Progressive Realism will underpin The Labour Party's foreign policy approach.

It takes the world as it is. Not as we wish it to be. It is realist means for progressive ends.

Today I’ve published ‘The Case for Progressive Realism’ in Foreign Affairs 👇🏿
foreignaffairs.com/united-kingdom…

Saddened that Martin Griffiths is stepping down now, when the world needs him most. Yet, so grateful for his energy, moral courage and leadership over the last years and decades. Big shoes to fill. Wishing you all the best Martin.

Looking forward to receiving a signed copy Ghassan Salame!

Happy to have contributed to the new #Accord publication.

NEW PODCAST ALERT:

Join us for a captivating conversation between Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's former First Minister, and Northern Irish Peace Campaigner monica mcwilliams as they discuss McWilliam's life as a peacemaker.

beyondbordersscotland.com/podcast/

open.spotify.com/episode/65897z…

Here is my review of Florian Weigand’s excellent new book Waiting for Dignity in International Affairs.

academic.oup.com/ia/article/99/…

Should be an interesting discussion, not only on Libya’s recent history, but also on its near future…

Am the only one struck by the enormous difference between the massive effort to save five people in the Titanic submersible and the Greek Coast Guard's pathetic effort to save hundreds of migrants from their obviously precarious boat just before it sank? edition.cnn.com/2023/06/21/us/…