tab Snag this super portable e-skateboard on sale for 75% off By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000 TL;DR: Skate just about anywhere you please with the lightweight Ubran E-Skateboard for $124.95, a 75% savings as of May 9. When in doubt, skate it out. But not everyone is cut from the same cloth as Tony Hawk, and it won't make sense to try and skateboard if you know you're just going to fall flat on your butt. Luckily, the universe is on the side of frustrated skaters everywhere with the emergence of devices like the Urban E-Skateboard. Not only does it take all the guesswork out of skating, but it's eco-friendly, too. And for a limited time, you can get it on sale for $124.95. At only 7 pounds and 17 inches, the Urban E-Skateboard makes it easy for you to transport it anywhere you go. When you're not, you know, skating, you can easily stuff it in your bag for fuss-free storage. It connects with a wireless remote that allows you to control your speed and choose between three speed modes, accommodating just about every rider's experience level. Read more...More about Mashable Shopping, Tech, Sports, and Consumer Tech Full Article Mashable Shopping Tech Sports Consumer Tech
tab 45 Funny, Heartfelt, Unforgettable Travel Stories By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 I tell travel stories for a living. I do this because I can’t NOT tell travel stories — every experience I have is shaped in the moment and waits in anticipation to shoot out of my fingertips. And I live to share those stories with an audience. As humans, we’re hard-wired to be influenced by … 45 Funny, Heartfelt, Unforgettable Travel Stories Read More » The post 45 Funny, Heartfelt, Unforgettable Travel Stories appeared first on Adventurous Kate. Full Article Blog
tab Airhook Looks to Reinvent the Traditional Airplane Tray Table By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:17:52 +0000 A clever, versatile, well-made alternative to traditional airplane tray tables. The post Airhook Looks to Reinvent the Traditional Airplane Tray Table appeared first on Vagabondish. Full Article Gear Modern Vagabond Review airplane Tray Table
tab A peroxisome deficiency-induced reductive cytosol state up-regulates the brain-derived neurotrophic factor pathway [Metabolism] By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-17T00:06:05-07:00 The peroxisome is a subcellular organelle that functions in essential metabolic pathways, including biosynthesis of plasmalogens, fatty acid β-oxidation of very-long-chain fatty acids, and degradation of hydrogen peroxide. Peroxisome biogenesis disorders (PBDs) manifest as severe dysfunction in multiple organs, including the central nervous system (CNS), but the pathogenic mechanisms in PBDs are largely unknown. Because CNS integrity is coordinately established and maintained by neural cell interactions, we here investigated whether cell-cell communication is impaired and responsible for the neurological defects associated with PBDs. Results from a noncontact co-culture system consisting of primary hippocampal neurons with glial cells revealed that a peroxisome-deficient astrocytic cell line secretes increased levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), resulting in axonal branching of the neurons. Of note, the BDNF expression in astrocytes was not affected by defects in plasmalogen biosynthesis and peroxisomal fatty acid β-oxidation in the astrocytes. Instead, we found that cytosolic reductive states caused by a mislocalized catalase in the peroxisome-deficient cells induce the elevation in BDNF secretion. Our results suggest that peroxisome deficiency dysregulates neuronal axogenesis by causing a cytosolic reductive state in astrocytes. We conclude that astrocytic peroxisomes regulate BDNF expression and thereby support neuronal integrity and function. Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: Iraq in Uncertain Times By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 10:40:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 30 March 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm Event participants Toby Dodge, Associate Fellow, MENA Programme, Chatham HouseMac Skelton, Director, IRIS, American University of Iraq-SulaimaniAhmed Tabaqchali, Chief Investment Officer, AFC Iraq FundHanaa Edwar, Co-founder and Chairperson, Iraqi Al-Amal AssociationChair: Renad Mansour, Senior Research Fellow, MENA Programme, Chatham House The first months of 2020 have proven tumultuous for Iraq. The US killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in January threatened to engulf the region in war and led to continued tit-for-tat violence between the US and Iran that has become almost a daily reality in Baghdad.Amid the ongoing protests that since last October have challenged the social contract and led to a violent response claiming 600 deaths and injuring tens of thousands, the government is still without a prime minister after Adil abd al-Mehdi's resignation in November 2019, leaving the country directionless.Most recently, the spread of COVID-19 threatens to expose a mismanaged healthcare system. At the same time, the rapid fall in the price of oil has impacted the government's ability to respond to or cope with these crises.At this virtual roundtable, part of the Chatham House Iraq Initiative, experts explore these developments and try to unpack the implications for Iraq’s fragile peace and stability. Department/project Middle East and North Africa Programme, Iraq Initiative Reni Zhelyazkova Programme Coordinator, Middle East and North Africa Programme +44 (0)20 7314 3624 Email Full Article
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tab Biosynthesis of depsipeptides with a 3-hydroxybenzoate moiety and selective anticancer activities involves a chorismatase [Metabolism] By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-17T00:06:05-07:00 Neoantimycins are anticancer compounds of 15-membered ring antimycin-type depsipeptides. They are biosynthesized by a hybrid multimodular protein complex of nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) and polyketide synthase (PKS), typically from the starting precursor 3-formamidosalicylate. Examining fermentation extracts of Streptomyces conglobatus, here we discovered four new neoantimycin analogs, unantimycins B–E, in which 3-formamidosalicylates are replaced by an unusual 3-hydroxybenzoate (3-HBA) moiety. Unantimycins B–E exhibited levels of anticancer activities similar to those of the chemotherapeutic drug cisplatin in human lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and melanoma cells. Notably, they mostly displayed no significant toxicity toward noncancerous cells, unlike the serious toxicities generally reported for antimycin-type natural products. Using site-directed mutagenesis and heterologous expression, we found that unantimycin productions are correlated with the activity of a chorismatase homolog, the nat-hyg5 gene, from a type I PKS gene cluster. Biochemical analysis confirmed that the catalytic activity of Nat-hyg5 generates 3-HBA from chorismate. Finally, we achieved selective production of unantimycins B and C by engineering a chassis host. On the basis of these findings, we propose that unantimycin biosynthesis is directed by the neoantimycin-producing NRPS–PKS complex and initiated with the starter unit of 3-HBA. The elucidation of the biosynthetic unantimycin pathway reported here paves the way to improve the yield of these compounds for evaluation in oncotherapeutic applications. Full Article
tab Chatham House awarded major centenary grant to establish Stavros Niarchos Foundation Wing By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:32:22 +0000 17 April 2019 Chatham House has been awarded a transformational £10m grant ahead of its upcoming 2020 centenary. Chatham House_Stavros Niarchos Wing Options (A3)-1-WEB_RESOLUTION (002).jpg The gift will create the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Wing, enabling a permanent expansion of the institute’s research and providing a home to its Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs. The wing will also house the ‘Chatham House SNF CoLab’, an initiative to open Chatham House’s policy research to wider public audiences.The funds from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) will be used to integrate a three-storey wing with the institute’s renowned building at 10 St James’s Square. The SNF Wing will support research collaboration and provide a stimulating environment to explore ways to engage people in the institute’s research, using interactive multimedia and other digital tools. Inauguration of the Chatham House SNF CoLab and the SNF Wing is anticipated in fall of 2019.The gift from SNF is one of the largest in the institute’s history and is a major milestone in the foundation’s long-standing support of Chatham House, which dates back to 2007 and includes grants for research, infrastructure and student outreach totalling over £4.5m in the past 5 years.Chairman of Chatham House, Lord Jim O’Neill said, 'This exceptional gift from SNF is a vote of confidence in the independence, quality and impact of the institute’s work. It will guarantee that the institute can innovate for the future, especially by engaging younger generations into its research and ideas, which is essential.'Director of Chatham House Dr Robin Niblett said the gift will encourage informed public debate at a time of unprecedented global uncertainty and deepening political polarisation.'The SNF Wing and Chatham House SNF CoLab will ensure Chatham House can continue to serve as a trusted hub for dialogue and a source of credible information, analysis and ideas on international affairs. It is an enormous boost to our staff and their work as we begin our second century, and of special value in such turbulent times.'SNF Co-President Andreas Dracopoulos said, 'Chatham House is one of our key partners, and this grant marks an important new stage in our collaboration. At a time of uncertainty in international affairs, supporting the world-class independent analysis that can help citizens around the world engage in informed decisions about their future is essential. We are proud to help Chatham House maintain its independent voice while deepening its engagement with the public.'The Stavros Niarchos Foundation’s past support has enabled Chatham House to establish an ‘SNF Floor’ with a broadcast media studio, a purpose-built simulation centre and training facilities, which will now be incorporated into the larger SNF Wing. The floor was officially opened by His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex in 2017, when he took part in a scenario exercise exploring how to respond to a humanitarian emergency that required landmine clearance, drawing on the Duke’s ongoing work in this field.For more information please contact:pressoffice@chathamhouse.orgPhone: +44 (0)207 957 5739 Editor's notes Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is a world-leading policy institute based in London. Our mission is to help governments and societies build a sustainably secure, prosperous and just world.We engage governments, the private sector, civil society and our members in open debate and private discussions about the most significant developments in international affairs. Our research and policy ideas involve rigorous analysis of critical global, regional and country-specific challenges and opportunities.The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) is one of the world’s leading private, international philanthropic organizations, making grants to non-profit organizations in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and sports, and social welfare. Since 1996, the Foundation has committed more than $2.8 billion, through more than 4,400 grants to non-profit organizations in 124 nations around the world.The SNF funds organizations and projects worldwide that aim to achieve a broad, lasting and positive impact for society at large and exhibit strong leadership and sound management. The Foundation also supports projects that facilitate the formation of public-private partnerships as an effective means for serving public welfare. Full Article
tab The Future of NATO: A Strong Alliance in an Unpredictable World By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:00:03 +0000 Members Event 19 June 2014 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Chatham House, London Transcriptpdf | 51.86 KB Transcript Q&Apdf | 75.72 KB Event participants Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Secretary-General, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)Chair: Robin Niblett, Director, Chatham House In September, the UK will host a summit on the future of NATO. The Wales Summit will chart the course of the alliance as it deals with the long-term implications of Russia’s policy towards Ukraine and prepares to complete its longest combat mission in Afghanistan. The secretary-general will outline the decisions that need to be taken to ensure that the alliance remains fit to face the future. He will set out NATO’s readiness action plan, address the debate on declining defence budgets, and explain how NATO intends to turn a new page in Afghanistan. Members Events Team Email Full Article
tab The mRNA levels of heat shock factor 1 are regulated by thermogenic signals via the cAMP-dependent transcription factor ATF3 [Metabolism] By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T00:06:09-07:00 Heat shock factor 1 (HSF1) regulates cellular adaptation to challenges such as heat shock and oxidative and proteotoxic stresses. We have recently reported a previously unappreciated role for HSF1 in the regulation of energy metabolism in fat tissues; however, whether HSF1 is differentially expressed in adipose depots and how its levels are regulated in fat tissues remain unclear. Here, we show that HSF1 levels are higher in brown and subcutaneous fat tissues than in those in the visceral depot and that HSF1 is more abundant in differentiated, thermogenic adipocytes. Gene expression experiments indicated that HSF1 is transcriptionally regulated in fat by agents that modulate cAMP levels, by cold exposure, and by pharmacological stimulation of β-adrenergic signaling. An in silico promoter analysis helped identify a putative response element for activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3) at −258 to −250 base pairs from the HSF1 transcriptional start site, and electrophoretic mobility shift and ChIP assays confirmed ATF3 binding to this sequence. Furthermore, functional assays disclosed that ATF3 is necessary and sufficient for HSF1 regulation. Detailed gene expression analysis revealed that ATF3 is one of the most highly induced ATFs in thermogenic tissues of mice exposed to cold temperatures or treated with the β-adrenergic receptor agonist CL316,243 and that its expression is induced by modulators of cAMP levels in isolated adipocytes. To the best of our knowledge, our results show for the first time that HSF1 is transcriptionally controlled by ATF3 in response to classic stimuli that promote heat generation in thermogenic tissues. Full Article
tab PaxDb, a Database of Protein Abundance Averages Across All Three Domains of Life By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2012-08-01 M. WangAug 1, 2012; 11:492-500Technological Innovation and Resources Full Article
tab Quantitative, Multiplexed Assays for Low Abundance Proteins in Plasma by Targeted Mass Spectrometry and Stable Isotope Dilution By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2007-12-01 Hasmik KeshishianDec 1, 2007; 6:2212-2229Research Full Article
tab Stable Isotope Labeling by Amino Acids in Cell Culture, SILAC, as a Simple and Accurate Approach to Expression Proteomics By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2002-05-01 Shao-En OngMay 1, 2002; 1:376-386Research Full Article
tab SUMOylation of the transcription factor ZFHX3 at Lys-2806 requires SAE1, UBC9, and PIAS2 and enhances its stability and function in cell proliferation [Protein Synthesis and Degradation] By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T03:41:14-07:00 SUMOylation is a posttranslational modification (PTM) at a lysine residue and is crucial for the proper functions of many proteins, particularly of transcription factors, in various biological processes. Zinc finger homeobox 3 (ZFHX3), also known as AT motif-binding factor 1 (ATBF1), is a large transcription factor that is active in multiple pathological processes, including atrial fibrillation and carcinogenesis, and in circadian regulation and development. We have previously demonstrated that ZFHX3 is SUMOylated at three or more lysine residues. Here, we investigated which enzymes regulate ZFHX3 SUMOylation and whether SUMOylation modulates ZFHX3 stability and function. We found that SUMO1, SUMO2, and SUMO3 each are conjugated to ZFHX3. Multiple lysine residues in ZFHX3 were SUMOylated, but Lys-2806 was the major SUMOylation site, and we also found that it is highly conserved among ZFHX3 orthologs from different animal species. Using molecular analyses, we identified the enzymes that mediate ZFHX3 SUMOylation; these included SUMO1-activating enzyme subunit 1 (SAE1), an E1-activating enzyme; SUMO-conjugating enzyme UBC9 (UBC9), an E2-conjugating enzyme; and protein inhibitor of activated STAT2 (PIAS2), an E3 ligase. Multiple analyses established that both SUMO-specific peptidase 1 (SENP1) and SENP2 deSUMOylate ZFHX3. SUMOylation at Lys-2806 enhanced ZFHX3 stability by interfering with its ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation. Functionally, Lys-2806 SUMOylation enabled ZFHX3-mediated cell proliferation and xenograft tumor growth of the MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line. These findings reveal the enzymes involved in, and the functional consequences of, ZFHX3 SUMOylation, insights that may help shed light on ZFHX3's roles in various cellular and pathophysiological processes. Full Article
tab Why Britain’s 2019 Election Is Its Most Unpredictable in Recent History By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:33:23 +0000 7 November 2019 Professor Matthew Goodwin Visiting Senior Fellow, Europe Programme @GoodwinMJ LinkedIn Google Scholar Leadership concerns and a collapse of traditional party loyalties make the December vote uncommonly volatile. Explainer: UK General Election - Five Things to Watch On 12 December, Britain will hold the most consequential election in its postwar history. The outcome of the election will influence not only the fate of Brexit but also the likelihood of a second referendum on EU membership, a second independence referendum in Scotland, the most economically radical Labour Party for a generation, Britain’s foreign and security policy and, ultimately, its position in the wider international order.If you look only at the latest polls, then the outcome looks fairly certain. Ever since a majority of MPs voted to hold the election, the incumbent Conservative Party has averaged 38%, the opposition Labour Party 27%, the Liberal Democrats 16%, Brexit Party 10%, Greens 4% and Scottish National Party 3%. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his party continue to average an 11-point lead which, if this holds until the election, would likely deliver a comfortable majority.Johnson can also point to other favourable metrics. When voters are asked who would make the ‘best prime minister’, a clear plurality (43%) say Johnson while only a small minority (20%) choose the Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn. Polls also suggest that, on the whole, Johnson is more trusted by voters than Corbyn to deal with Brexit, the economy and crime, while Jeremy Corbyn only tends to enjoy leads on health. All of this lends credence to the claim that Britain could be set for a Conservative majority and, in turn, the passing of a withdrawal agreement bill in early 2020.But these polls also hide a lot of other shifts that are taking place and which, combined, make the 2019 general election unpredictable. One concerns leadership. While Boris Johnson enjoys stronger leadership ratings than Jeremy Corbyn, it should be remembered that what unites Britain’s current generation of party leaders is that they are all unpopular. Data compiled by Ipsos-MORI reveals that while Johnson has the lowest ratings of any new prime minister, Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn has the lowest ratings of any opposition leader since records began.Another deeper shift is fragmentation. One irony of Britain’s Brexit moment is that ever since the country voted to leave the European Union its politics have looked more ‘European’. Over the past year, one of the world’s most stable two-party systems has imploded into a four-party race, with the anti-Brexit Liberal Democrats and Nigel Farage’s strongly Eurosceptic Brexit Party both presenting a serious challenge to the two mainstream parties.In the latest polls, for example, Labour and the Conservatives are attracting only 61 per cent of the overall vote, well down on the 80 per cent they polled in 2017. Labour is weakened by the fact that it is only currently attracting 53 per cent of people who voted Labour at the last election, in 2017. A large number of these 2017 Labour voters, nearly one in four, have left for the Liberal Democrats, who are promising to revoke Article 50 and ‘cancel Brexit’. This divide in the Remain vote will produce unpredictable outcomes at the constituency level.Embed this image <img src="https://www.chathamhouse.org/sites/default/files/images/2019-11-07-Parliament.jpg" alt="The Houses of Parliament in autumn. Photo: Getty Images." title="The Houses of Parliament in autumn. Photo: Getty Images." />At the other end of the spectrum, the Conservatives are grappling with a similar but less severe threat. Nigel Farage and the Brexit Party are attracting around one in ten people who voted Conservative in 2017, which will make Boris Johnson’s task of capturing the crucial ‘Labour Leave’ seats harder. There is clear evidence that Johnson has been curbing Farage’s appeal, but it remains unclear how this rivalry on the right will play out from one seat to the next.One clue as to what happens next can be found in those leadership ratings. While 80 per cent of Brexit Party voters back Johnson over Corbyn, only 25 per cent of Liberal Democrat voters back Corbyn over Johnson. Johnson may find it easier to consolidate the Leave vote than Corbyn will find the task of consolidating the Remain vote.All of this reflects another reason why the election is unpredictable: volatility. This election is already Britain’s fifth nationwide election in only four years. After the 2015 general election, 2016 EU referendum, 2017 general election and 2019 European parliament elections, Britain’s political system and electorate have been in a state of almost continual flux. Along the way, a large number of voters have reassessed their loyalties.As the British Election Study makes clear, the current rate of ‘vote-switching’ in British politics, where people switch their vote from one election to the next, is largely unprecedented in the post-war era. Across the three elections held in 2010, 2015 and 2017, a striking 49 per cent of people switched their vote.This is not all about Brexit. Attachment to the main parties has been weakening since the 1960s. But Brexit is now accelerating this process as tribal identities as ‘Remainers’ or ‘Leavers’ cut across traditional party loyalties. All this volatility not only gives good reason to expect further shifts in support during the campaign but to also meet any confident predictions about the election result with a healthy dose of scepticism. Full Article
tab Structure of an ancestral mammalian family 1B1 cytochrome P450 with increased thermostability [Enzymology] By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-24T06:08:45-07:00 Mammalian cytochrome P450 enzymes often metabolize many pharmaceuticals and other xenobiotics, a feature that is valuable in a biotechnology setting. However, extant P450 enzymes are typically relatively unstable, with T50 values of ∼30–40 °C. Reconstructed ancestral cytochrome P450 enzymes tend to have variable substrate selectivity compared with related extant forms, but they also have higher thermostability and therefore may be excellent tools for commercial biosynthesis of important intermediates, final drug molecules, or drug metabolites. The mammalian ancestor of the cytochrome P450 1B subfamily was herein characterized structurally and functionally, revealing differences from the extant human CYP1B1 in ligand binding, metabolism, and potential molecular contributors to its thermostability. Whereas extant human CYP1B1 has one molecule of α-naphthoflavone in a closed active site, we observed that subtle amino acid substitutions outside the active site in the ancestor CYP1B enzyme yielded an open active site with four ligand copies. A structure of the ancestor with 17β-estradiol revealed only one molecule in the active site, which still had the same open conformation. Detailed comparisons between the extant and ancestor forms revealed increases in electrostatic and aromatic interactions between distinct secondary structure elements in the ancestral forms that may contribute to their thermostability. To the best of our knowledge, this represents the first structural evaluation of a reconstructed ancestral cytochrome P450, revealing key features that appear to contribute to its thermostability. Full Article
tab Accountability, denial and the future-proofing of British torture By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:24:20 +0000 7 May 2020 , Volume 96, Number 3 Read online Ruth Blakeley and Sam Raphael When powerful liberal democratic states are found to be complicit in extreme violations of human rights, how do they respond and why do they respond as they do? Drawing on the example of the United Kingdom's complicity in torture since 9/11, this article demonstrates how reluctant the UK has been to permit a full reckoning with its torturous past. We demonstrate that successive UK governments engaged in various forms of denial, obfuscation and attempts to obstruct investigation and avoid accountability. The net effect of their responses has been to deny the victims redress, through adequate judicial processes, and to deny the public adequate state accountability. These responses are not simply aimed at shielding from prosecution the perpetrators and those who have oversight of them, nor preventing political embarrassment. The various forms of denial and obstruction are also designed to ensure that collusion can continue uninterrupted. A core concern of intelligence officials and ministers has been to prevent any process that would lead to a comprehensive prohibition on involvement in operations where torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment are a real possibility. The door remains wide open, and deliberately so, for British involvement in torture. Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Wider FSU Region By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:40:02 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 21 April 2020 - 10:00am to 11:30am Event participants Christopher Davis, Professorial Fellow, Institute of Population Ageing, University of OxfordNino Evgenidze, Executive Director, EPRCKatya Gorchinskaya, Journalist, former CEO of Hromadske.uaKonstantin Sokulskiy, Head of Governance, UNDP, KazakhstanChair: James Nixey, Programme Director, Russia and Eurasia, Chatham House COVID-19 has put a serious strain on healthcare and economic systems around the world. This virtual roundtable will explore its impact on Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Kazakhstan. Through a comparative examination of government and society responses, this event will show how COVID-19 has laid bare the region’s broader social, economic and political challenges. Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: Re-integration or Dis-integration: What Does the Future Hold for Occupied Donbas? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:55:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 28 April 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm Event participants Paul D’anieri, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science, University of California, RiversideVlad Mykhnenko, Associate Professor of Sustainable Urban Development, St Peter’s College, University of OxfordChair: Orysia Lutsevych, Research Fellow and Manager, Ukraine Forum, Chatham House The armed conflict in Donbas has now entered its seventh year. President Zelenskyy, who came to power in May 2019, promised to end the war with Russia and bring peace to Ukraine.Since assuming office, Zelenskyy has managed to revive the Normandy Format talks, complete military disengagement at three points along the line of contact and negotiate the release of over a hundred Ukrainians held as prisoners of war in Russia. However, ceasefire violations continue to occur frequently.Looking at the origins of the armed conflict in Donbas and the region’s economic role in Ukraine’s economy, this event discusses the prospects for conflict resolution. Do the recent events signify an opportunity for peace? Does Zelenskyy have a viable plan for re-integrating Donbas or will the region be cut off from mainland Ukraine for the foreseeable future?The speakers assess the strategy and track record of the Ukrainian government and its Western allies in bringing parts of the occupied Donbas under Kyiv’s control. They also review possible policy implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for the conflict. Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme, Ukraine Forum Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: Where in the World Are We Headed? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:20:01 +0000 Research Event 12 May 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman, Director, Center for Public Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School; US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, 2011 – 2015.Lord Kim Darroch, Crossbench Life Peer, House of Lords; British Ambassador to the US, 2016 – 19Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House The outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted world affairs at a time when US global leadership was already a cause of grave concern for many longstanding US partners. While the US and China have recently signed the first phase of a trade agreement, the pandemic is leading to heightened tension between these two major powers. Domestically, the virus has upended the health and economic security of many Americans during a crucial election year, and also raised genuine concern about the ability to hold a free and fair election. How will the US government navigate this unprecedented crisis and what does this mean for the future of US leadership? This event is part of the US and Americas Programme Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. US and Americas Programme Email Department/project US and the Americas Programme Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: Evaluating Outcomes in Fragile Contexts: Adapting Research Methods in the Time of COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 08:55:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 5 May 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Agendapdf | 107.59 KB Event participants Rebecca Wolfe, Lecturer, Harris School for Public Policy and Associate, Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, University of ChicagoTom Gillhespy, Principal Consultant, ItadShodmon Hojibekov, Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (Afghanistan)Chair: Champa Patel, Director, Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House This virtual roundtable has been co-convened by Chatham House and the Aga Khan Foundation. While conducting research in fragile and conflict-affected contexts has always presented challenges, the outbreak of COVID-19 creates additional challenges including travel restrictions, ethical challenges, and disruptions to usual modes of working. This virtual roundtable will explore how organizations can adapt their research and monitoring and evaluation models in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This event aims to discuss the research methods being used to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis; the important role of technology; and ways to engage policy and decision-makers during this time. Event attributes Chatham House Rule Department/project Asia-Pacific Programme, Conflict, Peace and Stability, Geopolitics and Governance Lucy Ridout Programme Administrator, Asia-Pacific Programme +44 (0) 207 314 2761 Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: As COVID-19 Hits the Developing World, Where is the American-led Global Response? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:05:01 +0000 Research Event 9 June 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, Chairman, SGO; Former Deputy Secretary-General and Chief of Staff, United NationsDr Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO, United Nations FoundationAmbassador Nicholas Burns, Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School; US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, 2005 – 2008Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the US and Americas Programme Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US and the State of the World and will take place virtually only.This event will take place from 14:00 – 15:00 BST. US and Americas Programme Email Department/project US and the Americas Programme Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: Land Reform in Ukraine: Is Zelenskyy's Government Getting it Right? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:05:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 14 May 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Ihor Petrashko, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, UkraineAndriy Dykun, Chair, Ukrainian Agricultural CouncilVadim Tolpeco, Ukrlandfarming PlcChair: Orysia Lutsevych, Research Fellow and Manager, Ukraine Forum, Chatham House Ukraine is known as the ‘breadbasket of Europe’ thanks to its grain exports. On 31 March 2020, the Ukrainian parliament passed a landmark law ending a 19-year ban on the sale of privately owned agricultural land. Due to come into force in July 2021, the law applies to 41.5 million hectares of farmland and economists predict substantial economic gains from this liberalization. This event will discuss the impact of the law on Ukraine’s agricultural sector and food security. How can the government best implement this reform and ensure that small and medium-sized agricultural companies increase their productivity? What does this change mean for Ukraine’s capacity to export grain? Can the country’s food supply withstand crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic? What role could foreign direct investors play in boosting production? This event will be held on the record. Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme, Ukraine Forum Full Article
tab The role of short-chain fatty acids in the interplay between diet, gut microbiota, and host energy metabolism By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2013-09-01 Gijs den BestenSep 1, 2013; 54:2325-2340Reviews Full Article
tab Procedure for determination of free and total cholesterol in micro- or nanogram amounts suitable for studies with cultured cells By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 1978-11-01 W GambleNov 1, 1978; 19:1068-1070Articles Full Article
tab Fish oils and plasma lipid and lipoprotein metabolism in humans: a critical review By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 1989-06-01 WS HarrisJun 1, 1989; 30:785-807Reviews Full Article
tab Thematic review series: Brain Lipids. Cholesterol metabolism in the central nervous system during early development and in the mature animal By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2004-08-01 John M. DietschyAug 1, 2004; 45:1375-1397Thematic Reviews Full Article
tab High density lipoprotein metabolism By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 1984-10-01 S EisenbergOct 1, 1984; 25:1017-1058Reviews Full Article
tab Thematic review series: The Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis. Effects of infection and inflammation on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism mechanisms and consequences to the host By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2004-07-01 Weerapan KhovidhunkitJul 1, 2004; 45:1169-1196Thematic Reviews Full Article
tab Thematic review series: Adipocyte Biology. The perilipin family of structural lipid droplet proteins: stabilization of lipid droplets and control of lipolysis By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2007-12-01 Dawn L. BrasaemleDec 1, 2007; 48:2547-2559Thematic Reviews Full Article
tab Remnant lipoprotein metabolism: key pathways involving cell-surface heparan sulfate proteoglycans and apolipoprotein E By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 1999-01-01 Robert W. MahleyJan 1, 1999; 40:1-16Reviews Full Article
tab Lipoprotein lipase and lipolysis: central roles in lipoprotein metabolism and atherogenesis By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 1996-04-01 IJ GoldbergApr 1, 1996; 37:693-707Reviews Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: Tectonic Plates of 2020 – Developments in the US Presidential Race By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:00:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 18 March 2020 - 1:00pm to 1:45pm Event participants John Zogby, Founder and Senior Partner, John Zogby StrategiesChair: Dr Lindsay Newman, Senior Research Fellow, US and Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Participants should not come to Chatham House for these events. Department/project US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House US 2020 Election Series US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: US and European Responses to Coronavirus By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:00:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 20 March 2020 - 1:00pm to 1:45pm Event participants Anne Applebaum, Staff Writer, The Atlantic; Pulitzer-Prize Winning HistorianAmy Pope, Partner, Schillings; Deputy Homeland Security Advisor, US National Security Council, 2015 - 17Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Participants should not come to Chatham House for these events. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: The Economic Impact of Coronavirus By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:00:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 23 March 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Event participants Megan Greene, Dame DeAnne Senior Academy Fellow in International Relations, Chatham House; Senior Fellow, Harvard Kennedy SchoolLord Jim O'Neill, Chairman, Chatham HouseChair: Creon Butler, Director, Global Economy and Finance, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Participants should not come to Chatham House for these events. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: The End of Globalism? Remaining Interconnected While Under Increased Pressure to Isolate By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:30:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 30 March 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Zoom Audio Call Event participants Fred Hochberg, Chairman and President, Export-Import Bank of the United States, 2009 -17Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Chatham House Global Trade Policy Forum. We would like to take this opportunity to to thank founding partner AIG and supporting partners Clifford Chance LLP, Diageo plc and EY for their generous support of the forum. Department/project US and the Americas Programme, Global Trade Policy Forum US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: US-China Geopolitics and the Global Pandemic By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:50:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 2 April 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Event participants Dr Kurt Campbell, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, The Asia Group; Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, 2009-13Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Participants should not come to Chatham House for these events. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: Global Cities and the Response to Coronavirus By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:55:01 +0000 Research Event 8 April 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE Event participants Penny Abeywardena, Commissioner, International Affairs, City of New YorkAmbassador Nina Hachigian, Deputy Mayor for International Affairs, City of Los Angeles; US Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (2014-17)Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent, Europe, The New York Times Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Participants should not come to Chatham House for these events. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: US Global Leadership After COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:50:01 +0000 Research Event 20 April 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Event participants Michèle Flournoy, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Westexec Advisors; US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, 2009 - 12Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme; Dean, Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs, Chatham House The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the absence of US global leadership. Michèle Flournoy talks with Dr Leslie Vinjamuri about the impact of COVID-19 on US domestic priorities and foreign policy commitments.Flournoy discusses current US strategy towards China and the Middle East and how this might change under a Democratic administration.This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: America’s China Challenge By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:50:01 +0000 Research Event 17 April 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Event participants Robert Zoellick, President of the World Bank Group, 2007 - 12Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme; Dean, Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs, Chatham House This event is part of the Chatham House Global Trade Policy Forum. We would like to take this opportunity to thank founding partner AIG and supporting partners Clifford Chance LLP, Diageo plc, and EY for their generous support of the forum. Department/project US and the Americas Programme, Global Trade Policy Forum US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: The Shock of Coronavirus – Hard Truths By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:50:01 +0000 Research Event 15 April 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Event participants Professor Adam Tooze, Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professor of History, Columbia UniversityDiscussant: Megan Greene, Dame DeAnne Julius Senior Academy Fellow in International Economics, Chatham House; Senior Fellow, Harvard Kennedy SchoolChair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme; Dean, Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: Where in the World Are We Headed? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:20:01 +0000 Research Event 12 May 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman, Director, Center for Public Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School; US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, 2011 – 2015.Lord Kim Darroch, Crossbench Life Peer, House of Lords; British Ambassador to the US, 2016 – 19Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House The outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted world affairs at a time when US global leadership was already a cause of grave concern for many longstanding US partners. While the US and China have recently signed the first phase of a trade agreement, the pandemic is leading to heightened tension between these two major powers. Domestically, the virus has upended the health and economic security of many Americans during a crucial election year, and also raised genuine concern about the ability to hold a free and fair election. How will the US government navigate this unprecedented crisis and what does this mean for the future of US leadership? This event is part of the US and Americas Programme Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. US and Americas Programme Email Department/project US and the Americas Programme Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: As COVID-19 Hits the Developing World, Where is the American-led Global Response? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:05:01 +0000 Research Event 9 June 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, Chairman, SGO; Former Deputy Secretary-General and Chief of Staff, United NationsDr Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO, United Nations FoundationAmbassador Nicholas Burns, Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School; US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, 2005 – 2008Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the US and Americas Programme Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US and the State of the World and will take place virtually only.This event will take place from 14:00 – 15:00 BST. US and Americas Programme Email Department/project US and the Americas Programme Full Article
tab S-Palmitoylation of the sodium channel Nav1.6 regulates its activity and neuronal excitability [Cell Biology] By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T00:06:09-07:00 S-Palmitoylation is a reversible post-translational lipid modification that dynamically regulates protein functions. Voltage-gated sodium channels are subjected to S-palmitoylation and exhibit altered functions in different S-palmitoylation states. Our aim was to investigate whether and how S-palmitoylation regulates Nav1.6 channel function and to identify S-palmitoylation sites that can potentially be pharmacologically targeted. Acyl-biotin exchange assay showed that Nav1.6 is modified by S-palmitoylation in the mouse brain and in a Nav1.6 stable HEK 293 cell line. Using whole-cell voltage clamp, we discovered that enhancing S-palmitoylation with palmitic acid increases Nav1.6 current, whereas blocking S-palmitoylation with 2-bromopalmitate reduces Nav1.6 current and shifts the steady-state inactivation in the hyperpolarizing direction. Three S-palmitoylation sites (Cys1169, Cys1170, and Cys1978) were identified. These sites differentially modulate distinct Nav1.6 properties. Interestingly, Cys1978 is exclusive to Nav1.6 among all Nav isoforms and is evolutionally conserved in Nav1.6 among most species. Cys1978 S-palmitoylation regulates current amplitude uniquely in Nav1.6. Furthermore, we showed that eliminating S-palmitoylation at specific sites alters Nav1.6-mediated excitability in dorsal root ganglion neurons. Therefore, our study reveals S-palmitoylation as a potential isoform-specific mechanism to modulate Nav activity and neuronal excitability in physiological and diseased conditions. Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: Where in the World Are We Headed? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:20:01 +0000 Research Event 12 May 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman, Director, Center for Public Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School; US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, 2011 – 2015.Lord Kim Darroch, Crossbench Life Peer, House of Lords; British Ambassador to the US, 2016 – 19Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House The outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted world affairs at a time when US global leadership was already a cause of grave concern for many longstanding US partners. While the US and China have recently signed the first phase of a trade agreement, the pandemic is leading to heightened tension between these two major powers. Domestically, the virus has upended the health and economic security of many Americans during a crucial election year, and also raised genuine concern about the ability to hold a free and fair election. How will the US government navigate this unprecedented crisis and what does this mean for the future of US leadership? This event is part of the US and Americas Programme Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. US and Americas Programme Email Department/project US and the Americas Programme Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: Evaluating Outcomes in Fragile Contexts: Adapting Research Methods in the Time of COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 08:55:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 5 May 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Agendapdf | 107.59 KB Event participants Rebecca Wolfe, Lecturer, Harris School for Public Policy and Associate, Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, University of ChicagoTom Gillhespy, Principal Consultant, ItadShodmon Hojibekov, Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (Afghanistan)Chair: Champa Patel, Director, Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House This virtual roundtable has been co-convened by Chatham House and the Aga Khan Foundation. While conducting research in fragile and conflict-affected contexts has always presented challenges, the outbreak of COVID-19 creates additional challenges including travel restrictions, ethical challenges, and disruptions to usual modes of working. This virtual roundtable will explore how organizations can adapt their research and monitoring and evaluation models in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This event aims to discuss the research methods being used to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis; the important role of technology; and ways to engage policy and decision-makers during this time. Event attributes Chatham House Rule Department/project Asia-Pacific Programme, Conflict, Peace and Stability, Geopolitics and Governance Lucy Ridout Programme Administrator, Asia-Pacific Programme +44 (0) 207 314 2761 Email Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: As COVID-19 Hits the Developing World, Where is the American-led Global Response? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:05:01 +0000 Research Event 9 June 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, Chairman, SGO; Former Deputy Secretary-General and Chief of Staff, United NationsDr Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO, United Nations FoundationAmbassador Nicholas Burns, Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School; US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, 2005 – 2008Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the US and Americas Programme Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US and the State of the World and will take place virtually only.This event will take place from 14:00 – 15:00 BST. US and Americas Programme Email Department/project US and the Americas Programme Full Article
tab Virtual Roundtable: Land Reform in Ukraine: Is Zelenskyy's Government Getting it Right? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:05:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 14 May 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Ihor Petrashko, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, UkraineAndriy Dykun, Chair, Ukrainian Agricultural CouncilVadim Tolpeco, Ukrlandfarming PlcChair: Orysia Lutsevych, Research Fellow and Manager, Ukraine Forum, Chatham House Ukraine is known as the ‘breadbasket of Europe’ thanks to its grain exports. On 31 March 2020, the Ukrainian parliament passed a landmark law ending a 19-year ban on the sale of privately owned agricultural land. Due to come into force in July 2021, the law applies to 41.5 million hectares of farmland and economists predict substantial economic gains from this liberalization. This event will discuss the impact of the law on Ukraine’s agricultural sector and food security. How can the government best implement this reform and ensure that small and medium-sized agricultural companies increase their productivity? What does this change mean for Ukraine’s capacity to export grain? Can the country’s food supply withstand crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic? What role could foreign direct investors play in boosting production? This event will be held on the record. Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme, Ukraine Forum Full Article
tab Accountability, denial and the future-proofing of British torture By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:24:20 +0000 7 May 2020 , Volume 96, Number 3 Read online Ruth Blakeley and Sam Raphael When powerful liberal democratic states are found to be complicit in extreme violations of human rights, how do they respond and why do they respond as they do? Drawing on the example of the United Kingdom's complicity in torture since 9/11, this article demonstrates how reluctant the UK has been to permit a full reckoning with its torturous past. We demonstrate that successive UK governments engaged in various forms of denial, obfuscation and attempts to obstruct investigation and avoid accountability. The net effect of their responses has been to deny the victims redress, through adequate judicial processes, and to deny the public adequate state accountability. These responses are not simply aimed at shielding from prosecution the perpetrators and those who have oversight of them, nor preventing political embarrassment. The various forms of denial and obstruction are also designed to ensure that collusion can continue uninterrupted. A core concern of intelligence officials and ministers has been to prevent any process that would lead to a comprehensive prohibition on involvement in operations where torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment are a real possibility. The door remains wide open, and deliberately so, for British involvement in torture. Full Article
tab Can Entrepreneurship Help Stabilize Conflict Zones? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
tab Ukraine's Unpredictable Presidential Elections By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
