Tag Archives: Iran

Thursday, 26th March (Cambridge)

Posted on March 27, 2026 by roycross

1. Rachael Fionda introduced me to Gwich’in language and culture and its rich website https://gwichin.ca/ in her NILE webinar on Language Policy and Language Pedagogy earlier this week. The Dinjii Zhu’ Ginjik (the Gwich’in language) is spoken by fewer than … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, 17th March (Cambridge)

Posted on March 17, 2026 by roycross

1. This piece by Brendan Simms for Engelsberg Ideas, What drives Trump 2.0?, surprised me with its delineation of beliefs consistently held by Donald Trump – today more usually portrayed as the very antithesis of consistent – for forty years … Continue reading →

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Thursday, 12th March (Cambridge)

Posted on March 12, 2026 by roycross

1. A thoughtful piece for Engelsberg Ideas by Rob Macaire, the only UK ambassador to be arrested in recent times that I know of, Iran and the perils of fighting the last war https://engelsbergideas.com/notebook/iran-and-the-perils-of-fighting-the-last-war/ Away from the rarified atmosphere of … Continue reading →

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Thursday, 8th January (Cambridge)

Posted on January 8, 2026 by roycross

1. The next free online NATESOL event is at 16:00 UK time next Thursday, 15th January: Languages Through Music: Songs to Engage, Inspire, and Connect with Learners with Desta Haile. More info and registration here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGw29N5zXmi0DmYAJFcVbDCxIEsc_nQOeF-RVE-I54ssDKSw/viewform 2. Ali Ansari has … Continue reading →

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