My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) trip starts in Santiago de Chile. A sprawling city surrounded by mountains. Sunrise over #Brazil; crossing the #Andes; and a first (outstanding) Pisco sour. #lessonsindiplomacy. For more, see LinkedIn or TikTok.

Weighing luggage items for my forthcoming trip to Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Costa Rica. Trying to keep the weight down… Hashtag #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica). I like the packaging of the bracelet: “Don’t bite me please”… #writinginspiration #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok

I took this video of the Russian Church in Vienna from the British residence 5 years ago. It's unique: for most of history, this view has been blocked by the German Embassy, which sits between - as now. #russianchurch #vienna #writinginspiration #lessonsindiplomacy www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJmc...

Up early for a train from Amsterdam to Bonn - where I was posted 1998-9 before moving with the German government and the embassy to Berlin in a convoy of removal vans. Lovely sunrise. I’ll be giving talks today and tomorrow (in Düsseldorf) based on my book “Lessons in Diplomacy”.

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Worth bearing in mind next time you feel incensed about something. Who might be trying to incense you? I've just written a thriller about the implications of this for all of us. www.bbc.com/news/article... #russia #ukraine #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy

Busy 3 days in #Vienna: Talks at Army Museum; House of Scotland); Rotary Wien Süd; the Diplomatic Academy and Shakespeare & Co. Also Vienna Woods, Mexicoplatz, Cafe Goldegg and… 🧵 1 of 2

My latest YouTube video addresses a key question: Can you get ti the top without working too hard? youtube.com/shorts/mvpoi...

Enjoying the queues, broken conveyor belts, rain and delays of a #Schipol Monday morning. But nice to head for 5 talks about „Lessons in Diplomacy“ in lovely #Vienna! PS I liked the ambitious „duty free“ limits. 110 litres of beer on a flight? As for „Grab and Fly“ as an outlet name, I despair.

Shocking scenes from this BBC report on an attack on a nursery in #Ukraine. We should not allow fatigue with Russia's invasion to make such images routine. This is #Russia attacking a peaceful neighbour that before 2014 had never harmed a single Russian. www.bbc.com/news/article...

President #Trump’s new sanctions against Russian oil companies, are a great move. For the first time since January, Trump has introduced measures that could put real pressure on #Putin end #Russia’s war agains #Ukraine. It’s a welcome step. #lessonsindiplomacy youtube.com/shorts/lwg2c...

My (long) interview about #Russia and #Ukraine on Times Radio "Frontline" earlier today. The announcement of US sanctions against Russian oil companies is welcome. But we need a consistent long-term policy of pressure on #Putin to bring him to the negotiating table youtu.be/yUoBlMeg9fc?...

This seems to be a legitimate story. If #China and #India significantly reduces their purchases of oil from #Russia, that could in the medium-long term reduce Moscow's ability to fund its war against #Ukraine. Next question: what will #Turkey do? www.reuters.com/business/ene... #Russiaukraine

My recent post on why diplomacy is getting harder - taking an example of the Falklands - is proving popular: www.youtube.com/watch?v=juUE...

This FT report of President #Trump echoing Putin's talking points is disturbing. Unfortunately, it's consistent with Trump's record of responding to Putin's obvious disrespect of him by making pro-Ukrainian statements; then speaking to #Putin; then pressuring #Ukraine, essentially, to surrender.

My interview on @lbc.co.uk yesterday. Unfortunately my pessimism about the likelihood of President Trump giving cruise missiles to #Ukraine turned out to be justified as President #Putin outmanoeuvred him again. youtu.be/JuwVKHTytfU?...

My latest “hot take” on Tomahawks for #Ukraine. I don’t expect President Trump to provide them, for reasons set out in my previous YouTube video. But I think that he should. #Tomahawk #Russia #russiaUkrainewar #Lessonsindiplomacy #booktok youtube.com/shorts/fKn-7...

My interview on @lbc.co.uk yesterday. Unfortunately my pessimism about the likelihood of President Trump giving cruise missiles to #Ukraine turned out to be justified as President #Putin outmanoeuvred him again. youtu.be/JuwVKHTytfU?...

My new "instant analysis" YouTube video. Will President #Trump provide cruise missiles to #Ukraine? I hope I'm wrong. #Russia #RussiaUkraine #UkraineRussia #lessonsindiplomacy www.youtube.com/shorts/dEiEu...

My latest interview with Times Radio today youtu.be/_SErDoKtmts?...

My latest “hot take” on Tomahawks for #Ukraine. I don’t expect President Trump to provide them, for reasons set out in my previous YouTube video. But I think that he should. #Tomahawk #Russia #russiaUkrainewar #Lessonsindiplomacy #booktok youtube.com/shorts/fKn-7...

My latest interview with Times Radio today youtu.be/_SErDoKtmts?...

My new "instant analysis" YouTube video. Will President #Trump provide cruise missiles to #Ukraine? I hope I'm wrong. #Russia #RussiaUkraine #UkraineRussia #lessonsindiplomacy www.youtube.com/shorts/dEiEu...

My heroine Ms N on business travellers in hotels: ‘On any given night, dozens of these men will have a craving for female company which makes a dog approaching a bitch in heat seem like the Dalai Lama after taking a couple of sleeping pills.' From "Mr Smith Sees Red". geni.us/MrSmith

Visiting Manchester Grammar School to address alumni today on “How to Survive a Diplomatic Crisis”. Good discussion afterwards. Thanks to all for the invitation and participation - super afternoon. #books #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy #booksaboutdiplomacy

My heroine Ms N on business travellers in hotels: ‘On any given night, dozens of these men will have a craving for female company which makes a dog approaching a bitch in heat seem like the Dalai Lama after taking a couple of sleeping pills.' From "Mr Smith Sees Red". geni.us/MrSmith

Good to see "Lessons in Diplomacy" in a list of books about Eastern Europe. Ch.4: "How (not) to introduce democracy" looks first hand at Russia's experience of the 1990s. Ch.5: "How to understand Putin's war on Ukraine" does what it says on the tin. Thanks @thomasleurs.bsky.social #Russia #Ukraine

“She paused, her dark eyes sparkling. Then she placed one hand on my arm and flashed a wicked grin. ‘Body language,’ she purred.” From Chapter 10 of my book “Lessons in Diplomacy”: “How to know people”.

Good to see "Lessons in Diplomacy" in a list of books about Eastern Europe. Ch.4: "How (not) to introduce democracy" looks first hand at Russia's experience of the 1990s. Ch.5: "How to understand Putin's war on Ukraine" does what it says on the tin. Thanks @thomasleurs.bsky.social #Russia #Ukraine

britische Botschafter in der Ukraine, der Türkei und Österreich, plaudert aus dem Nähkästchen und erzählt von seinem Leben als Botschafter. Da neben dem Brexit auch der russische Krieg gegen die Ukraine eine Rolle spielt, hab ich es mal mit ins Monats-Update aufgenommen. 15/25

zeitgemäße und bewegende Geschichte über Familie und Widerstandsfähigkeit sein. Vor einem Jahr erschienen und in einer jetzt warum auch immer noch teureren Taschenbuchausgabe ist „Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics Power and Parties“. Der Autor @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social, ehemalige 14/25

RIP Jane Goodall: a class act. She stayed at the Vienna residence often. She was generous, incisive and brilliant, liked a whisky or two, and had a wicked sense of humour. Her legacy will continue to inspire future generations of primatologists, campaigners and people who want to make a difference.

“Ukraine can win this war” says President Trump. Is this true? See my @thetimes.com Radio interview of 11 months ago: youtu.be/XezboJtFFMo?...

“She paused, her dark eyes sparkling. Then she placed one hand on my arm and flashed a wicked grin. ‘Body language,’ she purred.” From Chapter 10 of my book “Lessons in Diplomacy”: “How to know people”.

At the Cambridge University alumni festival. Looking forward to talking about “Lessons in diplomatic tradecraft” - in good company. Cambridge catering seems to have made little progress in 49 years…🍟🍳🍕

that they are never to confess.” Who said this? Soviet agent Kim Philby, in a talk to trainees of the East German security service, the Stasi, in 1981. “Lessons in “Diplomacy” from all good bookshops #writing #books #writers #booktok #write #read #diplomacy #diplomat 🧵 ends

“Lessons in Diplomacy”, published in paperback TODAY 16 September, has much advice applicable to current events. For example: “If they confront you…with a document with your own handwriting then it’s a forgery – just deny everything… So my advice to you is to tell all your agents… 🧵1 of 2

My hot take on President Trump's latest statement, today, saying #Ukraine CAN recover all its land from #Russia. Is it significant? I'm sceptical: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgcc...

My hot take on President Trump's latest statement, today, saying #Ukraine CAN recover all its land from #Russia. Is it significant? I'm sceptical: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgcc...

A BBC report shows #Russia is engaged in covert work to influence elections in #Moldova. My take: true. Moscow knows that each republic of the Former Soviet Union that breaks away - however small - weakens its chance of re-establishing colonialist hegemony. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Heading to London this morning from #Amsterdam. The usual crack of dawn start… hoping the @eurostar gods will smile on us timing- and connection-wise…

I'm looking forward to speaking at Manchester Grammar School on 10 October. See you there? Tickets include a lunch! Details here: www.mgs.org/news-and-eve... #talks #talk #diplomacy #lunch

My new YouTube video is a bit of light relief in these vexing times... www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAbR...

I'm looking forward to speaking at Manchester Grammar School on 10 October. See you there? Tickets include a lunch! Details here: www.mgs.org/news-and-eve... #talks #talk #diplomacy #lunch

“Lessons in Diplomacy”, published in paperback TODAY 16 September, has much advice applicable to current events. For example: “If they confront you…with a document with your own handwriting then it’s a forgery – just deny everything… So my advice to you is to tell all your agents… 🧵1 of 2

3, 2, 1 day to go! The paperback of “Lessons in Diplomacy” is out on 16 SEPTEMBER. Everything you wanted to know about diplomacy but were afraid to ask… Also from @brisunipress.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social and Amazon #writing #books #writers #booktok #write #read

The paperback of “Lessons in Diplomacy” is out on 16 SEPTEMBER. First copies arriving in shops now. Everything you wanted to know about diplomacy but were afraid to ask… Also from @brisunipress.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social and Amazon #writing #books #writers #booktok #write #read

Enjoying a cornucopia of good things at “The End” bar on Faneromeni Beach on Lesbos. Writing course: delivered. Sun: shining. Beer: cold. On the sound track of the bar, echoing across the beach: Rammstein’s “Sonne” and Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades”. Quite the package. I think I feel a story coming on…

The paperback of “Lessons in Diplomacy” is out on 16 SEPTEMBER. First copies arriving in shops now. Everything you wanted to know about diplomacy but were afraid to ask… Also from @brisunipress.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social and Amazon #writing #books #writers #booktok #write #read

Enjoying teaching and reading at my writing course in Sigri with Cindy Camatsos and the Sigri Arts Retreat. Also home to the extraordinary petrified forest, featuring the biggest stone sequoia you ever saw… #writing #writers #writingcommunity #book #booktok #books