Last weekend, my phone buzzed with a message from a friend who is involved in diplomacy. It was a Facebook link to a British embassy event that was showcasing the soft power hegemony that is Paddington Bear and Tyrrell’s crisps. We have a running joke about Paddington and his influence on British diplomatic overtures; wherever …
No one can deny that contemporary politics is vicious, volatile, and nasty. Israel has increased its genocidal and illegal attempt to take control of Gaza after briefly kidnapping activists like Greta Thunberg in international waters; US marines were brought in to manage riots prompted by ICE’s detainment strategies; and NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that …
Author’s Note: I’d like to apologise for my recent hiatus. I have been running this website while searching for employment and recently, I have accepted an internship abroad which has kept me busy. I am looking to maintain and grow this project, but my commentary pieces will be written on a fortnightly basis and possibly …
Editor’s Note: This piece is brought to you by Rhiannon Wallace, an Archaeological Officer with a Master’s in Classics from the University of Liverpool. Rhiannon has previously volunteered with the Tabley House Collection and has worked with the World Museum in Liverpool. For thousands of years art, whether it be in the form of paintings, …
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This piece is brought to you in collaboration with Aidoni, a journalistic publication focused on people-centered stories that inspire action. Be sure to follow their socials here, with credits to the author Nesreen Yousfi, editor Zahra Salah Uddin, and photo credits to Alex J White. What began as a successful campaign strategy by former Prime …
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Editor’s Note: This piece is brought to you by Azzurra Bassetti, a junior geopolitical analyst with Istituto Analisi Relazioni Internazionali and Master’s graduate in International Relations from the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals. ‘Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy …
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Climate change is not only reshaping coastlines and weather patterns, but it is also remapping the future of the human movement. According to the World Bank, over 216 million people could be internally displaced by climate impacts by 2050, a staggering projection that underscores how environmental instability is fast becoming a major driver of human …
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Earlier this week, Louis Theraux released his latest documentary, The Settlers. While the conflict in Palestine has not left public scrutiny, it had begun to retreat in the face of headlines about Donald Trump, European defence, and local council elections. Nonetheless, the public remains passionate about the issue. In a recent Question Time episode, one …
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Editor’s Note: This piece is brought to you by Maya Huby. Maya achieved a First-class degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Bath, during which she undertook a work placement with various English vineyards. Since completing her degree, she has worked as a Food and Beverage Assistant with Lainston House as well …
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Over the last week, I have been fortunate enough to enjoy and witness some great conversations with some very interesting people. All of them have, in some way, related security back to young people and made defence relevant to a generation that has largely been the witness to a failing politics. Despite the worrying cause …
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