Politics and International Relations
On January 6th, 2021, the US Capitol attack left educators urgently seeking ways to address the event with their students. Teachers turned to news outlets, social media, and educational non-profits, yet many resources merely recapped events. Mariah Kornbluh, Amanda Davis, Alyssa Hadley Dunn, and Kristina Brezicha add to this conversation by expressing how crucial it is for brokers to serve as key supporters during politically sensitive periods. …Read more
On Transforming Society, Stefan Zylinski considers the neocolonial dynamics that continue to exist in flows of investment from capitalist elites to the Global South for climate mitigation measures.…Read more
Leigh Turner, author of 'Lessons in Diplomacy’ and former British ambassador who led posts in Ukraine, Turkey and Austria, talks about the lessons we all can learn from diplomacy.…Read more
The article highlights the uncertain future of the Household Support Fund, a temporary aid for vulnerable households, with the Labour government needing to decide on its extension and reform before the Autumn Budget.…Read more
Can the Labour government reverse the decline in volunteering? With volunteering at its lowest since 2013, addressing inequality and fostering social solidarity could be key.…Read more
Matthew Flinders, Heidi Houlberg Salomonsen, and Thurid Hustedt explore the challenges of civil servants maintaining neutrality while managing media relations. These authors raise questions about negotiating political pressures under the rise of populism, and draw on examples from the UK, Denmark and Sweden.…Read more
Check out our curated list of must-read open access books and articles across the social sciences for your summer reading. …Read more
Leigh Turner, author of 'Lessons in Diplomacy' and former British Ambassador to Ukraine, debunks a few of Putin’s claims in turn. …Read more
Simon Winlow, Steve Hall and James Treadwell, authors of 'The Rise of the Right', discuss the recent UK riots and reflect on the demanding political task of building a genuinely inclusive society and economy.…Read more
Sally Vivyan looks at a tiny charity working with refugees and asylum seekers, and how its ethos could teach us all some big lessons about how to navigate our societal challenges.…Read more