Jane Kinninmont
@janekinninmont.bsky.social
Chief executive @una-uk.bsky.social and regular on @disordershow.bsky.social; formerly at @theeln.bsky.social, The Elders, Chatham House, and the Economist Intelligence Unit (not all at once); working on peace and international cooperation
Pinned
US launches seventh night of strikes as Hormuz tensions escalate
YouTube video by LBC
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Spoke to LBC this morning about the arrogance, belligerence and propensity for miscalculation involved in the war between Trump’s US and an increasingly IRGC led Iran - youtu.be/nQklDzpPmMA?...
Spoke to World Is One News about the Strait of Hormuz and what role European countries may be able to
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US-Iran War: NATO Allies Weigh Options To Keep Strait Of Hormuz Open | WION News
YouTube video by WION
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August 24, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Spoke to World Is One News about the Strait of Hormuz and what role European countries may be able to
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Today is the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence.
August 24, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Today is the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence.
About to join BBC Radio Scotland to discuss Andy Burnham’s first foreign visit as PM - to Kyiv today to bolster support for Ukraine.
August 24, 2026 at 6:04 AM
About to join BBC Radio Scotland to discuss Andy Burnham’s first foreign visit as PM - to Kyiv today to bolster support for Ukraine.
Back from work today and joining Bloomberg TV to discuss the latest geopolitics around Iran and Ukraine in an increasingly conflict-ridden world
August 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Back from work today and joining Bloomberg TV to discuss the latest geopolitics around Iran and Ukraine in an increasingly conflict-ridden world
Spoke to LBC this morning about the arrogance, belligerence and propensity for miscalculation involved in the war between Trump’s US and an increasingly IRGC led Iran - youtu.be/nQklDzpPmMA?...
US launches seventh night of strikes as Hormuz tensions escalate
YouTube video by LBC
youtu.be
July 18, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Spoke to LBC this morning about the arrogance, belligerence and propensity for miscalculation involved in the war between Trump’s US and an increasingly IRGC led Iran - youtu.be/nQklDzpPmMA?...
Chinese opinion formers talking about islands in the Philippines actually being Chinese
2/ PRC academics and state media promulgated a narrative that the Philippines’ northern Batanes Islands belong to the PRC.
July 18, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Chinese opinion formers talking about islands in the Philippines actually being Chinese
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7/ Iran also attacked a former US base in Syria on July 17, likely to deter the Syrian government from undertaking any serious operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
July 17, 2026 at 11:55 PM
7/ Iran also attacked a former US base in Syria on July 17, likely to deter the Syrian government from undertaking any serious operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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5/ Iran attacked US targets in Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman on July 16 and 17 as part of Iran’s ongoing effort to impose costs on US allies and partners in the region and discourage them from supporting US efforts to undermine Iranian control of the strait.
July 17, 2026 at 11:55 PM
5/ Iran attacked US targets in Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman on July 16 and 17 as part of Iran’s ongoing effort to impose costs on US allies and partners in the region and discourage them from supporting US efforts to undermine Iranian control of the strait.
Twice as likely to die early.
Two studies today
One showing that children in the most deprived areas are twice as likely to die early
Another showing increasing educational inequalities amg free school meal eligible children
Showing how social determinants extend from health to education to employment, from cradle to grave
One showing that children in the most deprived areas are twice as likely to die early
Another showing increasing educational inequalities amg free school meal eligible children
Showing how social determinants extend from health to education to employment, from cradle to grave
July 14, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Twice as likely to die early.
Great to talk to Jason @disordershow.bsky.social this week about the #NATOSummit and, unexpectedly, @countbinface.bsky.social. You can hear it here if you subscribe for less than the price of an ice cream each month!
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July 11, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Great to talk to Jason @disordershow.bsky.social this week about the #NATOSummit and, unexpectedly, @countbinface.bsky.social. You can hear it here if you subscribe for less than the price of an ice cream each month!
disorder.supportingcast.fm
disorder.supportingcast.fm
About to go on BBC Scotland to talk about Iran and the Gulf - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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July 10, 2026 at 6:11 AM
About to go on BBC Scotland to talk about Iran and the Gulf - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
At @chathamhouse.org #CHLondon London conference today for doibke whammy of Hermer and Lammy - big British government speeches in defence of the rule of law
July 9, 2026 at 9:12 AM
At @chathamhouse.org #CHLondon London conference today for doibke whammy of Hermer and Lammy - big British government speeches in defence of the rule of law
Just back from #Ankara and about to go on @bbcwales.bsky.social to talk about the NATO summit and the breakdown of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran
July 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Just back from #Ankara and about to go on @bbcwales.bsky.social to talk about the NATO summit and the breakdown of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran
My morning routine #July #influencer
1am wake up and find out game is not till 2am
2am hit snooze x 5
3am COME ON ENGLAND
4.15 watch sunrise, hear crowds singing
5am sleep
6am get up to go to Stansted for work flight to NATO summit
Not looking my best but got passport
Tired ppl smiling on trains
1am wake up and find out game is not till 2am
2am hit snooze x 5
3am COME ON ENGLAND
4.15 watch sunrise, hear crowds singing
5am sleep
6am get up to go to Stansted for work flight to NATO summit
Not looking my best but got passport
Tired ppl smiling on trains
July 6, 2026 at 5:50 AM
My morning routine #July #influencer
1am wake up and find out game is not till 2am
2am hit snooze x 5
3am COME ON ENGLAND
4.15 watch sunrise, hear crowds singing
5am sleep
6am get up to go to Stansted for work flight to NATO summit
Not looking my best but got passport
Tired ppl smiling on trains
1am wake up and find out game is not till 2am
2am hit snooze x 5
3am COME ON ENGLAND
4.15 watch sunrise, hear crowds singing
5am sleep
6am get up to go to Stansted for work flight to NATO summit
Not looking my best but got passport
Tired ppl smiling on trains
Reposted by Jane Kinninmont
I had a great time on @disordershow.bsky.social talking to former colleague and fellow Scot @janekinninmont.bsky.social about the work I've been doing with colleagues on the local and global shifts that have transformed the Iran-backed 'Axis of Resistance' over the past 2 decades
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-192-who-is-funding-the-houthis/id1706818264?i=1000775087307
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July 2, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I had a great time on @disordershow.bsky.social talking to former colleague and fellow Scot @janekinninmont.bsky.social about the work I've been doing with colleagues on the local and global shifts that have transformed the Iran-backed 'Axis of Resistance' over the past 2 decades
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Great to be at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social today to moderate a discussion with @peterjsalisbury.bsky.social on a major new report on the evolution and ecosystem of the “axis of resistance” in the Middle East - and now the Horn of Africa
June 25, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Great to be at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social today to moderate a discussion with @peterjsalisbury.bsky.social on a major new report on the evolution and ecosystem of the “axis of resistance” in the Middle East - and now the Horn of Africa
Great evening at @rbgkew.bsky.social where UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres received the Kew Medal for his leadership in global climate action.
Incredible to be surrounded by so much beauty in one of the UK’s top scientific institutions which does so much international cooperation.
Incredible to be surrounded by so much beauty in one of the UK’s top scientific institutions which does so much international cooperation.
June 23, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Great evening at @rbgkew.bsky.social where UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres received the Kew Medal for his leadership in global climate action.
Incredible to be surrounded by so much beauty in one of the UK’s top scientific institutions which does so much international cooperation.
Incredible to be surrounded by so much beauty in one of the UK’s top scientific institutions which does so much international cooperation.
Great speech by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the Guildhall on @londonclimateactionweek
June 23, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Great speech by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the Guildhall on @londonclimateactionweek
England: a place where the sun shines, the national football team is victorious and the Labour Party is popular!
June 19, 2026 at 10:58 AM
England: a place where the sun shines, the national football team is victorious and the Labour Party is popular!
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Jewish-Arab Movement @standing-together.bsky.social Launches Knesset Run With Party Built on 'Politics of Hope'
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Jewish-Arab movement Standing Together launches Knesset run with new party
Co-founders Alon-Lee Green and Rula Daood Will Lead A Place for Us All, a Jewish-Arab Party Seeking to Mobilize Voters Who Would Otherwise Abstain, and Which Pledges Equal Representation for Jews and ...
www.haaretz.com
June 16, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Jewish-Arab Movement @standing-together.bsky.social Launches Knesset Run With Party Built on 'Politics of Hope'
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
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Most British people recognise that Muslims in the UK face prejudice and support government action to tackle it - @hyphenonline.com
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Most Brits think UK Muslims face prejudice, survey finds - Hyphen
Some 61% support government action against anti-Muslim prejudice, suggesting Tory pledge to scrap equality duty is out of step with public
hyphenonline.com
June 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Most British people recognise that Muslims in the UK face prejudice and support government action to tackle it - @hyphenonline.com
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Being on Bluesky is in itself a form of age verification.
June 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Being on Bluesky is in itself a form of age verification.