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

Super Bowl LX Halftime Show: An All-American Performance

2026 Grammy winner Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) finally delivered his much-anticipated halftime performance as the Seattle Seahawks defeated

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Wales, Nationalism, and the May Election

Welsh nationalism is no longer a niche interest within the broad spectrum of British politics. The upcoming Senedd election demonstrates

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The Hungary Election: Could this be the end for Orbán?

In a show of solidarity, a group of right-wing leaders, including Giorgia Meloni, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Javier Milei, appeared last

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China’s Balancing Act Between Force and Diplomacy  

Chinese warships maneuvered near Taiwan on the 29th December as part of a large-scale People’s Republic of China military exercise officially codenamed ‘Justice Mission 2025’. For many, this was quickly

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What Could Grok Mean For the Future of Women’s Rights?

What Could Grok Mean For the Future of Women’s Rights?

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Opinion – Do the plans for “New Gaza” overshadow the issues at the centre of the conflict and peace process?

Opinion – Do the plans for “New Gaza” overshadow the issues at the centre of the conflict and peace process?

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026
Mark Carney: The Leader of the New Free World?

Mark Carney: The Leader of the New Free World?

February 2, 2026
Deep Dive: Trump’s Neocon Shift

Deep Dive: Trump’s Neocon Shift

December 4, 2025December 12, 2025
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Opinion: The Democrats in 2024

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 By Daniel Bassett

Though the precise identity of the Republican party’s nominee may be up for question in the current political environment, it has become increasingly

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The Northern Ireland Protocol: The Long Road to Agreement

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 By Ciara Howard

Nearly seven years since the 2016 EU Referendum vote, it seems almost unbelievable that Brexit continues to make front-page news. However, despite Boris

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Opinion: Acting American – Excitement, Frustration, Catharsis

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 By Daniel Bassett

American politics is an oddly global phenomenon, with its elections and issues often dominating news coverage on even our own national broadcasts. If

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Nicola Sturgeon Resigns: Is the Future of Scottish Independence in Danger?

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 By Ciara Howard

More so than other leaders of the devolved nations in the United Kingdom, Nicola Sturgeon has become a recognisable and influential figure within

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#British #Justice #Opinion #Politics

Opinion: Reinstating the Death Penalty – Is it really that radical?

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 By Daniel Bassett

The monotonous tyranny of grey, dull, and plastic politics that has defined our current Prime Minister’s time in office has finally been punctuated

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Peru in Turmoil: Political Instability in the Wake of Pedro Castillo’s Removal From Power

February 14, 2023October 15, 2023 By Ciara Howard

Just over a year after his ascension to power, “son of the soil” school teacher turned President Pedro Castillo was removed from power after a 

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Living in a Post-colonial Era? Empire Seems Alive and Well in Ceuta and Melilla

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 By Ciara Howard

Ceuta and Melilla- or “occupied “Sebtah and Melilah” as they are referred to in Morocco- lie on the coast of North Africa. Connected

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Opinion: Starmer’s Labour doesn’t offer change

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 By Andrew Trovalusci

TW: mention of sexual assault and racism At the end of last year, the Labour Party released a report led by Gordon Brown

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Opinion: How the term ‘Far-Right’ now has almost no meaning

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 By Daniel Bassett

Far-right has a meaning, I’m told, but whatever that meaning is, it is almost unique in being totally elusive to any description of

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OPINION: The Art of Stepping Down: Politicians Should Take Note from Jacinda Ardern

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 By Ciara Howard

“I am human, politicians are human. We give all that we can for as long as we can. And then it’s time. And

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