Gerry Arthurs
@gerryarthurs.bsky.social
South East Technological University SETU (Ireland) Lecturer in International Relations & Politics. Views my own.
Useful recap of the perils for Europe living in a Trumpian diplomatic world by @patrickwintour.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism
Washington’s Putin-appeasing plan for peace in Ukraine has failed, but many heard death knell sounded for European reliance on US protection
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Useful recap of the perils for Europe living in a Trumpian diplomatic world by @patrickwintour.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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“Mr. Trump, I’m from Donbas — why should I give my home and my region to Russia? Donbas is Ukraine.”
A Ukrainian soldier from Donetsk wrote this on a ruined wall. This isn’t politics; it’s a life tied to a street, a graveyard, a school.👇
A Ukrainian soldier from Donetsk wrote this on a ruined wall. This isn’t politics; it’s a life tied to a street, a graveyard, a school.👇
November 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
“Mr. Trump, I’m from Donbas — why should I give my home and my region to Russia? Donbas is Ukraine.”
A Ukrainian soldier from Donetsk wrote this on a ruined wall. This isn’t politics; it’s a life tied to a street, a graveyard, a school.👇
A Ukrainian soldier from Donetsk wrote this on a ruined wall. This isn’t politics; it’s a life tied to a street, a graveyard, a school.👇
Really enjoyed Not Making Hay by The Irish Times’ @frankie49.bsky.social part memoir, part rumination on writing four columns a week for the last couple of decades. Lovely stuff.
November 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Really enjoyed Not Making Hay by The Irish Times’ @frankie49.bsky.social part memoir, part rumination on writing four columns a week for the last couple of decades. Lovely stuff.
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Trump entered the Mar-a-Lago ballroom for his Thanksgiving feast to the song “We Are the World,” a song used to raise money to help starving children.
Trump himself has cut aid to address global famine and has fought for the right to cut food stamps from American families.
Trump himself has cut aid to address global famine and has fought for the right to cut food stamps from American families.
November 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Trump entered the Mar-a-Lago ballroom for his Thanksgiving feast to the song “We Are the World,” a song used to raise money to help starving children.
Trump himself has cut aid to address global famine and has fought for the right to cut food stamps from American families.
Trump himself has cut aid to address global famine and has fought for the right to cut food stamps from American families.
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"My most vivid memories of my school life is Farage repeatedly coming up to me, knowing that I was Jewish, saying 'Hitler was right' and 'gas em' and that was frequently followed by imitating the sound of escaping gas."
Peter Ettedgui, ex classmate of Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage.
Peter Ettedgui, ex classmate of Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage.
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
"My most vivid memories of my school life is Farage repeatedly coming up to me, knowing that I was Jewish, saying 'Hitler was right' and 'gas em' and that was frequently followed by imitating the sound of escaping gas."
Peter Ettedgui, ex classmate of Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage.
Peter Ettedgui, ex classmate of Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage.
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Trump’s America is just a giant reichstag in search of a fire.
November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Trump’s America is just a giant reichstag in search of a fire.
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Europe must make it clear that they will boycott the US meeting and will hold alternative G20 meeting in a different site if Trump persists.
November 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Europe must make it clear that they will boycott the US meeting and will hold alternative G20 meeting in a different site if Trump persists.
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Ternopil. An apartment building where russia massacred 33 people in one strike, including 6 children.
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Ternopil. An apartment building where russia massacred 33 people in one strike, including 6 children.
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This family have done more for Irish comedy than the last three DGs of RTÉ.
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This family have done more for Irish comedy than the last three DGs of RTÉ.
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This is the scandal. Trump isn’t targeting dangerous people. He’s targeting peaceful immigrants. Almost exclusively.
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This is the scandal. Trump isn’t targeting dangerous people. He’s targeting peaceful immigrants. Almost exclusively.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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At a meeting in Council of Europe
Hearing from example after example of citizens assemblies across Europe from Ukraine to Germany All concerned about democratic backsliding and threat from far right
Notable how Ireland, once a leader and exemplar. is reverting to the old elites know best model
Hearing from example after example of citizens assemblies across Europe from Ukraine to Germany All concerned about democratic backsliding and threat from far right
Notable how Ireland, once a leader and exemplar. is reverting to the old elites know best model
November 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
At a meeting in Council of Europe
Hearing from example after example of citizens assemblies across Europe from Ukraine to Germany All concerned about democratic backsliding and threat from far right
Notable how Ireland, once a leader and exemplar. is reverting to the old elites know best model
Hearing from example after example of citizens assemblies across Europe from Ukraine to Germany All concerned about democratic backsliding and threat from far right
Notable how Ireland, once a leader and exemplar. is reverting to the old elites know best model
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On RTE’s 6-1 News I noted that core issues such as territorial integrity and the post-war security architecture remain unresolved
Officials in the Baltic states repeatedly stressed to me that the outcome in Ukraine is not localised. It will shape Europe’s strategic landscape for many years to come
Officials in the Baltic states repeatedly stressed to me that the outcome in Ukraine is not localised. It will shape Europe’s strategic landscape for many years to come
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
On RTE’s 6-1 News I noted that core issues such as territorial integrity and the post-war security architecture remain unresolved
Officials in the Baltic states repeatedly stressed to me that the outcome in Ukraine is not localised. It will shape Europe’s strategic landscape for many years to come
Officials in the Baltic states repeatedly stressed to me that the outcome in Ukraine is not localised. It will shape Europe’s strategic landscape for many years to come
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Ouch
Despite these high stakes, Ireland has no dedicated intelligence agency, just four working navy vessels and the smallest defence budget in the EU. In fact, the only thing the Irish navy can do when it spots a suspicious ship lurking is say “hello”.
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Ouch
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Every ten minutes last year a woman somewhere in the world was killed by a person close to her, the United Nations has said, as it decried a lack of progress in the battle against femicide
One woman killed by someone close every ten minutes - UN
Every ten minutes last year a woman somewhere in the world was killed by a person close to her, the United Nations has said, as it decried a lack of progress in the battle against femicide.
www.rte.ie
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Every ten minutes last year a woman somewhere in the world was killed by a person close to her, the United Nations has said, as it decried a lack of progress in the battle against femicide
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Fantastic day raising awareness of Ireland's upcoming presidency of the Council of the EU thanks to DFA Communicating Europe Initiative and Cork City Council. 152 primary school pupils and 128 secondary school students engaged with us. Many thanks to Cllr Boyle for handing over prizes.
November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Fantastic day raising awareness of Ireland's upcoming presidency of the Council of the EU thanks to DFA Communicating Europe Initiative and Cork City Council. 152 primary school pupils and 128 secondary school students engaged with us. Many thanks to Cllr Boyle for handing over prizes.
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I implore someone, anyone, in the media…
Do your job
And the next time you have Farage on, please ask him directly:
…what were the motivations behind this?
Do your job
And the next time you have Farage on, please ask him directly:
…what were the motivations behind this?
November 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I implore someone, anyone, in the media…
Do your job
And the next time you have Farage on, please ask him directly:
…what were the motivations behind this?
Do your job
And the next time you have Farage on, please ask him directly:
…what were the motivations behind this?
For a useful breakdown of what the 28 points are, have a listen to open.spotify.com/episode/1Skw... from @therestpolitics.bsky.social
472. Is Trump’s Peace 'Plan’ Forced Surrender for Ukraine?
Spotify video
open.spotify.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
For a useful breakdown of what the 28 points are, have a listen to open.spotify.com/episode/1Skw... from @therestpolitics.bsky.social
For a great read on the preposterous 28 point so-called peace plan, this is an essential read from @anneapplebaum.bsky.social (and it is kindly released as a gift - i.e. free - read from @theatlantic.com ).
November 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
For a great read on the preposterous 28 point so-called peace plan, this is an essential read from @anneapplebaum.bsky.social (and it is kindly released as a gift - i.e. free - read from @theatlantic.com ).
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Children killed by Russians in #Ternopil.
On November 19, Russian terrorists attacked residential buildings in Ternopil,killing 34 people.Six more people are considered missing, including one child.
The six kids who will never become adults because Russia killed them:
On November 19, Russian terrorists attacked residential buildings in Ternopil,killing 34 people.Six more people are considered missing, including one child.
The six kids who will never become adults because Russia killed them:
November 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Children killed by Russians in #Ternopil.
On November 19, Russian terrorists attacked residential buildings in Ternopil,killing 34 people.Six more people are considered missing, including one child.
The six kids who will never become adults because Russia killed them:
On November 19, Russian terrorists attacked residential buildings in Ternopil,killing 34 people.Six more people are considered missing, including one child.
The six kids who will never become adults because Russia killed them:
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Irish people are among the longest living in the world. The average person in Ireland will live to be 83 years of age. That's less than 18 months behind the world's longest livers: the Swiss and the Japanese. And the difference between males and females here is one of the smallest anywhere. 🇮🇪
November 24, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Irish people are among the longest living in the world. The average person in Ireland will live to be 83 years of age. That's less than 18 months behind the world's longest livers: the Swiss and the Japanese. And the difference between males and females here is one of the smallest anywhere. 🇮🇪
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Are those "MANY GREAT LEGAL SCHOLARS" in the room with you right now, Piggy?
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Are those "MANY GREAT LEGAL SCHOLARS" in the room with you right now, Piggy?
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I spoke with Pat Kenny about the Kremlin wish list wrapped in a Trump ultimatum
Ukraine loses land, security, sovereignty
Russia is rewarded and indemnified
Europe is cut out of its own security architecture
And Trump seeks to profit from it all
www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/we-...
Ukraine loses land, security, sovereignty
Russia is rewarded and indemnified
Europe is cut out of its own security architecture
And Trump seeks to profit from it all
www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/we-...
We dissect Trump’s twenty eight point peace plan for Ukraine
Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor Politics, School of Law and Government, DCU and Author of Unfinished Empire joined Pat this morning to dissect Trump’s twenty eight point peace plan for Ukraine.
www.goloudplayer.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I spoke with Pat Kenny about the Kremlin wish list wrapped in a Trump ultimatum
Ukraine loses land, security, sovereignty
Russia is rewarded and indemnified
Europe is cut out of its own security architecture
And Trump seeks to profit from it all
www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/we-...
Ukraine loses land, security, sovereignty
Russia is rewarded and indemnified
Europe is cut out of its own security architecture
And Trump seeks to profit from it all
www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/we-...