Understanding the UK governments response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Citizens of the UK have watched on as their European neighbours have taken seemingly drastic measures to halt the spread of COVID-19, with
Should we allow 16 years olds to vote?
The argument for lowering the voting age to 16 in the UK has been strengthened in recent years by the high youth turnout
Reform or repression? Has Uzbekistan’s new president kept true to his word?
Earlier this month during his visit to Uzbekistan, American Secretary of State Mike Pompeo commended the country for “its reform efforts aimed at
If Irish unity becomes a serious prospect, all politicians must start planning
Sinn Fein evidenced in the February Irish elections that two-party systems can be successfully contested and distorted. Large parts of the Republic of
1917: A glamorisation of war?
I first saw 1917 advertised on the side of a bus with the words ‘you must see this film’ emblazoned across an image
‘More strikes: to cross or not to cross the picket line!’
Unless you have been living under a rock – and didn’t notice the countless emails in your university mailbox – you will be
Lord Bercow: a rite of passage or an unmerited honour?
It has long been tradition for speakers of the House of Commons to be granted a peership in the upper house as an
Is London overrepresented in British Politics?
Geographically speaking, London is not overrepresented in British politics. London constituencies are overpopulated (see Kensington), and ethnically diverse (see East Ham) – meaning
The Democratic Party candidates for President
With the presidential election fast-approaching in November, the race for the Democratic nomination is well underway. Although the number of candidates peaked at
Is Amazon’s race to the top in Brazil inevitable?
MercadoLibre is currently the e-commerce leader in Latin America, but how long until an American giant dominates the region? The global leader in