Independent researcher and PhD candidate @warstudies, King's College London. Previously at GI-TOC, IISS. Former journo. Views my own; RT are not endorsement.
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Important evidence of how international development (sometimes much maligned) seems to have had positive impact on peace. flip.it/wJSm19
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From China’s AI predictive tool for dissidence to Brazilians’ concerns about gender violence: my review of today’s newspapers w/ @Monocle_Radio @georginagodwin
The Globalist: @HastingsDunn joins @georginagodwin on the breakdown of US-Iran talks. Plus: @BrendanvonEssen on Ethiopia’s election, a flip through the papers with @antoniosamp and @andrew_mueller speaks to @AEI president @RobertDoar at @odesaforum monocle.com/radio/shows/the-…
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May 20
What are the peace and security implications of climate change for cities?
If you are @WUF_UNHabitat in Baku, drop by tomorrow 12:00 to discuss a new report proposing new solutions.
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May 19
In Baku for @WUF_UNHabitat and already amazed by the discussions on safe and sustainable cities for the future. #WUF13
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May 15
I will speak @WUF_UNHabitat on climate security in cities: how does climate change exacerbate insecurity, and how can we respond?
DM or email for attendance.
Organised by the UN Climate Security Mechanism @EnvPeacebuild
wuf.unhabitat.org/event/wuf1… @UNHABITAT
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The installation of military assets in urban areas places civilian housing and infrastructure at the frontline of armed conflict. Armed forces should consider the long-term damage and grievances that housing destruction causes.
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Jan 22
In a new report, I examine how climate change is increasing organised crime in cities. I cover three areas:
- Human trafficking in rural-to-urban migration;
- Water scarcity and mafias;
- Land grab, illegal construction and corruption
@GI_TOC
globalinitiative.net/analysi…
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Jan 16
Got my hands on the physical version of this important book - a must-read for everyone trying to understand the vulnerability of urban communities to long-term patterns of violence. @StanleyConnect
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Interesting that in The Atlantic interview Trump says the ‘Donroe’ doctrine - kidnap threat against heads of state that displease him - is not restricted to Western hemisphere.
It applies to any country that he decides it should.
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If Trump’s claim that Venezuelan VP has been talking to US about handing in power to a steering group of sorts led by Trump, this would be (I believe) unprecedented in world history: an overnight special ops mission taking over a country without boots on the ground.
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So that’s interesting. Trump said Rubio had a conversation with Delcy Rodrigues and that she is willing to cooperate with this steering group he’s putting together to govern Venezuela.
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4 Dec 2025
I commented on the growing tensions between US forces in the Caribbean and Venezuela for @Monocle_Radio.
4 Dec 2025
The Globalist: @antoniosamp and @HJ_Mai on Venezuela as Trump shows no sign of backing down. Then: @adamhankers on the renewed search for MH370 more than a decade after it vanished. Plus: @Laura_Kramer is in Cannes for @ILTM_events monocle.com/radio/shows/the-…
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7 Nov 2025
I had the honour of contributing to this volume by @el_BID @the_IDB on Amazonian cities.
How does urbanisation affect security in the Amazon? Find out!
#AmazonianCities #SustainableDevelopment
publications.iadb.org/en/cit…
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31 Oct 2025
The Monocle Daily: @antoniosamp on deadly police raids in Brazil. Then: we discuss the collaboration between @Burberry and Monocle. Plus: @feap and @MonicaFLillis discuss the changing face of the US music scene and the drawbacks of popular seasonal drinks monocle.com/radio/shows/the-…
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28 Oct 2025
Unbelievable images of police operation against Red Command in Rio resemble war zone g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janei…
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17 Sep 2025
I shared thoughts on urban warfare in the Middle East w/@Monocle_Radio
17 Sep 2025
The Monocle Daily: @BurcuAOzcelik and @antoniosamp on Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City. Plus: can Keir Starmer get Donald Trump on side for Ukraine during his second state visit? And: @Krizanovich looks back on the life and career of Robert Redford omny.fm/shows/the-monocle-da…
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12 Sep 2025
The Globalist: Brazil's Supreme Court finds former President Bolsonaro guilty of coup charges; @antoniosamp has the latest. Then: North Korea's Kim Jong Un solidifies the status of his daughter as his successor. Plus: Japan's new rulebook for cycling monocle.com/radio/shows/the-…
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22 Jul 2025
Really interesting study of how criminal governance can emerge in a UK city: nature.com/articles/s44284-0…
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