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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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Carl, Thank you for the boost! And thank you for all you are doing in these times. Best, Scott

On Defeating the Hard Right: The Lessons of Hungary

Tina, Thanks very much for this observation. S.

On Ukraine War, Day 1,501: Russia Murders 14+ in Missile and Drone Attacks

Anonymous, I appreciate that this excellent analysis did not fit your personal priorities. I am glad that it addresses the…

On US, Israel, and Iran: What Kind of War Is This Becoming?

Catmari, I fully share the concern. S.

On EA on International Media: Recognizing the Trump Camp’s Execution of Alex Pretti

Catmari, Thank you very much for this. S.

On Supreme Leader’s Deadly Order: Crush The Protests Across Iran

Anonymous, Thanks --- we'll be back on Thursday afternoon. S.

On EA-Times Radio VideoCast: Trump — The Snake-Oil Salesman Who Got Played Like A Fiddle

J. Thanks for this. I erred --- the extent of the "command position" is debatable, but Hegseth was deployed in…

On EA on WION: Hegseth’s Loyalty Meeting for US Commanders

Nuala, Many thanks for the boost. I have to add that while I hope those who are guilty are held…

On EA-Times Radio VideoCast: Trump Can’t Bury Epstein Files…and Kash Patel Is An Incompetent Lackey

Fafa, Well said. S.

On EA on International Outlets: What Charlie Kirk’s Killing Means for a Damaged America

Katty, Thank you for this. S.

On Farewell, Noam Chomsky and “Blame America First”

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