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The University of Exeter’s academic politics journal, run by students.

PMCs on Safari – How Russian Mercenary Groups are Shaping Geopolitics from within Africa

The Africa Corps are back on tour! One might plausibly mistake this for Rommel’s infamous North Africa Campaign; however, this tribute act is instead a Kremlin-backed private military

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The rise of ‘muscular unionism’ on the British right and the future of devolution

Following Tony Blair’s devolution reforms, decentralization was thought to be essential to creating stability and addressing nationalist sentiments outside of

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Opinion: the United States of America is a Hypocrite when it Comes to Rights and Young Girls are Paying the Price

The US is considered to be the leader of the free world; the country that protects the rights of its

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Could America Be Losing the Trade War With China? 

The trade war between the United States and China has been one of the defining economic conflicts of the past

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Deep Dive: Trump’s Neocon Shift

Deep Dive: Trump’s Neocon Shift

December 4, 2025December 12, 2025
Opinion: Senae Takaichi: Japan’s Iron Lady

Opinion: Senae Takaichi: Japan’s Iron Lady

November 21, 2025December 5, 2025
Opinion: Mother of the Nation, Father of Misogyny – The Conservative War on Women

Opinion: Mother of the Nation, Father of Misogyny – The Conservative War on Women

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025
This Week In PMQs: Education and U.S. Intelligence

This Week In PMQs: Education and U.S. Intelligence

March 28, 2025
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Jane Goodall – An Inspiration for the Younger Generations

October 20, 2025October 17, 2025 By Laura Bacha

Dr Jane Goodall, born in April 1934, passed away on October 1st 2025. This British scientist was known worldwide for her work with

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Opinion: The Rise of Minor Parties – Why Voters are Turning Their Backs on Labour and the Conservatives

October 18, 2025October 29, 2025 By Bertie Bramham

Disillusioned by political scandals and political U-turns, voters are increasingly turning to emerging political parties that better reflect their values, driving a nationwide

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#Economy #Justice #Opinion #Politics

Opinion: Sanctions vs. Sovereignty – The Ethical and Legal Implications of Economic Sanctions on Human Rights

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 By Maria Ledochowski

Note: this article is part of the International Law Society and The Witness Journal’s collaboration and article competition. Economic sanctions are a prominent

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#British #Justice #Opinion #Politics

Opinion: The UK’s Law on the Age of Consent is Riddled with Contradictions

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 By Laura Martin

Note: this article is part of the International Law Society and The Witness Journal’s collaboration and article competition. Mature enough for sex, but

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#Latest #Politics #War #World

Opinion: A Pakistani Life for an Indian Life – India’s Attempt at Manufacturing Consent for War

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 By Iqraa Bukhari

“Mahjoor, why came you so early? You could have delayed your arrival,  So that people could flock to buy you,  Like they buy

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Guest Opinion by Steve Race MP: The South West’s Innovation Moment

May 29, 2025June 4, 2025 By Steve Race

About the writer: Steve Race has been the serving Member of Parliament for Exeter since 2024. He is a member of the Labour

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Recession Pop and the Signs We Can’t Ignore: How Gen Z is choosing to cope with our declining economy

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 By Gracie Machell

Recession Pop was the era of 2010s music released in the wake of the Great Recession. According to the US Federal Reserve, the

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#Editorial Tab #FEATURED #Gender #Gender #Latest #Opinion #Women's rights

Opinion: Mother of the Nation, Father of Misogyny – The Conservative War on Women

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 By Veronika Parfjonova

The Conservative Party does not serve women. It never has. Behind the self-congratulatory myth of Thatcher’s handbag and May’s kitten heels lies a

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#Gender #Gender #Interviews #Latest #Local #Women's rights

“It’s Time to Tackle the Cause, Not Just the Symptoms”: An Interview with Academics Against Assault Exeter

April 28, 2025May 1, 2025 By Magda Kanecka

Trigger Warning: mentions of rape culture and sexual assault – reader’s discretion is advised. When the Head of Campaign Olivia Farrell met Molly

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#British #FEATURED #Politics #US #US Politics

This Week In PMQs: Education and U.S. Intelligence

March 28, 2025 By Phineas Horan

Just before the Spring Statement, the government addressed questions on whether mobile phones should be banned schools. The House of Commons also debated intelligence with the United States following a security breach involving a leaked group chat from the White House.

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