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Chatham House: Aid in an age of security: What should the UK’s global priorities be?
The meeting discusses the UK’s aid budget amid global aid cuts, primarily due to reduced US funding. Speakers emphasize the geopolitical impact, highlighting how aid affects conflict resolution, health, and climate issues. They call for renewed commitment to development, addressing poverty, and the need for a cohesive international framework, especially regarding the UN. Continue reading
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Match Report: Liverpool vs Real Madrid (04.11.25) W 1-0
Liverpool started strongly against Real Madrid, dominating midfield and creating chances, especially through Dominik Szoboszlai. Despite a quiet performance from Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister scored from a free kick to secure a 1-0 victory. Liverpool showcased their quality in the Champions League, proving a formidable force. Continue reading
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Match Preview: Liverpool vs Real Madrid (04.11.25)
Liverpool faces Real Madrid tonight at Anfield in the Champions League. Despite Liverpool’s recent poor form, hope arises after a weekend win. Real Madrid, under new manager Xabi Alonso, boasts strong performance. Liverpool won against them last season, and this match is crucial for evaluating their European aspirations. Continue reading
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Chatham House: Member’s Question Time: Is the US pushing regime change in Venezuela? Why now?
Chatham House is an esteemed think tank where I engage in discussions on international issues, particularly on Venezuela. Today’s meeting covers U.S. policies and Trump’s view on Venezuelan narcotrafficking, which many believe lacks foundation. The session explores regional influences, Cuba’s potential role, and the broader implications for U.S.-Latin America relations. Continue reading
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Taylor Swift: a Liverpool FC and Swiftie fan’s Dream Come True: Anfield 13.06.2024: #ynwa I GOT TICKETS #ErasTour
I am a Swiftie and Love Taylor but there are some things that I just don’t just love but I actually live for. Liverpool Football Club is my life. Nothing matters bar Liverpool really. I mean people speculate that football is the new religion etc. which it isn’t really – it’s just a sport but… Continue reading
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Review: Moscow Rules: What Drives Russia To Confront The West – by Keir Giles
I am a new member of Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, in London. On a recent visit, I made use of the vast resources of a very well-stocked library at Chatham House and this book is the first of the loans that I have finished reading. It is apt as Keir Giles… Continue reading
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Chatham House: How Effective Are The United States’ Sanctions? 19.06.2023
Chatham House is the Royal Institute of International Affairs. It is based in St. James’ Square, Mayfair, London, a short walk from Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. I have been a member of Chatham House for several months but with me being based in Wales all of my interactions thus far have been on Zoom. I had… Continue reading
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Review: Queens of the Crusades – by Alison Weir
I had previously read Alison Weir’s most excellent book specifically on Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine many years ago so the author was familiar to me. I chanced upon this title in my local library (Caldicot) and thought I’d give it a go. It covers the lives of several British Queens, or rather the historical period… Continue reading
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Review: Turkish Awakening – A Personal Discovery of Modern Turkey – by Alev Scott
Alev Scott is a young female Brit whose mother has Turkish Cypriot roots and in this great study of modern turkey she relocates to Istanbul and immerses herself as much as possible in Turkish society Long time leader Erdogan, has done a lot to change Turkey in the past couple of decades in which he… Continue reading
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Review: Red Notice – How I Became Putin’s No.1 Enemy – by Bill Browder
There is irony in this tale as Bill Browder was following in his grandfather’s footsteps in some ways but was also radically poles apart. Browder’s grandfather had stood for Presidential election in the USA on a Communist ticket. Bill Browder was drawn to business possibilities behind the Iron Curtain and in the post Cold War,… Continue reading
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