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Opinion: Labour’s Harrowing Obsession with Beijing 

In characteristic fashion, the Labour Party is failing abysmally on national security and the basic function of any government in

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

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

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

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

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Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Sustainability – An Accomplice or Antagonist?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has very recently emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to address global challenges, including anthropogenically

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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

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 

March 23, 2025March 24, 2025
Opinion: Where is Feminism in Sustainability?

Opinion: Where is Feminism in Sustainability?

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025
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Deconstructing The 2024 US Election

February 10, 2024February 10, 2024 By Isabel Whitburn

American politics has, over recent years, been a topic of significant controversy with figures such as Donald Trump standing at the centre of

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Do Hashtags Breed Hatred? The Impact of Social Media on Political Polarisation in the USA

February 10, 2024February 10, 2024 By Maya Karia

In contemporary society, social media and technology have become crucial in diversifying the political landscape of the United States; moulding public opinion, mobilising

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‘Support Artists not Algorithms’: Government-Led Negotiations with Creative Industries Stall 

February 9, 2024February 8, 2024 By Charlotte Aspinall

The establishment of national rules and regulations for artificial intelligence models using copyrighted materials have paused. Because many Artificial Intelligence (AI) models are

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Criticism Against the Controversial Safety of Rwanda Bill

February 8, 2024February 10, 2024 By Tara Singh

The UK-Rwanda Bill proposed in 2023, designed to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between the United Kingdom and Rwanda, has become the centre

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The Question of Catalan Independence

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 By George Thomas

The region of Catalonia lies in northeastern Spain and is home to the famous city of Barcelona. The region has not always lived

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Is The World Erasing Russian Culture? The Controversy Surrounding Latvia’s Language Policies

February 4, 2024October 22, 2024 By Veronika Parfjonova

Since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 and conflict erupted in eastern Ukraine, Baltic geopolitical tensions have reignited fears among ethnic Russians, who with

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Can GDP-linked Bonds Prevent Solvency Crises? 

February 2, 2024February 1, 2024 By Charlotte Aspinall

Argued to be “one of the unicorns of macroeconomics”, GDP-linked bonds are a type of state-contingent debt instrument that allows a country to adjust its

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The Future of AI in Modern Warfare

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 By George Thomas

The capabilities of artificial intelligence are growing, and everyone knows it. Initially seen as a force for good, as a demonstration of the

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Guild Presidential Election Special: Jack Barwell, the Anti-Consensus Candidate?

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 By Sarah Decory

DISCLAIMER: All presidential candidates that could be contacted were invited to take part in interviews with The Witness for the Election Week Special. 

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Guild Presidential Election Special: Captain Hook Tallon, Our Very Own Pirate King?

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 By Ciara Howard

DISCLAIMER: All presidential candidates that could be contacted were invited to take part in interviews with The Witness for the Election Week Special.  

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