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The Rest
Is Kate

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Hello, I’m Kate Millar.I work in foreign affairs by day and write about it here by night. This is where I dig past the headlines to the real story; looking at the history, the decisions and finding the why behind the way the world actually works.

Expect essays and short films, plus the odd detour into travel, taste and the good life. Stay a while.

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How to Travel Smart and not be Depressed - a 3 Step Guide.

MUSING

How to Travel Smart and not be Depressed - a 3 Step Guide.

This is your 21st C Ryanair aided bible. Open it.

6 August 2026 · 10 min

Films

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Dutch Pirates in Morocco!

Dutch Pirates in Morocco!

Shipwrecks in Bermuda

Shipwrecks in Bermuda

How (voo)-do you know about Benin?

How (voo)-do you know about Benin?

The ancient Mayan world that shaped Belize

The ancient Mayan world that shaped Belize

Belgium shouldn’t really work as a country but I suppose it does and this is why!

Belgium shouldn’t really work as a country but I suppose it does and this is why!

The fascinating tale of how Botswana went from 3rd poorest country on earth (GDP) to the fastest growing global economy

The fascinating tale of how Botswana went from 3rd poorest country on earth (GDP) to the fastest growing global economy

Publications & Contributions

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Towards Transparency & Stability: Holding States Accountable for Grey Zone Activities Under the Law of State Responsibility

PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS

Towards Transparency & Stability: Holding States Accountable for Grey Zone Activities Under the Law of State Responsibility

Quantum Sovereignty: Navigating the Intersection of Data Governance and Technological Supremacy

PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS

Quantum Sovereignty: Navigating the Intersection of Data Governance and Technological Supremacy

Damage to Maternity Facilities: An OSINT Investigation into 18 Verified Attacks on Ukrainian Healthcare Facilities

PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS

Damage to Maternity Facilities: An OSINT Investigation into 18 Verified Attacks on Ukrainian Healthcare Facilities

Yazidi Women: Invisible Citizens How to Protect those who Cannot be Protected - A Critical, Feminist Stance on the Efficacy of International Law

PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS

Yazidi Women: Invisible Citizens How to Protect those who Cannot be Protected - A Critical, Feminist Stance on the Efficacy of International Law

Bellingcat Explosive Ordinance Challenges

CONTRIBUTION

Bellingcat Explosive Ordinance Challenges

States can know the truth, but can't show it | Kate Millar

INTERVIEW

States can know the truth, but can't show it | Kate Millar

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