Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 03/05/2026I don’t think Emery deliberately threw the game, but he’s clearly prioritised Thursday. BIG gamble. If it pays off and we beat Forest, maybe fair enough, but if not…. 010
Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Worried Emery is doing a reverse Moscow, and could get be the same result: losing the European game and the PL game… 🤦🏻♂️ 110
Reposted by Christopher PhillipsChatham House @chathamhouse.org · 26/03/2026Keir 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 ⤵️chathamhouse.orgStarmer’s handling of Trump and Iran reflects public opinion, but shows the limits of UK powerThe 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. 585
Reposted by Christopher PhillipsOlivia O'Sullivan @oliviaosullivan.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Really 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:s.bsky.socialBluesky 011
Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Agree but Elliot at 10, Rogers left, Malen right. 120
Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 31/08/2025I 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… 🤔 020
Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Great 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 032
Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Delighted 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 021
Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 11/05/2025If Newcastle beat Everton, but lose to Arsenal, they still finish above us on goal difference, no? 100
Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 08/04/2025A 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...m.youtube.comIs this the dawn of a new era in the Middle East? | Christopher Phillips | MEE OpinionYouTube video by Middle East Eye 022
Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 14/03/2025My 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/2593591arabnews.comSyrian violence could benefit Israel and IranThe 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... 000
Reposted by Christopher PhillipsChristopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 13/03/2025My 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.netIs 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 001
Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Is this the dawn of a new era in the Middle East? url:https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/has-middle-east-reached-dawn-new-era 100
Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 13/03/2025My 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.netIs 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 001
Reposted by Christopher PhillipsChristopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 11/03/2025My 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/...en.majalla.comWestern liberalism is in retreatWith 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 011
Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 11/03/2025My 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/...en.majalla.comWestern liberalism is in retreatWith 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 011
Reposted by Christopher PhillipsChristopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 30/01/2025My 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/2588270arabnews.comThe Syrian Kurds’ post-Assad dilemmaThe 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... 021
Christopher Phillips @cjophillips.bsky.social · 30/01/2025My 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/2588270arabnews.comThe Syrian Kurds’ post-Assad dilemmaThe 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... 021