Jo Maher

🚨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

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.

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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“I too was too successful to be faithful to”

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.

Can report that meal kits from Lina Stores are generally well received

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...

📢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...

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.

Trump and Murdoch, kings of shamelessness The US president has one thing in common with the media mogul

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

🚨 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

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.

📢 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...

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! 👇

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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Am minded to adopt this. Will go down well in a profession where philanthropists are not uncommonly spoken of

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-...

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.

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...

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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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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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.

"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/...

Understanding Russia’s Black Sea strategy How to strengthen Europe and NATO’s approach to the region

📢 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:

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...

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...

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

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

David Nott is an exceptional human being. Great piece by @henrymance.ft.com on.ft.com/40opoVf

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine visited Chatham House today and was welcomed to the institute by Orysia Lutsevych, the head of our Ukraine Forum.

The event was held at the institute in London under the Chatham House Rule.

Find out more: bit.ly/3T2Aco3

It’s Dawkins’ little pot of honey for our times

Could there be a more timely call? We are offering up to £300k for international research projects on a series of transnational and planetary challenges including digital technology, global health and earth system governance. Please spread the word!
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/know...

The Long Goodbye Time, at last, to write about Agnes.

It'll be two years, this Monday night. Time, at last, to write about Agnes.

This is perfect, Jonn. Meeting and working alongside Agnes was a joy and a privilege, and those of us who knew her at Chatham House talk of her often. I miss her, and keep her closely in mind

Summer 2025: NATO is under threat – can it be saved? How to secure the alliance against US doubts and Russia’s aggression

📚Our summer issue is here!

Read stories on:
🌍 How Europe can save NATO
💻 What if AI goes nuclear?
💰 Can global trade survive Trump?
⛑️ How foreign aid can be reinvented

www.chathamhouse.org/publications...