@janekinninmont
Chief executive @una-uk.bsky.social and regular on @disordershow.bsky.social; formerly at @theeln.bsky.social, The Elders, Chatham House, and the Economist Intelligence Unit (not all at once); working on peace and international cooperation
International law prohibits wars of aggression for good reason. The power and importance of these laws come from previous, bitter experience. Our new statement from the United Nations Association - U.K.
una.org.uk/una-uk-state...
International law prohibits starting wars - with good reason
una.org.uk/una-uk-state...
Is Trump's War in Iran a distraction from Epstein Files?
Why is Trump going to war with Iran? What's next for the region? To explain, Jason and Jane recorded an emergency episode this week.
Full episode: pod.link/1706818264/e...
@janekinninmont.bsky.social, ELN Senior Associate Fellow and CEO of the @una-uk.bsky.social, calls for European governments to work together to stand up for international law.
Rituals of resilience: how Afghan women stay sane in their 'cage'.
Five Afghan women talked to AFP about the things that help them cope with their lives tightly controlled by Taliban government rules, from singing to going up into the mountains to scream
u.afp.com/Suge
Glad to be joining BBC Radio Scotland
for their morning phone in for the next 40 mins to discuss the Middle East.
Glad to have the chance to discuss Iran and the UK’s role just now with callers phoning into @bbc5live.bsky.social’s morning programme, along with Nicky Campbell and Dr Laura James of Oxford Analytica
@unwomen.bsky.social looking forward to taking part in this year’s CSW as a digital delegate, thanks to you creating this platform for participation!
UNA-UK CEO statement on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine una.org.uk/una-uk-ceo-o...
Glad to talk to Kait Borsay on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social yesterday about the #UNSC meeting on Israel and Palestine, addressed by Israeli and Palestinian peace activists.
Listen again 1 hour and 15 mins in on this link:
www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
Could this be the secret to long lasting peace?
How do politicians sell defence spending? What are the actual benefits of it? @janekinninmont.bsky.social discusses in bonus video recapping Munich Security Conference, with Nicola Reindorp, CEO of Crisis Action.
Full video: youtu.be/b6SjrRsPpUQ
What did we learn from Munich Security Conference? What does increased defence spending mean for the UK? How will it impact other departments?
Following a lively Munich Security Conference, @janekinninmont.bsky.social reflects on why it might be important for people in the UK.
There was systematic cruelty to children of irregular migrants under Trump 1.0. This time there are plenty of reports of mistreatment of US citizens. The ICE phenomenon is only partly about migration.
I’ve applied to join CSW70 — the UN’s biggest gender equality gathering — as a digital participant with @unwomenuk.
It’s free, online, and open to people in the UK.
Applications are open now: campaign.unwomenuk.org/csw
⚡️Ukraine names Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organization.
"Ukraine has not forgotten any of the thousands of Shaheds that attack our cities and villages, our people," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 2.
*wakes up, checks to see if another war started overnight*
About to go on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss the week in US policy - Davos, Greenland, the “Board of Peace” and the power struggle over ICE.
How many war criminals does it take to make a “Board of Peace”?!
Why did Carney take on Trump in Davos?
Why has Mark Carney's Davos speech gone so viral? @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains why he's saying publicly what lots of world leaders are thinking.
- Lord Robertson, former Secretary-General of NATO (1999-2003)
- @hebaaly.bsky.social of Article 109
- @hassandamluji.bsky.social of @globalnation.bsky.social
- Ishaan Shah of @c4un.bsky.social
- @mfespinosaec.bsky.social of @gwlvoices.bsky.social
- @janekinninmont.bsky.social of UNA-UK
The event was hosted by the @una-uk.bsky.social. We interviewed:
Marking 80 years since the first UN General Assembly at Central Hall Westminster and amidst a growing backlash against multilateralism, Devex sat down with key leaders in the UN space to discuss the urgent reforms needed to bridge the gap between 1946 ideals and 2026 realities.
What is the one change the United Nations needs to make now to remain relevant in today’s world?
The fable of our times: The emperor has no clothes
If you were interviewing the UN Secretary-General this weekend, what would you ask him?
Really enjoyed this discussion - check out the full episode on YouTube and the podcast places!
What should Trump do first in Venezuela? Will Europe fight for Greenland?
To kick off the year, we held our final live podcast recording with @rusi.bsky.social.
Jason Pack, @janekinninmont.bsky.social, @snellarthur.bsky.social and Jonathan Eyal discussed the year ahead in our latest episode.
About to pop on BBC Radio Wales to chat about the myriad threats to international security and the possible scenarios for Iran protests
Afternoon in a cafe prepping for next weekend’s big UN@80 event with the UN Secretary General coming to London… and sorry to my family because I’m working all hours to make this amazing! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unga-at-80...
