This is a life and death story for the UK – so why is it being brushed under the carpet? | Aditya Chakrabortty The news that healthy life expectancy is in decline in Britain exposes a serious truth about the state we’re in, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

Deeply disturbing news and excellent, challenging analysis by Aditya Chakrabortty @theguardian.com

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I do hope that there are good, sane people in Iran guarding the 60% enriched uranium through all this (and will stay guarding it) @iaeaorg.bsky.social #whatcouldpossiblygowrong? #nuclear

Trump Relies on Personal Diplomacy With Putin. The Result Is a Strategic Muddle.

Deja vue re 'Little rocket man' in DPRK & Prés Trump's personal diplomacy.

'Trump Relies on Personal Diplomacy With Putin. The Result Is a Strategic Muddle.' www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/u...

Such a stupid thing to do - space is the future & the UK has struggled to get a foothold since the time of Mrs Thatcher when that government drastically reduce the space effort. A serious investment in the future has again been thwarted.

What could possibly go wrong ... Trump moves nuclear submarines after ex-Russian president's comments

Well played Tipp - extraordinary side
- such a shame for Cork

The All-Ireland Hurling Championship from home in Co Cork with Murphy's
Go Corcaigh
#Hurling #CorkvTipperary

Day 1194 of my 3 day war. A month ago I turned down a ceasefire that would have stopped the drone attack from happening.

I remain a master strategist.

So who made money from buying stocks in the last few days? We need to know, right? Not my field so assuming there are people watching this. #money #finance

U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.

“People will die,” said Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi, executive director of the African Population and Health Research Center, “but we will never know, because even the programs to count the dead are cut.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...

Did I say that? I can’t believe I said that. Next question

I have loved my career @ChathamHouse (@CH_IntSecurity), @JamesMartinCNS (@MIIS), @UNIDIR, @vertic_org and I shall miss working with all my wonderful colleagues. But the world is on fire and it is time for me to do what I want/need - life is short. DM if you want contact details.

a shark is jumping out of the water with the words so long and thanks for all the fish below it ALT: a shark is jumping out of the water with the words so long and thanks for all the fish below it

Some personal and professional news: Today is my last day as Research Director, International Security @ChathamHouse. I am retiring to write and contribute to the world in a different way.

I did a little demonstrational update in combat conditions on the 'How likely is the use of nuclear weapons by Russia?' explainer following a few recent happenings @ChathamHouse @CH_IntSecurity
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It is being live-streamed
And then a recording will be posted online asap

Coming up this evening!
Join us online

Indeed I shall!

Can the world avoid a new nuclear arms race? Leading experts discuss how states are expanding nuclear arsenals amid rising geopolitical challenges.

Hmmm ... what should I say on Monday?
Can the world avoid a new nuclear arms race?
Leading experts discuss how states are expanding nuclear arsenals amid rising geopolitical challenges.

18 NOVEMBER 2024 — 6:00PM TO 7:00PM
CHATHAM HOUSE AND ONLINE
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/m...

Funny 😍@nameshiv.bsky.social

Can Trump do a deal with Putin on Ukraine? The Kremlin is signalling that it is ready to talk to the incoming US administration. But Trump may find Russia’s terms make him look unacceptably weak.

Putin’s highest priority for talks with Trump will be to ensure Ukraine’s neutrality. This will require a commitment by Western governments to Russia that Ukraine will not join NATO in the foreseeable future.

So over the last few weeks more & more great people are coming on here - which is great - The numbers & excellence are needed but there's a debate whether we should also remain on Twitter so that it doesn't become just a hate-filled echo chamber - what do you think? Are you there as well as here?

Julie Ebner in @prospectmagazine.bsky.social ' algorithms feed the outrage machine'

@patriciamary.bsky.social and my latest thoughts on the US-China arms control talks earlier in the week: www.chathamhouse.org/2023/11/chin...

As a starting point, these talks provide the opportunity for progress on strengthening the nuclear taboo, the no testing norm and the the hotline. 1/

Excellent article on engagement with China at the #AI Summit by Joyce Hakmeh @chathamhouse.bsky.social

I'm just going for AI to become expert on AI & let it do the work for me

Settled in to take my mind of the awfulness of everything and watch the 🇿🇦 v 🇳🇿🏉 - happy for either to win (but secretly want 🇿🇦) #rugbyworldcup2023