Dr Ernest Reid
@ErnestAReid
🌐 Teaching & Research @AstonUniversity 🌐 PhD | AFHEA | UCL IMESS (Politics) Scholar '19 Russia | Serbia | UK | protest | soft power | HE
My latest article for @FPCThinkTank offers an informed perspective on the extent of Russia's influence in Serbia. It builds on my previous research conducted for @UCLSSEES in Belgrade, London & Moscow and brings it in line with recent developments - from security to soft power.
"#Serbia is often presented as a pawn in Vladimir Putin’s confrontation with his US counterparts. However, the real situation is far more complex." Dr @ErnestAReid explores #Russia's changing relationship with Serbia, from security to soft power ⤵️ fpc.org.uk/an-ambiguous-f…
Disconnect between media/political establishment and general public is extraordinary. They have tried desperately to ridicule and belittle this new party. But in just 24 hours it has become the largest in the country.
We now have 300,000 people signed up and the establishment is clearly frightened. Westminster is broken, but the real crisis is inequality: just fifty families now own more wealth than half the population. Let’s change that together. Join us: yourparty.uk
It's time for a new kind of political party - one that belongs to you. Sign up at yourparty.uk.
McFaul once again demands ritual suicide from Russians, to prove their worth. Relinquishing your citizenship BEFORE you have acquired a new one is difficult, if not impossible, and dangerous. It makes people stateless, which opens the worst cans of worms of immigration law.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, in an interview with Yuri Dud, a co-author of sanctions against Russia, called on Russians who have left Russia to renounce their Russian citizenship, emphasizing that dual citizenship is not acceptable. He stated: "You cannot…
Photo 1: 84-year-old anti-war activist Lyudmila Vasilyeva arrested in Putin's Russia Photo 2: 83-year-old anti-war activist Sue Parfitt arrested in Starmer's Britain That is where we are headed. We must stop and reverse our democratic backsliding before it is too late.
The 'international rules based system' increasingly in tatters. International law routinely flouted by Israel, Russia and the US. Those appointed to preside over it threatened and sanctioned. Any wonder that so many conflicts are breaking out?
I agree with Mick Lynch we should be proud to be English. To be proud as we should be we must reclaim our history from the Kings & Queens to tell the a people’s history. Our history from below. 1/3
“English people should be allowed to be proud of being English, in England” Mick Lynch talking unadulterated common sense to Irish media. If you think otherwise, fine, but be aware your political project is a complete non-starter.
It was disgusting to witness the barrage of vile insults and threats that Marta has been subjected to over the last years. But even more so was the silence about this, if not open approval, by many of her “colleagues.” That is why we wrote this letter. newglobalpolitics.org/an-open-letter/
My Dear Followers, As many of you know, I am subjected to death and rape threats, antisemitic attacks, and online harassment due to my criticism of ethnonationalism and the growing influence of the far right in Ukraine. If you want to support me, please follow the link in the…
Street protests have erupted in Kyiv Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies NABU and SAPO are being placed under Zelensky's thumb Here's what this means for Ukraine and what might come next /1
Water companies sidestep Govt’s bonus ban. Ministers were told that the law was weak but didn't listen. Law bypassed - water companies hike exec pay, rename bonuses, give execs multiple directorships, shares, perks. Didn't let customers vote on exec pay theguardian.com/environment/20…
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Are you passionate about foreign policy, democracy & making Westminster more globally engaged? We’re hiring a Policy and Parliamentary Affairs Manager to lead our work at the FPC. 📍 London 📆 Apply by 20 July 🔗fpc.org.uk/about/working-… 📩 [email protected]
They just don’t get it do they. Trying to outflank Reform by becoming as racist and authoritarian simply seeds the ground for Reform.
🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer plans to win back “authoritarian leaning” voters by increasing Labour’s messaging on crime and controlling immigration Number 10’s strategy team recommended advertising in supermarkets, on buses, and with social media influencers [@timespolitics]
📢Come work with us! The FPC is looking to hire a Policy and Parliamentary Affairs Manager 📍Location: London 📆Applications Deadline: 20 July 2025 🌐Details & more info: fpc.org.uk/about/working-…
As a European, the fact that the White House is now using Rutte's "daddy" comment in their propaganda represents the absolute low point of our continent's dignity. They're literally celebrating our leaders' submission as entertainment for their domestic audience. This is the…
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it. I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
Bet they cant wait. All that capital just looking for a profitable place to go.
BREAKING: New national security strategy warns that the UK must “actively prepare” for war on the homeland for the 1st time in many years “For the first time in many years, we have to actively prepare for the possibility of the UK homeland coming under direct threat, potentially…
We remember the UK’s role in Iraq. The UK cannot be a vassal state of the US. The Prime Minister and Government should rule out any further UK involvement in the Middle East wars. Any proposed UK action in Iran led by the US & Israel, must be debated and voted on in Parliament.
The Times has published an article urging war on Iran which is co-authored by someone who is wanted by the ICC for war crimes. A new low for the British media.
"These 10 senators constituted the majority of those who attended the Intelligence Committee hearing that day and heard Gabbard’s testimony, which said the exact opposite of what many of them are saying now." responsiblestatecraft.org/tulsi-iran-bom…