Quentin de Pimodan
@qdepim.bsky.social
Co-author of The Khaleeji Voice, international advisor at
RIEAS.
RIEAS.
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🚨 “The glory days are over”: consultants in Saudi Arabia curb expansion plans as the kingdom reviews its priorities.
October 7, 2025 at 6:33 AM
🚨 “The glory days are over”: consultants in Saudi Arabia curb expansion plans as the kingdom reviews its priorities.
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🚨 My latest: Western cultural institutions are re-embracing Saudi Arabia as their quest for fresh funding and expansion aligns with the kingdom’s ambitions to grow its art and culture sectors as part of wider economic diversification plans.
October 8, 2025 at 6:24 AM
🚨 My latest: Western cultural institutions are re-embracing Saudi Arabia as their quest for fresh funding and expansion aligns with the kingdom’s ambitions to grow its art and culture sectors as part of wider economic diversification plans.
Super interesting article by Andrew here. Highly recommended read 👇
For @carnegieendowment.org, I wrote about the Saudi podcast scene and how hosts address policy and politics without being overtly "political."
June 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Super interesting article by Andrew here. Highly recommended read 👇
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(Chronique romaine) Papabili, le jeu incertain des pronostics a commencé www.la-croix.com/religion/pap...
Papabili, le jeu incertain des pronostics a commencé
Chaque jour, nos envoyés spéciaux à Rome vous racontent ce qui se vit au Vatican en ce temps si spécial jusqu’à l’élection du successeur de François. Décryptages, analyses, reportages, pour tout compr...
www.la-croix.com
April 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
(Chronique romaine) Papabili, le jeu incertain des pronostics a commencé www.la-croix.com/religion/pap...
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Hegsethgate is bad. But the administration-wide national security crisis spinning out of control around it is much much worse. My latest. www.thedailybeast.com/hegseths-pen...
Hegseth’s Pentagon Crisis Is So Much Worse Than You Think
The Secretary of Defense must be fired, but he’s not the only one.
www.thedailybeast.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Hegsethgate is bad. But the administration-wide national security crisis spinning out of control around it is much much worse. My latest. www.thedailybeast.com/hegseths-pen...
"Ironically, it is now the UAE, under MBZ’s leadership, that seeks to assert regional hegemony over its much larger neighbor."
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Afrabia Brief: Does Sudan Signal a Rift in the Saudi-UAE Alliance?
Denial is a river in Sudan
substack.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:49 AM
"Ironically, it is now the UAE, under MBZ’s leadership, that seeks to assert regional hegemony over its much larger neighbor."
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
“He’s just the most irritating person I’ve ever had to deal with, and that is saying something.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Inside Elon Musk's Gleeful Destruction of the Government
Trump’s DOGE chief, Elon Musk, has blazed a staggering trail of destruction, firing tens of thousands of workers while cashing in.
www.rollingstone.com
April 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
“He’s just the most irritating person I’ve ever had to deal with, and that is saying something.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
"Bridges in the Gulf: wealthy states mediate crisis after crisis" with Anna Jacobs, @kristianulrichsen.bsky.social and James Dorsey by the @afpnews.bsky.social
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Bridges in the Gulf: wealthy states mediate crisis after crisis
When US and Iranian negotiators meet in Oman on Saturday they will be just the latest to turn to crisis mediation in the Gulf Arab states, whose wealthy rulers are increasingly seeking out the role.
www.france24.com
April 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
"Bridges in the Gulf: wealthy states mediate crisis after crisis" with Anna Jacobs, @kristianulrichsen.bsky.social and James Dorsey by the @afpnews.bsky.social
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
A group of Khaleejis is launching a Substack and podcast under the name 'Afrabia', focusing on the GCC & the Horn of Africa. I know one of them, if they are all like him, I am confident the content will be of high quality. The link to subscribe 👇
substack.com/@afrabia
#MENAsky
substack.com/@afrabia
#MENAsky
Afrabia | Substack
Afrabia is an information service covering the neglected parts of Africa and the Middle East. Pitches, fan/hate mail, legal notices, and other enquires can be sent to our email address: afrabia@proton...
substack.com
March 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A group of Khaleejis is launching a Substack and podcast under the name 'Afrabia', focusing on the GCC & the Horn of Africa. I know one of them, if they are all like him, I am confident the content will be of high quality. The link to subscribe 👇
substack.com/@afrabia
#MENAsky
substack.com/@afrabia
#MENAsky
"Turkish police on Wednesday arrested Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, state-run media reported, as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and terror links."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Istanbul mayor arrested days before likely presidential nomination
Key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:06 AM
"Turkish police on Wednesday arrested Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, state-run media reported, as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and terror links."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Résumé de cet article:
"son avocat « conteste » encore et relève « le caractère diffamatoire » de ce témoignage."
Beaucoup de témoignages, son avocat "conteste".
- Bonjour, vous...
- Je conteste !
- Mais, j'ai rien...
- Je conteste, c'est diffamatoire!
"son avocat « conteste » encore et relève « le caractère diffamatoire » de ce témoignage."
Beaucoup de témoignages, son avocat "conteste".
- Bonjour, vous...
- Je conteste !
- Mais, j'ai rien...
- Je conteste, c'est diffamatoire!
M6 sait-il dans quoi il met les pieds en recrutant Cyril Hanouna ? Notre 1er article raconte la violence inouïe que le présentateur de TPMP déchaine depuis des années contre les personnalités qui le critiquent, mais aussi contre ses propres chroniqueurs.
www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
Menaces, lynchage et règlements de comptes : bienvenue chez Cyril Hanouna hors caméra
La future recrue de M6 déploie dans son émission une violence inouïe, humiliant ses chroniqueurs et menaçant des personnalités. Mediapart révèle ses méthodes et celles de son entourage hors antenne :…
www.mediapart.fr
March 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Résumé de cet article:
"son avocat « conteste » encore et relève « le caractère diffamatoire » de ce témoignage."
Beaucoup de témoignages, son avocat "conteste".
- Bonjour, vous...
- Je conteste !
- Mais, j'ai rien...
- Je conteste, c'est diffamatoire!
"son avocat « conteste » encore et relève « le caractère diffamatoire » de ce témoignage."
Beaucoup de témoignages, son avocat "conteste".
- Bonjour, vous...
- Je conteste !
- Mais, j'ai rien...
- Je conteste, c'est diffamatoire!
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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En bombardant massivement la bande de Gaza, Nétanyahou rompt la trêve avec le Hamas
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
Par @samuelforey.bsky.social
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
Par @samuelforey.bsky.social
En bombardant massivement la bande de Gaza, Nétanyahou rompt la trêve avec le Hamas
L’armée israélienne reprend son offensive sur l’enclave, tuant plus de 330 Palestiniens dans la journée de mardi, selon le ministère de la santé sur place. Le Hamas dénonce une agression, alors qu’Isr...
www.lemonde.fr
March 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
En bombardant massivement la bande de Gaza, Nétanyahou rompt la trêve avec le Hamas
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
Par @samuelforey.bsky.social
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
Par @samuelforey.bsky.social
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Return the #StatueofLiberty? Here's my interview with the French politician who made this demand of the US today. He's a rising star on the French Democratic Left #RaphaelGlucksmann newrepublic.com/article/1847...
The Man Who Saved France From Marine Le Pen
Raphael Glucksmann spoke with The New Republic about how he helped keep the far-right out of power—and his leftist vision for the country’s future.
newrepublic.com
March 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Return the #StatueofLiberty? Here's my interview with the French politician who made this demand of the US today. He's a rising star on the French Democratic Left #RaphaelGlucksmann newrepublic.com/article/1847...
"On Sunday, Raphaël Glucksmann suggested that the U.S. is no longer worthy of the statue, a sculpture that was a gift from France nearly 140 years ago that stands on Liberty Island, located in New York Harbor."
www.newsweek.com/white-house-...
www.newsweek.com/white-house-...
White House reacts to French lawmaker who wants the Statue of Liberty back
Glucksmann suggested the U.S. isn't worthy of the Statue of Liberty, a monument that was a gift from France nearly 140 years ago.
www.newsweek.com
March 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
"On Sunday, Raphaël Glucksmann suggested that the U.S. is no longer worthy of the statue, a sculpture that was a gift from France nearly 140 years ago that stands on Liberty Island, located in New York Harbor."
www.newsweek.com/white-house-...
www.newsweek.com/white-house-...
Who ?
March 17, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Who ?
"It is now Yemen & Iraq that are at the forefront of this pro-Iran alliance and the weakening of Tehran's strongest proxy forces offers the Houthi leader A.M Al-Houthi an opportunity to ascend to a position of regional gravitas following the death of Hassan Nasrallah"
www.newarab.com/analysis/cou...
www.newarab.com/analysis/cou...
Could war in Yemen re-erupt this Ramadan amid a Houthi build-up?
Analysis: Amid an economic crisis and unsteady truce, there are fears that Yemen’s war could reignite, with a potentially devastating impact on civilians.
www.newarab.com
March 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"It is now Yemen & Iraq that are at the forefront of this pro-Iran alliance and the weakening of Tehran's strongest proxy forces offers the Houthi leader A.M Al-Houthi an opportunity to ascend to a position of regional gravitas following the death of Hassan Nasrallah"
www.newarab.com/analysis/cou...
www.newarab.com/analysis/cou...
"Backed by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, Jared Kushner's firm is now biggest shareholder in Israeli company with stakes in businesses operating in occupied territories" @simonbhooper.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/news/gulf-st...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/gulf-st...
Exclusive: Gulf states linked to Israeli businesses on UN settlements blacklist
Backed by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, Jared Kushner's firm is now biggest shareholder in Israeli company with stakes in businesses operating in occupied territories
www.middleeasteye.net
March 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"Backed by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, Jared Kushner's firm is now biggest shareholder in Israeli company with stakes in businesses operating in occupied territories" @simonbhooper.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/news/gulf-st...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/gulf-st...
Canadian friends, let's make a deal in face of adversity : drink more French wine and champagne and we will eat more pancakes with maple syrup.
Deal ?
Deal ?
Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine and champagne
Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine and champagne
US president says levy on alcohol imports would be retaliation for ‘nasty’ 50% tariff imposed on bourbon whiskey
* US politics live – latest updates
Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on wine and champagne from EU countries, in the latest…
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Canadian friends, let's make a deal in face of adversity : drink more French wine and champagne and we will eat more pancakes with maple syrup.
Deal ?
Deal ?
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Bien avant les pyramides et Stonehenge, des hommes ont érigé ces mystérieux piliers de pierre. À quoi servait Göbekli Tepe ? Un temple ? Un lieu de rassemblement ? Une révolution dans notre vision du Néolithique.
➡️ https://l.franceculture.fr/Fa4
➡️ https://l.franceculture.fr/Fa4
March 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Bien avant les pyramides et Stonehenge, des hommes ont érigé ces mystérieux piliers de pierre. À quoi servait Göbekli Tepe ? Un temple ? Un lieu de rassemblement ? Une révolution dans notre vision du Néolithique.
➡️ https://l.franceculture.fr/Fa4
➡️ https://l.franceculture.fr/Fa4
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So both my article and my video interview have disappeared from @aljazeera.com
An International Women’s Day piece on feminist hypocrisy and Gaza—gone. A video on the silence around Palestinian women—gone.
No explanation. Just erased.
I’d love to know why.
An International Women’s Day piece on feminist hypocrisy and Gaza—gone. A video on the silence around Palestinian women—gone.
No explanation. Just erased.
I’d love to know why.
March 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
So both my article and my video interview have disappeared from @aljazeera.com
An International Women’s Day piece on feminist hypocrisy and Gaza—gone. A video on the silence around Palestinian women—gone.
No explanation. Just erased.
I’d love to know why.
An International Women’s Day piece on feminist hypocrisy and Gaza—gone. A video on the silence around Palestinian women—gone.
No explanation. Just erased.
I’d love to know why.
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When Musk said he loved Trump “as much as a straight man can love another”, the emetic effect was widespread. Trump is one of the few left who likes having Musk around. Yet having given him such unprecedented power, Trump is watching his benefactor turn into an albatross. www.ft.com/content/ea5b...
Elon Musk’s self-destruction
The cost for Donald Trump of keeping the world’s richest man by his side is growing
www.ft.com
March 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
When Musk said he loved Trump “as much as a straight man can love another”, the emetic effect was widespread. Trump is one of the few left who likes having Musk around. Yet having given him such unprecedented power, Trump is watching his benefactor turn into an albatross. www.ft.com/content/ea5b...
Sur France Info, Jérôme Chapuis fait remarquer à Manuel Bompard qui explique que les pop locales doivent être consultées sur les territoires occupés par la Russie, qu'hier l'amb FR en Ukraine Veyssière disait que c'était techniquement impossible. Bompard répond :"bah moi je crois que c'est possible"
March 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Sur France Info, Jérôme Chapuis fait remarquer à Manuel Bompard qui explique que les pop locales doivent être consultées sur les territoires occupés par la Russie, qu'hier l'amb FR en Ukraine Veyssière disait que c'était techniquement impossible. Bompard répond :"bah moi je crois que c'est possible"
"M. Iordandi a été un cadre de la mission de l’OSCE en Bosnie et est actuellement candidat pour diriger une mission en Serbie, au Kazakhstan ou au Kirghizistan. « Nous suivons une politique de recrutement rigoureuse, pour toutes nos fonctions », indique-t-on à l’OSCE"
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
Les services de renseignement européens sur la piste des espions russes
« Le Monde », en collaboration avec plusieurs autres médias, a identifié les « diplomates » en poste à Bruxelles expulsés par la Belgique début 2023. Parmi eux figuraient des membres du SVR, le servic...
www.lemonde.fr
March 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
"M. Iordandi a été un cadre de la mission de l’OSCE en Bosnie et est actuellement candidat pour diriger une mission en Serbie, au Kazakhstan ou au Kirghizistan. « Nous suivons une politique de recrutement rigoureuse, pour toutes nos fonctions », indique-t-on à l’OSCE"
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
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Tueries en Syrie : Ahmed Al-Charaa confronté au premier grand défi de sa présidence
www.lemonde.fr/internationa... par @helenesallon.bsky.social
www.lemonde.fr/internationa... par @helenesallon.bsky.social
Tueries en Syrie : Ahmed Al-Charaa confronté au premier grand défi de sa présidence
Les efforts du président par intérim, pour consolider sa mainmise sur la Syrie et assurer une transition pacifique sont mis à mal par les affrontements sanglants entre les partisans de l’ancien dicta...
www.lemonde.fr
March 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Tueries en Syrie : Ahmed Al-Charaa confronté au premier grand défi de sa présidence
www.lemonde.fr/internationa... par @helenesallon.bsky.social
www.lemonde.fr/internationa... par @helenesallon.bsky.social