Alistair D. B. Cook

Welshman. HADR Research Programme Coordinator & Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) - Non-Traditional Security, Myanmar, ASEAN

[Alistair D. B. Cook @beancook]

Out now!

[Jan Eijking @Jan_Eijking]

This looks like a pretty cool and rare vacancy: the @ICRC is looking for a historian https://t.co/twX4dbyhnD

[The Lowy Institute @LowyInstitute]

Drivers for the humanitarian reset | Alistair D.B. Cook https://t.co/FQKP0Bg20e

[Alistair D. B. Cook @beancook]

Latest op-ed on direction of travel in ‘humanitarian reset’ @RSIS_NTU

[The Lowy Institute @LowyInstitute]

Drivers for the humanitarian reset | Alistair D.B. Cook https://t.co/FQKP0Bg20e

[The Associated Press @AP]

Jürgen Habermas, whose work on communication, rationality and sociology made him one of the world’s most influential philosophers and a key intellectual figure in his native Germany, has died. He was 96. https://t.co/FFI5TO0oGT

[Ben Dunant @BenedictDunant]

My commentary for @ISEAS on the recent Myanmar election has been republished by @SCMPNews.

https://t.co/YPiAyIlXOt

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

At Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week in Geneva, seeing the breadth of innovation across the humanitarian community.

Partners coming together with ideas, technology and determination to help us reach our goal of saving #87MillionLives this year.

[Alistair D. B. Cook @beancook]

Qiang Zhang , Lina Gong et al.’s article “South-South humanitarianism: a collaborative network of Chinese non-governmental organizations responding to the 2015 Nepal earthquake” is free access for a limited time in our special issue. Check it out!
https://t.co/uIeIqPced2

[Alistair D. B. Cook @beancook]

Martin Searle”s article “Humanitarianism and the fourth industrial revolution: saving which lives?” Free access for a limited time in our special issue “Humanitarian Policy and Action in Asia: Analysing Challenges, Exploring Opportunities” Check it out!

https://t.co/jcfAhvJ4py

[William D. James @w_d_james]

📢 @RSIS_NTU @NTUsg is hiring tenure-track positions in Strategic Studies (particularly keen on candidates working at the intersection of tech & strategy), Asian Studies, IR, and IPE. Deadline: 31 Jan 2026. Please RT & share with anyone on the market!
https://t.co/AaLOmd0C4P

[RSIS @RSIS_NTU]

Humanitarian aid, once guided by principles of neutrality and independence, is increasingly being used as a tool of national interest and transactional diplomacy.

Read more in IDSS Paper:
https://t.co/PtNHuJSrFF

[RSIS @RSIS_NTU]

Direct, flexible funding for mutual aid groups will empower them to set their own agendas and respond adaptively to local needs.

Read more in IDSS Paper:
https://t.co/Z6h3GwABF9

#RSIS #IDSSPaper

[European Consortium for Political Research @ECPR]

Postdoctoral Researchers #ECPRMemberJobs
📅 Two-year contract
🇩🇪 Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies
⌛ Monday 15 December
https://t.co/PexSF0IvrU

[Alistair D. B. Cook @beancook]

Brown University post-doc opportunity at Watson School of Public and International Affairs. Deadline: 15JAN2026 https://t.co/V6LmXemEHt

[Journal of Asian Public Policy (JAPP) @JAPP_Editors]

Our latest special issue on "Humanitarian policy and action in Asia" is almost ready. Here's the introduction to the issue:

https://t.co/VtyOAoHmNt

[ST Opinion @STopinion]

Gaza’s hunger crisis spurs a diplomatic gamble
https://t.co/NMSIDZnWNw

[The National Bureau of Asian Research @NBRnews]

JUST RELEASED! The July issue of NBR's quarterly journal ASIA POLICY features content on #nontraditionalsecurity, #SoutheastAsia, #UStariffs, #ChinaMiddleEast engagement #NorthKoreaRussia relations, #Taiwan's #DefenseIndustry, the #IndianOcean, and more! https://t.co/ngJdCrNuh3

[Saw Nimrod from Burma @NimrodAndrew]

I welcome this announcement. Relationship between Thailand & Karen community has always been warmth & enduring peace. This deep-rooted bond is a reflection of long-standing friendship, mutual respect, & a shared commitment to harmony & understanding between our two communities.

[Myanmar Now @Myanmar_Now_Eng]

With the Karen National Union securing key border areas, Thailand allows limited trade at Htee Khee, reflecting shifting power dynamics

Read more:
https://t.co/AxEPa10rFN