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Gavin Esler @gavinesler.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Reposted by Elisabeth Kendall

A real eye-opener from @elisabethkendall.bsky.social on yet another result of Trump’s war with Iran - Houthi forces in Yemen seizing land on the Red Sea coast and potentially affecting shipping heading to the Suez Canal Zone. Worth a listen (link below) @thisisnotadrillpod.bsky.social

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Good to get the chance to engage in slightly longer discussion of #Yemen's #Houthis & the broader #Iran #war for the latest episode of "This Is Not A Drill" with Gavin Esler. Here's a short extract on Saudi options, going forward. To listen to it all, click podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Good Morning from the 2026 cohort of Postgraduate Freshers at Girton College, University of Cambridge! There's a buzz in the air and I can just tell it's going to be a fantastic year ⭐

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Incisive questions from Daniela Laurel for the "Spotlight" programme on FirstPost TV in #India. Here's a brief clip. To watch the whole 15-minute interview, go to youtube.com/watch?v=bDgt...

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

All credit to the talented students of ABS in #Jordan for their relentlessly searching questions, and chapeau (literally!) to Princess Sumaya for supporting this impressive institution alongside her many other endeavours 🇯🇴 🇬🇧

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My thoughts on the latest in #Yemen & potential changes in #Gulf perceptions of the #USA - for Al Jazeera News yesterday youtu.be/gE8Ps9tkUas

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Elisabeth Kendall on Al Jazeera (23 Sept 2026)

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Some final thoughts on the week's developments, for CNN. To listen to more of the interview, click www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf2t... #IranWar #Houthis #Yemen

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Some thoughts on what's happening on the Saudi-#Houthi debacle for #China's "The World Today" on CGTN Europe. To watch it all, click youtu.be/_WdD2qnFIdE

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Here's an extract from my interview on #Israel's i24, including on reports alleging Israeli intel help to #Saudi. For the whole interview, go to youtu.be/cAMXHqbxeQA

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I did this #podcast for The Times today - great questions from Manveen Rana. Who are #Yemen's #Houthis, what do they want, why now, and who can stop them? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...

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What the lightning Houthi advance means for the world

Podcast Episode · The Story · 15 September · 29min

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Here's a quick explainer for CNN on the lightning sweep south by #Yemen's #Houthis to extend their control over the #RedSea, and what this might mean (For the whole interview, visit my YouTube channel @elisabethkendall )

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Here are my brief thoughts for BBC News on the rapid advances by #Yemen's #Houthis - what this could mean and why now?

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

As the Iran war continues to spread, this Associated Press article focuses on Iran's persistent regional levers, particularly in Iraq and Yemen - with a couple of comments from me. apnews.com/article/iran...

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Iran is forging a new ring of proxies to threaten US allies in the Gulf, officials say

Regional officials tell The Associated Press that Yemen's Houthi rebels helped Iraqi militias launch drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in July.

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

If there's anything certain about Quantum Physics, it's that Girton College Cambridge knows how to make it fascinating & fun. Even if you're not part of our September Quantum Conference, sign up to this talk 16/9 (remember, it only exists if you observe it) ⚛️ 😺 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quantum-st...

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

A couple of brief thoughts on the regional dimensions of any renewed civil war in #Yemen - for #China's CGTN.

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Is the #Yemen war about to kick off again? Here's a short extract from my interview on Al Jazeera this morning - broad brushstrokes only. One concern I didn't raise but needs attention are the fractures inside the south. For the whole interview, go to: youtu.be/CUcVg1IvtHw

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Is #Iran behind the move by #Yemen's #Houthis to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait to #Saudi shipping? Here's my 1-minute take. To listen to the whole interview, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfw2...

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Here's why the Bab al-Mandab Strait is important (in 2 minutes for BBC Newshour). #IranWar‌ #Yemen #Houthis

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Today President #Trump gave his reaction to the threat by #Yemen's #Houthis to blockade #Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. Here's my 1-minute take for BBC Radio 4's PM programme. For the whole interview, go to: youtu.be/0lx3om27k-I

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Impossible not to be bubbling with happiness & hope on such a perfect Graduation Day! Huge congratulations to all our talented students at Girton College, University of Cambridge 👏

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

A magical summer's evening at Girton College, University of Cambridge ✨

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

How amazing is this? Girton students (of physics, maths, etc, not just music) perform a post-exam summer concert together! In this clip, the astonishingly talented Greg Burford (who btw composed an opera earlier this year...) sings baritone in a piece he arranged from Elgar's 'Dream of Gerontius'.

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Celebrating a glorious end of Bumps rowing races with the awesome crew of Girton College, University of Cambridge, women's first boat!

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Productive discussions on forging stronger partnerships in an era of mistrust, in beautiful #Kurdistan, #Iraq

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

It was an inspiring Friday night at Girton College, University of Cambridge, planning our 2027 conference on #women's education in #Afghanistan, together with Mosaic Foundation.

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Fantastic to see Mahra Youth NGO put on this 3-day workshop on #conflict resolution for #women in east #Yemen. Women play a crucial role in building trust in local communities. Well done to Amin bin 'Asm, Salim 'Abdallah Nimr, Khadija Bakrayt & Mahmud Qayyah for their leadership. المهرة# اليمن#

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Are you an early career scholar with an outstanding research record in the #politics of the Middle East, North Africa or South Asia? Please consider applying for this 3-year Fellowship linked to Girton College, University of Cambridge. Details here: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/55579/

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Wonderful BBC article about Girton College's all-women fire brigade. More than just a quirky response to a 19th century risk assessment, it was an act of defiance (totally in keeping with our ethos of pushing boundaries & "getting stuff done"). And now it's a musical! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Cambridge University's all-women fire brigade inspires musical

The musical explores the story of five trailblazing Victorian students who served in the brigade.

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

It was a terrific night at The University Club of #Chicago with our sparkling University of Cambridge alumni and a wonderful opportunity to share news of the latest exciting developments at #Cambridge and at Girton!

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Spring has arrived at Girton College, University of Cambridge! 🌱 @girtoncollege.bsky.social

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Voices From #Cambridge! Thanks to Ani & Aliya for the chance to chat about life, leadership & learning at Cambridge University & especially at Girton College. Here's a snippet, but you can listen to it all via this link: open.spotify.com/episode/0pSf...

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

It's always inspiring to catch up with #NATO colleagues & regional partners in Rome. We weren't stuck for conversation...

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I explained to France24 News what's at stake if #Yemen's #Houthis opt to target Bab al-Mandab. The risk of escalating economic fallout puts further pressure on #Trump to "do something". Question is: Will he ramp up, or will he declare victory & pull back? www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9V4...

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Elisabeth Kendall on France 24 (30 March 2026)

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Here's my quick explainer for The Telegraph's podcast ("Iran: The Latest") on the involvement of #Yemen's #Houthis in the #Iran war (from 28mins). podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...

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Iran vows to ‘rain fire’ on US troops, the Houthi ‘nightmare’ & on the ground in Tehran

Podcast Episode · Iran: The Latest · 30 March · 37min

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Despite talk of deals, there are no clear exit ramps in the #Iran war. Here's a quick excerpt from my interview on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast (outlining one of the more worrying scenarios).

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Here's 1-minute on why it's significant that #Yemen's #Houthis are entering the #Iran war now. To listen to the whole segment (which includes my response to Houthi commentary), go to youtu.be/RodT9q9YoTU?...

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

My interview for BBC Radio 4 "PM" on the significance of #Yemen's #Houthis entering the #Iran-#Israel/US war youtu.be/jtvMeYGyCuA

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Elisabeth Kendall on BBC Radio 4 "PM" (28 March 2026)

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

BBC TV News asked for a hot take on #Yemen's #Houthis - who are they, what's their relationship to #Iran, and why are they entering the war now (in 2 mins)?

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Despite all the talk, there's no clear end in sight for the #Iran war. What are the implications of #Yemen's #Houthis now entering the fray by firing at #Israel? I spoke to Al Jazeera lunchtime news.

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Gearing up for the procession to the Senate House to install the new Chancellor of Cambridge University, Lord Smith of Finsbury!

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

One of our students, Nick Davis, made an extraordinary discovery whilst researching for his history dissertation at Girton College, Cambridge. Tomorrow his findings will feature on the front page of The Sunday Times Magazine. Today's online version is here: www.thetimes.com/article/00b2...

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Paul Bremer ran Iraq for Bush. His emails reveal panic and chaos

‘I am now officially the government of Iraq,’ Bremer wrote to his wife in private messages from 2003 unearthed by The Sunday Times. In frank detail, they show the dangers of waging war without the rig...

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Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

One of my favourite things: Sunday concerts by the students of Girton College, Cambridge - some major in music, others in physics, maths, languages, all sorts! This pic shows the Coronation Scene from Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov ... & they gave me the chance to debut as a cymbal player (high stress)!

Elisabeth Kendall @elisabethkendall.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Fascinating "in conversation" with Prof Angela Stent on 'The Russia-Ukraine War & the New World Disorder'. Whilst the subject matter gave little cause for celebration, the event was to mark the foundation of Cambridge University's Girton College so there was every excuse to clink glasses after!