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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · 3d

The two years of fighting since October 7 have transformed the Middle East: MIddle East expert Simon Mabon @profmabon.bsky.social looks into the aftermath of the Hamas attacks and Israel's war on Gaza
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The two years of fighting since October 7 have transformed the Middle East

The impact of the October 7 attacks and Israel’s response will reverberate for decades to come.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks Dafydd -- Katie is coming through with something, so that's been a great help. Let's think about a follow maybe tomorrow. I'll be talking with Rachael shortly, so we'll have an idea about what we are doing. Cheers.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · 29d

@historydafydd.bsky.social Keen to hear your thoughts on the terrible events in Utah last night. I've emailed you. All best, jonty

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Apr 12

Each Thursday I write a newsletter with a bit of commentary and a digest of some of the best academic analysis of the big stories of the week. This week: Trump's tariff backflip, Iran nuclear talks and a focus on Sudan.
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Trump tariff backflip brings a US trade war with China into the crosshairs

Plus: American talks with Iran, Nato concerns for the future, and the plight of conflict-riven Sudan.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Mar 31

Donald Trump is contemplating a third term as US president. Here's how Vladimir Putin was able to change Russia’s constitution and become ‘president for life’ theconversation.com/how-vladimir...

How Vladimir Putin was able to change Russia’s constitution and become ‘president for life’

Putin successfully changed Russia’s constitution to allow himself to stay in power.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Mar 29

Each Thursday I write a newsletter with a bit of commentary and a digest of some of the best academic analysis of the big stories of the week. This week: Signal-gate - what it tells us about the Trump White House. theconversation.com/signal-gate-...

Signal-gate: a national security blunder ‘almost without parallel’

Was this the biggest security blunder in American history?

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Mar 21

Each Thursday I write a newsletter with a bit of commentary and a digest of the best academic analysis of the big stories of the week. This week's focus is on Donald Trump's phone diplomacy and the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza.
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Has Donald Trump been outfoxed by Putin and Zelensky?

Donald Trump’s telephone diplomacy under the microscope. Also the latest on the war in Gaza.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Mar 8

Floella Benjamin on #BBCSaturdayKitchen 👍🍾🍽️😄

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Feb 26

Donald Trump’s claims of an alliance between Mexico’s government and the cartels misses the bigger picture.

Mexico’s drug corruption has more to do with US demand than crooked politicians

Donald Trump’s claims of an alliance between Mexico’s government and the cartels misses the bigger picture.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Feb 18

Each Thursday I write a newsletter for subscribers to The Conversation UK with a digest of some of the best academic analysis of the top international stories. This week: is the US throwing Ukraine under the bus? theconversation.com/what-we-lear...
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What we learned from Trump and Putin’s phone call – editor’s briefing

We learned that the US has ditched some of Ukraine’s red lines before talks have even started,

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Feb 18

A short history of the separation of powers: from Cicero’s Rome to Trump’s America
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A short history of the separation of powers: from Cicero’s Rome to Trump’s America

The checks and balances that hold a functioning democracy together may be coming under threat in the US.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Feb 17

With the greatest respect and as someone who greatly enjoys (and agrees with much of) your writing, do you think the authority of your piece is undermined at all by the use of an anonymous (if widely known) pseudonym which nevertheless maintains your anonimity?

Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Feb 7

Each Thursday I write a newsletter for subscribers with a bit of commentary and a digest of some of the best academic analysis of the top international stories.
This week: Donald Trump is 'flooding the zone with shit'. theconversation.com/trumps-gaza-...

Trump’s Gaza and Ukraine plans come under the spotlight

Trump and his team are ‘flooding the zone’ with attenton-grabbing storties. His plan for Gaza is just one of them.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Jan 24

Each Thursday I write a newsletter for subscribers with a bit of commentary and a digest of the best analysis of the big global stories. This week was the Trump inauguration and I shamelessly nicked a good line from Rory Stewart @therestpolitics.bsky.social theconversation.com/donald-trump...

Donald Trump returns with plans to fix Ukraine, immigration and ‘put America first’

It’s been a whirlwind week in Washington, but our experts are here to help navigate the big stories.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Jan 20

This feels as if he is wandering off script.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Jan 20

It does rather sound like that. Biden must have been tempted to get up and walk out.

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jan 17

All eyes are now on Israeli domestic politics to see if Benjamin Netanyahu can make the deal stick.

Gaza ceasefire: fragile deal offers hope for peace but could still fall apart

All eyes are now on Israeli domestic politics to see if Benjamin Netanyahu can make the deal stick.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Jan 16

Each week I write a round-up of the top world news stories filed by our array of academic experts. This week, as you'd expect, the focus is on the Gaza ceasefire deal and Donald Trump's impending second presidency: theconversation.com/gaza-ceasefi...
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Gaza ceasefire: fragile deal offers hope for peace but could still fall apart

All eyes are now on Israeli domestic politics to see if Benjamin Netanyahu can make the deal stick.

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Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · Jan 15

My Q&A w The Conversation UK:

*What Do We Know About #GazaCeasefire Deal?
*We've Been Here Before --- What Has Changed?
*Can #Netanyahu Make This Deal Stick in #Israel?
*The Future of #Hamas and #Gaza?
*Did Return of #Trump Make A Difference?

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Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · Jan 15

What We Know About The (Potential) #GazaCeasefire Deal

#Gaza #Israel #Hamas #Palestine

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What We Know About The (Potential) Gaza Ceasefire Deal - EA WorldView

Will the Gaza ceasefire be completed? Will it hold? That depends first and foremost on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu & Israel's politics.

eaworldview.com

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Jan 16

A perfect reminder of summers past and future possibilities!

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Jan 15

A Q&A with the very canny @scottlucas.bsky.social about the Gaza ceasefire deal. He's been delivering some of the sharpest analysis of the conflict for 15 months. We'll continue to update as more details emerge. theconversation.com/gaza-deal-wh...

Gaza deal: what it means for peace in the Middle East – expert Q&A

A Middle East expert explains how an agreement was reached and what happens next.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Jan 12

Yep. V good point. And we're going to see more of that I fear.

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Jan 12

I thought exactly the same Iain. Cracking young player. I'm sure he won't be part-time for long!

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Jan 10

no worries! 😁

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Jonty Este @jonty98.bsky.social · Jan 10

I'm not suggesting anyone sanatize anything, just passing on a bit of friendly advice designed to help a stranger avoid some possible legal pain.

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