Dr Claire Yorke
@claireyorke.bsky.social
Author and academic | Senior Lecturer at Deakin University, Canberra | Empathy, Emotions, Strategy, Security, Politics, Diplomacy, Asia-Pacific | 🇬🇧in 🇦🇺| https://claireyorke.me/
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Dr Claire Yorke
@claireyorke.bsky.social
· Aug 18
At a time when politics feels bleak and frustrating, I wrote a book on empathy and politics to inject much needed hope into the conversation and offer some ideas for change.
Out soon with @yalebooks.bsky.social @yalepress.bsky.social and available for preorder now 📚
#Empathy #Politics #Leadership
Out soon with @yalebooks.bsky.social @yalepress.bsky.social and available for preorder now 📚
#Empathy #Politics #Leadership
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A new postdoc position is now available at the Center for European Studies at Harvard for 2026 2027, The Guido Goldman postdoctoral fellowship, named after our center's founder
A great opportunity to work at Harvard for the year. Here is more information:
ces.fas.harvard.edu/opportunitie...
A great opportunity to work at Harvard for the year. Here is more information:
ces.fas.harvard.edu/opportunitie...
Guido Goldman Fellowship
Guido Goldman, co-founding director of the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies The Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES) is…
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October 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A new postdoc position is now available at the Center for European Studies at Harvard for 2026 2027, The Guido Goldman postdoctoral fellowship, named after our center's founder
A great opportunity to work at Harvard for the year. Here is more information:
ces.fas.harvard.edu/opportunitie...
A great opportunity to work at Harvard for the year. Here is more information:
ces.fas.harvard.edu/opportunitie...
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My book launches in North America on 18th November!
Its a hopeful yet pragmatic account of how empathy can transform our politics, just in time for the holidays.
You can get 25% off if you preorder with @tertuliabookshop.bsky.social
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Its a hopeful yet pragmatic account of how empathy can transform our politics, just in time for the holidays.
You can get 25% off if you preorder with @tertuliabookshop.bsky.social
It is a book collective for avid readers.
#empathy #books
November 15, 2025 at 8:12 AM
My book launches in North America on 18th November!
Its a hopeful yet pragmatic account of how empathy can transform our politics, just in time for the holidays.
You can get 25% off if you preorder with @tertuliabookshop.bsky.social
It is a book collective for avid readers.
#empathy #books
Its a hopeful yet pragmatic account of how empathy can transform our politics, just in time for the holidays.
You can get 25% off if you preorder with @tertuliabookshop.bsky.social
It is a book collective for avid readers.
#empathy #books
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
My new book ‘Empathy in Politics and Leadership’ is in this sale! 📚✨
This means it’s 50% off - so only £10 in hardback - for the month of November with code FIFTY.
Check it out if you are looking for a more hopeful book on politics for the holiday season, as well as so many other great titles!
This means it’s 50% off - so only £10 in hardback - for the month of November with code FIFTY.
Check it out if you are looking for a more hopeful book on politics for the holiday season, as well as so many other great titles!
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Includes all books except those priced £100+, preorders & books published after 31/10/25
Not available N/S America & Australia/NZ
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November 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
My new book ‘Empathy in Politics and Leadership’ is in this sale! 📚✨
This means it’s 50% off - so only £10 in hardback - for the month of November with code FIFTY.
Check it out if you are looking for a more hopeful book on politics for the holiday season, as well as so many other great titles!
This means it’s 50% off - so only £10 in hardback - for the month of November with code FIFTY.
Check it out if you are looking for a more hopeful book on politics for the holiday season, as well as so many other great titles!
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The latest in IR - Autumn book round up 📚
Check out the fascinating books our BISA members have published! 🎉
Including: Thomas Gregory, Rosie Walters, Dr Claire Yorke, University of Exeter Press Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies and so much more! 🌟
Find out more here 👉 https://ow.ly/PqE450Xp8Xu
Check out the fascinating books our BISA members have published! 🎉
Including: Thomas Gregory, Rosie Walters, Dr Claire Yorke, University of Exeter Press Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies and so much more! 🌟
Find out more here 👉 https://ow.ly/PqE450Xp8Xu
The latest in IR - autumn book round up
Each quarter we bring you updates on the latest book releases from BISA members.
www.bisa.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The latest in IR - Autumn book round up 📚
Check out the fascinating books our BISA members have published! 🎉
Including: Thomas Gregory, Rosie Walters, Dr Claire Yorke, University of Exeter Press Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies and so much more! 🌟
Find out more here 👉 https://ow.ly/PqE450Xp8Xu
Check out the fascinating books our BISA members have published! 🎉
Including: Thomas Gregory, Rosie Walters, Dr Claire Yorke, University of Exeter Press Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies and so much more! 🌟
Find out more here 👉 https://ow.ly/PqE450Xp8Xu
Reposted by Dr Claire Yorke
Latest Daily on Monocle Radio. Includes our obituary for Dick Cheney, discussion of his life and legacy and the day's other stuff with @terrystiastny.bsky.social and Robin Brant, and @claireyorke.bsky.social on her new book on the value of empathy in politics. monocle.com/radio/shows/...
Dick Cheney dies: a look back at his towering influence on Republican politics - Monocle
We discuss the life and legacy of former US vice-president Dick Cheney.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Latest Daily on Monocle Radio. Includes our obituary for Dick Cheney, discussion of his life and legacy and the day's other stuff with @terrystiastny.bsky.social and Robin Brant, and @claireyorke.bsky.social on her new book on the value of empathy in politics. monocle.com/radio/shows/...
Really looking forward to this conversation on Thursday about my new book on empathy and politics.
You can find out more and register below 👇🏻
You can find out more and register below 👇🏻
This Thursday, join @claireyorke.bsky.social at LSE as she explores how empathy can transform politics and leadership, with insights from Alexander Evans.
💡Find out more and register to attend online or in person: shorturl.at/fpjM7
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Can empathy really transform politics and leadership?
Thurs 16 Oct, 6.30pm | 'Can empathy really transform politics and leadership?' with Dr Claire Yorke
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October 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Really looking forward to this conversation on Thursday about my new book on empathy and politics.
You can find out more and register below 👇🏻
You can find out more and register below 👇🏻
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Breaking the Status Quo: What Could Empathy Mean for our Politics?
Join @claireyorke.bsky.social discussing her new book, Empathy in Politics and Leadership with jennifernadel.bsky.social from @compinpolitics.bsky.social
Monday 13th October, 6pm, KCL
Register:
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/book-...
Join @claireyorke.bsky.social discussing her new book, Empathy in Politics and Leadership with jennifernadel.bsky.social from @compinpolitics.bsky.social
Monday 13th October, 6pm, KCL
Register:
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/book-...
Book Talk - Breaking the Status Quo: What Could Empathy Mean for our Politics? | King's College London
In this event, Dr Claire Yorke will speak about the core ideas of her new book ‘Empathy in Politics and Leadership: The Key to Transforming our World
www.kcl.ac.uk
October 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Breaking the Status Quo: What Could Empathy Mean for our Politics?
Join @claireyorke.bsky.social discussing her new book, Empathy in Politics and Leadership with jennifernadel.bsky.social from @compinpolitics.bsky.social
Monday 13th October, 6pm, KCL
Register:
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/book-...
Join @claireyorke.bsky.social discussing her new book, Empathy in Politics and Leadership with jennifernadel.bsky.social from @compinpolitics.bsky.social
Monday 13th October, 6pm, KCL
Register:
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/book-...
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Chris Elliot and I argue that it’s past time for the Australian War Memorial to update its Ben Roberts-Smith exhibits to give a full, unvarnished accounting of his crimes and their impact on victims. www.abc.net.au/religion/aus...
How should the War Memorial acknowledge Ben Roberts-Smith’s alleged war crimes? - ABC Religion & Ethics
Ben Roberts-Smith has asked three courts to test allegations about his conduct in Afghanistan — it is now appropriate for the Australian War Memorial to change his exhibits to reflect the details of t...
www.abc.net.au
September 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Chris Elliot and I argue that it’s past time for the Australian War Memorial to update its Ben Roberts-Smith exhibits to give a full, unvarnished accounting of his crimes and their impact on victims. www.abc.net.au/religion/aus...
The latest from @empathystudios.bsky.social with advice for how we move forward and overcome divisions 🚀💙💛💜
www.empathystudios.com/post/a-diffe...
www.empathystudios.com/post/a-diffe...
A Different Way Forward
When the world feels heavy and conversations grow tense, empathy can be the skill that changes everything. It’s not about excusing harm or agreeing with every perspective, but about recognising the hu...
www.empathystudios.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The latest from @empathystudios.bsky.social with advice for how we move forward and overcome divisions 🚀💙💛💜
www.empathystudios.com/post/a-diffe...
www.empathystudios.com/post/a-diffe...
I love the idea of well-being as a guide for shaping what matters in societies. It puts people not profit or GDP at the centre of national metrics and highlights issues like health, security, cohesion, and sustainability as determinants of resilient societies.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Healthy, safe and getting along with each other: Australia attempts to look beyond GDP to measure what matters
The Measuring What Matters wellbeing report shows increased concern over security and access to healthcare and a stalling in Australia’s emissions reduction
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:51 AM
I love the idea of well-being as a guide for shaping what matters in societies. It puts people not profit or GDP at the centre of national metrics and highlights issues like health, security, cohesion, and sustainability as determinants of resilient societies.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘War is not a specialist hobby for people in uniform, nor a moral test we can pass and move on. It is a set of choices we all share responsibility for – choices that are as much about who we are as a nation as they are about the technical details.’ -Andrew Carr
www.themonthly.com.au/september-20...
www.themonthly.com.au/september-20...
Military revision
By not wanting to be seen to be prioritising defence planning and budgets, the left has ceded strategic policy to the right, to the nation’s detriment
www.themonthly.com.au
September 16, 2025 at 3:15 AM
‘War is not a specialist hobby for people in uniform, nor a moral test we can pass and move on. It is a set of choices we all share responsibility for – choices that are as much about who we are as a nation as they are about the technical details.’ -Andrew Carr
www.themonthly.com.au/september-20...
www.themonthly.com.au/september-20...
‘Both leaders need to learn from the past: racism does not diminish through rising GDP but through the willingness of politicians to argue against it’
Politicians need to articulate standards and boundaries for politics, and we need a clearer vision of the benefits of diverse, pluralistic societies
Politicians need to articulate standards and boundaries for politics, and we need a clearer vision of the benefits of diverse, pluralistic societies
Starmer and Badenoch are handling the far-right march all wrong on.ft.com/4pq97dk | opinion
Starmer and Badenoch are handling the far-right march all wrong
A look back to the days of Enoch Powell suggests a better model
on.ft.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
‘Both leaders need to learn from the past: racism does not diminish through rising GDP but through the willingness of politicians to argue against it’
Politicians need to articulate standards and boundaries for politics, and we need a clearer vision of the benefits of diverse, pluralistic societies
Politicians need to articulate standards and boundaries for politics, and we need a clearer vision of the benefits of diverse, pluralistic societies
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📩 Featured in this morning's Wonk Week email from @smfthinktank.bsky.social: our latest study, on feelings of powerlessness among the UK public – which shows Reform UK supporters feeling particularly lacking in power and influence
Read the report ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/big-dec...
Read the report ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/big-dec...
September 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
📩 Featured in this morning's Wonk Week email from @smfthinktank.bsky.social: our latest study, on feelings of powerlessness among the UK public – which shows Reform UK supporters feeling particularly lacking in power and influence
Read the report ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/big-dec...
Read the report ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/big-dec...
Thrilled to see the first reviews coming in for ‘Empathy in Politics and Leadership’.
A huge thank you to Emma Sky for her kind endorsement and support.
💜
@yalebooks.bsky.social
#empathy #empathyinpolitics
A huge thank you to Emma Sky for her kind endorsement and support.
💜
@yalebooks.bsky.social
#empathy #empathyinpolitics
September 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Thrilled to see the first reviews coming in for ‘Empathy in Politics and Leadership’.
A huge thank you to Emma Sky for her kind endorsement and support.
💜
@yalebooks.bsky.social
#empathy #empathyinpolitics
A huge thank you to Emma Sky for her kind endorsement and support.
💜
@yalebooks.bsky.social
#empathy #empathyinpolitics
One month until my book on ‘Empathy in Politics and Leadership’ hits the shelves in the U.K.📚
At a time of divisions and growing tensions it offers a pragmatic and hopeful vision for how we can create better politics.
#Empathy #Politics #leadership #Books
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/empa...
At a time of divisions and growing tensions it offers a pragmatic and hopeful vision for how we can create better politics.
#Empathy #Politics #leadership #Books
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/empa...
uk.bookshop.org
September 15, 2025 at 8:40 AM
One month until my book on ‘Empathy in Politics and Leadership’ hits the shelves in the U.K.📚
At a time of divisions and growing tensions it offers a pragmatic and hopeful vision for how we can create better politics.
#Empathy #Politics #leadership #Books
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/empa...
At a time of divisions and growing tensions it offers a pragmatic and hopeful vision for how we can create better politics.
#Empathy #Politics #leadership #Books
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/empa...
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New @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING with @timbernerslee.bsky.social the man who invented the internet. Fascinating insights into what went right and what went wrong and how we handle AI
alastaircampbell.org/2025/09/153-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/09/153-...
153. The Man Who Invented The Internet (Tim Berners-Lee) - Alastair Campbell
Tim Berners-Lee could be one of the richest men on the planet, why did he forfeit such large profits to make the world wide web a free and open space? How do we reclaim the internet from social media ...
alastaircampbell.org
September 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING with @timbernerslee.bsky.social the man who invented the internet. Fascinating insights into what went right and what went wrong and how we handle AI
alastaircampbell.org/2025/09/153-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/09/153-...
As PNG marks 50 years of independence this week, it will sign a significant treaty with Australia today, that will see the two countries integrate their militaries. It builds on broader cooperation initiatives between the two, and will offer pathways to citizenship.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
'Totally integrated': Australia to join military forces with PNG
Australia is set to "totally integrate" its military with Papua New Guinea's forces, PNG's defence minister has said, as the two countries prepare to sign a landmark treaty.
www.abc.net.au
September 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
As PNG marks 50 years of independence this week, it will sign a significant treaty with Australia today, that will see the two countries integrate their militaries. It builds on broader cooperation initiatives between the two, and will offer pathways to citizenship.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Sudan receives insufficient high-level diplomatic attention, action or media coverage – despite enduring the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with 14 million people displaced.
Why ending the war in Sudan should be a higher priority for the West
As world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, now is the time to put the focus back on Sudan and build international support for ending the war.
www.chathamhouse.org
September 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Sudan receives insufficient high-level diplomatic attention, action or media coverage – despite enduring the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with 14 million people displaced.
Stopping this destructive practice that leads to massive biodiversity loss and involves a lot of waste in our food systems, would do a huge amount to protect and sustain maritime ecosystems and diversity, and have beneficial impacts for climate change.
Bottom trawling to continue in English protected waters, government rules
Bottom trawling to continue in English protected waters, government rules
Defra says blanket ban on ‘destructive’ fishing practice disproportionate as MPs urge minister to reconsider
Seabed bottom trawling, described by the chair of a Commons committee as a “destructive” fishing practice, will continue in English marine protected areas (MPAs), the government has announced.
Despite having official designation as protected areas for creatures including dolphins, puffins and seahorses, damaging industrial methods are still allowed to take place. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Stopping this destructive practice that leads to massive biodiversity loss and involves a lot of waste in our food systems, would do a huge amount to protect and sustain maritime ecosystems and diversity, and have beneficial impacts for climate change.
‘Character is not a “nice to have”; it is a core driver of personal and business success.’
Edward Brooks, of the Oxford Programme for Global Leadership @ox.ac.uk writes in the @financialtimes.com on why virtues are as important as vision and skills for today’s leaders
www.ft.com/content/e802...
Edward Brooks, of the Oxford Programme for Global Leadership @ox.ac.uk writes in the @financialtimes.com on why virtues are as important as vision and skills for today’s leaders
www.ft.com/content/e802...
Trust in leadership begins with nurturing strength of character
The power of AI heightens the importance of business schools teaching virtues as well as vision and skills
www.ft.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
‘Character is not a “nice to have”; it is a core driver of personal and business success.’
Edward Brooks, of the Oxford Programme for Global Leadership @ox.ac.uk writes in the @financialtimes.com on why virtues are as important as vision and skills for today’s leaders
www.ft.com/content/e802...
Edward Brooks, of the Oxford Programme for Global Leadership @ox.ac.uk writes in the @financialtimes.com on why virtues are as important as vision and skills for today’s leaders
www.ft.com/content/e802...
Reposted by Dr Claire Yorke
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING - however had you think things are in Gaza, they’re worse. We speak to James Elder from @unicef.org who has worked in crisis zones all his life and says he has never seen anything as bad we this “war on children”
alastaircampbell.org/2025/09/152-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/09/152-...
152. "A War on Children": A Generation in Gaza at Risk (James Elder) - Alastair Campbell
Why is the humanitarian situation in Gaza the worst that James Elder has ever seen? What does the process of rebuilding Gaza look like? How do the people working on the ground not lose hope? UNICEF s...
alastaircampbell.org
September 8, 2025 at 5:43 AM
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING - however had you think things are in Gaza, they’re worse. We speak to James Elder from @unicef.org who has worked in crisis zones all his life and says he has never seen anything as bad we this “war on children”
alastaircampbell.org/2025/09/152-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/09/152-...
The first proof copy has arrived Down Under! Thank you @yalebooks.bsky.social 💜💙
Looking forward to seeing the final version on the shelves in London next month 📚
#Empathy #Politics #NewBooks #Leadership #books
Looking forward to seeing the final version on the shelves in London next month 📚
#Empathy #Politics #NewBooks #Leadership #books
September 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The first proof copy has arrived Down Under! Thank you @yalebooks.bsky.social 💜💙
Looking forward to seeing the final version on the shelves in London next month 📚
#Empathy #Politics #NewBooks #Leadership #books
Looking forward to seeing the final version on the shelves in London next month 📚
#Empathy #Politics #NewBooks #Leadership #books
This latest academic study suggests a new way of thinking about empathy could help close the ‘gap’ between reality and perception in the immigration debate theconversation.com/a-new-way-of... h/t @empathystudios.bsky.social @theconversation.com
A new way of thinking about empathy could cool Britain’s migration rows
Accurately recognising how refugees actually feel is linked to reduced fear and greater willingness to help.
theconversation.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:13 AM
This latest academic study suggests a new way of thinking about empathy could help close the ‘gap’ between reality and perception in the immigration debate theconversation.com/a-new-way-of... h/t @empathystudios.bsky.social @theconversation.com