🎧 The latest episode of 'On Geopolitics, Currents' podcast is out now! Ambitious Allies: How Japan & the ROK respond to the challenge of Trump, with @jnilssonwright.bsky.social & Noah Sneider Listen now on: Apple bit.ly/4wm5Mi5 Spotify bit.ly/3QAxMPT YouTube bit.ly/4eAUi4g

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o... Great to talk to Noah Sneider of @theeconomistsydmun.bsky.social on alliance policy and US-Japan-ROK relations.

Ambitious Allies: How Japan and the Republic of Korea are responding to the challenge of Donald Trump

Podcast Episode · On Geopolitics · 1 July · 39min

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Former #ROK foreign minister Park Jin speaks @darwincollegecam.bsky.social today at 1600 on the subject of Science Diplomacy and its impact on UK-ROK relations. Details and registration here: www.ames.cam.ac.uk/events/scien...

Great fun to catch up with my old friend Makihara sensei to discuss developments in Japanese politics.

Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation@daiwafoundation.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Many thanks to Professors Izuru Makihara and John Nilsson-Wright for joining us this afternoon to talk about the state of Japanese politics under the Takaichi administration, as well as potential future developments. Thank you to all our guests for joining and for all the questions as well!

A chance to hear from an experienced and knowledgeable scholar and politician who has shaped and been closely engaged in UK—ROK bilateral relations for many years.

John Nilsson-Wright@jnilssonwright.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Very much looking forward to welcoming former Republic of Korea foreign minister Dr #ParkJin back to @Cambridge_Uni and @DarwinCollege on June 22 to talk on the subject of Science diplomacy and #UK #ROK cooperation. Register here: www.ames.cam.ac.uk/events/scien...

Very much looking forward to welcoming former Republic of Korea foreign minister Dr #ParkJin back to @Cambridge_Uni and @DarwinCollege on June 22 to talk on the subject of Science diplomacy and #UK #ROK cooperation. Register here: www.ames.cam.ac.uk/events/scien...

Very much looking forward to extended discussions on Japan-Europe relations today @darwincollegecam.bsky.social www.ames.cam.ac.uk/events/ejarn...

@nicholasdwright provides compelling insights into why understanding the structure and functioning of the human brain is essential in understanding conflict. Full podcast now live. Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...

Currents - Conflict & Neuroscience: How The Brain Shapes War And How War Shapes The Brain, with Dr Nick Wright

Podcast Episode · On Geopolitics · 29 May · 41min

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A fascinating discussion with @nicholasdwright.bsky.social on the neuroscience of war and conflict. Have a listen. www.linkedin.com/posts/centre...

A new release of 'On Geopolitics, Currents' is incoming! Episode 5, 'Conflict & Neuroscience: How The Brain Shapes War And How War Shapes The Brain' Prof John Nilsson-Wright and ...

A new release of 'On Geopolitics, Currents' is incoming! Episode 5, 'Conflict & Neuroscience: How The Brain Shapes War And How War Shapes The Brain' Prof John Nilsson-Wright and Dr Nicholas D Wright...

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Looking forward to this rare opportunity to hear from someone once at the heart of the North Korean regime and who now, post defection, views, Kim Jong-un from the perspective of South Korea. www.ames.cam.ac.uk/events/ra-jo...

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o... As #Keirstarmer’s premiership hangs in the balance, listen to what this means for #UK foreign policy with expert analysis from @RobinNiblett of #Chathamhouse

Currents - Episode 4: British foreign policy in a disorderly World, with Sir Robin Niblett

Podcast Episode · On Geopolitics · 11 May · 48min

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Fascinating discussion with @RobinNiblett on #UK foreign policy and the leadership of #keirstarmer. Our talk covered a wide range of topics, including UK relations with the #US #China #Europe and #Asia and the different position of UK political parties. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...

Currents - Episode 4: British foreign policy in a disorderly World, with Sir Robin Niblett

Podcast Episode · On Geopolitics · 11 May · 48min

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Some reflections on the historical roots of Great #Power #conflict over #Korea, persuasively analysed by Sheila Miyoshi Jager’s in her excellent book. www.globalasia.org/v21no1/book/...

Korea’s Past as a Crucible for Rivalry

<i>The Other Great Game: The Opening of Korea and the Birth of Modern East Asia</i>, by Sheila Miyoshi Jager.

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An incredibly poignant and deeply saddening piece. Read and share. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/o...

Opinion | Measles Took My Daughter. This Is What I Want Everyone to Know.

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Some thoughts on #Japan’s recent and remarkable general election and #Takaichi Sanae’s extraordinary victory. engelsbergideas.com/notebook/jap...

Japan's new political force

Sanae Takaichi’s decisive election victory reflects broader global trends – a rightward shift in politics and a new, unapologetic nationalism.

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Sanae Takaichi’s decisive election victory reflects broader global trends – a rightward shift in politics and a new, unapologetic nationalism. Japan’s new political force | @jnilssonwright.bsky.social engelsbergideas.com/notebook/jap...

Japan's new political force

Sanae Takaichi’s decisive election victory reflects broader global trends – a rightward shift in politics and a new, unapologetic nationalism.

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🇯🇵🇺🇸 Japan is under no illusion the US has its back long-term. @jnilssonwright.bsky.social explains #SanaeTakaichi’s strategy to strengthen ties with Washington while building Japan’s defense capabilities. More in #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/BjFR

As Japan's newly elected prime minister Sanae Takaichi celebrates her historic victory, Darwin's @jnilssonwright.bsky.social spoke to the Today programme about how younger voters have responded to the former heavy metal drummer's new style of politics. From 49mins. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Today - 09/02/2026 - BBC Sounds

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

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Michael Pollan Says Humanity Is About to Undergo a Revolutionary Change www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/m... A wise and thought provoking piece. Damassio’s work is exceptionally relevant.

Michael Pollan Says Humanity Is About to Undergo a Revolutionary Change

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Asahi exit polls predicts that government coalition of LDP and Ishin will secure supermajority of 310 seats plus. Very good night for #Takaichi

Polls close in Japan in 2 minutes. Will b interesting to see if #Takaichi and #LDP and coalition partner #Ishin secure predicted landslide. 310 is magic number for supermajority

Looking forward to this opportunity next Wednesday @darwincollegecam.bsky.social

On January 27th, FAMES Univ of Camridge & the @camgeopolitics.bsky.social w/ Japanese partners from the Fujitsu Future Studies Center, Keio & Tokyo Universities held a discussion @darwincollegecam.bsky.social on War&Diplomacy in an Age of Disorder. It can seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlS8...

War and Diplomacy in an Age of Disorder: Options for Japan and the United Kingdom

YouTube video by Centre for Geopolitics

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Looking forward to this panel discussion as the rules based international order teeters on the edge of a catastrophic collapse www.ames.cam.ac.uk/events/war-a... www.cfg.cam.ac.uk/events/war-a...

Rivetting viewing. Smith's testimony is devastating, not only for its content but also for the calm assurance with which he responds to the questioning from the committee's counsel. youtu.be/lR-bhPzQYUE?...

Jack Smith Deposition

YouTube video by House Judiciary GOP

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Some thoughts on the state of South Korea's politics and diplomacy a year on from Yoon's extraordinary martial law declaration. engelsbergideas.com/essays/the-l...

The long tail of Seoul's political crisis

A year on from the martial law disaster, South Korean democracy has recovered from its existential moment. Yet it would be premature to assume the country is back on a stable democratic track.

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An optimistic perspective ahead of 2026. The Trump Vibe Shift Is Dead www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/o...

Opinion | The Trump Vibe Shift Is Dead

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Confirmation that the authoritarian turn is real, global & a challenge to the democratic present AND the progressive past. To understand this appeal, focus on the emotional unmooring of Chileans who talk of “malestar,” - or unease, unrest, malaise. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/o...

Opinion | Chile’s Election Is More Than Just a Swerve to the Right

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A provocative but productive starting point - what if feeling, or rather its subjective experiential quality, is not universal. The similarities and differences between the work of Rob Boddice and Javier Moscoso is fascinating. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

What if Our Ancestors Didn’t Feel Anything Like We Do?

The historians who want to know how our ancestors experienced love, anger, fear, and sorrow

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Trump continues to seek to corrupt the soul of America…the coarsening of values and the weakening of moral guardrails is an insidious thing. smids://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/opinion/trump-boat-strikes.html?smid=url-share

Opinion | What Trump Is Really Doing With His Boat Strikes

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