International affairs adviser. Former senior diplomat in South Asia, Latin America and Russia.
London, England
Joined March 2014
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It's exactly 40 years since I first travelled to Latin America. See my article this week on LinkedIn on #Venezuela and its decline. I explain why Venezuelans now need the US to push the Rodríguez regime to commit to a free presidential election and a firm timetable. ¡Disfrútalo!
Four years ago, on 24 February 2022, Russian troops invaded #Ukraine. The passing of another year gives us reason to pause and reflect. We need Russia’s attempt to acquire territory by invasion to fail and to be seen to have failed.
Read my reflections in my post on LinkedIn.
An excellent set of presentations to launch the annual @Canning_House #LatinAmerica Outlook. "The winds of global change are blowing in Latin America's favour ... The hope must be that the region succeeds in making more of its immense economic potential."
canninghouse.org/canning-ins…
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"At the heart of the battle for democracy shines a simple truth: Democracy is more than a form of government. It is also the basis for lasting peace.
Millions of Venezuelans know this. Year after year, students, trade unions, journalists, business groups and ordinary citizens have mobilised in waves of resistance.
They have filled the streets in protest. When their votes were taken away, they banged pots and pans. When state surveillance is inescapable, they whisper.
People across the political spectrum – from communists to conservatives – have risen to challenge the regime. The opposition has tried one strategy after another.
Through it all, they have said: We strive not for revenge, but for justice. For the sanctity of the ballot box. For democracy. For peace."
Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, spoke at the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony today in Oslo, Norway.
Democracy – understood as the right to freely express one’s opinion, to cast one’s vote and to be represented in elective government – is the foundation of peace both within countries and between countries. Yet democracy is increasingly under threat around the world. Venezuelan opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado receives the Nobel Peace Prize today for her efforts to advance democracy in Venezuela.
Watch the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony: youtube.com/live/lBueLHd2Ojw…
On Friday I ended my diplomatic career, 30 years to the week after starting. My thanks to everyone who has made our lives as rewarding, interesting and exciting as they have been, in Russia, Colombia, Peru, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Panama.
You can see my full message on LinkedIn.
El viernes terminé mi carrera diplomática, 30 años desde que la comencé. Mi agradecimiento a todos los que han hecho que la vida haya sido tan gratificante e interesante como lo ha sido - en Colombia, Perú, Panamá y en toda América Latina.
Mi mensaje completo está en LinkedIn.
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Joint statement from the UK and 21 international partners on the decision by Israel's Higher Planning Committee to approve the E1 settlement plan ⬇️
Es triste que la escritora ucraniana Victoria Amelina jamás conocerá que ha sido galardonada con @TheOrwellPrize por su libro "Looking at Women, Looking at War".
"Una imagen inolvidable de las consecuencias humanas de la guerra", declaró Kim Darroch, presidenta del jurado.
Hace un año estaba en Cartagena, escuchando a la novelista ucraniana Victoria Amelina. Fue asesinada en julio.
El homenaje del sábado a todas las víctimas de atrocidades rusas en #Ucrania será un saludable recordatorio de las innumerables tragedias personales infligidas allí.
Fitting that #Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina has been awarded @TheOrwellPrize for her book "Looking at Women, Looking at War", though a tragedy that she will never get to know she won.
"An unforgettable picture of the human consequences of war," Chair of Judges Kim Darroch.
In honour and in memory of #Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina who has died from injuries sustained in a Russian missile attack on a pizzeria last week.
I heard Victoria speak movingly earlier this year. Award-winning author and brave war crimes researcher, she was just 37. RIP.
Encantado de ser anfitrion de la celebración esta semana del nuevo acuerdo de sindicación entre BBC Mundo y la Corporación La Prensa de Panamá. Estoy convencido de que tienen buenas razones para confiar en que este es solo el comienzo de una colaboración fructífera y duradera.
Un nuevo acuerdo de sindicación de contenido entre la British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) y Corporación La Prensa, dos referentes del periodismo independiente y de calidad, fue anunciado este martes 17 de junio de 2025.
Más detalles en prensa.com/politica/corporac… a través de @prensacom
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Un nuevo acuerdo de sindicación de contenido entre la British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) y Corporación La Prensa, dos referentes del periodismo independiente y de calidad, fue anunciado este martes 17 de junio de 2025.
prensa.com/politica/corporac… a través de @prensacom
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A message from His Majesty The King following this morning’s tragic incident in Ahmedabad.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have incited extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights.
These actions are not acceptable.
This is why we have taken action now – to hold those responsible to account.
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK have today taken concrete measures against Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, in response to the incitement of serious violence in the West Bank.
ALT Graphic dated 10 June 2025, with text laid over black and white photographs of Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, which reads "SANCTIONED MEASURES TAKEN BY AUSTRALIA, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY AND THE UK IN RESPONSE TO THE INCITEMENT OF SERIOUS VIOLENCE IN THE WEST BANK.
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Rechazamos en los términos más contundentes el atentado contra @MiguelUribeT el día de hoy - un ataque no solamente contra un precandidato presidencial, sino también contra la democracia. Nuestros pensamientos están con Miguel y su familia. ¡Fuerza Miguel!
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Esta mañana sostuve una productiva reunión con Jessica Morden, Enviada Comercial del Reino Unido para Centroamérica, y el embajador James Dauris.
Conversamos sobre inversión, comercio y proyectos estratégicos como el tren Panamá-David. También resaltamos el potencial de exportación de productos como la piña y la sandía, que ya tienen presencia destacada en mercados europeos.
Gracias por la visita, que nos permite avanzar juntos en el fortalecimiento de una relación sólida y llena de oportunidades entre ambos países.
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La educación es la base de un futuro mejor. En mis visitas a 3 colegios que valoran sus vínculos con el 🇬🇧 - @METSchoolPanama, @KC_Panama y The Casco School - he visto de cerca el talento, la creatividad y el entusiasmo de estudiantes que se preparan para cambiar el mundo.
La intolerable situación en Gaza debe terminar. Palestinos desesperados por alimentar a sus familias han sido asesinados al intentar llegar a los pocos puntos de ayuda que Israel ha permitido. Israel debe poner fin a sus restricciones a la ayuda y permitir que la @UN salve vidas.
The UK voted for today's resolution because Israel’s block on aid into Gaza needs to end.
Israel's new system is not working. Palestinians have been killed as they try to reach the very few aid sites that Israel has permitted. It is inhumane.
Israel must let the @UN save lives.
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The UK voted for today's resolution because Israel’s block on aid into Gaza needs to end.
Israel's new system is not working. Palestinians have been killed as they try to reach the very few aid sites that Israel has permitted. It is inhumane.
Israel must let the @UN save lives.
