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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.

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On EA-Irish Independent Podcast: 1st 48 Hours of Trump

Catmari, Thank you so much for the boost. And thanks for the article --- reading now. Keep up your excellent…

On EA on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story, Times Radio, and Poland’s TVP World: Trump’s Mad, Bad, and Dangerous Foreign Policy

Anonymous, You probably need to attach some facts to that assertion. S.

On Ukraine War, Day 1,050: Trump Backs Kremlin Over Kyiv and NATO

Anonymous, Thank you for your thoughtful and articulate comment. S.

On Why Muslims (Don’t) Matter: The UK and the Demonization of Sadiq Khan

Meokur, Welcome back. S.

On UPDATES: An Assad-Free New Year in Syria

Stephen, Many thanks for these excellent points. I look forward to going through them in detail. S.

On Ukraine War, Day 1,037: Biden Orders Surge of US Military Aid to Kyiv

Joe, Thank you for your articulate and thoughtful comment. S.

On UPDATE: Yes, Donald Trump Is A Threat to Ireland’s Security

Anthony, Thank you for this thoughtful comment. I fully agree with you on Chomsky's value in challenging us to think…

On Farewell, Noam Chomsky and “Blame America First”

Anthony, Thank you for this well-considered evaluation. I share your admiration of Chomsky's passion and honesty. It is this that…

On Farewell, Noam Chomsky and “Blame America First”

Vickie, Thank you so much for these passionate and thoughtful comments. I am still working through my thoughts, but will…

On EA on International Media: US Election 2024 —- It’s Decision Time

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