Aru Kok

Former research intern @ASPI_org. Alumnus, @NSC_ANU & @ANU_Law

[Sam Neill @TwoPaddocks]

When the world seems close to pear shaped,
When leaders fill you with despair
When things look dark and dreary
And love seems far too rare -
CUDDLE A DUCK
[ It works ...]

[Jake Tapper 🦅 @jaketapper]

82 years ago, Normandy, France.

[Australian Embassy, Ethiopia @AusEmbET]

We are #hiring!

Do you have a high-level research and analysis skill and experience in political, economic, security and development issues in #Ethiopia and #Africa? Great communication, organizational and networking skills?

[Aru Kok @aru_kok]

@AkolNDok Yin ! You should retract this tweet & apologise to D wade.

[Aru Kok @aru_kok]

@AkauJambo I don’t think this was astray bullet but an intended one. This one has landed successfully on target on myself and many others Lost boys/girls.

[Today in History @TodayinHistory]

Marcus Aurelius was born today in 121 AD!

When Marcus was young, Emperor Hadrian admired his character and nicknamed him “Verissimus”, which means the truest one.

This proved true as Marcus became one of the greatest Emperors Rome had ever seen.

[Aru Kok @aru_kok]

@modernemeid Most if not all of our girls who got into modeling never came out ok. Their lives are ruined due to severe depression, PTSD & other mental health issues including drug and alcohol addiction. Parents need to spend more time in talking to their children about these danngers.

[Aru Kok @aru_kok]

@modernemeid All that glamour and glitters is a mask, a lot of horrible things goes on behind the scenes. I won’t encourage my child to go into this industry. This industry is known for exploiting & destroying young women’s lives through sex trafficking, heavy drugs use and alcohol abuse.

[Aru Kok @aru_kok]

Almost 50% of UN operational budgets come from the US 🇺🇸 government. Trump’s administration is hostile to the UN and what it stands for including the principles of international law. Could this year be the end of UN 🇺🇳 and International Law?

[Aru Kok @aru_kok]

It is prudent to say “2026” is a year of wars and global instability. Trump’s military actions in Venezuela could be a catalyst for geopolitical instability. China 🇨🇳 could stage military invasion of Taiwan sooner than predicted.

[Aru Kok @aru_kok]

Europe, (NATO), although divided, France 🇫🇷, Germany, UK and few Baltic and Scandinavian countries could forge working groups to support Ukraine 🇺🇦 to survive Trump’s presidency. The 🇬🇧, 🇩🇪 & 🇫🇷 would be uncomfortable seeing 🇺🇦 become a vassal state of 🇷🇺.

[Sudhir Byaruhanga @Sudhirntv]

What lessons does anyone have to give to me about my life, my country, about my people? That is absolute stupidity. @PaulKagame

[Aru Kok @aru_kok]

@ajang_longar @anyieth27 @Wol_Aciec_21 Despite our height advantage, our offense is not anchored in the post because we are not as stocky built as our opponents, therefore, our game is dependent on our agility, speed and quickness to tire out our opponents. This has been our style of play throughout tournaments.

[Aru Kok @aru_kok]

@ajang_longar @anyieth27 @Wol_Aciec_21 We can’t do basic things better if we don’t have a better roster. Yes - we do have a style of play, we are aggressive & play uptempo game, “run and gun” with most of our points coming from the quick shots selection and offensive rebounds put backs.

[Aru Kok @aru_kok]

@anyieth27 @ajang_longar @Wol_Aciec_21 Luol is a victim of his own success. The thing is he can not win without good players. The current roster lacks depth and offensive capabilities. We don’t have good shooters on the perimeter except Omot. Jok was inconsistent. Also, teams have figured out our style of play.

[World Food Forum South Sudan @WFFSSDChapter]

🌍 Exciting News!

Our National Coordinator, @CK_Kelajik , will speak at the #IYD2025 side event: “Seeds of Resilience: Youth Leadership for Climate-Resilient Food Systems”

📅 12 Aug 2025 | 💻 Virtual (Zoom)
🔗 Register: [https://t.co/pyiyYHX2sP]

#Youth4Climate #WFFSouthSudan