James Rodgers
@jmacrodgers.bsky.social
Author. Journalist. Fellow Royal Historical Soc.
Lecturer. Linguist. European.
Editorial Adviser, History Today.
Ex correspondent in Moscow, Brussels, Gaza. Now in London.
Next book, The Return of Russia, out 27 Jan 2026.
https://jamesrodgersauthor.com
Lecturer. Linguist. European.
Editorial Adviser, History Today.
Ex correspondent in Moscow, Brussels, Gaza. Now in London.
Next book, The Return of Russia, out 27 Jan 2026.
https://jamesrodgersauthor.com
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My author's copies of my new book, 'The Return of Russia' have arrived. The book will be published in the UK and US on January 27 by @yalebooks.bsky.social.
I have events planned in London and other parts of the UK in Feb and March. Details to follow
#Russia #history #Putin
I have events planned in London and other parts of the UK in Feb and March. Details to follow
#Russia #history #Putin
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I was on @siliconcurtain.bsky.social to talk about my new @yalebooks.bsky.social book 'The Return of Russia', and much, much, more over the last 30 years of Russia's relations with the West.
The return of a malignant and vengeful Russia - The authoritarian slide started before Putin, and accelerated after 2012. Was the trajectory of his rule always towards expansion and warfare, or has Western weakness facilitated this descent? With James Rodgers - youtu.be/sooJ2G-gcCo
The Return of a Malignant Russia and a Vengeful Kremlin
YouTube video by Silicon Curtain
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 9:48 AM
I was on @siliconcurtain.bsky.social to talk about my new @yalebooks.bsky.social book 'The Return of Russia', and much, much, more over the last 30 years of Russia's relations with the West.
I was on @siliconcurtain.bsky.social to talk about my new @yalebooks.bsky.social book 'The Return of Russia', and much, much, more over the last 30 years of Russia's relations with the West.
The return of a malignant and vengeful Russia - The authoritarian slide started before Putin, and accelerated after 2012. Was the trajectory of his rule always towards expansion and warfare, or has Western weakness facilitated this descent? With James Rodgers - youtu.be/sooJ2G-gcCo
The Return of a Malignant Russia and a Vengeful Kremlin
YouTube video by Silicon Curtain
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 9:48 AM
I was on @siliconcurtain.bsky.social to talk about my new @yalebooks.bsky.social book 'The Return of Russia', and much, much, more over the last 30 years of Russia's relations with the West.
In London on February 11? Please join us @journalismatcity.bsky.social for the annual showpiece event, the James Cameron lecture, given this year by @jodieginsberg.bsky.social.
Tickets are free, from the link below
www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
#journalism #pressfreedom
Tickets are free, from the link below
www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
#journalism #pressfreedom
January 16, 2026 at 9:35 AM
In London on February 11? Please join us @journalismatcity.bsky.social for the annual showpiece event, the James Cameron lecture, given this year by @jodieginsberg.bsky.social.
Tickets are free, from the link below
www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
#journalism #pressfreedom
Tickets are free, from the link below
www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
#journalism #pressfreedom
This should be really good. If you are in London on February 11th, do sign up
#journalism #pressfreedom
#journalism #pressfreedom
Proud to announce that the James Cameron Memorial Lecture will be given by @jodieginsberg.bsky.social, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, former @reuters.com reporter, and most importantly - our alummna!
Don't miss her timely speech on the future of news.
Sign up here: shorturl.at/uowEj
Don't miss her timely speech on the future of news.
Sign up here: shorturl.at/uowEj
January 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM
This should be really good. If you are in London on February 11th, do sign up
#journalism #pressfreedom
#journalism #pressfreedom
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History Today was first published 75 years ago this week to make sense of a world undergoing ‘bewilderingly swift’ change.
✍️ Our editors reflect on the story so far
www.historytoday.com/archive/75th...
✍️ Our editors reflect on the story so far
www.historytoday.com/archive/75th...
A 75th Anniversary Letter from the Editors
www.historytoday.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:05 AM
History Today was first published 75 years ago this week to make sense of a world undergoing ‘bewilderingly swift’ change.
✍️ Our editors reflect on the story so far
www.historytoday.com/archive/75th...
✍️ Our editors reflect on the story so far
www.historytoday.com/archive/75th...
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I wrote for @theipaper.com about how events in Iran look from Moscow
Putin’s worst fears are exposed by the Iran crisis trib.al/YB36gNm
Putin's worst fears are exposed by the Iran crisis
There is a lot at stake for the Russian leader when it comes to the protests in Iran
inews.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I wrote for @theipaper.com about how events in Iran look from Moscow
I wrote for @theipaper.com about how events in Iran look from Moscow
Putin’s worst fears are exposed by the Iran crisis trib.al/YB36gNm
Putin's worst fears are exposed by the Iran crisis
There is a lot at stake for the Russian leader when it comes to the protests in Iran
inews.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I wrote for @theipaper.com about how events in Iran look from Moscow
Reposted by James Rodgers
Judging a magazine by its cover with 75 years in pictures, as chosen by the team.
Today, we’re looking at the 1970s.
To find out what else is in the 75th Anniversary issue of History Today and where to buy it, head to buff.ly/ce1qlrz
Today, we’re looking at the 1970s.
To find out what else is in the 75th Anniversary issue of History Today and where to buy it, head to buff.ly/ce1qlrz
January 11, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Judging a magazine by its cover with 75 years in pictures, as chosen by the team.
Today, we’re looking at the 1970s.
To find out what else is in the 75th Anniversary issue of History Today and where to buy it, head to buff.ly/ce1qlrz
Today, we’re looking at the 1970s.
To find out what else is in the 75th Anniversary issue of History Today and where to buy it, head to buff.ly/ce1qlrz
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My new book, 'The Return of Russia' from @yalebooks.bsky.social has been picked by @islingtontrib.bsky.social as one to look out for in 2026. Thanks @lucyjpop.bsky.social for including it.
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/shel...
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/shel...
Shelf awareness: books to look out for in the first half of 2026
From Made in America to Beauty of the Beasts, Lucy Popescu offers up her pick
www.islingtontribune.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 3:54 PM
My new book, 'The Return of Russia' from @yalebooks.bsky.social has been picked by @islingtontrib.bsky.social as one to look out for in 2026. Thanks @lucyjpop.bsky.social for including it.
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/shel...
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/shel...
For early risers in the UK and others around the world, I will be a guest on the BBC World Service 'Weekend' programme from 0630-0900 this morning, discussing the week's news and my own new book
January 10, 2026 at 5:43 AM
For early risers in the UK and others around the world, I will be a guest on the BBC World Service 'Weekend' programme from 0630-0900 this morning, discussing the week's news and my own new book
My new book, 'The Return of Russia' from @yalebooks.bsky.social has been picked by @islingtontrib.bsky.social as one to look out for in 2026. Thanks @lucyjpop.bsky.social for including it.
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/shel...
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/shel...
Shelf awareness: books to look out for in the first half of 2026
From Made in America to Beauty of the Beasts, Lucy Popescu offers up her pick
www.islingtontribune.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 3:54 PM
My new book, 'The Return of Russia' from @yalebooks.bsky.social has been picked by @islingtontrib.bsky.social as one to look out for in 2026. Thanks @lucyjpop.bsky.social for including it.
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/shel...
www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/shel...
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My author's copies of my new book, 'The Return of Russia' have arrived. The book will be published in the UK and US on January 27 by @yalebooks.bsky.social.
I have events planned in London and other parts of the UK in Feb and March. Details to follow
#Russia #history #Putin
I have events planned in London and other parts of the UK in Feb and March. Details to follow
#Russia #history #Putin
January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
My author's copies of my new book, 'The Return of Russia' have arrived. The book will be published in the UK and US on January 27 by @yalebooks.bsky.social.
I have events planned in London and other parts of the UK in Feb and March. Details to follow
#Russia #history #Putin
I have events planned in London and other parts of the UK in Feb and March. Details to follow
#Russia #history #Putin
My author's copies of my new book, 'The Return of Russia' have arrived. The book will be published in the UK and US on January 27 by @yalebooks.bsky.social.
I have events planned in London and other parts of the UK in Feb and March. Details to follow
#Russia #history #Putin
I have events planned in London and other parts of the UK in Feb and March. Details to follow
#Russia #history #Putin
January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
My author's copies of my new book, 'The Return of Russia' have arrived. The book will be published in the UK and US on January 27 by @yalebooks.bsky.social.
I have events planned in London and other parts of the UK in Feb and March. Details to follow
#Russia #history #Putin
I have events planned in London and other parts of the UK in Feb and March. Details to follow
#Russia #history #Putin
Moon over the Thames at Hammersmith, winter morning
January 3, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Moon over the Thames at Hammersmith, winter morning
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I shared some thoughts on Putin, the war, and history for this article on the #RussiaUkraineWar in 2026. The piece also mentions my next book, 'The Return of Russia' out later this month from @yalebooks.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
Putin believes 2026 is his year — so long as he shows no weakness
As the invasion of Ukraine grinds on, the Russian leader is increasingly insulated from dissent and no closer to making concessions to end his ideological war
www.thetimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:47 PM
I shared some thoughts on Putin, the war, and history for this article on the #RussiaUkraineWar in 2026. The piece also mentions my next book, 'The Return of Russia' out later this month from @yalebooks.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
I never get to the end of my Christmas reading list, but did read this. As you would imagine with a historian of Clark's stature, it is a superbly researched work of compelling analysis. It is also so engagingly written it really brings the time and place to life alongside the ideas
January 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I never get to the end of my Christmas reading list, but did read this. As you would imagine with a historian of Clark's stature, it is a superbly researched work of compelling analysis. It is also so engagingly written it really brings the time and place to life alongside the ideas
I shared some thoughts on Putin, the war, and history for this article on the #RussiaUkraineWar in 2026. The piece also mentions my next book, 'The Return of Russia' out later this month from @yalebooks.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
Putin believes 2026 is his year — so long as he shows no weakness
As the invasion of Ukraine grinds on, the Russian leader is increasingly insulated from dissent and no closer to making concessions to end his ideological war
www.thetimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:47 PM
I shared some thoughts on Putin, the war, and history for this article on the #RussiaUkraineWar in 2026. The piece also mentions my next book, 'The Return of Russia' out later this month from @yalebooks.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
Putin 'thinks things are going his way', I told @thetimes.com for this piece on prospects for the ##RussiaUkraineWar in 2026
As the invasion of Ukraine grinds on, the Russian leader is increasingly insulated from dissent and no closer to making concessions to end his ideological war
Putin believes 2026 is his year — so long as he shows no weakness
As the invasion of Ukraine grinds on, the Russian leader is increasingly insulated from dissent and no closer to making concessions to end his ideological war
www.thetimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Putin 'thinks things are going his way', I told @thetimes.com for this piece on prospects for the ##RussiaUkraineWar in 2026
On the last day of 2025, re-upping my recent essay for @uk.theconversation.com on the enduring value of #Journalism, even at the end of a deadly year for journalists
A vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information.
The enduring power of journalism in a world of more media and less freedom
A vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information.
tcnv.link
December 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
On the last day of 2025, re-upping my recent essay for @uk.theconversation.com on the enduring value of #Journalism, even at the end of a deadly year for journalists
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The Decembrist revolt of 1825 saw Russia’s nobility attempt to depose tsar Nicholas I. Dismissed as romantic idealists, they were driven by a bold vision for the future of the country.
🔓 This recent archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/feat...
🔓 This recent archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/feat...
The Decembrists: Russia’s First Revolution
www.historytoday.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The Decembrist revolt of 1825 saw Russia’s nobility attempt to depose tsar Nicholas I. Dismissed as romantic idealists, they were driven by a bold vision for the future of the country.
🔓 This recent archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/feat...
🔓 This recent archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/feat...
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New on my website:
'Today, we have access to more media than at any other time in history. But this vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information. Governments and tech companies striving to control the message often succeed.'
jamesrodgersauthor.com/journalism-i...
'Today, we have access to more media than at any other time in history. But this vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information. Governments and tech companies striving to control the message often succeed.'
jamesrodgersauthor.com/journalism-i...
Journalism in a world of more media and less freedom
Some of my press passes from my time as an international correspondent This is my latest piece for The Conversation, reflecting on journalism’s enduring importance in a world where it is incr…
jamesrodgersauthor.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
New on my website:
'Today, we have access to more media than at any other time in history. But this vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information. Governments and tech companies striving to control the message often succeed.'
jamesrodgersauthor.com/journalism-i...
'Today, we have access to more media than at any other time in history. But this vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information. Governments and tech companies striving to control the message often succeed.'
jamesrodgersauthor.com/journalism-i...
New on my website:
'Today, we have access to more media than at any other time in history. But this vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information. Governments and tech companies striving to control the message often succeed.'
jamesrodgersauthor.com/journalism-i...
'Today, we have access to more media than at any other time in history. But this vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information. Governments and tech companies striving to control the message often succeed.'
jamesrodgersauthor.com/journalism-i...
Journalism in a world of more media and less freedom
Some of my press passes from my time as an international correspondent This is my latest piece for The Conversation, reflecting on journalism’s enduring importance in a world where it is incr…
jamesrodgersauthor.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
New on my website:
'Today, we have access to more media than at any other time in history. But this vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information. Governments and tech companies striving to control the message often succeed.'
jamesrodgersauthor.com/journalism-i...
'Today, we have access to more media than at any other time in history. But this vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information. Governments and tech companies striving to control the message often succeed.'
jamesrodgersauthor.com/journalism-i...