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Christopher Phillips

@cjophillips.bsky.social
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Professor of International Relations @QMUL; Assoc Fellow @ChathamHouse; Mostly tweet about MENA geopolitics, UK Foreign Policy and Aston Villa. Views my own.

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Chatham House @chathamhouse.org · 26/03/2026
Keir Starmer’s reluctance to strike Iran may prove an important part of his legacy. But it also indicates the UK’s declining ability to influence the US — and project power in the Persian Gulf. Read @cjophillips.bsky.social's (@chmenap.bsky.social) latest analysis for Chatham House ⤵️
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Starmer’s handling of Trump and Iran reflects public opinion, but shows the limits of UK power
The war threatens the UK prime minister’s hopes for economic recovery and heaps pressure on US relations he has worked hard to maintain. A long war will see his problems mount.
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Olivia O'Sullivan @oliviaosullivan.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Really pleased to have this piece from our UK in the World and Middle East and North Africa Associate Fellow @cjophillips.bsky.social on the tightrope Starmer is trying to walk on Iran, and what it means for the UK's relationship to American power:
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Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
I know #avfc hope to emulate Spurs by getting back in the CL by winning the Europa League this season, but sacking off the league from the beginning seems unwise… 🤔
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Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Great to see the new paperback update of Battleground on one of @hatchards.bsky.social highlights table this morning. With some excellent company! @yalebooks.bsky.social @qmpoliticsir.bsky.social
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Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Delighted to receive Chinese translation of Battleground this morning, and the Ukrainian edition is also out this week. Thanks to all who have helped make this happen! #MENA #Syria #Yemen #Palestine @yalebooks.bsky.social @qmul.ac.uk @qmpoliticsir.bsky.social
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Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
A video I recorded for @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social on the ‘new’ order in the Middle East. @qmpoliticsir.bsky.social @yalebooks.bsky.social @chathamhouse.org m.youtube.com/watch?v=YDm3...
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Is this the dawn of a new era in the Middle East? | Christopher Phillips | MEE Opinion
YouTube video by Middle East Eye
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Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
My latest #Syria analysis. "Despite their differences, Israel and Iran could both benefit from instability and sectarian fighting in Syria and any failure of Al-Sharaa to oversee a peaceful transition." www.arabnews.com/node/2593591
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Syrian violence could benefit Israel and Iran
The deadly clashes in Syria are a sad reminder that the transition away from Bashar Assad’s rule may not prove as peaceful as many initially hoped. Hundreds of people were reportedly killed in the Syr...
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Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
My latest analysis for @middleeastbuka.bsky.social. Israel's war on Gaza and the fall of Assad have rattled the region, but as history shows, there is often more continuity than change. www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/has-...
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Is this the dawn of a new era in the Middle East?
Israel's war on Gaza and the fall of Assad have rattled the region, but as history shows, there is often more continuity than change
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Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Is this the dawn of a new era in the Middle East? url:https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/has-middle-east-reached-dawn-new-era
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Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
My latest analysis for @middleeastbuka.bsky.social. Israel's war on Gaza and the fall of Assad have rattled the region, but as history shows, there is often more continuity than change. www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/has-...
middleeasteye.net
Is this the dawn of a new era in the Middle East?
Israel's war on Gaza and the fall of Assad have rattled the region, but as history shows, there is often more continuity than change
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Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
My latest analysis. "The Western liberal consensus was already under serious pressure, and with Trump in the White House once more, it looks to have been broken." en.majalla.com/node/324685/...
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Western liberalism is in retreat
With the most powerful Western country—and a historic advocate of liberalism—now governed by right-wing populists, liberals will spend the next few years fighting to stay relevant
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Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
My latest analysis. "The Western liberal consensus was already under serious pressure, and with Trump in the White House once more, it looks to have been broken." en.majalla.com/node/324685/...
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Western liberalism is in retreat
With the most powerful Western country—and a historic advocate of liberalism—now governed by right-wing populists, liberals will spend the next few years fighting to stay relevant
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Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
My latest analysis for @arabnews.com.web.brid.gy. Despite having no love for Assad, the dictator’s fall still leaves the SDF in a difficult position. www.arabnews.com/node/2588270
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The Syrian Kurds’ post-Assad dilemma
The Syrian Democratic Forces find themselves in an increasingly perilous position. For nearly a decade, the group has controlled large chunks of eastern Syria, after allying with the US to help defeat...
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Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
My latest analysis for @arabnews.com.web.brid.gy. Despite having no love for Assad, the dictator’s fall still leaves the SDF in a difficult position. www.arabnews.com/node/2588270
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The Syrian Kurds’ post-Assad dilemma
The Syrian Democratic Forces find themselves in an increasingly perilous position. For nearly a decade, the group has controlled large chunks of eastern Syria, after allying with the US to help defeat...
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