Belarus is an independent country, firmly rooted in European values, not a part of Russia. Our aspiration is clear: to return to the European family of democratic nations where we belong. We cannot allow the dictator to drag us back into the shadows of a Soviet past. Globalnews.ca

Can a Marxist-Leninist China build a global superpower economy. Brilliant discussion.

Some fascinating & chilling conclusions. Diminished European global role? Japan and South Korea nuclear weapon powers? DemocracyForumLondon John Elliott Goldster Asian Affairs Global Dialogue Forum

‘Exploring a European Role in the Search for Peace on the Korean Peninsula’ Universal Peace Federation, 19 April, 1pm BST, 2pm CET. Register & more info bit.ly/4cq6xxz #upf #dprk #rok  Humphrey Hawksley Humphrey Hawksley rita payne

Jonathan Katz The US has provided very few Patriots to Ukraine, unfortunately, & shd do more. Israel may be prioritising its own needs now, but when Zelenskyy first asked for Iron Dome Israel's refusal was clearly politically motivated, based on desire not to complicate relations with Russia.

My top priority is to fix the Met.

That's why I visited Wimbledon this morning to talk to the local police team about making our streets safer.

my Conservative rival is bowing out. It’s now a two-horse race between me and a Labour councillor from east London

Japan’s experience shows why Ukraine won’t get Russia out with talk asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Japan-…

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea threaten Chinese ships and have a harmful impact on Chinese companies’ commercial interests. However, Beijing’s response has been characterized by virtual silence. buff.ly/3HkoiQl

How does the spectacular Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan so skillfully avoid being buffered by powerful neighbors. My take on the psychology of this beautiful land. Sex has nothing to do with it! asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks…

How does #Christian faith justify brutality of #war ? Find out with General The Lord Dannatt on Goldster podcasts out now. Osprey Publishing The Tower of London Green Howards Museum The Church of England St Lawrence College St Lawrence College | Old Lawrentian Society harrybucknall open.spotify.com/episode/3y1l87…

It's Christmas, and our SoA Advisory Clinic podcast is diving into Dickens with Lucinda Hawksley.🎄

Hear all about the activism of the man behind A Christmas Carol, as we take a tour around the Dickens Museum.

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🇬🇧 Excellent summary of the UK’s slavery challenge from @EdwardLucas in @TheTimes today, featuring our Albania Coordinator, @AnxhelaBruci.

MUST READ: thetimes.co.uk/article/9a162d…

Hong Kong authorities should not underestimate Jimmy Lai asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Hong-K…

Check out this article from The New York Times. Because I'm a subscriber, you can read it through this gift link without a subscription. NYT obit of Kissinger. worth every word. by David Sanger nytimes.com/2023/11/29/us/…

In Myanmar, the military junta is teetering on the brink of collapse. A concerted push could see it fall. buff.ly/47I1PIf

Yesterday I had the immense privilege of interviewing a literary icon, Bonnie Greer, as part of our #GoldsterLive series. Thank you *so* much, Bonnie, for spending your birthday with us. Inspirational! #writer #author #playwright #activist #BookClub #GoldsterConversation

Great to see ⁦Bill Hayton⁩ The Invention of China piled high at ⁦Changi Airport⁩ #Singapore .

Why BBC doesn't call Hamas militants 'terrorists' - John Simpson bbc.co.uk/news/world-mid…

Humphrey Hawksley Thank you, Humphrey, for making my first podcast a most enjoyable experience.