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
Disagreeing agreeably with Jason about Mamdani this week
With Zohran Mamdani set to be New York's next Mayor, Democrats face a choice. How do they talk about winning issues – cost of living, housing, transport – from a centrist view?
This week, Jane and Jason discuss the key takeaways from Mamdani's win, and what it says about the Democrats' path ahead.
This week, Jane and Jason discuss the key takeaways from Mamdani's win, and what it says about the Democrats' path ahead.
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Disagreeing agreeably with Jason about Mamdani this week
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Could the election of Mamdani inadvertently help Trump?
Could Zohran Mamdani's election win as New York mayor actually be a gift for disorderers like Trump? Jason and @janekinninmont.bsky.social debate this in next week's episode. Here's a preview.
Could Zohran Mamdani's election win as New York mayor actually be a gift for disorderers like Trump? Jason and @janekinninmont.bsky.social debate this in next week's episode. Here's a preview.
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Could the election of Mamdani inadvertently help Trump?
Could Zohran Mamdani's election win as New York mayor actually be a gift for disorderers like Trump? Jason and @janekinninmont.bsky.social debate this in next week's episode. Here's a preview.
Could Zohran Mamdani's election win as New York mayor actually be a gift for disorderers like Trump? Jason and @janekinninmont.bsky.social debate this in next week's episode. Here's a preview.
This is how you tell the difference between Celebrity Traitors and normal Traitors.
Tv moment of the year David and Nick comforting Alan Carr for winning celebrity Traitors
November 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This is how you tell the difference between Celebrity Traitors and normal Traitors.
Aargh I searched for “Traitors” to find some hilarious banter reactions to the finale of the cult British TV show, and half of my results are Americans calling each other traitors
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Aargh I searched for “Traitors” to find some hilarious banter reactions to the finale of the cult British TV show, and half of my results are Americans calling each other traitors
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Is the US-Israel relationship a strategic asset or liability?
In this listener questions episode, Jason and Jane discuss the strategic value of the US-Israel alliance and the new sanctions on Russia, asking how the US could better approach both conflicts.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
In this listener questions episode, Jason and Jane discuss the strategic value of the US-Israel alliance and the new sanctions on Russia, asking how the US could better approach both conflicts.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
October 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Is the US-Israel relationship a strategic asset or liability?
In this listener questions episode, Jason and Jane discuss the strategic value of the US-Israel alliance and the new sanctions on Russia, asking how the US could better approach both conflicts.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
In this listener questions episode, Jason and Jane discuss the strategic value of the US-Israel alliance and the new sanctions on Russia, asking how the US could better approach both conflicts.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Looking forward to joining Danny Finkelstein on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social in a minute to discuss Gaza.
October 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Looking forward to joining Danny Finkelstein on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social in a minute to discuss Gaza.
You can hear our discussion 1 hour and 25 mins in on this link - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
October 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
You can hear our discussion 1 hour and 25 mins in on this link - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You can hear our chat 1 hour and 25 mins in on this link -
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
October 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
You can hear our chat 1 hour and 25 mins in on this link -
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
I’ll be on BBC Radio Ulster tomorrow morning around 7.40am BST to discuss a very busy week in the Middle East with the great Jim Muir
October 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I’ll be on BBC Radio Ulster tomorrow morning around 7.40am BST to discuss a very busy week in the Middle East with the great Jim Muir
Absolutely nailed the whole “wellness in the polycrisis” vibe
"Are my hot flashes due to an estrogen imbalance or a rapidly warming planet hastened by unaccountable oil barons who own our elections?"
Is It Perimenopause or the Fascist Death Knell of Late-Stage Capitalism?
Are my hot flashes due to an estrogen imbalance or a rapidly warming planet hastened by unaccountable oil barons who own our elections? Am I irrita...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Absolutely nailed the whole “wellness in the polycrisis” vibe
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Will Gaza Ceasefire lead to lasting peace?
Now that the Gaza Peace Deal has been signed between Israel and Hamas, how do we make it long lasting? @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains.
Now that the Gaza Peace Deal has been signed between Israel and Hamas, how do we make it long lasting? @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains.
October 16, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Will Gaza Ceasefire lead to lasting peace?
Now that the Gaza Peace Deal has been signed between Israel and Hamas, how do we make it long lasting? @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains.
Now that the Gaza Peace Deal has been signed between Israel and Hamas, how do we make it long lasting? @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains.
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Maria’s sacrifice and commitment has been enormous. She is so deserving of this prestigious award.
Breaking News: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her work promoting democracy.
María Corina Machado Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Live Updates and Video
The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.”
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October 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Maria’s sacrifice and commitment has been enormous. She is so deserving of this prestigious award.
Just a few minutes to go…
🏅 LIVE: Nobel Peace Prize is announced
The Nobel Peace Prize is set to be announced in Oslo by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
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The Nobel Peace Prize is set to be announced in Oslo by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Just a few minutes to go…
A few interviews and comments on what’s next for Gaza and whether the ceasefire agreement can lead to a larger and more durable solution.
October 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
A few interviews and comments on what’s next for Gaza and whether the ceasefire agreement can lead to a larger and more durable solution.
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UNA-UK is deeply concerned by the UK Government’s announcement of new police powers to restrict protests.
At a time of fear and polarisation, the UK should lead by example — reaffirming the universal values of peace, justice, and human rights at the heart of the UN Charter.
Our full statement⬇️
At a time of fear and polarisation, the UK should lead by example — reaffirming the universal values of peace, justice, and human rights at the heart of the UN Charter.
Our full statement⬇️
UNA-UK calls on the UK Government to uphold the right to peaceful protest | UNA-UK
The proposals, announced by the Home Secretary following the horrific attack on worshippers at...
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October 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
UNA-UK is deeply concerned by the UK Government’s announcement of new police powers to restrict protests.
At a time of fear and polarisation, the UK should lead by example — reaffirming the universal values of peace, justice, and human rights at the heart of the UN Charter.
Our full statement⬇️
At a time of fear and polarisation, the UK should lead by example — reaffirming the universal values of peace, justice, and human rights at the heart of the UN Charter.
Our full statement⬇️
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Is Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Going to Last?
Trump has announced a ceasefire deal today between Hamas and Israel, but can it stick? And how can it lead to lasting peace in the region? @janekinninmont.bsky.social discusses.
For more on October 7th: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeNq...
Trump has announced a ceasefire deal today between Hamas and Israel, but can it stick? And how can it lead to lasting peace in the region? @janekinninmont.bsky.social discusses.
For more on October 7th: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeNq...
October 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Is Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Going to Last?
Trump has announced a ceasefire deal today between Hamas and Israel, but can it stick? And how can it lead to lasting peace in the region? @janekinninmont.bsky.social discusses.
For more on October 7th: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeNq...
Trump has announced a ceasefire deal today between Hamas and Israel, but can it stick? And how can it lead to lasting peace in the region? @janekinninmont.bsky.social discusses.
For more on October 7th: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeNq...
Gaza ceasefire is a badly needed first step. I’ll be discussing on BBC Radio Scotland from 9am BST with callers phoning in from around the country.
October 9, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Gaza ceasefire is a badly needed first step. I’ll be discussing on BBC Radio Scotland from 9am BST with callers phoning in from around the country.
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As the world grieves today, we recall the preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, written shortly after the horrors of WWII:
That “recognition of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world…”
That “recognition of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world…”
October 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
As the world grieves today, we recall the preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, written shortly after the horrors of WWII:
That “recognition of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world…”
That “recognition of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world…”
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This harrowing anniversary also marks two years since the start of Israel’s onslaught on Gaza. We mourn the killing of more than 67,000 Palestinians and deplore the decimation of life in Gaza.
October 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This harrowing anniversary also marks two years since the start of Israel’s onslaught on Gaza. We mourn the killing of more than 67,000 Palestinians and deplore the decimation of life in Gaza.
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Today we mourn the victims of 7 October, denouncing the heinous, criminal atrocities carried out by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in Southern Israel in which 1,200 people were killed, and 251 people were taken hostage.
October 7 two years on: civilians continue to pay the highest price | UNA-UK
This harrowing anniversary also marks two years since the start of Israel’s onslaught on Gaza. We...
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October 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Today we mourn the victims of 7 October, denouncing the heinous, criminal atrocities carried out by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in Southern Israel in which 1,200 people were killed, and 251 people were taken hostage.
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Peacehaven: Fire at East Sussex mosque probed as 'hate crime' - BBC News share.google/MUSYAUZvDk8d...
Peacehaven: Fire at East Sussex mosque probed as 'hate crime' - BBC News
Video appears to show two people in balaclavas at the mosque before a large blaze spreads.
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October 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Peacehaven: Fire at East Sussex mosque probed as 'hate crime' - BBC News share.google/MUSYAUZvDk8d...
We at @una-uk.bsky.social are appalled by the antisemitic terrorist attack in Manchester yesterday and want to share our solidarity and grief.
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UNA-UK is appalled by the antisemitic terrorist attack in Manchester | UNA-UK
We know many people in British Jewish communities have already been living in fear of such an...
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October 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We at @una-uk.bsky.social are appalled by the antisemitic terrorist attack in Manchester yesterday and want to share our solidarity and grief.
una.org.uk/news/una-uk-...
una.org.uk/news/una-uk-...
Sad and sickened to see the news of the attack on the synagogue in Manchester. Horrible that two people were killed and sounds like the attacker was trying to kill Ben larger numbers.
October 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Sad and sickened to see the news of the attack on the synagogue in Manchester. Horrible that two people were killed and sounds like the attacker was trying to kill Ben larger numbers.
New episode: dissecting UNGA in 30 mins - less than half the length of Trump’s speech! - with @crisisgroup.org’s @richardgowan1.bsky.social.
How is Trump changing the UN? Can it adapt to declining US support?
Running through the highlights of UNGA week, Crisis Group's UN expert Richard Gowan tells Disorder host @janekinninmont.bsky.social of @una-uk.bsky.social how Trump's presidency has changed the UN in an era of global conflict.
Running through the highlights of UNGA week, Crisis Group's UN expert Richard Gowan tells Disorder host @janekinninmont.bsky.social of @una-uk.bsky.social how Trump's presidency has changed the UN in an era of global conflict.
October 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
New episode: dissecting UNGA in 30 mins - less than half the length of Trump’s speech! - with @crisisgroup.org’s @richardgowan1.bsky.social.