Iona Allan
iona-allan.bsky.social
Iona Allan
@iona-allan.bsky.social
Assistant editor, @theworldtoday.bsky.social, the international affairs magazine of @chathamhouse.bsky.social.

Formerly UN and @stratcomcoe.bsky.social
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But first up, will Starmer's 'flatter Trump' strategy pay off once more over the state visit? Short and sharp from @iona-allan.bsky.social with excellent comment from @oliviaosullivan.bsky.social and @rentouljohn.bsky.social www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Starmer’s ‘flatter Trump’ strategy may turn to damage limitation during state visit
The US president will enjoy the pageantry, but the prime minister will want to avoid moments that reveal differences on trade, Ukraine and Palestine recognition, writes Iona Allan.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Wrote a piece for @theworldtoday.org and @chathamhouse.org on US-China fracturing and what we get wrong about the future of globalisation...
📢Our autumn issue is OUT NOW!

Check out stories about the world order after Trump, new climate thinking ahead of #COP30, the changing views of Israeli society on the war in Gaza and lots more. 🌎

Read here 👉 www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
September 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Pleased to be included in this issue of @theworldtoday.org. My article considers the aspirations of #Ukraine's #Africa strategy and the challenges the Kyiv is facing in competing with #Russia for sympathisers and allies on that continent.
📢Our autumn issue is OUT NOW!

Check out stories about the world order after Trump, new climate thinking ahead of #COP30, the changing views of Israeli society on the war in Gaza and lots more. 🌎

Read here 👉 www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
September 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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📢Our autumn issue is OUT NOW!

Check out stories about the world order after Trump, new climate thinking ahead of #COP30, the changing views of Israeli society on the war in Gaza and lots more. 🌎

Read here 👉 www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
September 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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With the #G7 summit now underway in Canada, read @iona-allan.bsky.social's piece to find out how Mark Carney might manage his first big moment on the global stage. 👇 🧵

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Can Carney avoid a clash with Trump at the G7 summit?
Hosting world leaders in Alberta will be the first big test for Canada’s new prime minister. But will he confront the US president or play peacemaker, asks Iona Allan.
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June 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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With a close win for Warsaw's mayor, Rafal Trzaskowski, in the 1st round of #Poland's presidential elections, Donald Tusks' centric coalition comes a step closer to purging country's far right.

@iona-allan.bsky.social weighs up the stakes for Poland and beyond. www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Tusk eyes chance to purge far right in Poland’s presidential election
Victory for Civic Coalition-backed candidate in May would end the government’s legislative deadlock with hardline president, writes Iona Allan.
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May 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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"The next era of AI development could move from private-sector competition to develop the fastest models to a more geopolitical, public-sector race", writes @stokel.bsky.social

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Will China’s DeepSeek liberate AI from US tech giants?
The low-cost chatbot could herald an era of affordable public-sector AI – but governments may need to weigh the potential political costs, writes Chris Stokel-Walker.
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March 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Poland's presidential election in May is a make-or-break test for Donald Tusk and his centrist agenda. Can his government end its cohabitation with the far right?

My piece for @theworldtoday.bsky.social 👇

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Tusk eyes chance to purge far right in Poland’s presidential election
Victory for Civic Coalition-backed candidate in May would end the government’s legislative deadlock with hardline president, writes Iona Allan.
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March 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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My latest for @chathamhouse.bsky.social's magazine The World Today looks at DeepSeek - and whether it can help countries free themselves from big tech's grip
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Will China’s DeepSeek liberate AI from US tech giants?
The low-cost chatbot could herald an era of affordable public-sector AI – but governments may need to weigh the potential political costs, writes Chris Stokel-Walker.
www.chathamhouse.org
March 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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The UK government seems to want to work more closely with China on climate change.

This is A Good Thing - but it will require political courage and action to 'institutionalize' the cooperative relationship.

My piece in @theworldtoday.bsky.social

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Cooperating with China on climate action is a win for the UK – and the planet
Sharing British climate policy know-how could help the world’s largest emitter decarbonize faster. But the UK government must find the political courage to collaborate, writes Chris Aylett.
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March 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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🚨Our NEW issue is here!

We bring to you stories on:
⏱️ Trump's first 50 days💥
🤝 How Saudi Arabia & the US may reset the Middle East
🌍 What the Nordics can teach Britain
🕊️ Ukrainian refugees' big dilemma

...and lots more! Read HERE: www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Spring 2025: The Middle East’s Great Realignment
How Saudi Arabia and the US can end Iran’s threat for a generation
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March 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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As Afghan women experience ever-worsening oppression at the hands of the Taliban. @zahrajoya.bsky.social meets the activists resisting this ‘gender apartheid’.

Check out our latest photostory by @melissacrt.bsky.social & Kiana Hayeri: www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
The hidden plight and enduring fight of Afghan women
Banned from much work, high school and speaking in public, women are subject to ever-worsening oppression at the hands of the Taliban. Zahra Joya meets the activists staging small acts of resistance a...
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January 10, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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📢 Our winter issue is OUT NOW! Articles include:

🌍 Europe’s triple crisis & why Trump is the shock the region needs
✊🏼 Afghan women’s resistance, the big issues of 2025 and conspiracy theorists in the White House
📊 And finally, our end-of-year quiz!

Read here > www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
December 9, 2024 at 11:35 AM