Will there be any initiatives in the near future to promote US-China cooperation?
As the Cold War came to an end, the world witnessed a shift in the geopolitical dynamics and the structure of global power. With the emergence of the four great…
World Affairs
Poland: the defeat of populists, ramifications for Europe, Ukraine and liberals
Poland's return to the European mainstream and its implication for Poland, Europe and Liberals!
Crisis in Sudan: considering the causes & consequences of the current conflict
Claire Manning-Duignan explores the history and ongoing realities of the conflict in Sudan
Why are Israel and Palestine at war? An historical justification
The world witnessed one of the most horrible massacres in history on October 18th, 2023. Over 500 Palestinians were killed at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City by an Israeli…
‘A crisis on top of multiple crises’: The politics behind humanitarian aid in Syria
Phoenix Woolnough explores the complex political dynamics underpinning the failure of humanitarian assistance in Syria following the recent earthquakes.
Caliphate: from Isis propaganda to a sobering TV tribute
Charis considers the way extremism is represented in the Swedish show Caliphate and the importance of confronting new perspectives.
The UN Security Council: Illegitimate, inefficient, and incapable of reform?
Phoenix Woolnough discusses the problematic positionality of the United Nations Security Council in contemporary international governance, considering the desirability and viability of potential reform.
Repatriating Jack Letts – an ‘enemy of Britain’
Joseph Spencer discusses the Canadian government's repatriation of Jack Letts
Vietnamese political shake-up: the impact of accountability
Caitlyn Clement discusses the potential power shift in Vietnam politics in light of the latest graft crackdown developments
Tragedy and terror – the US gun laws
Joseph Spencer discusses gun laws in America with reference to the recent Newport school shooting.