction and insights after US President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage on Friday.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/08/trump-putin-meeting-alaska-early-analysis-chatham-house-experts
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/uk-s...
loading . . .
The UK should recognize a Palestinian state now
The time is right to make this symbolically important move, says Bronwen Maddox, but that should not distract attention from the most urgent task of securing relief in Gaza.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/uk-should-recognize-palestinian-state-now
about 2 months ago
0
0
0
2 months ago
0
1
0
Chatham House's Ukraine, Russia and global security experts join me as I guest host the think tank's podcast to look at whether or not Trump is for turning on Putin -
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/inde...
loading . . .
Independent Thinking: Will Trump deliver for Ukraine?
Jaroslava Barbieri, John Lough and Samir Puri join the podcast to discuss whether Donald Trump is shifting his views on Ukraine and Russia.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/independent-thinking-will-trump-deliver-ukraine
2 months ago
0
0
0
Chatham House think tank's best-in-class magazine: International Affairs. If you want to keep the brain in gear while the body relaxes on a beach.
add a skeleton here at some point
2 months ago
0
1
1
āThereās not going to be a Palestine left to recognize unless we get on with itā ā Dame Emily Thornberry, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, speaking at Chatham House.
loading . . .
3 months ago
0
0
0
Iran's nuclear programme: Damaged, destroyed or intact - Chatham House's nuclear and Mideast experts assess
#Israel
#Iran
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/inde...
loading . . .
Independent Thinking: Iranās nuclear programme: destroyed, damaged or intact?
Bronwen Maddox is in Jordan this week assessing the US and Israeli strikes on Iranās nuclear programme, and their consequences. She is joined by Lina Khatib and Marion Messmer.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/independent-thinking-irans-nuclear-programme-destroyed-damaged-or-intact
3 months ago
0
0
0
Congratulations to Reem Makhoul for winning a
#NewsEmmys
for a documentary about hunger in Gaza.
3 months ago
0
0
0
What is the Chatham House Rule? It's a guide for running an event that lets people speak more frankly. Because you can share what was said at the meeting, but not who said it. It's basically the one rule to bring them all (with apologies to JRR Tolkien).
www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/cha...
loading . . .
3 months ago
0
0
0
Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox is in the Mideast, assessing the impact of US and Israeli strikes in Iran.
#israel
#Iran
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/us-s...
loading . . .
US strikes on Iran: What next for Iran, Israel and President Trump?
Tehran has few good options, but the US should not overplay its hand, says Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox in Amman.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/us-strikes-iran-what-next-iran-israel-and-president-trump
3 months ago
0
0
0
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/us-s...
loading . . .
US strikes on Iran: What next for Iran, Israel and President Trump?
Iran has few good options, but the US should not overplay its hand, says Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox in Amman.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/us-strikes-iran-what-next-iran-israel-and-president-trump
3 months ago
0
0
0
US should bomb Iranās deep nuclear sites but not seek regime change, ex-MI6 chief John Sawers tells Chatham House
www.youtube.com/shorts/jnHbd...
loading . . .
US should bomb Iranās nuclear sites, says ex-MI6 chief John Sawers
YouTube video by Chatham House
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jnHbddhZWyo
3 months ago
0
0
0
Israel-Iran podcast: Five Chatham House Mideast experts bring insights on the war that threatens to reshape the region.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/inde...
loading . . .
Independent Thinking: What does the IranāIsrael war mean for the region and the world?
Sanam Vakil, Renad Mansour, Mohammed Baharoon and Ksenia Svetlova join Galip Dalay to discuss the meaning of the war, prospects for de-escalation and the impact on the wider Middle East.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/independent-thinking-what-does-iran-israel-war-mean-region-and-world
3 months ago
0
0
0
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/trum...
loading . . .
Trump must take control as IsraelāIran war threatens to escalate
Washington is at risk of letting Israel drive the agenda in the Middle East, with potentially disastrous consequences.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/trump-must-take-control-israel-iran-war-threatens-escalate
3 months ago
0
0
0
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/stri...
loading . . .
With strikes on Iran, Netanyahu has diverted criticism of Israelās Gaza operations
European and regional powers largely approve of efforts to prevent an Iranian bomb. So too do Israelis. But without US support to finish the job, the long-term prospects for that support look shaky.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/strikes-iran-netanyahu-has-diverted-criticism-israels-gaza-operations
3 months ago
0
0
0
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/isra...
loading . . .
Israelās strikes might accelerate Iranās race towards nuclear weapons
Many in Tehran will urge a redoubled effort to develop nuclear weapons, after Israelās attacks once again exposed the weakness of Iranās conventional deterrence.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/israels-strikes-might-accelerate-irans-race-towards-nuclear-weapons
3 months ago
0
4
1
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/trum...
loading . . .
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/trumps-proposal-recognize-crimea-russian-would-set-dangerous-precedent
3 months ago
0
0
0
Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, has arrived at Chatham House. Professor Yunus will speak on the challenges facing Bangladesh. The livestream will go live at 11am BST. Watch him at:
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
@X and @YouTube
loading . . .
3 months ago
0
1
0
youtu.be/ToGFQnhvi74?...
loading . . .
Russia could use military force against NATO in five years - says NATO Chief
YouTube video by Chatham House
https://youtu.be/ToGFQnhvi74?si=FYkmlJRsnM_nLuZL
4 months ago
0
1
0
"Russia could be ready to use military force against NATO within five years. Five years. Letās not kid ourselves, we are all on the Eastern flank now. " NATO Chief Mark Rutte to Chatham House
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/nato...
loading . . .
NATO chief Mark Rutte warns Russia could use military force against alliance in five years
In his Chatham House speech the Secretary General said he expects NATO states to commit to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence, arguing āAmerica has carried too much of the burden for too longā.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/nato-chief-mark-rutte-warns-russia-could-use-military-force-against-alliance-five-years
4 months ago
0
1
1
Bookmark this link. Monday. 3.45pm. London time. Ahead of the NATO summit at which President Trump is likely to push for more spending by European countries, NATO chief Mark Rutte will talk exclusively to Chatham House about the alliance's future -
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...
loading . . .
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte ā Building A Better NATO
Mark Rutte will deliver a keynote speech on the priorities for the NATO Summit in The Hague.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/special-event/nato-secretary-general-mark-rutte-building-better-nato
4 months ago
0
0
0
The Charge of the Light Drone Brigade - how Ukraine's cheap, AI-assisted drones are changing the face of warfare. Chatham House.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/ukra...
loading . . .
Ukraineās Operation Spiderās Web is a game-changer for modern drone warfare. NATO should pay attention
The use of cheap drones to strike targets deep within Russia provides a blueprint for rapidly evolving modern warfare that should inform how states seek to defend themselves.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/ukraines-operation-spiders-web-game-changer-modern-drone-warfare-nato-should-pay-attention
4 months ago
0
2
0
"The challenge now will be for the MOD to make the necessary spending choices". Chatham House experts on Britain's military in a world of drones, nukes, F35s... and Trump.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/uk-s...
loading . . .
The UK Strategic Defence Review draws the right lessons from Ukraine ā but still relies on continued US commitment
Proposals to improve armed forces integration, harness new technology and boost societal resilience are the right lessons to draw from Ukraine. But much depends on spending, implementation, and a reli...
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/uk-strategic-defence-review-draws-right-lessons-ukraine-still-relies-continued-us
4 months ago
0
0
0
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/trum...
loading . . .
Trumpās tariffs court challenge shows next 100 days will test executive authority
The US Court of International Tradeās ruling against Trumpās āLiberation Dayā tariffs provides another sign that his agenda will encounter more political, legal, and civic challenges in his second 100...
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/trumps-tariffs-court-challenge-shows-next-100-days-will-test-executive-authority
4 months ago
0
0
0
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/i-wa...
loading . . .
I was part of the team behind the UK Strategic Defence Review: Here is what shaped our thinking
The SDRās vision calls for a revolution in how the UK finds, buys and uses technology to keep up with its adversaries.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/i-was-part-team-behind-uk-strategic-defence-review-here-what-shaped-our-thinking
4 months ago
0
1
2
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/05/inde...
loading . . .
Independent Thinking: What's the future for Gaza?
Yossi Mekelberg, Stephen Farrell, and Julie Norman join the podcast this week to discuss the proposed international peace plans for the Gaza Strip.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/05/independent-thinking-whats-future-gaza
4 months ago
0
0
0
soundcloud.com/chathamhouse...
loading . . .
Is Brexit finally done?
Nine years after the Brexit vote, a new UKāEU deal promises smoother trade and deeper cooperation ā but is it the end of the Brexit saga or just another chapter? Bronwen Maddox digs into what the deal
https://soundcloud.com/chathamhouse/it-250523-002?utm_source=clipboard&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fchathamhouse%252Fit-250523-002
4 months ago
0
1
0
Chatham House's Yossi Mekelberg on Trump, Netanyahu and Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
loading . . .
Trumpās Middle East tour tells us he has forgotten about Gaza, much to Netanyahuās delight | Yossi Mekelberg
As thousands of IDF soldiers prepare to occupy the strip, the president is silent. Israelās ultra-right could want nothing more, says Chatham Houseās professor of international relations, Yossi Mekelb...
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/15/donald-trump-middle-east-tour-forgotten-gaza-netanyahu
4 months ago
0
1
1
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/05/indi...
loading . . .
IndiaāPakistan ceasefire remains shaky, with relations unlikely to return to status quo
The risk of renewed hostilities will remain in the absence of meaningful political dialogue.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/05/india-pakistan-ceasefire-remains-shaky-relations-unlikely-return-status-quo-0
4 months ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Stephen Farrell
Bronwen Maddox
5 months ago
An important
@chathamhouse.org
podcast this week with my colleagues
@chietigj.bsky.social
,
@mgmessmer.bsky.social
and
@farrellreporter.bsky.social
on the tensions between India and Pakistan. Listen below or wherever you get your podcastsšļø š½
add a skeleton here at some point
0
4
2
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/05/trum...
loading . . .
Trumpās Gulf trip will bring fanfare and mega deals ā but meaningful regional progress looks uncertain
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE will seek to deepen ties with Washington ā but tariffs and oil prices worry Gulf states, as does continuing violence in Gaza.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/05/trumps-gulf-trip-will-bring-fanfare-and-mega-deals-meaningful-regional-progress-looks
4 months ago
0
0
0
After a lengthy bus and train trip across London listening to fellow passengers I am firmly convinced that its MAGA slogan would be Make Britain "Not Too Bad, Not Too Bad" Again
5 months ago
0
0
0
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
loading . . .
Pope Francis Funeral Live: Thousands gather in St. Peter's Square to pay their last respects
U.S. President Donald Trump, monarchs and other heads of state are among more than 200,000 people attending Pope Francis' funeral in the huge Vatican square that sits in front of the Basilica of St. Peter.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/pope-francis-funeral-live-thousands-gather-st-peters-square-pay-their-last-2025-04-26/
5 months ago
0
0
0
www.reuters.com/world/live-p...
loading . . .
Live: Pope Francis dies aged 88 as global tributes pour in
"At 7:35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father," Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican's TV channel.
https://www.reuters.com/world/live-pope-francis-dies-aged-88-global-tributes-pour-2025-04-21/
5 months ago
0
0
0
Smartphones, hair dryers and soybeans: Top products caught up in US-China trade war - Reuters
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
6 months ago
0
0
0
Trump Tariffs Live: China hits back at US by increasing tariffs to 125%
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
6 months ago
0
0
0
Trump Tariffs Live: Markets selloff, US bonds and dollar hit and Trump's 'Kissing my ass' remark -
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
loading . . .
Trump Tariffs Live: Markets carnage, US bonds and dollar hit as 'sell America' trade heats up
The U.S. forged ahead with 104% tariffs on Chinese goods as global equities and U.S. Treasuries saw a savage selloff that sparked more fears of recession.
https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-tariffs-live-markets-selloff-us-reciprocal-tariffs-kick-2025-04-09/
6 months ago
0
0
0
Trump Tariffs Roundup: $5 trillion wiped off Wall Street, China says 'market has spoken,' US started collecting at 00.01, and a cognac-scented long weekend read
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
6 months ago
0
0
0
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
loading . . .
Trump Tariff Live Updates: Stocks extend global selloff as investors fear US recession
Shares in Asia slide even further after President Trump's duties unleashed turbulence across world markets.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-tariff-live-updates-stocks-extend-global-selloff-investors-fear-us-2025-04-04/
6 months ago
0
0
0
www.reuters.com/world/us/don...
loading . . .
Trump Tariffs Live: China, EU, Canada threaten countermeasures as global trade war escalates
The sweeping duties immediately unleashed turbulence across world markets and drew condemnation from leaders faced with the end of decades of trade liberalization.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/trump-tariffs-live-stocks-tumble-after-us-imposes-10-baseline-tariffs-2025-04-03/
6 months ago
0
0
0
www.reuters.com/world/us/don...
loading . . .
Trump Tariffs Live: Global trade system poised for US announcement and reactions
Financial markets have been volatile ahead of President Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" announcement, amid worries about a U.S. economic slowdown and higher inflation.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/trump-tariffs-live-global-trade-system-poised-us-plan-reactions-2025-04-02/
6 months ago
0
2
1
ECB Rate Decision Live - Reuters
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
loading . . .
ECB rate decision live: Central bankers expected to cut interest rates again
Economists polled by Reuters expect two further cuts by the middle of this year.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ecb-rate-decision-central-bankers-expected-cut-interest-rates-again-2025-03-06/
7 months ago
0
0
0
Trump Live: 'America First' policies usher in tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico, and military aid pause to Ukraine
www.reuters.com/world/us/don...
loading . . .
Trump Live: Tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico, and military aid pause to Ukraine
Trade wars loom and Europe scrambles over Ukraine defense as 'America First' policies ushered in by Trump.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/trump-updates-latest-news-analysis-reaction-tariffs-ukraine-aid-pause-2025-03-04/
7 months ago
0
1
0
Itās Oscar night and Trumpās probably watching. How political will the show be?
www.reuters.com/world/us/osc...
loading . . .
Oscars 2025 Live Updates: Whoās nominated for Academy Awards, and what time does it start?
This year's 97th Academy Awards takes place with no one movie having dominated awards ceremonies in the build-up.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/oscars-2025-academy-awards-who-is-nominated-what-time-does-it-start-2025-03-02/
7 months ago
0
0
0
How it all went wrong in the Oval Office - the clash dubbed 'The Fight House' by Fleet Street
www.reuters.com/world/ukrain...
loading . . .
Ukraine Live: Trump and Zelenskiy set to sign minerals deal
The agreement does not include US security guarantees.
https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraine-russia-war/trump-zelenskiy-meeting-latest-updates-ukraine-minerals-deal-2025-02-28/
7 months ago
0
0
0
German Election Live: Conservatives win exit polls but refuse coalition talks with far-right AfD, who surge into second place -
www.reuters.com/world/german...
loading . . .
German Election 2025 Live: Far-right AfD second in polls as voters set to shift rightwards
The far-right AfD likely will score its best ever result as Europe's ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards. The conservative CDU/CSU bloc is set to win, but will be unlikely to secure a majority.
https://www.reuters.com/world/germany/german-election-2025-updates-2025-02-23/
7 months ago
0
0
0
REUTERS LIVE
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
loading . . .
South Korea Politics Live: Lawmakers set to vote on President Yoon's impeachment
Thousands of protesters gathered in Seoul ahead the scheduled impeachment vote at 5 p.m. (0800 GMT.)
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-politics-live-lawmakers-set-vote-president-yoons-impeachment-2024-12-07/
10 months ago
0
0
0
REUTERS LIVE:
www.reuters.com/world/south-...
loading . . .
South Korea Live: President Yoon declares martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television.
https://www.reuters.com/world/south-korea-live-president-yoon-declares-martial-law-2024-12-03/
10 months ago
0
0
0
www.reuters.com/world/israel...
loading . . .
Israel-Lebanon Live: Israel may be inching toward ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel is moving towards a ceasefire in the war with Hezbollah but there are still issues to address, its government said on Monday
https://www.reuters.com/world/israel-lebanon-live-israel-may-be-inching-toward-ceasefire-with-hezbollah-2024-11-25/
10 months ago
0
0
0
Load more
feeds!
log in
