Alan Keenan
@akeenan23.bsky.social
I read & write about conflict, democracy & human rights with a focus on SriLanka for @CrisisGroup.org & others. Opinions are mine alone.
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‘Remigration’ is a term that comes out of the European far right. Its use by the DHS account is a sign of democratic and epistemic collapse
November 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
‘Remigration’ is a term that comes out of the European far right. Its use by the DHS account is a sign of democratic and epistemic collapse
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I wrote on the UK's reported suspension of some intel sharing with the US on legal grounds. I spoke to several former intel officials & all agreed that they could not think of a comparable case over decades. Some expressed serious concern over retaliation www.economist.com/britain/2025...
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I wrote on the UK's reported suspension of some intel sharing with the US on legal grounds. I spoke to several former intel officials & all agreed that they could not think of a comparable case over decades. Some expressed serious concern over retaliation www.economist.com/britain/2025...
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Equator is live today. Read about our mission and our first pieces, which include works of reportage, essays, memoirs, poetry, and fiction from around the world: www.equator.org
EQUATOR
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October 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Equator is live today. Read about our mission and our first pieces, which include works of reportage, essays, memoirs, poetry, and fiction from around the world: www.equator.org
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“At the end of the day if you have authority to take out cartel runners” at sea, “you can take out the cartel boss [Maduro],” the person said.
Of course, no such authority exists for any of these operations— at sea or on land.
It is all illegal.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Of course, no such authority exists for any of these operations— at sea or on land.
It is all illegal.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Trump beats the drums of war for direct action in Venezuela
The Trump administration has surged warships, fighter jets and troops to the Caribbean for drug interdiction. Many see the ultimate goal as toppling Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
“At the end of the day if you have authority to take out cartel runners” at sea, “you can take out the cartel boss [Maduro],” the person said.
Of course, no such authority exists for any of these operations— at sea or on land.
It is all illegal.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Of course, no such authority exists for any of these operations— at sea or on land.
It is all illegal.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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‘Two years on, Gaza has paid the price for global inaction.’
As we mark Hamas’s attacks against Israel on 7 October 2023, @crisisgroup.org’s CEO and President @comfortero.crisisgroup.org reflects on what has unfolded since - and the urgent choices now before us. 1/9 🧵
mailchi.mp/crisisgroup....
As we mark Hamas’s attacks against Israel on 7 October 2023, @crisisgroup.org’s CEO and President @comfortero.crisisgroup.org reflects on what has unfolded since - and the urgent choices now before us. 1/9 🧵
mailchi.mp/crisisgroup....
October 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
‘Two years on, Gaza has paid the price for global inaction.’
As we mark Hamas’s attacks against Israel on 7 October 2023, @crisisgroup.org’s CEO and President @comfortero.crisisgroup.org reflects on what has unfolded since - and the urgent choices now before us. 1/9 🧵
mailchi.mp/crisisgroup....
As we mark Hamas’s attacks against Israel on 7 October 2023, @crisisgroup.org’s CEO and President @comfortero.crisisgroup.org reflects on what has unfolded since - and the urgent choices now before us. 1/9 🧵
mailchi.mp/crisisgroup....
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NEW COMMENTARY | Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power Faces the Legacy of Civil War
Sri Lanka is struggling to build a more stable and inclusive political culture. We explain why bold action, political skill, and Human Rights Council support are needed.
www.crisisgroup.org/asia-pacific...
Sri Lanka is struggling to build a more stable and inclusive political culture. We explain why bold action, political skill, and Human Rights Council support are needed.
www.crisisgroup.org/asia-pacific...
Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power Faces the Legacy of Civil War | International Crisis Group
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his National People’s Power government are struggling to build a more stable, inclusive political culture in Sri Lanka. A mix of bold action and political skill ...
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September 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
NEW COMMENTARY | Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power Faces the Legacy of Civil War
Sri Lanka is struggling to build a more stable and inclusive political culture. We explain why bold action, political skill, and Human Rights Council support are needed.
www.crisisgroup.org/asia-pacific...
Sri Lanka is struggling to build a more stable and inclusive political culture. We explain why bold action, political skill, and Human Rights Council support are needed.
www.crisisgroup.org/asia-pacific...
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‘There could hardly be a more compelling case for proper oversight.’ Our expert examines a bid by U.S. lawmakers to expose the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation which in charge of aid distribution in enclave to scrutiny. www.crisisgroup.org/united-state...
Pressure Mounts in U.S. Congress for Answers from Gaza Humanitarian Foundation | International Crisis Group
Crisis Group expert Sarah Harrison examines the bid to expose the secretive body in charge of food distribution in the enclave to scrutiny
www.crisisgroup.org
July 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
‘There could hardly be a more compelling case for proper oversight.’ Our expert examines a bid by U.S. lawmakers to expose the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation which in charge of aid distribution in enclave to scrutiny. www.crisisgroup.org/united-state...
I'm looking forward to joining some of my friends in #SriLanka for this conversation this coming Wednesday. From "dramatic victory" to "most votes but no clear majority", the NPP and AKD governments have difficult choices ahead - but still room to make real progress on their key priorities.
How is the #AKD government doing 6 months after their dramatic victory in #SriLanka? Where are things now, and what may lie ahead? Join our eminent panel to hear & ask.
📆 Wednesday, 14 May 2025
🕒 3pm🇬🇧 7.30pm🇱🇰
🆓 Registration & Speaker details: www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c...
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📆 Wednesday, 14 May 2025
🕒 3pm🇬🇧 7.30pm🇱🇰
🆓 Registration & Speaker details: www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c...
@akeenan23.bsky.social
May 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I'm looking forward to joining some of my friends in #SriLanka for this conversation this coming Wednesday. From "dramatic victory" to "most votes but no clear majority", the NPP and AKD governments have difficult choices ahead - but still room to make real progress on their key priorities.