Full scale fighting has broken out between #Pakistan and #Afghanistan. After skirmishes along the border, Pakistan has bombed Afghan cities, with Pakistan’s defence minister saying the two countries are now in “open war”. But what sparked this conflict between two former allies? youtu.be/YuIL6KIRE2U

open.substack.com/pub/bronwynj... update on the “presidential campaign” in Kosovo and @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social full Novosti interview in English: Prishtina allows the Serbs No Autonomy.

The conflict in #Mozambique gets very little attention. However, it has now displaced over a million people. And US aid cuts have made matters worse. youtu.be/SWwkDzRxXhk

#Syria recently launched an offensive to retake the Kurdish-held areas in the north and northeast of the country. While a ceasefire is now in place, and the government has offered new political and cultural rights, what happens next? youtu.be/GN0CvEFoTmw

For decades, #Morocco and #Algeria have been at odds, not least of all over #WesternSahara. But as the Trump Administration adds their dispute to its long list of conflicts to be resolved, could it really succeed in forging a new relationship between these North African rivals? youtu.be/WUB-Q4pMxA8

Reminded today that a low point of my professional life was being stuck between Nadhim Zahawi and Kwasi Kwarteng for lunch the day after the Brexit result. Soul crushingly depressing. (For Americans, think being stuck between Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth the day after Trump’s election win.)

My interview for @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social's YouTube channel about #Bosnia-#Herzegovina has now been viewed over 16k times. Take a watch and share your thoughts! www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjfe...

If grovelling to Trump is meant to buy us time to end our dependency on the US, you’d expect feverish activity in Europe to rapidly become autonomous. So has Europe made good use of the time it has bought with self-humiliation? It has not. My blog: open.substack.com/pub/sophiein...

There’s a lot of talk about the Monroe Doctrine. But what exactly is it? And how did it emerge and evolve? More to the point, are we now seeing a “Donroe Doctrine”? youtu.be/IdK0x2laNLE

On 26 December, #Israel became the first UN member to recognise #Somaliland, much to the anger of #Somalia and widespread international disapproval. But what exactly lay behind the decision and what does it mean? youtu.be/D0kqdErR4ns

Who really protects #humanrights in Europe? Conflict and populism pose a growing threat to fundamental rights and freedoms. But are the institutions put in place to protect them still up to the job? It was great discussing all this with @drandrewforde.bsky.social youtu.be/Z6MaOMzJ-e8 #ECHR #CoE

This month marks the 30th anniversary of Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the brutal war in #Bosnia. But how do things stand today? What’s worked and what hasn’t? And is a new conflict really looming, as many have warned? Good to discuss all this with @ianbancroft.bsky.social youtu.be/jjfeaINkAZQ

My interview for @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social's excellent #YouTube channel on whether #Dayton has failed #Bosnia-#Herzegovina, 30 years on from its signing. Lots of topics covered in 45 minutes! youtu.be/jjfeaINkAZQ?...

In my interview with @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social I talked about how EU and UK have surrendered to Trump this year. In my new book www.TheOwnedContinent.eu I outline exactly what happened and why it happened, and I lay out steps to free 🇪🇺 from 🇺🇸. Full interview: youtu.be/uA19Dih0VLs?...

This is an absolutely fantastic video by @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social : "Could Britain rejoin Europe?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KKk...

Eight years ago, hundreds of thousands of #Rohingya were forced to flee #Myanmar. Today they’re forgotten, living in dire conditions in the world’s largest refugee camp in #Bangladesh. But as resources are stretched, there’s pressure for them to return home. But will they ever? youtu.be/_ltGPLDcFoM

Another fantastic Youtube video on self-determination from @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social ! Will Trump finally recognise Somaliland ! #somaliland #self-determination @matt-gordon36.bsky.social @timglawion.bsky.social @maydhalalis.bsky.social @fadxigaraad.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8xo...

Honored to see my Balkan Insight op-ed 📝 cited by @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social as a ‘straightforward explanation’ (9:31) of Turkey–Serbia dynamics in his latest video 🎥. It’s encouraging to see this topic gaining wider attention beyond policy circles. youtu.be/0-t7V0EtB5k?...

🎧Under Erdogan, Turkey has diversified its foreign policy. What are the country's driving forces behind its external relations? Soner Cagaptay speaks with @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social about Ankara's shifting views of the West, implications for the region, and more.

#Ireland has a truly fascinating, controversial, but often misunderstood, foreign policy history. From WWII to Ukraine, neutrality to peacekeeping, Good Friday to Brexit, Trump to Palestine. Really great to discuss all this with @bentonra.bsky.social youtu.be/hv5ggSV2-vQ

Could (or should) #Trump recognise #Somaliland? The case for and against. youtu.be/o8xoQU1w_r8

#Moldova faces a truly critical election this weekend. Having pushed ahead with #EU membership, this could all be set back by pro-Russian parties, with help from Moscow. But why is all this happening? And why does it matter so much? youtu.be/FuBrkvrbR8Q

🎧Under Erdogan, Turkey has diversified its foreign policy. What are the country's driving forces behind its external relations? Soner Cagaptay speaks with @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social about Ankara's shifting views of the West, implications for the region, and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6hJ...

"Understanding Turkish Foreign Policy" with Soner Çağaptay and @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social. [5/5]

#Turkey has always had to manage its relations between Europe and the West, #Russia, and the Middle East. In recent years, the balancing act has extended to Africa and Central Asia. How well has it managed? Really great talking through all this with Soner Çağaptay youtu.be/i6hJQVzo5wU

Had a great discussion with @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social about the EU-US relationship, and how it's much more unidirectional than most Europeans realise.

The #EU decision to cave in to #Trump tariffs threats caused frustration and alarm in many quarters. But what exactly lay behind it? And just how do the EU and US now see each other? Brilliant to talk to @davekeating.substack.com about all this and more youtu.be/uA19Dih0VLs

m.youtube.com/watch?v=QSJf... Here’s me in the day job discussing the current situation in Kosovo being interviewed by @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social

Fed up with luddites and contrarians insisting AI is useless and overhyped. It isn’t. Everyone who really engages with it knows how powerful it is. But, like any tool, its true power lies in correct use by experts. When you say it’s no good you just advertise that you don’t know how to use it.

If someone mugs you, handing over your wallet doesn’t mean that you’ve reached a peace agreement. It just means that you’ve been robbed. #Ukraine #Russia

Can Tuvalu be saved as a country ? Will climate change make them disappear ? @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social on this #microstate m.youtube.com/watch?v=S2ap... #self-determination @diegovaladares.bsky.social #tuvalu

Thank you, @JamesKerLindsay, for inviting me to discuss my country with you!👇 youtu.be/D2PVSqN1MPQ

#Germany has long been an economic power in Europe, but it is still finding its way as a foreign policy actor. It was therefore really great to talk to @constelz.bsky.social about how Berlin sees the world and its main priorities youtu.be/D2PVSqN1MPQ

The idea that recognising Palestine would be contrary to international law is, frankly, utter nonsense. 🧵https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78z69x61e6o.amp

The videos of @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social always reveal what the news headlines miss. Apart from explaining the past that still devides Croatia 🇭🇷, I agree that ALL countries have dark chapters in their history. Some are at peace with it, others deny it (like Russia 🇷🇺) youtu.be/DXGH4FEAIOM?...

Among the interesting pieces in TooLong005🗽 is @alonso-gd.bsky.social's great article, plus insights from several other experts, including an interview with Prof. @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social, conducted by Zac and I, on the weakening of the international order. 🌐 Make sure to pick up your copy!🗞️

#Tirana will host the 2027 #NATO summit. It's a proof that #Albania of #EdiRama transformed from isolation and collapse and become one of Europe’s most promising emerging democracies. But how sustainable is this rise? Nice video from @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0KL...

I highly recommend the new informative video from @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social if you’re interested in the subject.

The United Nations is turning 80 "in an advanced state of disarray." Me @foreignpolicy.com 👇 foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/25/u...

As a long-time fan of @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social's influential YouTube channel, I was delighted to talk with him about the themes of my new book, "Unfinished Empire" We had long, discursive and wide-ranging discussion on the roots of Russian imperialism www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEmQ...

A shame he is not Blue Sky, but nice article about Alberta secessionism of Philip Dröge in the @fd.nl (photo from his X) Earlier there was also a nice explainer from @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social : www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6wv... #alberta #self-determination (1/2)

This is such a profound summation of our global moment I can hardly process it.

There's no placating the Brexiters, no reasoning with them, no basic comprehension or adulthood. You can't debate papers behaving like the Sun or the Mail this morning. There's nothing to debate with. They view all trading relations with Europe as humiliation.

Brexit was a failure. You know it. The Brexiters know it. The bitter irony is that today’s EU-UK deal will have made them far happier than any Remainer. Apart from fixing some of the problems they face from their idiotic decision, they can again moan on about the EU. They are utterly shameless.

I talked to @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social about "existential angst" and "good reasons for gloom" at the United Nations. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy5v...

Grateful to have joined @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social to discuss key issues around #Orthodoxy & #geopolitics on his YouTube channel. We covered several topical issues: Estonia, Ukraine's autocephaly, the Balkans, ROC in Africa, and Vatican -Moscow relations. www.youtube.com/watch?v=srQE...

Where is tge #Cyprus problem headed, if anywhere? Excellent discussion w @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social, @nasiahadjigeorgiou.bsky.social & Fesile Osum. youtu.be/fLWSe8x2un8?...

A discussion on recent developments on the Cyprus problem, as well as the bicommunal Technical Committees on the island.

Watch this from @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social youtube channel interview with @stephengethins.bsky.social on Scottish independence. One the best conversation I've seen in ages youtu.be/6Lo-dRC49_s?...