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Scott Lucas

Professor of International Politics, University of Birmingham
Scott Lucas became Professor of International Politics in 2014, having been on the staff of the University of Birmingham since 1989 and a Professor of American Studies since 1997.

He began his career as a specialist in US and British foreign policy, but his research interests now also cover current international affairs – especially North Africa, the Middle East, and Iran – New Media, and Intelligence Services.

A professional journalist since 1979, Professor Lucas is the founder and editor of EA WorldView, a leading website in daily news and analysis of Iran, Turkey, Syria, and the wider Middle East, as well as US foreign policy.

Global Geopolitics Series

October 7 marks 12 months of escalation into the ‘forever war’ now engulfing the Middle East

Oct 08, 2024 12:02 pm UTC| Insights & Views

One year after Hamass mass killing of nearly 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals and abduction of 251 others, and almost a year into the Israeli retribution that has so far slain almost 42,000 in Gaza, there seems no...

How Israel-Gaza will affect the US election campaign

Aug 22, 2024 23:22 pm UTC| Insights & Views

As delegates assembled in Chicago for the start of the Democratic National Convention on August 19, something surreal was happening 6,000 miles away in Israel. In Tel Aviv, the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken,...

Iran: meet the men – and women – lining up to contest the early presidential election

Jun 06, 2024 11:33 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

The death in a helicopter crash of the Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, on May 19 has triggered a presidential election one year earlier than expected. Its a consequential moment in Iranian politics as many believed that...

Israel-Hamas war: will the US and Iran be drawn into a broader conflict? It's Tehran's move

Oct 31, 2023 09:17 am UTC| Insights & Views

Washington has sent a warning to Irans supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, about Iranian anti-US provocation in the Middle East. This has been going on sporadically for years, but from October 17 to October 25 there...

Libya floods: the drowning of Derna was a man-made disaster decades in the making

Sep 20, 2023 23:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

In the early hours of September 11, residents of Derna in north-east Libya woke to the sound of loud explosions. After more than a decade of conflict initially between the Gaddafi regime and local factions, then among...

Ukraine war: EU parliament names Russia a 'state sponsor of terrorism' – but it won't stop the missiles

Nov 25, 2022 14:39 pm UTC| Politics

The EU parliament has declared Russia to be a state sponsor of terrorism. The largely symbolic resolution, which passed by a 494-58 vote on November 23, has no particular real-world consequences, but reflects MEPs...

Global Geopolitics Series

Russia and Iran's growing friendship shows their weakness not their strength

Jul 23, 2022 16:14 pm UTC| Politics

Facing economic and military difficulties in his invasion of Ukraine, the Russian president Vladimir Putin popped up this week in Irans capital Tehran. His plan was to show the world that, despite sanctions on Moscow and...

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Economy

S&P 500 Positioning Hits Three-Year High: Market Trends and Risks

SP 500 Positioning at Three-Year High: Market Risks and Global Trends Positioning in the SP 500 has reached a three-year high, according to Citi strategists. This extended positioning contrasts with other global...

U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Corporate Earnings and Fed Rate Cuts Dominate Market Focus

U.S. Stock Futures Decline Ahead of Corporate Earnings Stock futures in the U.S. edged lower on Tuesday as investors prepared for a wave of quarterly earnings reports. As of 03:30 ET (07:30 GMT), Dow futures dropped 82...

Randstad Reports Stronger-Than-Expected Quarterly Profits Amid Economic Challenges

Randstads Quarterly Performance Exceeds Expectations Randstad, the worlds largest employment agency, announced its quarterly profits on Tuesday, reporting figures slightly above analysts expectations. Despite a...

Boeing's Shares Rise Amid Strike Resolution Hopes

Boeings Share Price Surge Boeing shares rose 3% on Monday, fueled by optimism surrounding a potential resolution to an ongoing strike affecting 33,000 workers. The vote on a new labor contract is scheduled for...

Gold Prices Near Record High Amid Political Uncertainties

Gold Prices Surge Amid U.S. Election Uncertainty Gold prices increased on Tuesday, hovering near a record high reached the previous day due to ongoing uncertainties surrounding the U.S. election and escalating tensions...

Politics

‘Because I Am Up For Election’ – Jon Tester Refuses to Endorse Kamala Harris, Ditches His Longtime Ally!

Montana Senator Jon Tester, a longtime supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris, shocked many by refusing to endorse her 2024 presidential run. On Monday, October 21, Tester told local Montana media that he would not back...

Laid-Off Auto Worker Blasts Kamala Harris' EV Mandate: ‘I'm Voting Trump for the First Time!’ in Michigan Shock

An auto worker in Macomb County, Michigan, recently laid off by Stellantis, is speaking out, directly blaming Vice President Kamala Harris electric vehicle (EV) mandate for his job loss. The worker, who is one of 1,100...

Nate Silver Warns ‘It Feels Like 2016 Again!’ as Donald Trump Steals the Spotlight with Media Stunts in Final Stretch

With just weeks remaining before the 2024 presidential election, prominent statistician and political analyst Nate Silver has sparked a wave of discussion with his latest remarks, comparing the current campaign environment...

Tim Walz Defends Ties with ‘War Hawk’ Liz Cheney: ‘She Won’t Lead Us to World War III!’

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing intense scrutiny over his defense of Liz Cheney, the former U.S. representative from Wyoming and a leading contender for a top position in Vice President Kamala Harriss potential...

Donald Trump Surges Ahead in Arizona Polls by 3 Points! ‘We’re Taking the State Back,’ He Declares at Rally

A new poll conducted by InsiderPolling shows Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris by 3 percentage points in Arizona. The survey, carried out on October 20-21 among 800 likely voters, has Trump at 50%, with...

Science

Elon Musk Surprised by SpaceX’s Successful First Attempt at Catching Starship Booster

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by successfully catching the Super Heavy booster during Starship Flight 5, a feat that even surprised Elon Musk. Musk had initially predicted that it would take at least three...

Starlink Services Target South Korea by 2025, Pending Regulatory Approval

SpaceXs Starlink services may reach South Korea by early 2025, contingent on regulatory approval. The Ministry of Science and ICT has initiated key amendments to prevent frequent interference, signaling progress toward...

Nicotine Pouches Skyrocket in Popularity as Youth Tobacco Use Hits 25-Year Low — ‘This Is the New Trend,’ Experts Warn

Nicotine pouches have surged in popularity across the U.S., while traditional tobacco use has hit its lowest point in 25 years. Public health experts are now grappling with the implications of this emerging trend, as a...

SpaceX Sues California Coastal Commission, Alleging Political Bias Over Falcon 9 Launch Denials

SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, accusing the agency of political bias in blocking several Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The lawsuit, filed on October 15, comes...

SpaceX Shares Breathtaking Images of Starship Flight 5 Featuring Reentry and Stage Separation

SpaceX has unveiled stunning new images from its Starship Flight 5 test, capturing key moments like booster recovery, stage separation, and plasma engulfing the upper stage during reentry. These high-definition images,...

Technology

Nvidia Targets Thailand: December Reveal of Game-Changing Investment Plans

Thailands Commerce Minister announced that Nvidia will disclose its investment strategy during CEO Jensen Huangs December trip to Bangkok. The anticipated move is expected to amplify Southeast Asias allure for global tech...

Apple Vision Pro Not Meant for the Masses, Tim Cook Admits Price Is Too High for Most Buyers

Tim Cook acknowledged that the Apple Vision Pro is not targeted at the masses due to its high price point. Despite poor sales, Apple is working on a cheaper model to be released in 2025, aiming to recapture market...

Solana Shakes Off Pump.fun’s $6.6M Dump, $47M SOL Still at Stake for Whales

Solanas price stayed strong, rising 9.3% for the week, despite Pump.fun selling $6.6 million worth of SOL. With $47 million still held, whales are on high alert for the next market twist. Solana Defies Pump.funs $6.6M...

Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Shocks With 3,370% Transaction Surge—What’s Fueling This Massive Spike?

Shiba Inus Shibarium saw an astonishing 3,370% jump in transactions within days, skyrocketing from 3,690 to over 324,000. The surge hints at growing community adoption, though the exact trigger remains...

BONK Meme Coin Sees 30% Volume Surge After Upbit Listing, Eyes Golden Cross Rally

Upbit has officially listed Solanas meme coin, BONK, for spot trading with the USDT pair, causing a 30% spike in trading volume and a 7% price increase within an hour of the announcement. Investors anticipate further price...