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

A Two-Tier Approach to Humanitarian Emergencies: What Contemporary Responses Have Taught Us

The civil war in Sudan has once again brought the differing responses to humanitarian emergencies to the forefront of discussions. 

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Explainer: Who is Sheikh Hasina?

In November 2025, the tribunal found Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity, citing unlawful killings, widespread brutality, and systematic repression of civilian protestors. She was sentenced to death in a trial held in absentia.

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Opinion: What’s Behind the Decline of England’s Seaside?

England’s coastline - home to some of the most beautiful, yet poorest areas in the country.

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Lone Wolf Terrorism: A Desperate Concept for an Accompanied Actor

When one hears the term ‘lone wolf,’ the picture imagined is that of an isolated creature, independent in its survival

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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

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

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Opinion: How Making America Great Again has Turned into an Orwellian Nightmare 

Opinion: How Making America Great Again has Turned into an Orwellian Nightmare 

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Opinion: Where is Feminism in Sustainability?

Opinion: Where is Feminism in Sustainability?

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‘More strikes: to cross or not to cross the picket line!’

February 25, 2020February 5, 2021 By Jess Mahon

Unless you have been living under a rock – and didn’t notice the countless emails in your university mailbox – you will be

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Lord Bercow: a rite of passage or an unmerited honour?

February 24, 2020April 18, 2021 By Felix Richardson

It has long been tradition for speakers of the House of Commons to be granted a peership in the upper house as an

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Is London overrepresented in British Politics?

February 23, 2020April 18, 2021 By Jess Woodrow

Geographically speaking, London is not overrepresented in British politics. London constituencies are overpopulated (see Kensington), and ethnically diverse (see East Ham) – meaning

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The Democratic Party candidates for President

February 14, 2020October 10, 2021 By Felix Richardson

With the presidential election fast-approaching in November, the race for the Democratic nomination is well underway. Although the number of candidates peaked at

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Is Amazon’s race to the top in Brazil inevitable?

February 11, 2020October 10, 2021 By Jack Ainsworth

MercadoLibre is currently the e-commerce leader in Latin America, but how long until an American giant dominates the region? The global leader in

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Lies and spin on social media: This General Election have compromised my first-time vote

February 10, 2020October 10, 2021 By Jack Ainsworth

As the election approached, political parties bolted to social media to make their last-minute pledges. I have been consistently told of the psychological

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Joe Levy Interview – Green Party candidate for Exeter MP

February 10, 2020October 10, 2021 By Jack Ainsworth

Interview conducted by Jack Ainsworth and Ella Lucas How does the Green party in Exeter intend to address and reform the economic and

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John Gray Interview – Conservative candidate for Exeter MP

February 10, 2020October 10, 2021 By Jack Ainsworth

Interview conducted by Grace Hart 1.     What are your personal ambitions for Exeter after your potential election? We have a clear

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Hong Kong: A costly victory

February 6, 2020October 10, 2021 By Jack Ainsworth

After years of dominating both the Legislative and District Council, the Pro-Establishment faction finally faced their first defeat, losing 240 seats out of

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A message to Piñera’s government: Pay attention

February 6, 2020October 10, 2021 By Jess Mahon

The Chilean people have had enough.   Enough of low wages, high living costs, a poor public health system and crippling wealth inequality.   Millions

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