“Now is not a good time for civic-minded Americans to look away from genuine authoritarian assaults on the press.” McKay Coppins on how to support the detained journalist Evan Gershkovich: on.theatln.tc/8KPeLjP

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If you're not familiar with London Institute for Mathematical Sciences, you should be. Their Fellows are doing incredible work in theoretical science and LIMS have also created a space for the best Ukrainian and Russian minds to continue their research in the heart of London. 🧮 thetimes.co.uk/article/russia…

We are now properly in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off weather territory in London and it is glorious. 🌞😎

Ukraine’s war on corruption is vital for its future on.ft.com/42zDXDt

If Twitter were to collapse, I'd miss these. 🫡 Dr. Dan Lomas

I don’t miss the heat, but man, I miss Changi. 🥹 🇸🇬 bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

It occurred to very few people in the West that Ukraine could do this, and since it wasn't part of our mental world, we ignore it and fail to give credit. But in the real world this is very significant and a good sign for the future.

🧵Although much of the focus of this pamphlet ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/new… has inevitably been on the proposed replacement of the Foreign Office, there is a radical thought buried within the text worthy of examination, namely that the UK needs to rethink the way it sees itself. 1/7

How can governments prepare for an uncertain future? I'll be moderating Chandler Institute of Governance's event with senior government leaders/practitioners as they share their insights and experiences on building future-ready states 📅15th May, 12:30pm BST 📍cggi.com

It’s a beautiful May morning… so I thought why not spoil it by getting back on X? 👋 🌍

Looking forward to the launch of the 2024 Chandler Institute of Governance Good Government Index, happening on Wed 15 May 2024 11:30am UTC | 12:30pm BST Featuring Julia Gillard, Margaret Hodge, Lucy Fisher, and others. Register now to watch the livestream: CGGI.com

1 more day to the launch of the 2024 Chandler Good Government Index, which ranks and measures government performance around the world. Join us at the event and hear from Julia Gillard mbelwa Kairuki Margaret Hodge and Lucy Fisher Register now at cggi.com #CGGI2024

Great to be at the 'Organising Genius' symposium with the wonderful @london_inst Scientific discovery is not inevitable. It takes organisations like LIMS, but also the right political culture. Ft Chi Onwurah 💙 Ilan Gur @GeorgeFreemanMP and put together by the actual organising

Delighted to join Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council’s Global Advisory Council. The Commonwealth represents a huge opportunity for meaningful collaboration between businesses, institutions and civil society across 56 member states. We’re looking forward to making the most of this enormous potential.

Yes, I'm an Institute for Government alum. Yes, I am biased. That said, the IfG's live blog of Starmer's cabinet appointments is absolutely brilliant. instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/gene…

Today’s cabinet appointments have seen the greatest continuity between shadow posts and taking up roles in government of any recent election. It has also been notable that we have seen no major departmental re-organisations or changes of name. instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/gene…

Move over Big Mac Index!!! 🥟🥢

We're working with FCDO & DCMS colleagues to support UK soft power efforts through the UK Soft Power Council. Today's roundtable provided an opportunity to discuss a new report by Jonathan McClory for Labour Together focusing on UK soft power in a dangerous and competitive world