For those of you who missed it the first time, here is a link to my novel, Three Kings. It's newly revised. I think I've caught all the errors, but if you buy it and find one, let me know! Available on your local Amazon site as either a Kindle or Paperback. Enjoy! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DHPY7SLJ

Three Kings

Three Kings eBook : Lang, Anthony: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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I gave a talk at our university about how to disagree. It's only three minutes long (part of our graduation ceremonies). It's at 1:40 minutes on this video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SVB...

Tuesday 30 June 2026, 2pm - University of St Andrews Graduation

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I gave a talk for our Development Office here at the University of St Andrews. It's a first step in a book I want to write over the next few years, focused on universal values. Any feedback would be appreciated! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJyB...

Saints Talk: ‘Peace: The Evolution of a Universal Value’ by Professor Anthony Lang

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Journal of International Political Theory now has a Bluesky account! Follow us and get updates on some of our great articles: @j-ipt.bsky.social

‼️ EVENT REMINDER As a University of St Andrews Senior Global Fellow I will talk about #DeepContestation : To the Rescue – Rupture and Resilience of the UN Charter Order 25/02/26 11am, Arts Building Room 2 @anettestimmer.bsky.social @proftonylang.bsky.social @scripts-berlin.eu -> lnkd.in/eYxqH9HN

And my discussion on Joe's Great Books about CS Lewis's Books The Magician's Nephew! youtu.be/-MlIc9DaTlQ?...

Joe's Great Books 18: The Magician's Nephew--"Narnia, Awake!" with Tony Lang

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I'm rewatching Game of Thrones. This part of Season 7, Episode 1 depicting Samwell Tarly's crappy work as a junior maester is like being a junior academic. Im lucky to be past that stage. Sorry for those still in the midst of it- sorry! www.dailymotion.com/video/x5u3iq6

Game Of Thrones 7x01 : Samwell horrible toilet scene

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My son, Henry, is climbing Mt Kilimanjaro to support Amnesty International (one of my favourite organizations). If you can support him, go to this website and dig deep! www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...

henry's UK Kilimanjaro 2026 Student Fundraising Page 2026

Help Henry Wilkins-Lang raise money to support Amnesty International UK

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I don't just write about International Relations, but I write fiction too! This is my first book, a fantasy novel for young adults in the JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis mode. Available in paperback and Kindle versions! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FPNJ8S8...

What Donald Trump thinks is necessary in Chicago youtu.be/dNfziz4_1P8?...

Military Troupes vs. Brothers (Epic Ending) | The Blues Brothers

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Really enjoyed speaking with @kieranomeara.bsky.social and Dan Drury on @e-international.bsky.social on my intellectual journey in IR: eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Thinking Global Podcast – Anthony F. Lang Jr.

Anthony F. Lang Jr. speaks about universal values, International Political Theory (IPT), normativity, ethics, Grotius and more.

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Well well well, look what was waiting in the mail this morning. It really exists. To be released for purchase in the UK/Europe on August 28, and in the USA on October 27. Hope you enjoy it!

A fun talk with my good friend, Joe Sharkey, who hosts Joe's Great Books. We talked about George Orwell's Animal Farm, which is a great 'fairy tale' as Orwell calls it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=paAy...

Joe's Great Books 16: Animal Farm with Tony Lang

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Really sad to hear that Alasdair MacIntyre has died. I was lucky enough to be taught by him as an undergraduate (as evidenced by this photo from many years ago). I also have been reading his work for a chapter I just wrote on him. He will be missed.

We are hiring @standrewsir.bsky.social! If you work on African or Middle East politics, consider applying to work with us:https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/3611/0/450221/889/lecturer-ac2593dd

In light of Trump's overriding of basic checks and balances, worth listening to this BBC episode on Montesquieu - or better yet read his Spirit of the Laws! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

In Our Time - Montesquieu - BBC Sounds

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss republicanism, despotism and the separation of powers.

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An excellent (and depressing) analysis: www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

The Path to American Authoritarianism

What comes after democratic breakdown.

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📢Join us on Tuesday, 11 February at 1pm in The Undercroft for an insightful conversation with Taylor St John (St Andrews) on 'The UN Negotiation Process'. 🍽️ Lunch served at 12.30pm. Don't miss it! #UN #GlobalGovernance #Negotiation @standrewshist.bsky.social

Excellent analysis by Judith Butler of Trump's cruelty and a warning not to be overwhelmed by it: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Trump is unleashing sadism upon the world. But we cannot get overwhelmed | Judith Butler

Those who celebrate his defiance and sadism are as claimed by his logic as those who are paralyzed with outrage

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The books I'm currently reading: Plato, The Laws Hobbes, Behemoth Hugo Grotius, The Truth of the Christian Religion Alasdair MacIntyre, God, Philosophy, Universities Akhil Reed Amar, America's Constitution: A Biography Patrick Thaddeus Jackson Facts and Explanations I love being an academic!

A really interesting article: www.e-ir.info/2024/11/26/h...

History of the Future: Classical Realism and Trump

If those who do not read history may repeat its errors, those who do not read theory may inadvertently reinvent it – often with omissions.

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A really fun discussion on Joe's Great Books with my brothers Jim Lang and Bill Lang on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1QC...

Joe's Great Books 15—Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with the Brothers Lang

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Some folks are pretty good seeing things coming.

A great speical issue on Academic Freedom in @globcon.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal... @joshaw.bsky.social @antjewiener.bsky.social Well done!

Hello! We're the 'International Ethics' Section of ISA (@isanet.bsky.social). We're thrilled to be here. Be sure to join our 'International Ethics Section' when you sign up for/renew your ISA membership! Your support makes the best panels at ISA's 's annual conference possible! isanet.org/membership

Yes, a very sad loss. Jorg was a lively, intelligent, and supportive colleague. He will certianly be missed.

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www.leuphana.de/universitaet... We received notice of Joerg Terhechte‘s passing tonight at St Andrews the place of our last engagement about rules-based intl order & global security politics. What an untimely passing. Our thoughts are w/ his family & loved ones. RIP Joerg @proftonylang.bsky.social

Please join us for an what I hope will be an interesting discussion on academic freedom and professional associations!

events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/the-c... I will be speaking on the contested use of #Staatsraison #reasonofstate in St Andrews on Thursday. If you are interested and in the area please be invited 👇🏻👇🏻

As of January 2025, the Cambridge University Press journal @globcon.bsky.social (Global Constitutionalism) will be based at the University of Edinburgh, supported by a fruitful partnership between University of Edinburgh Law School & University of Edinburgh, School of Social and Political Science.