Media and policy

Andrew frequently writes opinion articles and analysis for outlets around the world, as well as making media appearances.  If you are interested in commissioning him to write for you or to appear on a show, use the contact page.

In addition to the below list, see also this list of Andrew’s work at The Guardian, where he has written over 50 columns.

Previous work:

US snatches Maduro in raid in Caracas: What we know so farThe Conversation, January 2026.

What the US National Security Strategy tells us about how Trump views the worldThe Conversation, December 2025.

USA: Trump’s National Security Strategy, interview with L’Indro, December 2025 (in Italian).

US election results suggest Trump’s coalition of voters is collapsingThe Conversation, November 2025.

What Trump hopes to gain by taking on the BBCForeign Policy Centre, November 2025.

Why bending over backwards to agree with Donald Trump is a perilous strategyThe Conversation, June 2025.

US-Ukraine minerals deal looks better for Kyiv than expected – but Trump is an unpredictable partnerThe Conversation, May 2025.

Trump’s Greenland plan glosses over a history of segregation and discrimination for Indigenous AlaskansThe Conversation, April 2025.

Contribution to Foreign Policy Centre’s submission to UK parliamentary inquiry on UK-EU reset, May 2025.

Is Press Freedom in America under Threat?‘, Media Diversity Institute, April 11, 2025.

‘Far-right Activist Laura Loomer Cements her Influence after White House Firings‘, The Conversation, April 8, 2025.

What’s Behind Trump’s Upending of the Global Economy?‘ Foreign Policy Centre, April 3, 2025.

Most of the world has long feared US power. Now its allies do too‘, The Conversation, February 14, 2025.

Analysis of Trump’s Executive Orders Pertaining to Diversity and Minority Rights‘, Media Diversity Institute, January 24, 2025.

The U.S. Pivot to Asia Depends on Peace in Ukraine‘, The Diplomat, January 18, 2025.

Even Scaled Down, Trump’s Tariffs Will do a lot of Damage‘, World Politics Review, November 27, 2024.

The Black Hole at the Center of America’s Ukraine Strategy‘, Atlantisch Perspectief, November 2024.

U.S. Election Aftermath: How Trump Won and What it Means for the World‘, Foreign Policy Centre, November 8, 2024.

Today Is Election Day in America. Who Will Win, and What is at Stake?’, Foreign Policy Centre, November 5, 2024.

Long-Range Missile Debate Reveals Key Problems for Ukraine and its Supporters‘, Foreign Policy Centre, October 7, 2024.

U.S. Presidential Election: What Would a Harris-Walz Foreign Policy Look Like?‘, Foreign Policy Centre, August 21, 2024.

The Transatlantic Partnership: Looking Ahead on the Impact on Trade‘, Foreign Policy Centre, May 7, 2024.

Biden’s Trade Policy is Missing One Thing: Partners‘, World Politics Review, March 28, 2024.

Two Years On: Will America Remain a Reliable Ally for Ukraine?‘, Foreign Policy Centre, February 20, 2024.

Transatlantic Shifts: Impact of UK-US Elections on the “Special Relationship”‘, Foreign Policy Centre, January 2, 2024.

The Geopolitics of International Climate Diplomacy: A Read-Out from Cop28‘, Foreign Policy Center, December 19, 2023.

2024 U.S. Elections: A Fork in the Road for U.S. Foreign Policy‘, Foreign Policy Centre, November 6, 2023.

U.S.-China Competition is Weaponizing the Green Transition‘, World Politics Review, 12 September 2023.

Biden’s “New Washington Consensus” is Globalizing Trade‘, World Politics Review, 15 May 2023

Aukus Is A Rude Awakening For Europe – One The Continent Should Have Seen Coming‘, Australian Outlook, 24 September 2021.

Afghanistan and the Real Vietnam Analogy‘, The Diplomat, 18 August 2021.

Tough Talk and Sanctions Hide Declining U.S. Interests in the Middle East‘, Australian Outlook, 26 September 2019.

Nativism and the U.S. Census Citizenship Question‘, Australian Outlook, 22 May 2019.

Trump’s National Emergency and the Powers of the Presidency‘, Australian Outlook, 19 February, 2019.

Can Future U.S. Government Shutdowns By Avoided? Don’t Count On It‘, Australian Outlook, January 30, 2019.

Theresa May’s Gamble“, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2017.

Under Trump, will the Generals Speak Up?“, The Boston Globe, 5 March 2017.

The Populists and Each Other“, The Huffington Post, 18 January, 2017.

Trump’s China Hawk“, The Diplomat, December 23, 2016.

Before Voting, Consider what Trump and the Leavers Share“, Huffington Post, June 22, 2016.

Left and Gone: Corbyn’s Labour Revolution and its Discontents“, Foreign Affairs, January 27, 2016.

Will China’s Naval Base Cause Friction with the U.S.?“, Africa Times, January 3, 2016.

The Second Kick of a Mule in Afghanistan“, The Boston Globe, October 4, 2015.

Nation-Building: A Forgotten Aspect of the Vietnam War“, Defence in Depth, December 8, 2014.  Reprinted by The International Relations and Security Network (Zurich).

Ford, Kissinger and US Asia-Pacific Policy“, The Diplomat, August 15, 2014.

Could Ukraine Drive Nuclear Proliferation in Asia?“, The Diplomat, March 14, 2014.

Why Are Defense Secretaries Grumpy?“, The Los Angeles Times, January 16, 2014.  Reprinted by Stars and Stripes, Gulf News (Dubai), The Scranton Times Tribune, (Pennsylvania), The Intelligencer (Pennsylvania), The Wapakoneta Daily News (Ohio), The Press of Atlantic City (New Jersey), The St. Paul Pioneer Press (Minnesota).

What America Can Learn from the Indian Diplomat Saga“, The Guardian, January 10, 2014.

High Time for an Obama Syria Strategy“, The National Interest, August 29, 2013.

Reopening the Middle East Pandora’s Box”, The National Interest, August 19, 2013.

Of Red Lines and Shadow Wars“, The Huffington Post UK, May 6, 2013.

Why has Iceland Returned to the Politicians who Caused their Crisis?“, The New Statesman, May 3, 2013.

The Geopolitics of the Cyprus Crisis“, Huffington Post UK, March 23, 2013.

Arab Public Opinion Now Matters“, The Guardian, September 18, 2012.  Reprinted by The Mail & Guardian (Johannesburg).

How the Chinese Economy Works (For Now)“, e-International Relations, August 11, 2012.

See also the list on Andrew’s official Leiden University page.