Scott Lucas
Scott Lucas is Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin; Professor Emeritus of International Politics at the University of Birmingham; and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView.
He is a specialist in US and British foreign policy and international relations, especially the Middle East and Iran. Formerly he worked as a journalist in the US, writing for newspapers including the Guardian and The Independent and was an essayist for The New Statesman before he founded EA WorldView in November 2008.
Varharan, Please don't display ignorance on the comments board. The duration of efficacy of vaccines varies according to the illness…
On FBI Found Document on Foreign Nation’s Nuclear Capabilities at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort
Varharan, Thank you --- finally you have posted an article with a sensible explanation of the current situation with Coronavirus,…
On FBI Found Document on Foreign Nation’s Nuclear Capabilities at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort
Wow, after years of Coronavirus Denial and disinformation, you still don't understand what happens when the level of protection from…
On Yes, Mr. Gove, The Experts Were Right About Brexit
Given that Iran's GDP shrank 5.5% in 2018, 7.6% in 2019, and 5% in 2020, a 4.3% rebound in 2021…
On US Strikes Iran-Backed Militias in Eastern Syria
"Iran is building an economy immune to US sanctions and control of the dollar-based financial system." Had to suppress a…
On US Strikes Iran-Backed Militias in Eastern Syria
"But it never set it as a sine qua non precondition." Of course, tell yourself that if it makes you…
On UPDATES: Is It All Over for Iran Nuclear Talks?
Varharan, In fact, Khamenei has repeatedly denounced "America" in its entirely --- anti-Americanism --- beyond criticism of the US Government.…
On UPDATE: Iran’s Latest Crackdown on Lawyers and Labor Activists
Varharan, Wow --- you're struggling here. You've cherry-picked an opinion from the ADL (whom you normally denigrate) and then a…
On UPDATE: Iran’s Latest Crackdown on Lawyers and Labor Activists
Steve, Excellent point --- although the Brexiteers would no doubt argue it makes UK exports more competitive. I will ensure…
On Yes, Mr. Gove, The Experts Were Right About Brexit
Your assertion that "Khamenei's view is shared by most Muslims worldwide" is speculative, to say the least....
On UPDATE: Iran’s Latest Crackdown on Lawyers and Labor Activists