Reposted by Elliott GreenShane Glackin @eltorosolo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In case people are not fully across the Fairford story: What appears to have happened is that five men from London went to a small country village in the middle of the night to siphon fuel for resale. In small country villages, people notice things, especially at 1am. A farmer called the police. 35236
Reposted by Elliott GreenCambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 28/09/2026The Co-opted State by Sarah Brierley When politicians control bureaucrats' careers, governance suffers. This book uncovers how career control undermines public service delivery. 📚 cup.org/4pLCHdQ 0106
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A new Substack post on postage stamps in Mauritius, which was the fifth country/territory in the world to introduce them back in 1847, and what stamps and postal systems have to say about state capacity and economic development. elliottdgreen.substack.com/p/the-story-...elliottdgreen.substack.comThe story of Mauritian Postage StampsHow postal systems have contributed to economic growth in Mauritius and elsewhere 000
Reposted by Elliott GreenCambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 01/04/2026Culture and Mass Schooling by Melina R. Platas Reveals a widespread gap in education between African Muslims and Christians, and examines the role of culture in its persistence. 📚 cup.org/4bYyiiI 086
Reposted by Elliott GreenKaren Gregory @karengregory.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Protect African Studies @ Edinburgh docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comProtect African Studies @ Edinburgh 11315
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026My latest on beaches in Mauritius as sites not just for relaxation but also for memory and national solidarity elliottdgreen.substack.com/p/the-beach-...elliottdgreen.substack.comBeach Culture in MauritiusWhy beaches are not just a place to catch up on rest and relaxation 010
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026A third Substack post of mine on Mauritius, this time on the degree to which the country is African or Asian, both geographically and demographically elliottdgreen.substack.com/p/is-mauriti...elliottdgreen.substack.comIs Mauritius Asian or African?The country is caught between two continents, both geographically and demographically 002
Reposted by Elliott GreenThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Seems the difference between ‘protestors’ and ‘terrorists’ is that protestors wear balaclavas while terrorists hold placards. 3034391279
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Spotted outside Symphony Hall in Boston. What would Boris speak about in front of an American audience, one wonders? And, more pertinently, how much is he being paid? 000
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026A new substack post on the Mauritian Armed Forces - or rather, the complete lack thereof, with attention to its origins and what that has meant for Mauritian development. elliottdgreen.substack.com/p/the-maurit...elliottdgreen.substack.comThe Mauritian Armed ForcesHow and why Mauritius remains one of the few countries in the world with no military 000
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026elliottdgreen.substack.com/p/on-the-mau...elliottdgreen.substack.comOn the Mauritian MiracleThis is the first of several posts about my recent trip to Mauritius, where I did field work for 10 days and gave a lecture at the University of Mauritius on the topic of “Socialism and National Ident... 031
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026My talk at the University of Mauritius with the Vice President of Mauritius is covered in today's L'Express newspaper. I was very happy to hear the sincerity and care that the VP put into his remarks. My thanks as always to Ramola Ramtohul for organizing everything!lexpress.muUniversité de Maurice : Robert Hungley plaide pour une identité nationale inclusive«*Qui appartient au 'nous' mauricien ?*» C'est autour de cette question que le vice-président de la République, Robert Hungley, a placé son intervention, le jeudi 20 août, à l'Université de Maurice, l... 000
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 15/08/2026I'll be giving a public lecture at the University of Mauritius on Thursday 20 August on the topic of "Socialism and National Identity in Modern Africa." The Vice-President of Mauritius will introduce the talk and Dr. Ramola Ramtohul from the University of Mauritius will chair. 010
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 02/08/2026A new post on my Substack on the topic of UNESCO's new additions to its World Heritage Sites last month and its ongoing problems with Eurocentrism. elliottdgreen.substack.com/p/unescos-ne...elliottdgreen.substack.comUNESCO's New Additions to the World Heritage ListAttempts to rectify the group's Eurocentric bias are welcome but do not go far enough 010
Reposted by Elliott GreenASEN @asenevents.bsky.social · 26/06/2026170 people have signed our letter opposing the closure of the MSc in nationalism at the University of Edinburgh so far - can we get to 200 by Monday? asen.ac.uk/edinburgh... 087
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 19/06/2026I cannot help but think of people taking home bits of the Berlin wall in 1989-1990 as a historical souvenir. 010
Reposted by Elliott GreenPia Raffler @piaraffler.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Publishing null results *is* hard. Thrilled to finally see this paper with @danielnposner.bsky.social and @dougparkerson.bsky.social investigating the impact of bottom-up accountability on healthcare outcomes in print in the JOP. Thread 👇 doi.org/10.1086/736577 33615
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Happy Magna Carta Day! An annual reminder that 1) the UK is one of the only countries in the world to not have national holiday, and 2) this day would be an ideal way to celebrate British values of democracy and justice that have had a positive influence across the world. 100
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 14/06/2026I've started a Substack called The Meridian, with a focus on travelling, development, nationalism and African politics, in no particular order. My first post is out today, on the subject of UNESCO World Heritage sites and over-tourism. You can find it here: elliottdgreen.substack.comelliottdgreen.substack.comThe Meridian | Elliott D. Green | SubstackThoughts on development, travel, nationalism and African politics, in no particular order. Click to read The Meridian, by Elliott D. Green, a Substack publication. Launched a few seconds ago. 000
Reposted by Elliott GreenRobert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 06/06/2026It's pretty gracious of him to show up at all, given that his side lost. 391927412
Reposted by Elliott GreenLauren Gilbert @lgilbert.co · 21/05/2026I'm hiring for In Development's first not-me hire. Help shape the future of development journalism; edit pieces that do serious cost-effectiveness analysis AND have jokes. Up to $90k USD, fully remote worldwide. indevelopmentmag.com/jobs/indevelopmentmag.comJobs – In Developmentevidence and argument for a developing world 33519
Reposted by Elliott GreenGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Where’s the fury about rightwing antisemitism? The newspapers that call out leftwing antisemitism publish antisemitic cartoons and champion politicians with a record of antisemitic statements. So who is holding *them* to account? This week’s column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comNo one should get a free pass on antisemitism – so why does the right?There is legitimate scrutiny of antisemitism on the left, but at the same time, rightwing media outlets offend with impunity. That makes no sense, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot 1512776923
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Note the point about the free museums in South Ken! 000
Reposted by Elliott GreenLSE Department of International Development @lseid.bsky.social · 12/05/2026New research from Elliott Green and Robin Harding explores how elections shape development outcomes across Sub-Saharan Africa and how those dynamics change as countries democratise: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...journals.sagepub.comSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 011
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 11/05/2026My latest article is now online at @cpsjournal.bsky.social ournal.bsky.social: "Political Business Cycles and Democratization: Evidence From Sub-Saharan Africa," with Robin Harding. We contribute to the Political Business Cycles (PBC) literature, ... journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... [1/5]journals.sagepub.comSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 140
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Some thoughts of mine on antisemitism in the UK and pro-Palestine protest marches in a letter to the editor in today's Guardian. Thanks to the editor for printing it but I was sad they cut out part of my letter where I was critical of Jonathan Freedland's article. www.theguardian.com/news/2026/ma...theguardian.comProtest marches and the fight against antisemitism in Britain | LettersLetters: Readers respond to articles in the wake of the Golders Green stabbings and suggestions that pro-Palestinian protests could be banned 100
Reposted by Elliott GreenLSE Methodology @lsemethodology.bsky.social · 05/05/2026🔊 Politics of forced eviction in China-Africa relations: A case of natural resource conflict in Ghana In his British Academy-funded paper, Dr Isaac Ziaba argues "forced eviction is a political means to an economic end" Read it here➡️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 021
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 28/04/2026The irony is that immigration IS actually 'fixed,' based on the sharp decline from the 2023 peak of 900,000 pa to 200,000 in 2025. Yet it seems impossible for Labour politicians to claim this as a victory and move on from this debate. 000
Reposted by Elliott GreenLSE Department of International Development @lseid.bsky.social · 28/04/2026LSE’s @gsos-lse.bsky.social has awarded funding for Living with Heat, a new research initiative led by Dr Sohini Kar and Dr Mahvish Shami exploring the impacts of extreme heat in South Asia. Read more: www.lse.ac.uk/internationa... 084
Reposted by Elliott GreenAllison Grossman @allisong.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Upcoming APCG Online Colloquium (in French)! We'll be discussing Koffi Adaba's paper on trust in political institutions on May 7 at 12 PM EDT / 4 PM GMT. Please join us: forms.gle/iywPGAxbNY7b... @africanpoliticscg.bsky.socialforms.gleColloque en ligne de l'APCG: Koffi Adaba (May 7) en francaisVeuillez remplir le formulaire ci-dessous si vous souhaitez recevoir les instructions pour participer au colloque en ligne de l'APCG consacré à l'œuvre de Koffi Adaba, qui aura lieu le jeudi 7 mai de ... 034
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 28/03/2026'How many books by Anthony Smith have you read?' In my case, about 10, which is ~10 more than Goodwin has apparently read. To paraphrase Lloyd Bentsen, I studied with Anthony Smith, I knew Anthony Smith, Anthony Smith was a friend of mine. Matt, you are no Anthony Smith. 000
Reposted by Elliott GreenLSE Department of International Development @lseid.bsky.social · 27/03/2026📢 New for 2026/27: A teaching partnership between LSE ID and LSE Gender Studies Students will access cross-department courses and teaching, strengthening interdisciplinary learning on global challenges. Find out more 👇 www.lse.ac.uk/internationa...lse.ac.ukStrengthening Interdisciplinary Partnership in Gender and Development TeachingThe Department of International Development is delighted to announce an exciting new teaching partnership with the Department of Gender Studies, launching in the 2026/27 academic year. 021
Reposted by Elliott GreenCambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 26/03/2026#OpenAccess from @psrm.bsky.social - Measuring interethnic marriage in Africa - cup.org/3O2M1eT - @danielnposner.bsky.social #FirstView 031
Reposted by Elliott GreenSean Fox @seanurban.bsky.social · 24/03/2026🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 We're recruiting a Lecturer in Sustainable Urban Development. 3-year post in the School of Geographical Sciences @bristoluni.bsky.social #cities #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment 👉 Here’s the job advert: www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...bristol.ac.ukDetails | Working at Bristol | University of Bristol 031
Reposted by Elliott GreenPatrick Dunleavy @patrickdunleavy.bsky.social · 24/03/2026The BBC says these completely innocent women were “killed by the war”. They were not - they were killed by US or Israeli bombing. For God’s sake be honest why can’t you? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukA pharmacist and a homesick lifestyle blogger: The 'alarming' civilian cost of war in IranThe toll on civilians is mounting fast as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues. 13010
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Unlike Matt, I studied with and knew Anthony Smith personally, and he never would have agreed with Matt's politics. He was a Jewish son of a German immigrant and made a notable distinction in his writings between how nations have ethnic origins but can have flexible and assimilative properties. 1/2 198
Reposted by Elliott GreenAlex Dyzenhaus @dyzenhaus.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Awards nominations are open for African Politics! Please share widely! @jsteend.bsky.social @stephaniewanga.bsky.social @evlieb.bsky.social @africasacountry.bsky.social @jsas-journal.bsky.social @chinemeluokafor.bsky.social @thelauram16.bsky.social @woldense.bsky.social 21817
Reposted by Elliott GreenClaes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Just out: the new @vdeminstitute.bsky.social is clear: "The speed with which American democracy is currently dismantled is unprecedented in modern history" V-dem uses a global dataset on democracy with over 32 million data points for 202 countries, from 1789 to 2025. www.v-dem.net/documents/75...v-dem.net 216284
Reposted by Elliott GreenDan Izzo @izzos.net · 02/03/2026Uh no...we definitely realize it. 4684435776800
Reposted by Elliott GreenDuncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 28/02/2026“Mr President, the bombings have begun in Tehran and also customers are complaining we have run out of shrimp at the pool buffet.” 37078011315
Reposted by Elliott GreenAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 21/02/2026A retired British primary school administrator with a British passport and a valid visa was shackled, chained and detained for six weeks by ICE www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.com‘Don’t go to the US – not with Trump in charge’: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeksKaren Newton was in America on the trip of a lifetime when she was shackled, transported and held for weeks on end. With tourism to the US under increasing strain, she says, ‘If it can happen to me, i... 24471914175
Reposted by Elliott GreenGlennyrodge @glennyrodge.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Oh, the grand old duke of york He ██████████████████ He ██████████████████ And he ██████████████████ 6860431723
Elliott Green @elliottdgreen.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Just a reminder to those in the UK that it is possible that Andrew would not have been arrested without a crime report sent to the police by the CEO of the anti-monarchist group Republic. I joined on the day I became a British citizen. Membership only costs £30 per year! www.republic.org.ukrepublic.org.ukRepublicWe want to see the monarchy abolished and the King replaced with an elected, democratic head of state. In place of the King we want someone chosen by the people, not running the government but represe... 100
Reposted by Elliott GreenJulian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 19/02/2026So SCOTUS, with its fabricated-out-of-thin-air immunity doctrine, has actually made American presidents less accountable than LITERAL royalty. 30111123094
Reposted by Elliott GreenFiroz Lalji Institute for Africa @africaatlse.bsky.social · 18/02/2026It is with great sadness that the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa must announce the passing of our inaugural director, Professor Tim Allen. You can read more about Tim’s life and legacy, and leave a message of condolence, on our website www.lse.ac.uk/africa/about...lse.ac.ukIn memoriam 013
Reposted by Elliott GreenLSE Department of International Development @lseid.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Remembering Professor Tim Allen The Department of International Development is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Tim Allen, former Head of our Department. One of his long‑standing colleagues, Professor David Keen, shares the following tribute on behalf of the Department.ow.lyRemembering Professor Tim Allen - LSE International DevelopmentThe Department of International Development is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Tim Allen. Tim joined the Department in 1997, later served as Head of Department, and went on to become the D... 033
Reposted by Elliott GreenThe Get More Smarter Podcast 🧠🏔️ @getmoresmarter.com · 20/01/2026Important perspective from Greenland. 467119964129
Reposted by Elliott GreenClaes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Copenhagen town hall square, Denmark right now. Massive solidarity with Greenland demonstrations. Source: dr.dk 523239185931