Olivia O'Sullivan
@oliviaosullivan.bsky.social
Director, UK in the World programme, Chatham House. Formerly HMG's Open Innovation Team, Cabinet Office, & DFID.
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Running the BBC has become an impossible job
The broadcaster should rethink the role of director-general and reclaim editorial independence
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November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Special relationship latest
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Special relationship latest
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For defence and security types, I'll be talking about whether the UK can afford to fight a war with General Sir Richard Barrons and @oliviaosullivan.bsky.social at Chatham House on 27th November. You can sign up here for online or in person:
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
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Can the UK afford to fight a war?
Assessing the post-budget outlook for Britain’s defence and security commitments.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
For defence and security types, I'll be talking about whether the UK can afford to fight a war with General Sir Richard Barrons and @oliviaosullivan.bsky.social at Chatham House on 27th November. You can sign up here for online or in person:
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
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⚡️Ukraine just became the first non-member to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force.
Ukraine Becomes First Non-Member to Join UK-Led Joint Expeditionary Force
The JEF welcomes Ukraine as its first non-member with Enhanced Partnership status, enhancing cooperation in defense and countering hybrid threats.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
⚡️Ukraine just became the first non-member to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force.
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Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
Norweger stellen fest, dass China 850 ihrer Elektrobusse fernsteuern und sogar stoppen kann
Etwa 850 in Norwegen eingesetzte Elektrobusse können aus China vollständig kontrolliert werden. Das hat ein geheimer Test der öffentlichen Verkehrsbetriebe ergeben.
www.focus.de
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
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Pretty extraordinary story here
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China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research, documents show - BBC News
Sheffield Hallam University apologises to Professor Laura Murphy for restricting her academic freedom.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Pretty extraordinary story here
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Another momentous week for the #India-#UK relationship. I discuss the key achievements in the following thread along with sharing my earlier analysis on the bilateral relationship: @chathamhouse.org, @chasiapacific.bsky.social www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/modi...
Modi visit marks elevation of India–UK relationship, but risks and ambiguities remain
The new free trade agreement will bring opportunity for British and Indian economies. Working towards genuine strategic partnership should be the next step, regardless of lingering issues.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Another momentous week for the #India-#UK relationship. I discuss the key achievements in the following thread along with sharing my earlier analysis on the bilateral relationship: @chathamhouse.org, @chasiapacific.bsky.social www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/modi...
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet India’s Narendra Modi in Mumbai next week to drive forward their tech and security partnership, multiple people familiar with the planning told POLITICO.
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi eye closer tech ties at Mumbai summit
The U.K. PM‘s first India visit comes just months after the two nations closed their long-desired trade deal.
www.politico.eu
October 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet India’s Narendra Modi in Mumbai next week to drive forward their tech and security partnership, multiple people familiar with the planning told POLITICO.
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
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Happy Stanislav Petrov day! Sometimes, questioning what the computer tells you, is the way to go.
September 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Happy Stanislav Petrov day! Sometimes, questioning what the computer tells you, is the way to go.
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Taipei for the first time unilaterally imposed semiconductor export controls on a country, limiting shipments to South Africa for trying to weaken ties with Taiwan — a key demand of Beijing from its formal partners.
Taiwan weaponizes chip sector to deter China on world stage
Taipei’s chip curbs reflect its strategy to increasingly use economic and trade policy for diplomatic goals, according to a Taiwanese official.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Taipei for the first time unilaterally imposed semiconductor export controls on a country, limiting shipments to South Africa for trying to weaken ties with Taiwan — a key demand of Beijing from its formal partners.
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On the other site I have a list of people I follow - regular Gazans who mostly tweet in Arabic - and the stories they tell and the depth of their despair are absolutely breaking my heart. And they're blaming Hamas and Israel in almost equal measure
September 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
On the other site I have a list of people I follow - regular Gazans who mostly tweet in Arabic - and the stories they tell and the depth of their despair are absolutely breaking my heart. And they're blaming Hamas and Israel in almost equal measure
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BREAKING: The governments of Canada, Australia and the UK have formally recognised the Palestinian state.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/lcqb2s
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September 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
BREAKING: The governments of Canada, Australia and the UK have formally recognised the Palestinian state.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/lcqb2s
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/lcqb2s
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Hopes the visit would provide a breakthrough on efforts by UK negotiators to axe the 25% tariffs facing Britain’s beleaguered steel and aluminum industry were dashed even before Trump landed.
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Starmer’s state visit honeymoon may be short-lived
Israel-Gaza politics and a tricky party conference season lie ahead for the British PM.
www.politico.eu
September 19, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Hopes the visit would provide a breakthrough on efforts by UK negotiators to axe the 25% tariffs facing Britain’s beleaguered steel and aluminum industry were dashed even before Trump landed.
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
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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
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...
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Here comes the money: UK lands Trump tech deals
Britain’s quest for AI sovereignty is made in the USA.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-m...
Britain’s quest for AI sovereignty is made in the USA.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-m...
Here comes the money: UK lands Trump tech deals
Britain’s quest for AI sovereignty is made in the USA.
www.politico.eu
September 15, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Here comes the money: UK lands Trump tech deals
Britain’s quest for AI sovereignty is made in the USA.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-m...
Britain’s quest for AI sovereignty is made in the USA.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-m...
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Trump now publicly calling all Nato members to put 50-100% tariffs on China
'I am ready to “go” when you are. Just say when? I believe that this, plus NATO, as a group, placing 50% to 100% TARIFFS ON CHINA, to be fully withdrawn after the WAR with Russia and Ukraine is ended'
'I am ready to “go” when you are. Just say when? I believe that this, plus NATO, as a group, placing 50% to 100% TARIFFS ON CHINA, to be fully withdrawn after the WAR with Russia and Ukraine is ended'
September 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Trump now publicly calling all Nato members to put 50-100% tariffs on China
'I am ready to “go” when you are. Just say when? I believe that this, plus NATO, as a group, placing 50% to 100% TARIFFS ON CHINA, to be fully withdrawn after the WAR with Russia and Ukraine is ended'
'I am ready to “go” when you are. Just say when? I believe that this, plus NATO, as a group, placing 50% to 100% TARIFFS ON CHINA, to be fully withdrawn after the WAR with Russia and Ukraine is ended'
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Poland formally asks for Article Four consultations. “Tusk later announced that the consultations with the allies had already taken on the form of a formal request to launch art. 4 NATO. - This is our joint recommendation - the head of gov’t pointed out.”
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Ważny ruch Donalda Tuska i prezydenta Karola Nawrockiego. Polska uruchamia art. 4 NATO
Nocne wtargnięcie rosyjskich dronów "bardzo poważnie naruszyło" przestrzeń powietrzną NATO — podkreśla w rozmowie z "Faktem" gen. Stanisław Koziej. Wojskowy wskazuje, że "Polska powinna uruchomić k...
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September 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Poland formally asks for Article Four consultations. “Tusk later announced that the consultations with the allies had already taken on the form of a formal request to launch art. 4 NATO. - This is our joint recommendation - the head of gov’t pointed out.”
www.fakt.pl/polityka/ros...
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“Following the cold war, western governments popularised the notion of a “peace dividend” from reduced defence spending. Now the British government refers to a “defence dividend” as it aims to use defence spending to generate economic growth.”
UK to kick off new defence industrial strategy with £250mn
Funding for five deals across Britain aims to boost local economic growth
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September 8, 2025 at 6:13 AM
“Following the cold war, western governments popularised the notion of a “peace dividend” from reduced defence spending. Now the British government refers to a “defence dividend” as it aims to use defence spending to generate economic growth.”
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Yesterday in Parliament, I raised the case of my former @financialtimes.com colleague who is stuck in Gaza and is starving. Too many journalists have been killed in targeted attacks by the Israeli military. (1/2)
My question 👇
My question 👇
September 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Yesterday in Parliament, I raised the case of my former @financialtimes.com colleague who is stuck in Gaza and is starving. Too many journalists have been killed in targeted attacks by the Israeli military. (1/2)
My question 👇
My question 👇
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Event | In conversation with HE Dr Husam Zomlot, Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK
Husam Zomlot will speak at @chathamhouse.org next week to discuss the growing international calls for Palestinian statehood.
Date📅: 2 September
Time⌚️: 13:00
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Husam Zomlot will speak at @chathamhouse.org next week to discuss the growing international calls for Palestinian statehood.
Date📅: 2 September
Time⌚️: 13:00
Find out more⤵️
In conversation with HE Dr Husam Zomlot, Head of the Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom
Next steps on ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and the future for a Palestinian state.
www.chathamhouse.org
August 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Event | In conversation with HE Dr Husam Zomlot, Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK
Husam Zomlot will speak at @chathamhouse.org next week to discuss the growing international calls for Palestinian statehood.
Date📅: 2 September
Time⌚️: 13:00
Find out more⤵️
Husam Zomlot will speak at @chathamhouse.org next week to discuss the growing international calls for Palestinian statehood.
Date📅: 2 September
Time⌚️: 13:00
Find out more⤵️
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You have to see the whole board. Trump's policies are a regime shift from the US as insurance provider to protection racket, creating The New Economic Geography.
It isn't just about any one tariff or Fed official - the implications are far broader
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It isn't just about any one tariff or Fed official - the implications are far broader
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
The New Economic Geography
Who profits in a post-American world?
www.foreignaffairs.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
You have to see the whole board. Trump's policies are a regime shift from the US as insurance provider to protection racket, creating The New Economic Geography.
It isn't just about any one tariff or Fed official - the implications are far broader
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
It isn't just about any one tariff or Fed official - the implications are far broader
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
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The lengths I'd go to make you focus on the front page of the Sunday papers so you didn't notice the football pages.... (now with the link done right. Cos I'm a tech bro) observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Politically acceptable UK racism is rising, even under La...
As I wrote these words last autumn: “We have made progress... even though that progress remains fragile and insufficient”, little did I realise just how ...
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August 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The lengths I'd go to make you focus on the front page of the Sunday papers so you didn't notice the football pages.... (now with the link done right. Cos I'm a tech bro) observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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UK Ministry of Defence intelligence report this morning:
“It would take Russian forces approximately 4.4 more years to gain 100 per cent of the four Ukrainian oblasts’ territory, [which] would lead to approximately 1,930,000 further Russian casualties (killed or wounded).”
“It would take Russian forces approximately 4.4 more years to gain 100 per cent of the four Ukrainian oblasts’ territory, [which] would lead to approximately 1,930,000 further Russian casualties (killed or wounded).”
August 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
UK Ministry of Defence intelligence report this morning:
“It would take Russian forces approximately 4.4 more years to gain 100 per cent of the four Ukrainian oblasts’ territory, [which] would lead to approximately 1,930,000 further Russian casualties (killed or wounded).”
“It would take Russian forces approximately 4.4 more years to gain 100 per cent of the four Ukrainian oblasts’ territory, [which] would lead to approximately 1,930,000 further Russian casualties (killed or wounded).”
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Thank you @krishgm.bsky.social and @channel4news.bsky.social for the opportunity to discuss Gaza, Sudan, the humanitarian funding gulf, and the battle ahead for the UN.👇
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August 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Thank you @krishgm.bsky.social and @channel4news.bsky.social for the opportunity to discuss Gaza, Sudan, the humanitarian funding gulf, and the battle ahead for the UN.👇
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My new piece with my first reflections on the longer-term implications of Trump's AI chip deal with Nvidia and AMD:
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/08/trum...
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/08/trum...
August 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
My new piece with my first reflections on the longer-term implications of Trump's AI chip deal with Nvidia and AMD:
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/08/trum...
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/08/trum...