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Christopher Phillips

@cjophillips.bsky.social

Professor of International Relations @QMUL; Assoc Fellow @ChathamHouse; Mostly tweet about MENA geopolitics, UK Foreign Policy and Aston Villa. Views my own.

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A great guest Frankie!

26.01.2026 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Agree but Elliot at 10, Rogers left, Malen right.

12.09.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I know #avfc hope to emulate Spurs by getting back in the CL by winning the Europa League this season, but sacking off the league from the beginning seems unwise… πŸ€”

31.08.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to see the new paperback update of Battleground on one of @hatchards.bsky.social highlights table this morning. With some excellent company! @yalebooks.bsky.social @qmpoliticsir.bsky.social

03.07.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to receive Chinese translation of Battleground this morning, and the Ukrainian edition is also out this week. Thanks to all who have helped make this happen! #MENA #Syria #Yemen #Palestine @yalebooks.bsky.social @qmul.ac.uk @qmpoliticsir.bsky.social

04.06.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If Newcastle beat Everton, but lose to Arsenal, they still finish above us on goal difference, no?

11.05.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Is this the dawn of a new era in the Middle East? | Christopher Phillips | MEE Opinion
YouTube video by Middle East Eye Is this the dawn of a new era in the Middle East? | Christopher Phillips | MEE Opinion

A video I recorded for @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social on the β€˜new’ order in the Middle East. @qmpoliticsir.bsky.social @yalebooks.bsky.social @chathamhouse.org
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YDm3...

08.04.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Syrian violence could benefit Israel and Iran The deadly clashes in Syria are a sad reminder that the transition away from Bashar Assad’s rule may not prove as peaceful as many initially hoped. Hundreds of people were reportedly killed in the Syr...

My latest #Syria analysis. "Despite their differences, Israel and Iran could both benefit from instability and sectarian fighting in Syria and any failure of Al-Sharaa to oversee a peaceful transition."
www.arabnews.com/node/2593591

14.03.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is this the dawn of a new era in the Middle East? Israel's war on Gaza and the fall of Assad have rattled the region, but as history shows, there is often more continuity than change

My latest analysis for @middleeastbuka.bsky.social. Israel's war on Gaza and the fall of Assad have rattled the region, but as history shows, there is often more continuity than change.
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/has-...

13.03.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is this the dawn of a new era in the Middle East? url:https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/has-middle-east-reached-dawn-new-era

13.03.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is this the dawn of a new era in the Middle East? Israel's war on Gaza and the fall of Assad have rattled the region, but as history shows, there is often more continuity than change

My latest analysis for @middleeastbuka.bsky.social. Israel's war on Gaza and the fall of Assad have rattled the region, but as history shows, there is often more continuity than change.
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/has-...

13.03.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Western liberalism is in retreat With the most powerful Western countryβ€”and aΒ historic advocate of liberalismβ€”now governed by right-wing populists, liberals will spend the next few years fighting to stay relevant

My latest analysis. "The Western liberal consensus was already under serious pressure, and with Trump in the White House once more, it looks to have been broken."
en.majalla.com/node/324685/...

11.03.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Western liberalism is in retreat With the most powerful Western countryβ€”and aΒ historic advocate of liberalismβ€”now governed by right-wing populists, liberals will spend the next few years fighting to stay relevant

My latest analysis. "The Western liberal consensus was already under serious pressure, and with Trump in the White House once more, it looks to have been broken."
en.majalla.com/node/324685/...

11.03.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Syrian Kurds’ post-Assad dilemma The Syrian Democratic Forces find themselves in an increasingly perilous position. For nearly a decade, the group has controlled large chunks of eastern Syria, after allying with the US to help defeat...

My latest analysis for @arabnews.com.web.brid.gy. Despite having no love for Assad, the dictator’s fall still leaves the SDF in a difficult position.
www.arabnews.com/node/2588270

30.01.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Syrian Kurds’ post-Assad dilemma The Syrian Democratic Forces find themselves in an increasingly perilous position. For nearly a decade, the group has controlled large chunks of eastern Syria, after allying with the US to help defeat...

My latest analysis for @arabnews.com.web.brid.gy. Despite having no love for Assad, the dictator’s fall still leaves the SDF in a difficult position.
www.arabnews.com/node/2588270

30.01.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0