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I’m Leigh Turner, writer, inspirational speaker and former ambassador. Thanks for visiting.
My book “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties” is available from Bristol University Press, from Amazon, or from all good bookshops.
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Latest Articles
LOVE-MAKING, TROLLOPE STYLE
A description of “love-making” in the 1867 novel “The Last Chronicle of Barset” illustrates the wit, wisdom and charm of underrated 19th century novelist Anthony Trollope. It also explores the pleasures – and dangers – of extra-marital adventures.
My upcoming talks: Bonn and Düsseldorf
Following my visit to Vienna, I’m in Bonn and Düsseldorf on 3 and 4 November to give talks and sign books. Full details below. 27-29
Natural gas: how it poisons politics
Natural gas has a corrupting influence on politics. Politicians hoping for a bonanza from lifting sanctions on Russia should take take note.
A Trump sell-out of Ukraine – and US interests?
A Trump sell-out of Ukraine to give President Putin everything he wants looks the likeliest outcome of the 15 August Alaska summit. The costs of any such sell-out for the rest of the world – and the US itself – would be high.
Cocaine Nights – JG Ballard
“Cocaine Nights” is one of the last novels by English writer JG Ballard. It is a rich, ravishing, blackly comic indictment of modern life.
Trump-Ukraine: a new policy?
Trump-Ukraine: on 14 July 2025 the President threatened major new sanctions against Russia and promised to “massively supply” arms to Ukraine. Is this significant?
Pleasure Pathways
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