David Pratt
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Journalist, photographer, broadcaster, painter. Contributing Foreign Editor @heraldscotland @ScotNational Contributor @BBCScotland @BBCWorld - www.davidpratt.co.uk - views own
Two decades after US troops battled Iran-backed militias on Iraq's streets, Foreign Editor David Pratt asks: Are we witnessing a rerun of American intervention?
America’s Iran onslaught is also dragging it back into war in Iraq- Today’s indepth international read 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2642929...
America’s Iran onslaught is also dragging it back into war in Iraq
LIKE some ghostly mirage, their convoy of trucks appeared out of the dust thrown up by the desert. Within minutes, they had pulled up on the…
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‘Only the beginning’? America’s Iran onslaught now drags it back into war in Iraq - Today’s in depth international read 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2642913...
‘Only the beginning’? America’s Iran onslaught now drags it back into war in Iraq
Two decades after US troops battled Iran-backed militias on Iraq's streets, Foreign Editor David Pratt asks: Are we witnessing a rerun of…
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Is a ‘perfect storm’ of regional wars stealthily fusing into a global one? Today’s column 👇https://www.thenational.scot/comment/26421452.perfect-storm-regional-wars-stealthily-fusing-one/?ref=li
Is ‘perfect storm’ of regional wars stealthily fusing into one global one?
EAGLE-EYED readers of international news stories might have spotted one the other day detailing how the Swedish government is to move ahead with…
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Is Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal set to trigger a Middle East arms race? Today’s in depth international read 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2640999...
David Pratt: Is Trump’s Saudi deal set to trigger an arms race?
AMONG his many controversial traits, a tendency toward double standards sits high on the list.
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Is Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal set to trigger a Middle East arms race? Today’s in depth international read👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2640990...
'Beggars belief' Will Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal trigger a Middle East arms race?
He failed to articulate a persuasive argument for the Iran war and now a poorly negotiated deal with Riyadh has only compounded the danger writes…
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Pretty much nails it… www.instagram.com/reel/DX_-wN0...
Macleod Mimic Sketches on Instagram: "The Strait Of Hormuz - Kim Fuller and Lewis Macleod #parody #comedyreels #funny #trump #iran"
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First saw it after being sneaked into cinema as a nipper. Knew nothing, including why next day I found myself running around a beach in Cullercoats on family hols with a tea towel on my head taking Aqaba. Defo marked me for life though. m.youtube.com/watch?v=xfVg...
Lawrence of Arabia: Surprise charge attack on the city of Aqaba
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Excellent piece by @foreigncorr1.bsky.social highlighting the difference in treatment from the UK govt for Gibraltar. David Pratt: Does Gibraltar deal show Scotland hope for escape from Brexit cage? www.thenational.scot/politics/264...
David Pratt: Does Gibraltar deal show Scotland hope for escape from Brexit cage?
A FEW weeks ago, as happens almost every year around this time, I found myself journeying westwards along the southern Andalucian coastline ...
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As ever a great piece from @foreigncorr1.bsky.social We must keep up the momentum to regain #ScottishIndependence & make @andyburnham understand we🏴are not an English region & we deserve to be treated with respect He’s disappointed me already😢😢😢
As Gibraltar embraces Europe, Scotland remains trapped in its Brexit cage - Today’s column 👇 www.thenational.scot/politics/264...
David Pratt: Does Gibraltar deal show Scotland hope for escape from Brexit cage?
A FEW weeks ago, as happens almost every year around this time, I found myself journeying westwards along the southern Andalucian coastline ...
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As Gibraltar embraces Europe, Scotland remains trapped in its Brexit cage - Today’s column 👇 www.thenational.scot/politics/264...
David Pratt: Does Gibraltar deal show Scotland hope for escape from Brexit cage?
A FEW weeks ago, as happens almost every year around this time, I found myself journeying westwards along the southern Andalucian coastline ...
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Another excellent well informed article from @foreigncorr1.bsky.social . David writes extensively and with authority, on what’s happening in the Middle East. Thanks David.
David Pratt@foreigncorr1.bsky.social · 2w agoIs straight-talking former general the man to end Netanyahu’s reign? Today’s in-depth profile of Gadi Eisenkot, opposition forerunner in Israel’s election campaign 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2629226...
Is straight-talking former general the man to end Netanyahu’s reign? Today’s in-depth profile of Gadi Eisenkot, opposition forerunner in Israel’s election campaign 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2629226...
Is straight-talking former general the man to finally end Netanyahu’s reign?
IF there’s one thing he certainly cannot be accused of being, it’s an “armchair warrior”.
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Is straight-talking former general the man to end Netanyahu’s reign? Today’s in-depth profile of Gadi Eisenkot, opposition forerunner in Israel’s election campaign 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2629209...
Is former straight-talking general the man to end Netanyahu’s reign?
An unknown quantity outside of Israel, this son of Moroccan immigrants is now forerunner to become the country’s next leader. Foreign Editor David…
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Is straight-talking former general the man to end Netanyahu’s reign? Today’s in-depth profile of Gadi Eisenkot, opposition forerunner in Israel’s election campaign 👇 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2629209...
Is former straight-talking general the man to end Netanyahu’s reign?
An unknown quantity outside of Israel, this son of Moroccan immigrants is now forerunner to become the country’s next leader. Foreign Editor David…
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Is straight-talking former general the man to end Netanyahu’s reign? Today’s in-depth profile of Gadi Eisenkot, opposition forerunner in Israel’s election campaign 👇 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2629226...
Is straight-talking former general the man to finally end Netanyahu’s reign?
IF there’s one thing he certainly cannot be accused of being, it’s an “armchair warrior”.
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Is straight-talking former general the man to end Netanyahu’s reign? Today’s in-depth profile of Gadi Eisenkot, opposition forerunner in Israel’s election campaign 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2629226...
Is straight-talking former general the man to finally end Netanyahu’s reign?
IF there’s one thing he certainly cannot be accused of being, it’s an “armchair warrior”.
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War has only strengthened the regime Trump and Netanyahu set out to destroy- Today’s column 👇 www.thenational.scot/politics/262...
War has only strengthened the regime Trump and Netanyahu set out to destroy
IT was dubbed “Operation Puss In Boots” – I kid you not...
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What’s behind the narco- trade helping fuel genocide in Sudan- Today’s in-depth international read 👇 www.thenational.scot/politics/262...
What's behind the narco-trade helping fuel genocide in Sudan
I FIRST heard about its battlefield use many years ago in the then-devastated Syrian city of Raqqa. After its capture by the jihadist fighters of…
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‘Chemical courage’ Illegal narco trade that helps fuel Sudan’s recurring genocide- Today’s in depth international read 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2627258...
'Chemical courage' Illegal narco trade that helps fuel Sudan's recurring genocide
It generates cash for guns and drives a frenzy of killing that beggars belief. Foreign Editor David Pratt examines the devastating wartime impact of…
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Brilliant piece by @foreigncorr1.bsky.social - devastating and illuminating of how narcotics fuel slaughter What's behind the narco-trade helping fuel genocide in Sudan www.thenational.scot/politics/262... Subscribe to the The National app here: www.thenational.scot/subscribe/
What's behind the narco-trade helping fuel genocide in Sudan
I FIRST heard about its battlefield use many years ago in the then-devastated Syrian city of Raqqa. After its capture by the jihadist fighters of…
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‘Madness’? Cut the rope and be free…https://youtu.be/UowmQtIXpQg
A man needs a little madness
YouTube video by Erico Dionne Viglione
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Scotland must be vigilant over Burnham’s future foreign policy- Today’s column 👇 www.thenational.scot/politics/262...
David Pratt: Scotland must be vigilant over Burnham’s future foreign policy
IF past comments about each other are anything to go by, then in the words of the legendary lyricist Irving Berlin; “There may be trouble ahead.”
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Tonight! 🎟️ www.glasgowfilm.org/movie/birds-...
David Pratt@foreigncorr1.bsky.social · last mo.I'll be introducing the public screening + Q&A with the directors of the incredible documentary, Birds of War. Winner of the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, it's a must see. Monday 6 July 8pm @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social youtu.be/_be72l8M11k
I'll be introducing the public screening + Q&A with the directors of the incredible documentary, Birds of War. Winner of the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, it's a must see. Monday 6 July 8pm @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social youtu.be/_be72l8M11k
Birds Of War (2026) Trailer - documentary
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As America turns 250 just how far removed is it from its founding ideals? 👇 www.thenational.scot/politics/262...
As America turns 250 just how far removed is it from its founding ideals?
Supersonic F-35 stealth fighters flying overhead, massive pyrotechnics and multinational defence and oil company interests at the heart of events
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