Jonathan Este

Cambridge, England

Editor, Politics + Society at The Conversation

Associate Editor, Arts + Culture Editor at EconoTimes

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Inside Ukraine’s remarkable drone attack

2 weeks ago | theafricanmirror.africa | Jonathan Este

YOU can generally tell when Vladimir Putin appears rattled by an adverse event in his war on Ukraine. He (or one of his proxies) ramps up the bloodcurdling rhetoric. And so it is with Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on four airbases inside Russia, which reportedly destroyed or damaged as many as 40 warplanes, a good chunk of Russia’s fleet of strategic nuclear-capable bombers.
Inside Ukraine’s remarkable drone attack

3 weeks ago | tolerance.ca | Jonathan Este

By Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor, Associate Editor You can generally tell when Vladimir Putin appears rattled by an adverse event in his war on Ukraine. He (or one of his proxies) ramps up the bloodcurdling rhetoric. And so it is with Ukraine’s “Spiderweb…Read complete article© The Conversation -
Inside Ukraine’s remarkable drone attack

3 weeks ago | theconversation.com | Jonathan Este

You can generally tell when Vladimir Putin appears rattled by an adverse event in his war on Ukraine. He (or one of his proxies) ramps up the bloodcurdling rhetoric. And so it is with Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on four airbases inside Russia, which reportedly destroyed or damaged as many as 40 warplanes, a good chunk of Russia’s fleet of strategic nuclear-capable bombers.
The debate over genocide claims in relation to Gaza intensifies

4 weeks ago | tolerance.ca | Jonathan Este

By Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor, Associate Editor In the past few days, discussion around whether Israel is committing acts of genocide in Gaza has intensified. On May 28 The Guardian reported that “380 writers and groups” had signed an open letter calling Israel’s military campaign in Gaza “genocide”.
The debate over genocide claims in relation to Gaza intensifies

4 weeks ago | theconversation.com | Jonathan Este

In the past few days, discussion around whether Israel is committing acts of genocide in Gaza has intensified. On May 28 The Guardian reported that “380 writers and groups” had signed an open letter calling Israel’s military campaign in Gaza “genocide”. The letter reads, in part:The use of the words ‘genocide’ or ‘acts of genocide’ to describe what is happening in Gaza is no longer debated by international legal experts or human rights organizations.
Ukraine: it’s clear right now there are no serious plans for peace

1 month ago | econotimes.com | Jonathan Este

When it comes to the sincerity, or otherwise, of Vladimir Putin’s apparent willingness to talk peace with Ukraine, the Russian leader has given us plenty of hints. He may insist he wants to see a deal done and an end to the killing. But his insistence that any agreement would have to address the “root causes” of the war is a clear indication that he hasn’t rowed back from his original maximalist war aims.
Ukraine: it’s clear right now there are no serious plans for peace

1 month ago | tolerance.ca | Jonathan Este

By Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor, Associate Editor When it comes to the sincerity, or otherwise, of Vladimir Putin’s apparent willingness to talk peace with Ukraine, the Russian leader has given us plenty of hints. He may insist he wants to see a deal…Read complete article© The Conversation -
Ukraine: it’s clear right now there are no serious plans for peace

1 month ago | theconversation.com | Jonathan Este

When it comes to the sincerity, or otherwise, of Vladimir Putin’s apparent willingness to talk peace with Ukraine, the Russian leader has given us plenty of hints. He may insist he wants to see a deal done and an end to the killing. But his insistence that any agreement would have to address the “root causes” of the war is a clear indication that he hasn’t rowed back from his original maximalist war aims.
India-Pakistan: escalating conflict between two nuclear powers

1 month ago | tolerance.ca | Jonathan Este

By Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor, Associate Editor This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your…Read complete article© The Conversation -
India-Pakistan: escalating conflict between two nuclear powers

1 month ago | theconversation.com | Jonathan Este

This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. Once again, India and Pakistan are locked in conflict over Kashmir. A diplomatic crisis that started with a terrorist attack that killed 26 tourists, all but one of them Indian, became a fortnight of cross-border skirmishes and pugilistic posturing from New Delhi and Islamabad.

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