Mahsa Amini – a catalyst for change or a sign of worse to come?
Joseph Spencer examines the protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran.
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Unveiled: A feminist uprising in Iran
Victoria Cheng evaluates recent Iran protests as part of a feminist revolution
2022 French presidential election: a divided France prepares to choose its fate
Current Affairs Deputy Editor Joshua Guillen analyses the possible consequences of the upcoming presidential election in France. The strength of unity in Europe, he argues, hangs in the balance.
Are sanctions enough to deter Vladimir Putin?
Emily Black analyses the utility of western financial sanctions against the Russian Federation following its invasion of Ukraine.
Capturing the horror of war
This article takes a look at war photography over the years and how it has helped us empathise with the suffering of others. But now, with social media, could photography…
Ottawa fallout: Trudeau’s overstep
Joseph Spencer analyses the controversial decision of the Candian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, to invoke unprecedented emergency powers following the so-called 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa, Canada.
An interview with Nathan Law: the fading hope of Hong Kong
Current Affairs Deputy Editor Joshua Guillen interviews Nathan Law, activist and pro-democracy advocate, about his experiences of authoritarianism and political repression in Hong Kong.
Nuclear power is a lazy solution to the climate crisis
Following the government's investment of £100 million in nuclear power stations, Davina discusses the effectiveness of nuclear power as a solution to climate change.
A perpetual plight: an impending humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
Mihir Joshi discusses the impacts of and responses to the current humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
The test of the west: countering the authoritarian wave
Current Affairs Deputy Editor Joshua Guillen analyses the threat of the authoritarian wave, suggesting democratic governments should do more to counter its spread.