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Sara Silvestri
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Politics Europe Religion Migration Christianity Islam Interfaith, Ecumenism Environment Peace | Academic: City StGeorge, UniLondon; Cambridge uni: StEd college & Divinity | trustee CCADD & CCatholicSTP | contemporary visualart with marcellosilvestri.com
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Sara Silvestri @sarasilvestri.bsky.social · Jun 24
"Let's bomb each other so we can love each other"
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Dear James, PhD supervisor....RIP!
#jamesmayall #internationalrelations #africa #ir #globalpolitics #nationalism #cambridgeuniversity #cambridge #university
www.polis.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
Professor James Mayall (in memoriam) | Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS)
We pass on the sad news of the death of Emeritus Prof. James Mayall (14 April 1937 - 5 November 2025). James was the first Sir Patrick Sheehy Professor of International Relations at Cambridge, 1997-20...
www.polis.cam.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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justsecurity.org
How durable is the Gaza ceasefire? Laurie Nathan writes that ceasefires are inherently risky, and provides recommendations on ceasefire mechanisms to manage those risks.

#Gaza #Israel #ceasefire

www.justsecurity.org/122904/imple...
Implementing the Gaza Ceasefire
The ceasefire in Gaza many challenges and is currently threatened by serious violations. What can we learn from ceasefires elsewhere?
www.justsecurity.org
October 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
Come along to @ccadduk.bsky.social annual lecture this Thu 9 Oct 12.30pm in #London by Tim Cross. Dm or ccadd for more info. #ethics #conflict #war #ccadd #christians #christianethics #ecumenism #peace #warfare #security #warandpeace #internationalsecurity
October 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Reposted by Sara Silvestri
channel4news.bsky.social
"Netanyahu will be withdrawn to the sidelines of history for his failures, for his arrogance, for his lack of human sensitivity."

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert tells @krishgm.bsky.social his thoughts on what will be the current leader's legacy.

Read and watch:
www.channel4.com/news/palesti...
Palestinian state is in Israel’s interest, says Israeli ex-PM
We spoke to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and asked him if Benjamin Netanyahu could be trusted to stick to the plan for Gaza.
www.channel4.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
This afternoon will be responding to these amazing books #Cambridgeuniversity #interfaith Program. #faith #environment #health #theology #religion #PublicPolicy #responsibility #justice #integralecology #publichealth #climatechange #climateawareness #dialogue
www.interfaith.cam.ac.uk/events/launc...
Launch: Religion, health & Taking responsibility | Cambridge Interfaith Programme
Celebrating two new books from the Leading Causes of Life Initiative: A Handbook on Religion and Health & Taking responsibility for the life of complex human ecosystems. Co-hosted by Dr Tobias Müller.
www.interfaith.cam.ac.uk
October 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
Thrilled to have become an expert advisor of #leadintegrity a #faith sensitive & inspired consultancy founded by Azza Karam & a group of amazing #researchers #Creatives #Policy #experts & #business people that want to make a difference in the world. #SDGs
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Sara Silvestri — Lead Integrity
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September 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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ukandeu.bsky.social
In the autumn, negotiations between the UK and the EU on the policy areas agreed at May's summit will begin

Get up to speed on how much the UK has diverged from EU rules since Brexit and the key regulatory challenges with @jreland.bsky.social's report 👇

ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/regu...
Regulating after Brexit - UK in a changing Europe
This report provides a comprehensive stock take of the extent to which the UK has diverged from EU rules since Brexit and the main regulatory challenges it now faces.
ukandeu.ac.uk
August 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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flampert.bsky.social
The Knowledge in Crisis (@knowledgecrisis.bsky.social) discussion panel ‘Propaganda: Shaping narratives in times of war’ is now available as an episode of the podcast Ukraine World:

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Propaganda: shaping narratives in times of war
This episode is a recording of a public event held by Central European University in Vienna.
ukraineworld.org
July 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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pasliwa.bsky.social
The University of Vienna is hiring a full Professor in Philosophy of Mind! Spread the word! philjobs.org/job/show/29293
Full Professor of Philosophy of Mind, University of Vienna - PhilJobs:JFP Full Professor of Philosophy of Mind, University of Vienna
An international database of jobs for philosophers
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July 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
My great mentor Grace Davie! #EuARe2025 #religion #sociology #politics #vienna #wien
July 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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#EUARE #wien #vienna #global #catholicism panel! #religion #politics #diplomacy #internationalrelations
July 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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eurpeace.bsky.social
Two job opportunities now open at the Institute:

Research Analyst to work on women’s political participation in Syria (service contract), deadline 22 June: bit.ly/43WDT3m

Programme Assistant, Middle East and Gulf, deadline 2 July: bit.ly/4jXUw4T
June 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
"Let's bomb each other so we can love each other"
June 24, 2025 at 8:17 AM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
"Pope Francis - tending the wounds of international relations"
My reflection on passage from #popeFrancis to #PopeLeoXIV , significance of #mercy & #catholic #church in #globalpolitics, global #migration #peace . #catholicchurch #InternationalRelations #ethics #refugees #wounds #religion #vatican
June 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
#stopwar #stopwars #guerre #war #apocalypse #apocalisse #krieg #harb #melchama #voyna #peace #paix #frieden #salam #shalom #saleh #mir #viyny #pace #paz
#globalpolitics #diplomacy
#artwork by #marcellosilvestri #artist
June 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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ecfr.eu
Israel’s attacks are almost certainly likely to empower those in Iran who want to move towards nuclear weaponisation—a decision which Tehran has long resisted, and which US intelligence findings say the Iranian leadership has not yet taken.
Europe must act now to prevent a major war between Israel and Iran
Israel’s unprecedented strikes across Iran have shattered nuclear diplomacy and paved the way for regional war. As America scrambles to respond, Europeans can help curb dangerous escalation…
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June 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
Some pics of great day 2 weeks ago with @eudelegationuk.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social SPGA hosting 6th networking meeting of #european affairs #student #societies ! #eu #europeanunion #europe #uk #brexit #ukineurope . congratulations to my 3rd y. students who coordinated this Geanina & Ania
June 18, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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sarasilvestri.bsky.social
Presentazione #libro di @marcovarvello.bsky.social , Cambridge @pembroke1347.bsky.social , 6 giugno, evento promosso da Italian Cultural Institute London
#londra #potere #politica #uk #RegnoUnito #giornalista #italia #istitutoitalianodicultura #italianculture iiclondra.esteri.it/it/gli_event...
Londra, i luoghi del potere di Marco Varvello
Venerdì 6 giugno, ore 17,30, 4 Mill Lane Recital Room, Pembroke College, Cambridge Presentazione del libro “Londra, i luoghi del potere” di Marco Varvello (RAI). Con l’autore interviene Francesco Bong...
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May 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
Presentazione #libro di @marcovarvello.bsky.social , Cambridge @pembroke1347.bsky.social , 6 giugno, evento promosso da Italian Cultural Institute London
#londra #potere #politica #uk #RegnoUnito #giornalista #italia #istitutoitalianodicultura #italianculture iiclondra.esteri.it/it/gli_event...
Londra, i luoghi del potere di Marco Varvello
Venerdì 6 giugno, ore 17,30, 4 Mill Lane Recital Room, Pembroke College, Cambridge Presentazione del libro “Londra, i luoghi del potere” di Marco Varvello (RAI). Con l’autore interviene Francesco Bong...
iiclondra.esteri.it
May 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
Glad to have contributed to this #ABC article on #popeleo #papacy #CatholicChurch #papaleone #LeoneXIV #papa #pope #popefrancis #chiesacattolica #middleeast #migration #FratelliTutti #interfaithdialogue #dialogue #dialogo #internationalrelations #GlobalPolitics www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Pope Leo isn't a diplomat, but he'll have to forge bonds with other leaders
Amid global conflicts, the new pope will need to forge new bonds. Experts say he has the background and the skills that will demonstrate that he's up to the task.
www.abc.net.au
May 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
Happy Europe day!

#europa #europe #eu #europeanunion #unioneeuropea #UnionEuropeenne
#pace #peace #paz #paix #EuropeDay #GiornatadellEuropa
May 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
New #pope #prevost #leoxiv in his inaugural speech has already highlighted importance of #peace #ecumenism #dialogue #catholic #socialteaching that #church is for all. #synodality #charity and continuity with work of #popefrancis . "In Illo uno unum"
May 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Thank you for having me!
phildobbie.bsky.social Phil Dobbie @phildobbie.bsky.social · May 1
Anyone can be Pope, says Dr Sara Silvestri from City St George’s University, as she explains the process in appointing the next Head of the Catholic Church. whycurve.com/episode/conc...
May 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM
sarasilvestri.bsky.social
I speak in this #podcast on the next #conclave
#catholic #church #pope #Christians #catholicchurch #popefrancis #chiesacattolica #papa #papafrancesco #cattolici #politics #politica
@citystgeorges.bsky.social
whycurve.com/episode/conc...
May 2, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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commonweal.bsky.social
On a SPECIAL NEW EPISODE of the podcast, three theologians — @massimofaggioli.bsky.social, @susanbreynolds.bsky.social, and Terence Sweeney — reflect with Commonweal editors on the pope’s legacy.
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/reme...
Remembering Francis
On this episode, three theologians reflect with Commonweal editors on the pope’s legacy.
www.commonwealmagazine.org
April 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM