It has been some time since I read anything as one-sided as this volume on Asian geopolitics! Am amazed that it went thru IISS editorial scrutiny without questions being raised.

St Mary’s College, Durham University…

Just a lovely autumn day in North Yorkshire…

Early evening Durham skyline…

A wee spot of Durham on an autumn-leaning day…

Gotta say, what a view!

My latest crop of PhD students enjoying their well-earned celebrations in Durham!

Like buses, my PhD graduates now come in threes! Many congratulations to Drs Jia, Dan and Abdulla!! Takes the total to 65, and counting…

This is how bad the bill is:

What joy! Please welcome Dr Dan Wang who has just become my 61st successful PhD student. The smiling faces of the examiners, the candidate and myself tells you that she passed her viva and thesis without any corrections. Congratulations Dr Wang! 👏👏👏👏

The charlatan’s thugs are in our neighbourhoods trying to muster support in the local elections. Tell them where to get off!

Wonderful occasion celebrating Kuwait’s National Day and Liberation Day with His Excellently, Ambassador Bader…

Awesome Durham!

Can someone tell birdbrain Trump that it’s totally ABNORMAL to have rhubarb sprouting in the middle of winter in northern England! This’s climate change at its most obvious!! At its most dangerous! I pity the millions & us for this horrible man to be in the WH.

Hellloooo fellow travellers!

Please meet Dr Jia Liu, my 60th PhD student since 1995. Am so proud! 👏👏👏👏