Jo Maher
@jomah162.bsky.social
IR think-tank editor by day. May also contain emotions and niche foodstuffs
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Editorial assistant job going with @freemovement.bsky.social ⤵️
New from Free Movement: Job ad: Editorial Assistant at Free Movement | Free Movement
Job ad: Editorial Assistant at Free Movement - Free Movement
Free Movement is seeking an Editorial Assistant to join our small team. You’ll be working with the Editor (Jasmine Quiller-Doust) and Training Manager (Rachel
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January 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Editorial assistant job going with @freemovement.bsky.social ⤵️
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Our first issue of the year is OUT NOW‼️
This issue features research articles on topics such as 'America First', Latin American migration governance, and Syria's future, policy papers on the UN's role in peace and conflict, and 25 book reviews.📚
👉 Read the issue: academic.oup.com/ia/issue/102/1
This issue features research articles on topics such as 'America First', Latin American migration governance, and Syria's future, policy papers on the UN's role in peace and conflict, and 25 book reviews.📚
👉 Read the issue: academic.oup.com/ia/issue/102/1
January 8, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Our first issue of the year is OUT NOW‼️
This issue features research articles on topics such as 'America First', Latin American migration governance, and Syria's future, policy papers on the UN's role in peace and conflict, and 25 book reviews.📚
👉 Read the issue: academic.oup.com/ia/issue/102/1
This issue features research articles on topics such as 'America First', Latin American migration governance, and Syria's future, policy papers on the UN's role in peace and conflict, and 25 book reviews.📚
👉 Read the issue: academic.oup.com/ia/issue/102/1
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The Embassy staff of Germany, France and the United Kingdom sing Schedryk in the Kyiv underground.
Wonderful!
Wonderful!
December 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The Embassy staff of Germany, France and the United Kingdom sing Schedryk in the Kyiv underground.
Wonderful!
Wonderful!
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Top 10 books: The International Affairs Christmas reading list 2025 📚🎄
Ahead of the holidays, Book Reviews Editor Mariana Vieira
has curated a list of books that reflects our commitments to covering the whole of the International Relations discipline.
Check them out 👇
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Ahead of the holidays, Book Reviews Editor Mariana Vieira
has curated a list of books that reflects our commitments to covering the whole of the International Relations discipline.
Check them out 👇
medium.com/internationa...
Top 10 books: The International Affairs Christmas reading list 2025
How regularly do you think about Serbia, Angola or the Pacific Islands? For many, the answer will be ‘not that often’. Ahead of the…
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December 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Top 10 books: The International Affairs Christmas reading list 2025 📚🎄
Ahead of the holidays, Book Reviews Editor Mariana Vieira
has curated a list of books that reflects our commitments to covering the whole of the International Relations discipline.
Check them out 👇
medium.com/internationa...
Ahead of the holidays, Book Reviews Editor Mariana Vieira
has curated a list of books that reflects our commitments to covering the whole of the International Relations discipline.
Check them out 👇
medium.com/internationa...
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🎙️In this episode of @chathamhouse.org’s podcast, Ahmed Soliman, Hubert Kinkoh, Kholood Khair and Bashair Ahmed join @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social to examine the human toll of the #Sudan war & dynamics fuelled by regional powers and proxies seeking control.
Listen: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/inde...
Listen: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/inde...
Independent Thinking: Sudan – the internal and external forces tearing it apart
Experts examine the human toll of the war in Sudan, and the dynamics of a war fuelled by regional powers and their proxies seeking to control Sudan’s territory, natural resources, and access to key wa...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🎙️In this episode of @chathamhouse.org’s podcast, Ahmed Soliman, Hubert Kinkoh, Kholood Khair and Bashair Ahmed join @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social to examine the human toll of the #Sudan war & dynamics fuelled by regional powers and proxies seeking control.
Listen: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/inde...
Listen: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/11/inde...
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🚨Our November issue is out now!
🛡️ 14 research articles on security in the Gulf, decolonizing the British army and more
💴 1 policy paper on Chinese private capital in west Africa
🌏 1 review forum on world orders
📚 26 reviews of latest IR books
Read here > academic.oup.com/ia/issue/101/6
🛡️ 14 research articles on security in the Gulf, decolonizing the British army and more
💴 1 policy paper on Chinese private capital in west Africa
🌏 1 review forum on world orders
📚 26 reviews of latest IR books
Read here > academic.oup.com/ia/issue/101/6
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🚨Our November issue is out now!
🛡️ 14 research articles on security in the Gulf, decolonizing the British army and more
💴 1 policy paper on Chinese private capital in west Africa
🌏 1 review forum on world orders
📚 26 reviews of latest IR books
Read here > academic.oup.com/ia/issue/101/6
🛡️ 14 research articles on security in the Gulf, decolonizing the British army and more
💴 1 policy paper on Chinese private capital in west Africa
🌏 1 review forum on world orders
📚 26 reviews of latest IR books
Read here > academic.oup.com/ia/issue/101/6
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A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
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Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
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James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
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I had a mid-career fellowship and it was exactly what I needed to finish my book. The BA application forms are far simpler than you might expect if you’ve only ever seen forms for other funders. So, if you’re eligible, do explore further. Best of luck if you apply.
We’ve opened a call for our British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships which enable established scholars to have the time to complete a significant piece of humanities or social sciences piece of research, through a one year period of leave
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...
British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships
The British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships are intended to enable established scholars, needing relief from teaching and administration, to have the time to bring to completion a signi...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
October 2, 2025 at 7:32 AM
I had a mid-career fellowship and it was exactly what I needed to finish my book. The BA application forms are far simpler than you might expect if you’ve only ever seen forms for other funders. So, if you’re eligible, do explore further. Best of luck if you apply.
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Our autumn issue is out now! 🍂
Here is our Editor, @lycidas.bsky.social, breaking down some of the many stories we bring to you in this issue.
Read them here > www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Here is our Editor, @lycidas.bsky.social, breaking down some of the many stories we bring to you in this issue.
Read them here > www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
September 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Our autumn issue is out now! 🍂
Here is our Editor, @lycidas.bsky.social, breaking down some of the many stories we bring to you in this issue.
Read them here > www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Here is our Editor, @lycidas.bsky.social, breaking down some of the many stories we bring to you in this issue.
Read them here > www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
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📢Our autumn issue is OUT NOW!
Check out stories about the world order after Trump, new climate thinking ahead of #COP30, the changing views of Israeli society on the war in Gaza and lots more. 🌎
Read here 👉 www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Check out stories about the world order after Trump, new climate thinking ahead of #COP30, the changing views of Israeli society on the war in Gaza and lots more. 🌎
Read here 👉 www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
September 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
📢Our autumn issue is OUT NOW!
Check out stories about the world order after Trump, new climate thinking ahead of #COP30, the changing views of Israeli society on the war in Gaza and lots more. 🌎
Read here 👉 www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Check out stories about the world order after Trump, new climate thinking ahead of #COP30, the changing views of Israeli society on the war in Gaza and lots more. 🌎
Read here 👉 www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
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Pleased to be included in this issue of @theworldtoday.org. My article considers the aspirations of #Ukraine's #Africa strategy and the challenges the Kyiv is facing in competing with #Russia for sympathisers and allies on that continent.
📢Our autumn issue is OUT NOW!
Check out stories about the world order after Trump, new climate thinking ahead of #COP30, the changing views of Israeli society on the war in Gaza and lots more. 🌎
Read here 👉 www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Check out stories about the world order after Trump, new climate thinking ahead of #COP30, the changing views of Israeli society on the war in Gaza and lots more. 🌎
Read here 👉 www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
September 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Pleased to be included in this issue of @theworldtoday.org. My article considers the aspirations of #Ukraine's #Africa strategy and the challenges the Kyiv is facing in competing with #Russia for sympathisers and allies on that continent.
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A beautiful, quietly furious piece by @henrymance.ft.com on the shamelessness of those around Epstein, particularly Trump, and of Rupert Murdoch:
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on.ft.com/4gvu2HW
Trump and Murdoch, kings of shamelessness
The US president has one thing in common with the media mogul
on.ft.com
September 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
A beautiful, quietly furious piece by @henrymance.ft.com on the shamelessness of those around Epstein, particularly Trump, and of Rupert Murdoch:
on.ft.com/4gvu2HW
on.ft.com/4gvu2HW
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🚨 NEW ISSUE 🚨
🌏 Special section on how the rise of Asia reshapes international financial affairs
🗣️ Articles on ghosting diplomacy, ASEAN and human rights, India's China strategy and more
🤝 Policy paper on China and 'America First'
📚 25 book reviews
Read the issue > academic.oup.com/ia/issue/101/5
🌏 Special section on how the rise of Asia reshapes international financial affairs
🗣️ Articles on ghosting diplomacy, ASEAN and human rights, India's China strategy and more
🤝 Policy paper on China and 'America First'
📚 25 book reviews
Read the issue > academic.oup.com/ia/issue/101/5
September 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🚨 NEW ISSUE 🚨
🌏 Special section on how the rise of Asia reshapes international financial affairs
🗣️ Articles on ghosting diplomacy, ASEAN and human rights, India's China strategy and more
🤝 Policy paper on China and 'America First'
📚 25 book reviews
Read the issue > academic.oup.com/ia/issue/101/5
🌏 Special section on how the rise of Asia reshapes international financial affairs
🗣️ Articles on ghosting diplomacy, ASEAN and human rights, India's China strategy and more
🤝 Policy paper on China and 'America First'
📚 25 book reviews
Read the issue > academic.oup.com/ia/issue/101/5
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📢 JOB ALERT: We are looking for a Managing Editor to join our team!
This is an exciting opportunity to lead on our editorial production, and set and deliver our strategic objectives and work with a vibrant team!
Apply by 14 September below ⤵️
careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/6364630...
This is an exciting opportunity to lead on our editorial production, and set and deliver our strategic objectives and work with a vibrant team!
Apply by 14 September below ⤵️
careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/6364630...
Managing Editor, International Affairs - Chatham House
Exciting opportunity to lead on the editorial production of the journal, and set and deliver the journal’s business plan and strategic objectives, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
careers.chathamhouse.org
September 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
📢 JOB ALERT: We are looking for a Managing Editor to join our team!
This is an exciting opportunity to lead on our editorial production, and set and deliver our strategic objectives and work with a vibrant team!
Apply by 14 September below ⤵️
careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/6364630...
This is an exciting opportunity to lead on our editorial production, and set and deliver our strategic objectives and work with a vibrant team!
Apply by 14 September below ⤵️
careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/6364630...
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Are you attending #EISAPEC25 in Bologna this year?
Come attend our Meet the Editors session on 27 August to learn all about publishing in leading journals! 👇
Come attend our Meet the Editors session on 27 August to learn all about publishing in leading journals! 👇
August 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Are you attending #EISAPEC25 in Bologna this year?
Come attend our Meet the Editors session on 27 August to learn all about publishing in leading journals! 👇
Come attend our Meet the Editors session on 27 August to learn all about publishing in leading journals! 👇
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Professor Jack Spence, former editor of International Affairs (1991–96) and @chathamhouse.org director of studies (1991–97).
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August 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Professor Jack Spence, former editor of International Affairs (1991–96) and @chathamhouse.org director of studies (1991–97).
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I don't care how armed you are or who you're defending from snipers, I am rich and you are in my way. www.thetimes.com/us/american-...
August 12, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I don't care how armed you are or who you're defending from snipers, I am rich and you are in my way. www.thetimes.com/us/american-...
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Late 1992: Stella Rimington was invited to lunch at Buckingham Palace. Uncertain of protocols re the first publicly named spy chief, the royals announced it in the Court Circular. Dozens of press turned up desperate for pics and so the royal household had to help her slink out a back exit.
Dame Stella Rimington, the first female director general of MI5, has died news.sky.com/story/dame-s...
Dame Stella Rimington, the first female director general of MI5, has died
Dame Stella Rimington, who was the first female director general of MI5, has died, her family has announced.
news.sky.com
August 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Late 1992: Stella Rimington was invited to lunch at Buckingham Palace. Uncertain of protocols re the first publicly named spy chief, the royals announced it in the Court Circular. Dozens of press turned up desperate for pics and so the royal household had to help her slink out a back exit.
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For those who give, or would like to give, money to those suffering in Gaza, International Rescue is currently doubling donations for the month of August help.rescue-uk.org/SV-step-forw...
Step Forward for Gaza
I've just made a donation to @RESCUE.UK to support people in crisis around the world. You can support them too, make a gift today https://help-uk.rescue.org/ Thanks
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August 2, 2025 at 10:21 AM
For those who give, or would like to give, money to those suffering in Gaza, International Rescue is currently doubling donations for the month of August help.rescue-uk.org/SV-step-forw...
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Thread 🧵
Prime Minister Keir Starmer should lead his cabinet to agreement on recognizing a Palestinian state now.
Recognition of a state is only a symbol. But it sends a clear message. @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social explains why the time has come for the UK to recognize 🇵🇸.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer should lead his cabinet to agreement on recognizing a Palestinian state now.
Recognition of a state is only a symbol. But it sends a clear message. @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social explains why the time has come for the UK to recognize 🇵🇸.
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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.
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July 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thread 🧵
Prime Minister Keir Starmer should lead his cabinet to agreement on recognizing a Palestinian state now.
Recognition of a state is only a symbol. But it sends a clear message. @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social explains why the time has come for the UK to recognize 🇵🇸.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer should lead his cabinet to agreement on recognizing a Palestinian state now.
Recognition of a state is only a symbol. But it sends a clear message. @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social explains why the time has come for the UK to recognize 🇵🇸.
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"The Israelis don't want us to film out of the window at the devastation inside Gaza. But I've spent 10 mins looking at it with my own eyes and I can tell you communities in the north of Gaza, that I knew well, are flat. There's nothing left of them."
Jeremy Bowen
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Jeremy Bowen
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Gaza: BBC's Jeremy Bowen goes onboard a plane dropping aid
The BBC's international editor was on a Jordanian flight as it dropped supplies into Gaza.
www.bbc.com
July 29, 2025 at 7:12 AM
"The Israelis don't want us to film out of the window at the devastation inside Gaza. But I've spent 10 mins looking at it with my own eyes and I can tell you communities in the north of Gaza, that I knew well, are flat. There's nothing left of them."
Jeremy Bowen
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Jeremy Bowen
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
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📢 NEW | Understanding Russia's Black Sea strategy
For nearly 20 years, the EU & NATO have underestimated Russia's Black Sea ambitions, write Natalie Sabanadze & @galipdalay.bsky.social in new @chathamhouse.org research.
📑 Read the paper for how to strengthen policy approaches to the region:
For nearly 20 years, the EU & NATO have underestimated Russia's Black Sea ambitions, write Natalie Sabanadze & @galipdalay.bsky.social in new @chathamhouse.org research.
📑 Read the paper for how to strengthen policy approaches to the region:
Understanding Russia’s Black Sea strategy
How to strengthen Europe and NATO’s approach to the region
www.chathamhouse.org
July 28, 2025 at 10:13 AM
📢 NEW | Understanding Russia's Black Sea strategy
For nearly 20 years, the EU & NATO have underestimated Russia's Black Sea ambitions, write Natalie Sabanadze & @galipdalay.bsky.social in new @chathamhouse.org research.
📑 Read the paper for how to strengthen policy approaches to the region:
For nearly 20 years, the EU & NATO have underestimated Russia's Black Sea ambitions, write Natalie Sabanadze & @galipdalay.bsky.social in new @chathamhouse.org research.
📑 Read the paper for how to strengthen policy approaches to the region:
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We are offering up to £10k for researchers to upgrade their skills - e.g. in AI/machine learning; or a language; or something else! Think about it over the summer and apply by early October
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/tale...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/tale...
Talent Development Awards 2025-26
The Talent Development Awards are available to promote the acquisition and advancement of skills in relevant areas by UK-based researchers, promoting innovative research methods, be that through skill...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
July 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We are offering up to £10k for researchers to upgrade their skills - e.g. in AI/machine learning; or a language; or something else! Think about it over the summer and apply by early October
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/tale...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/tale...
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for this week's Lunch with the FT, I met a humanitarian hero: war doctor David Nott www.ft.com/content/e5fa...
War zone surgeon David Nott: ‘Life is all about taking calculated risks’
The doctor who’s saved countless lives through his work in Ukraine and Gaza on operating under fire, the challenges of PTSD — and his belief in God
www.ft.com
July 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
for this week's Lunch with the FT, I met a humanitarian hero: war doctor David Nott www.ft.com/content/e5fa...