Paul Knott
@paulknott11.bsky.social
Dockworker turned diplomat. Now, writer of 'The Accidental Diplomat'. Foreign policy for numerous outlets, including BBC radio at odd hours of the night. Rugby League & music fan.
As an exiled Briton, I do find it striking that Britain's image overseas is often better than the folks at home might think.
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From @economist.com
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From @economist.com
Brand Britain has bounced back
Despite all the gloom at home, the country’s reputation is surprisingly bright
www.economist.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
As an exiled Briton, I do find it striking that Britain's image overseas is often better than the folks at home might think.
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
From @economist.com
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
From @economist.com
China is now making more money from exporting green energy technology than the US makes from fossil fuels. In all sorts of ways, America is making a historic blunder here.
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
China is now making more money from exporting green energy technology than the US makes from fossil fuels. In all sorts of ways, America is making a historic blunder here.
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My beautiful laundrette
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Silence over Sudan: why do Manchester City’s owners get away with so much?
Two midweek matches in England had a backdrop of war and geopolitics, but only one drew large protests
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
My beautiful laundrette
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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"For the first time in a while, Democrats now think they can see a pathway out of the gloom. Big victory margins are by far the best guardrail against midterm skullduggery." My column. on.ft.com/3LphRkt
Has Trump passed his peak?
[FREE TO READ] One thing is for sure: the opening act of the US president’s second term is over
on.ft.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
"For the first time in a while, Democrats now think they can see a pathway out of the gloom. Big victory margins are by far the best guardrail against midterm skullduggery." My column. on.ft.com/3LphRkt
It remains sickening that Putin & Russia inflicted their disgusting war on Ukraine, bringing death & destruction to millions of decent people. And it remains the case that increasing support to Ukraine is the only way to defeat this vile regime and stop it attacking others. ecfr.eu/article/the-...
The long game: How Europe can outlast Russia’s war of attrition
While Trump lingers indecisively and Moscow bets on Europe falling apart, the only logical strategy for the EU is to double down on its support for Kyiv…
ecfr.eu
November 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
It remains sickening that Putin & Russia inflicted their disgusting war on Ukraine, bringing death & destruction to millions of decent people. And it remains the case that increasing support to Ukraine is the only way to defeat this vile regime and stop it attacking others. ecfr.eu/article/the-...
This is what the insanity of America's gun & "stand your ground" laws lead to. The murder of an entirely innocent, hardworking mother of four kids. Sickening.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Cleaning Woman Killed Through Door After Arriving at Wrong Home, Police Say
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November 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This is what the insanity of America's gun & "stand your ground" laws lead to. The murder of an entirely innocent, hardworking mother of four kids. Sickening.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
My lovely daughter Njira is a leading participant in Penn State University's huge THON appeal to support children with cancer & their families. Please consider a donation via the link below.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:54 AM
My lovely daughter Njira is a leading participant in Penn State University's huge THON appeal to support children with cancer & their families. Please consider a donation via the link below.
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Congress told us to “Go Fund Yourself.”
And with your help, we can.
Our federal funding might be gone, but we’re still here. Public media needs your support now more than ever.
And with your help, we can.
Our federal funding might be gone, but we’re still here. Public media needs your support now more than ever.
October 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Congress told us to “Go Fund Yourself.”
And with your help, we can.
Our federal funding might be gone, but we’re still here. Public media needs your support now more than ever.
And with your help, we can.
Our federal funding might be gone, but we’re still here. Public media needs your support now more than ever.
I'm baffled by the debate about whether Democrat's should swing to the left (eg; Mamdani) or centre (eg; Spanberger). Surely the lesson of this week is that, as one of only two parties in a big country, they need to be a big tent. Do both & just pick the best candidate for each place & local voters.
November 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I'm baffled by the debate about whether Democrat's should swing to the left (eg; Mamdani) or centre (eg; Spanberger). Surely the lesson of this week is that, as one of only two parties in a big country, they need to be a big tent. Do both & just pick the best candidate for each place & local voters.
Not the main issue here. Preventing imminent mass murder is. But it is noticable that self-proclaimed "superpower" China is usually nowhere to be seen when the difficult work of dealing with grave crises in the world needs to be done.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
Opinion | Sudan Is in Free Fall
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Not the main issue here. Preventing imminent mass murder is. But it is noticable that self-proclaimed "superpower" China is usually nowhere to be seen when the difficult work of dealing with grave crises in the world needs to be done.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
Like Bosnia & Rwanda before it, Sudan is facing a preventable massacre. But are the people in a position to do so willing to prevent it? Starting by putting pressure on the paymasters of the genocidal RSF in the UAE (Abu Dhabi & Dubai).
#Trump #USA #NBA #ManCity
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#Trump #USA #NBA #ManCity
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Opinion | Sudan Is in Free Fall
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Like Bosnia & Rwanda before it, Sudan is facing a preventable massacre. But are the people in a position to do so willing to prevent it? Starting by putting pressure on the paymasters of the genocidal RSF in the UAE (Abu Dhabi & Dubai).
#Trump #USA #NBA #ManCity
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
#Trump #USA #NBA #ManCity
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
A year after he was elected; are prices getting any cheaper, like he promised?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
Elections Show Trump’s Edge on the Economy Slipping
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
A year after he was elected; are prices getting any cheaper, like he promised?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
I'm surprised Trump is blaming other factors. I thought he'd take responsibility and reflect on what he could do better....
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
Trump Blames Shutdown for Republican Losses on Election Day
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November 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I'm surprised Trump is blaming other factors. I thought he'd take responsibility and reflect on what he could do better....
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
September 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
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Still waiting for it to trickle down...
October 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Still waiting for it to trickle down...
"....for more than a quarter of a century. He has literally done nothing more than be a gobshi*e". A reasonable summary of grifter, bigot & "the hypocrite's hypocrite" Nigel Farage's career as a professional politician & anti-British activist.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nige is no longer laughing at himself as he ‘performs’ yet another big speech | John Crace
Reform leader is trying to make it as a mainstream politician – which involves contradicting himself and gaslighting voters
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November 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"....for more than a quarter of a century. He has literally done nothing more than be a gobshi*e". A reasonable summary of grifter, bigot & "the hypocrite's hypocrite" Nigel Farage's career as a professional politician & anti-British activist.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Trump, Rubio, Vance and co. decided to condemn 4 million (UN estimates) or more poor people to death from diseases such as HIV, malaria & tuberculosis because they thought it would be good for their political careers. What can you say about individuals like that?
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
Aid cuts are devastating health services in Africa
The sudden dismantling of USAID has led to more death and disease
www.economist.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Trump, Rubio, Vance and co. decided to condemn 4 million (UN estimates) or more poor people to death from diseases such as HIV, malaria & tuberculosis because they thought it would be good for their political careers. What can you say about individuals like that?
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
It's magnificent what people can do. Huge congratulations & immense credit to Rob Burrow's family, Sir Kevin Sinfield, Dr Jung, Leeds Hospitals Charity and everyone involved for everything they have done to build this groundbreaking MND Centre.
www.leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/news/the-rob...
www.leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/news/the-rob...
The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease opens in Leeds
Five years after a dream was first shared between rugby league legend Rob Burrow and his consultant, Dr Agam Jung, that dream has become a reality.
www.leedshospitalscharity.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It's magnificent what people can do. Huge congratulations & immense credit to Rob Burrow's family, Sir Kevin Sinfield, Dr Jung, Leeds Hospitals Charity and everyone involved for everything they have done to build this groundbreaking MND Centre.
www.leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/news/the-rob...
www.leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/news/the-rob...
It's another lovely late Autumn afternoon here in New England.
November 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It's another lovely late Autumn afternoon here in New England.
I'd have loved to have been watching the Rugby League Ashes test instead. But American Football at Harvard is an interesting alternative. Some of the surprisingly colourful language I've overheard did at least remind me of watching @hullfcofficial.bsky.social at the Boulevard back in the old days.
November 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I'd have loved to have been watching the Rugby League Ashes test instead. But American Football at Harvard is an interesting alternative. Some of the surprisingly colourful language I've overheard did at least remind me of watching @hullfcofficial.bsky.social at the Boulevard back in the old days.
That was a first. There was a college water polo game on in the big pool at MIT, whilst I was swimming in the smaller one. I've never exercised to the sound of a student brass band playing The Monkee's "I'm a Believer" at full volume before. Recommended. It encouraged me to do two extra lengths.🎺🎷
November 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
That was a first. There was a college water polo game on in the big pool at MIT, whilst I was swimming in the smaller one. I've never exercised to the sound of a student brass band playing The Monkee's "I'm a Believer" at full volume before. Recommended. It encouraged me to do two extra lengths.🎺🎷
I am ashamed to say that I knew nothing about this story before. Surely there is more Britain can do to support the veterans of its nuclear tests and their descendants? on.ft.com/4qErFqE via @FT
The men who stared at mushroom clouds
For veterans of Britain’s nuclear tests, an annual reunion is the place to discuss hula and God-like explosions with others who truly understand
on.ft.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I am ashamed to say that I knew nothing about this story before. Surely there is more Britain can do to support the veterans of its nuclear tests and their descendants? on.ft.com/4qErFqE via @FT
An unfolding tragedy for the people of Mali. And a grim reminder that everything Russia touches turns to death and disaster.
on.ft.com/49uzklg via @FT
on.ft.com/49uzklg via @FT
Jihadis encircle Mali’s capital as they close in on power
Al-Qaeda-linked Islamists tighten blockade around Bamako as military regime reels
on.ft.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
An unfolding tragedy for the people of Mali. And a grim reminder that everything Russia touches turns to death and disaster.
on.ft.com/49uzklg via @FT
on.ft.com/49uzklg via @FT
It is no surprise that the utterly immoral United Arab Emirates is the main backer of the RSF group committing these horrific atrocities in Sudan. But the rest of us around the world bear responsibility for doing nothing about this conflict for far too long.
news.un.org/en/story/202...
news.un.org/en/story/202...
‘Blood on the sand. Blood on the hands’: UN decries world’s failure as Sudan’s El Fasher falls
El Fasher has “descended into an even darker hell,” senior UN officials warned on Thursday, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia seized control of the North Darfur capital after a 500-day siege, ...
news.un.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It is no surprise that the utterly immoral United Arab Emirates is the main backer of the RSF group committing these horrific atrocities in Sudan. But the rest of us around the world bear responsibility for doing nothing about this conflict for far too long.
news.un.org/en/story/202...
news.un.org/en/story/202...