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Jacob Ware @jacobware.bsky.social · 1d

“Israel has gone over the top because it has been allowed to do so by the West. Its friends were not very friendly in a sense, because they didn’t stop it from committing suicide in the long term." - @nathalietocci.bsky.social to @yarotrof.bsky.social in @wsj.com.

After Two Years of War, Israel Is Stronger—and More Isolated—Than Ever

The war in Gaza has spurred a global backlash that threatens Israel’s long-term prospects.

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 2d

In this new episode of Power&Purpose, Amanda Sloat and I have a wonderful conversation with Susanna Malcorra. From failures and reinvention to courage and joy, she explores what it takes to strengthen democracy and multilateralism in the 21st century. podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/s...

Susana Malcorra on How to Fix Multilateralism

Puntata podcast · Power & Purpose · 06/10/2025 · 44 min

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 2d

In this new episode of Power&Purpose @A_Sloat and I have a wonderful conversation with Susanna Malcorra. From failures and reinvention to courage and joy, she explores what it takes to strengthen democracy and multilateralism in the 21st century. podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/s...

Susana Malcorra on How to Fix Multilateralism

Puntata podcast · Power & Purpose · 06/10/2025 · 44 min

podcasts.apple.com

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 3d

L’accettazione da parte di Hamas del piano Trump-Netanyahu suggerisce che la mobilitazione della Global Sumud Flotilla, le manifestazioni e gli scioperi della società civile in tutto il mondo siano stati inutili o fuori tempo massimo? Tutto il contrario.
Oggi su La Stampa

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 4d

Proud of my country these days. In solidarity with Gaza #FreeGaza #FreePalestine

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 9d

La Flotilla ha ripreso il viaggio verso Gaza. Mettono a rischio la propria incolumità per fare ciò che governi e istituzioni avrebbero dovuto fare da tempo: esercitare ogni potere a loro disposizione affinché venga rispettato il diritto internazionale. Oggi su La Stampa

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 14d

Stiamo forse assistendo a un’inversione a U della politica estera del presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump sull’Ucraina? Non penso. Oggi su La Stampa

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Alex Castaldo @castaldo23.bsky.social · 16d

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Wendy Sherman on Hard Conversations in Hard Places

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 15d

Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? My piece @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? | Nathalie Tocci

For years, the EU followed the US’s lead when it came to China. That is no longer an option and Beijing has other priorities, says Guardian journalist Nathalie Tocci

www.theguardian.com

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 15d

Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? My piece @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? | Nathalie Tocci

For years, the EU followed the US’s lead when it came to China. That is no longer an option and Beijing has other priorities, says Guardian journalist Nathalie Tocci

www.theguardian.com

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 16d

Il momento sudafricano di Israele? Oggi su La Stampa

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 16d

We’re out with our 2 episode of Power & Purpose! featuring an enlightening conversation with US diplo star Wendy Sherman. Talking about her life, Wendy reflects on the Middle East and US democracy today: Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2eEFOw…
Apple podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1838��

Spotify – Web Player

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2eEFOw…

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Kathrine Richter @krichtercph.bsky.social · 18d

In a brilliant final conclusion, Tocci throws up her hands and says it like it is: we are not anxious enough when it comes to Europe's situation today, @nathalietocci.bsky.social
#HTLGI25

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 18d

If you’re in London today, join me at the largest ideas and music festival How the Light Gets In to discuss how to make Europe great again w @fromtga.bsky.social Yascha Mounk and Johnny Mercer . Today at 1430!

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Cas Ⓜ️udde @casmudde.bsky.social · 19d

“you can’t always control the outcome, but you can control the clarity and honesty of your contribution.”

Wonderful interview with @nathalietocci.bsky.social by @catherinedevries.bsky.social

Etched in Marble: Nathalie Tocci on Courage, Strategy and the Freedom of the Page

Writers on the Forces That Shape Us and the Writing That Endures

catherineeunicedevries.substack.com

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 19d

Mentre Israele avanza su Gaza City e i crimini di guerra si moltiplicano, l’Ue ha dato un segnale di vita, mentre una nuova ondata di Paesi si prepara a riconoscere la Palestina. Sono il segno che qualcosa sta cambiando oppure è molto rumore per nulla? Oggi su la Stampa

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ninahall.bsky.social @ninahall.bsky.social · 20d

Excited for the new podcast "Power and Purpose" hosted by @nathalietocci.bsky.social & Amanda Sloat.
sais.jhu.edu/news-press/p...

Stokes to have Natalie as new colleague @johnshopkinssais.bsky.social Bologna!

@christinecheng.bsky.social
@emilyjones.bsky.social
@claraweinhardt.bsky.social

Power & Purpose

Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe is proud to announce the launch of Power & Purpose, a new podcast that explores the human side of global leadership. Hosted by Dr. Amanda Sloat and Dr. Nathalie Tocci—both fo...

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Catherine E. de Vries @catherinedevries.bsky.social · 20d

New post: "Nathalie Tocci on Courage, Strategy, and the Freedom of the Page”

Tocci, European thought leader & Guardian columnist, has spent her career moving between policymaking & ideas

💡 Her lesson: policy and writing sharpen each other

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 🔗 catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/etched-in-...

Etched in Marble: Nathalie Tocci on Courage, Strategy and the Freedom of the Page

Writers on the Forces That Shape Us and the Writing That Endures

catherineeunicedevries.substack.com

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you @catherinedevries.bsky.social for this wonderful opportunity, what fun talking to a great writer like yourself about ✍️! 🙏🏼❤️

Catherine E. de Vries @catherinedevries.bsky.social · 20d

New post: "Nathalie Tocci on Courage, Strategy, and the Freedom of the Page”

Tocci, European thought leader & Guardian columnist, has spent her career moving between policymaking & ideas

💡 Her lesson: policy and writing sharpen each other

🧵
 🔗 catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/etched-in-...

Etched in Marble: Nathalie Tocci on Courage, Strategy and the Freedom of the Page

Writers on the Forces That Shape Us and the Writing That Endures

catherineeunicedevries.substack.com

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 21d

Back from Beijing. Fascinating discussions on Ukraine. China may understand that Ukraine has become a core European interest. Its reluctance to stop supporting Russia has much to do with the fact that it knows that if US-China ties were to escalate, Europe would side with US

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Timothy Garton Ash @fromtga.bsky.social · 26d

...and what looks like a great panel at 1430 Saturday 20 Sept with @nathalietocci.bsky.social
Yascha Mounk
@JohnnyMercerUK
@isabelh.bsky.social
and yours truly....

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Timothy Garton Ash @fromtga.bsky.social · 26d

Interested in Europe? Enlightened and/or keen to be?
1. Do join me for my lecture Saturday 20 Sept 12 noon @HTLGIFestival
tickets via: howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/lo...
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Programme

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 25d

Absolutely delighted to have hosted 🇹🇷 MFA @hakanfidanyolu.bsky.social for a wonderful conversation @iaionline.bsky.social about the many crises that surround us and Türkiye’s role in the world and in European security

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 27d

Trump or no Trump, Europe’s relationship with the US will never recover. My latest @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Trump or no Trump, Europe’s relationship with the US will never recover | Nathalie Tocci

Optimists cling to a faith in the old alliance, but the best we can achieve is an amicable divorce, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

www.theguardian.com

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 28d

Europe still hasn’t effectively prepared to counter the hybrid tactics that are integral to Putin’s broader aims, columnist @nathalietocci.bsky.social writes.

Europe Is Still Unprepared to Counter Putin’s Hybrid War

Europe still hasn’t effectively prepared to counter the hybrid tactics that are integral to Putin’s broader aims.

www.worldpoliticsreview.com

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