Commentary & Policy Writing

“Scotland’s new bonds will put a price tag on independence” with Ben Cormier. University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy, 3 February 2026.

“Donald Trump’s peace agreements are also business deals” The Conversation, 10 December 2025.

“US presidents have always used transactional foreign policy – but Trump does it differently” The Conversation, 13 August 2025.

“Why Russia is not taking Trump’s threats seriously” The Conversation, 16 July 2025.

“War Finance in the 21st Century: Insights from Ukraine, Syria, and Beyond” with Rosella Capella Zielinski. Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation, March 2025.

“Why a US minerals deal with Ukraine won’t deter Russian aggression” The Conversation, 7 March 2025.

“What happens next in Ukraine’s debt negotiations could change the course of the war” The Conversation, 1 July 2024.

“The whole world is facing a debt crisis – but richer countries can afford to stop it” The Conversation, 26 October 2022.

Evidence to Parliament

“FCDO’s Approach to Higher Education and Research Partnerships” Written evidence submitted to the International Development Committee. With Maha Rafi Atal, Matt Barlow, Allan Gillies, Benjamin Hunter, and Bernhard Reinsberg. 2026.

“Future of UK Aid and Development Assistance” Written evidence submitted to the International Development Committee. With Maha Rafi Atal, Benjamin Hunter, and Bernhard Reinsberg. October 2025.

Media

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